The WORST episodes of Gary Unmarried

Every episode of Gary Unmarried ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Gary Unmarried!

Gary Unmarried follows the life of a middle-class single dad as he tries to navigate his way through life with his kids, ex-wife, and a new-found romance.

Last Updated: 3/30/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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Gary and Dennis' Sister
star
6.82
178 votes

#1 - Gary and Dennis' Sister

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2009

Gary freaks out after learning that Dennis has made plans for his marriage to his younger sister, after they begin dating.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Gets Boundaries
star
7.20
326 votes

#2 - Gary Gets Boundaries

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2008

Gary and Allison decide they need to make some new boundaries and distance themselves from each other after he undressing in front of her.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Ed Yeager
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Gary Tries to Find Something for Mitch
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7.22
293 votes

#3 - Gary Tries to Find Something for Mitch

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/10/2010

When Mitch returns home from overseas, Gary tries to help him figure out what he'll do for a living. Meanwhile, Curtis and Charleen hire Allison as their wedding planner.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Sam Johnson
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Gary Moves Back In
star
7.28
179 votes

#4 - Gary Moves Back In

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/21/2009

While his home is under repair, Gary moves back in with Allison.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary's Ex Got Engaged
star
7.29
557 votes

#5 - Gary's Ex Got Engaged

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2008

Gary must deal with the news that his ex-wife is engaged to another man all while trying to balance single fatherhood and a new relationship of his own.

Directors: Ted Wass
Writer: Ed Yeager
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Gary Toughens Up Tom
star
7.30
177 votes

#6 - Gary Toughens Up Tom

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/17/2008

Gary begins to feel threatened by Tom's relationship with Dr. Krandall, leading him to change the relationship he has with his son.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Goes First
star
7.30
180 votes

#7 - Gary Goes First

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2008

When Gary discovers that Allison is going to take the kids to their first concert, a not-so-friendly competition kicks off. Gary tries to out-do Allison by exposing the kids to other first experiences, such as Tommy's first shave and buying Louise her first bra.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Julie Bean
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Gary Keeps a Secret
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7.31
318 votes

#8 - Gary Keeps a Secret

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2009

Gary tries to keep the secret of letting Louise attend a popular girls party from Allison, while Sasha contemplates having more than a working relationship with Gary.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Feels Tom Slipping Away
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7.31
207 votes

#9 - Gary Feels Tom Slipping Away

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/2010

Worrying that Tom may be hanging out with the wrong guys at school, Gary and Allison take it upon themselves to probe into Tom's personal life. Meanwhile, Sasha flirts with professional surfer Laird Hamilton.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Kevin Lappin
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Gary Apologizes
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7.32
293 votes

#10 - Gary Apologizes

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2009

After making a disastrous attempt to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for Sasha, Curtis, Jack and the kids, Gary turns to Allison for help.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Gives Sasha His Full Attention
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7.34
209 votes

#11 - Gary Gives Sasha His Full Attention

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2009

Gary and Sasha's first date is interrupted by Allison, so Sasha starts to really notice the bad sides of dating a divorced man.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Mark Gross
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Gary Promises Too Much
star
7.35
210 votes

#12 - Gary Promises Too Much

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2009

After Allison's new boyfriend offers to take Louis to New York for his birthday, Gary tries to outdo him but shouting out a promise he could never keep.

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Gary Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend
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7.39
266 votes

#13 - Gary Breaks Up His Ex-Wife and Girlfriend

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2008

Gary is afraid that Vanessa and Allison's blooming friendship will mean doom for his relationship with Vanessa once Allison sets up a gloomy impression of him. Gary wishes all the former women in his life will make friendships elsewhere.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary's Big Mouth
star
7.41
236 votes

#14 - Gary's Big Mouth

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2010

Gary turns to wrestling in order to settle a fued between him and the wrestling coach, after he fails to help Tom make the team.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Bill Daly
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Gary Tries to Do It All
star
7.42
265 votes

#15 - Gary Tries to Do It All

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2009

Trying to juggle two kids and two careers, Gary overextends himself.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Bill Daly
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Gary Has to Choose
star
7.43
152 votes

#16 - Gary Has to Choose

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/20/2010

Because his relationship with Sasha has gone to the next level, Gary must now decide if he should put his career on the line to date his boss or if it's not worth it. Meanwhile, Allison tries to teach Tom a lesson in responsibility.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary's Ex-Brother-in-Law
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7.46
182 votes

#17 - Gary's Ex-Brother-in-Law

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2009

Gary reluctantly takes financial advice from Allison's brother, after receiving an notice from the IRS about an audit.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Marries Off His Ex
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7.48
296 votes

#18 - Gary Marries Off His Ex

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2008

Gary realizes that if he can stop paying spousal support, he can buy Tom lots of toys. He sets about trying to encourage Dr. Krandall to set a date.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Janae Bakken
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Gary's Demo
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7.48
182 votes

#19 - Gary's Demo

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2009

Desperate to get the job as a radio sportscaster, Gary attempts to convice Sasha into listening to his demo tape, while Louise comes up with a way to protect Tom from the school bully.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Wil Calhoun
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Gary Unmarried?
star
7.50
239 votes

#20 - Gary Unmarried?

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/17/2010

Gary discovers that he and Allison's divorce papers were never filed, and he uses this information as a way to reclaim some of the things Allison kept. Allison's sister Rachael gives Mitch a makeover while she is in town visiting.

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Gary Meets the Gang
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7.58
206 votes

#21 - Gary Meets the Gang

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2008

Gary and Allison have hit that point where their relationship moves ahead, by meet each others friends. But neither felt like they had made a great impression.

Directors: James Burrows
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Gary Is A Boat Guy
star
7.61
236 votes

#22 - Gary Is A Boat Guy

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/16/2009

Gary buys a boat to help Tom impress a girl, but his scheme does not go as planned; Gary must turn to Allison's boyfriend for help.

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Gary Has a Dream
star
7.64
243 votes

#23 - Gary Has a Dream

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2009

When Tom is unaffected by low scores on a career aptitude test, Allison decides that Gary needs to set a better example for their son. Gary calls an old buddy who works at a radio station, and ends up getting offered a job an offer that Gary misinterprets.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Mark Gross
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Gary Gives Thanks
star
7.66
181 votes

#24 - Gary Gives Thanks

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2008

It is the first Thanksgiving as a divorced couple, and Gary finds himself competing for dinner guests with Allison.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Mark Gross
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Gary Dates Louise's Teacher
star
7.69
209 votes

#25 - Gary Dates Louise's Teacher

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2009

To prove that men are not only interested in only beautiful women, Gary dates Louise's favorite, but plain school teacher.

Directors: James Burrows
Writer: Barry Langer
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