The BEST episodes of Go On season 1

Every episode of Go On season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Go On season 1!

After taking some time to deal with the death of his wife, sportscaster Ryan King is ready to push his feelings down and get back to work. However, Ryan's boss, preferring that Ryan work through his grief first, refuses to let him back on air until he gets counseling. Reluctantly, Ryan joins a support group, where his lack of interest in healing not only makes therapy interesting but also may just serve as the breath of fresh air needed to get his fellow group members back on track to health.

Last Updated: 8/28/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
Share:
Pilot
star
7.86
1604 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/8/2012

A sportscaster reluctantly joins a support group after the death of his wife, and ends up turning sadness into a sport.

Directors: Todd Holland
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Urn-ed Run
star
7.84
773 votes

#2 - Urn-ed Run

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/11/2013

Worried that his career is in shambles, Ryan travels to New York with Steven to interview as host of a national show, set up for him by Anne. Meanwhile, the group grumbles they're getting nothing out of their sessions and blame Lauren to such an extent that Yolanda and Sonia make up a big problem for her to fix. When both plans crash, the group finds renewed strength from their failures.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Double Down
star
7.79
795 votes

#3 - Double Down

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/5/2013

Ryan, still pained from the breakup with Simone, backslides into his old gambling habit, though sternly warned by Lauren to steer clear. But when he receives the life insurance check for his deceased wife, it’s more than he can bear and he starts making bets on anything and everything. Meanwhile Anne meets a stunning, young bookstore clerk, Brittney, who turns out to be all beauty and no brains.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Any Given Birthday
star
7.78
1309 votes

#4 - Any Given Birthday

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2012

The group celebrates Ryan's birthday with a scavenger hunt. Elsewhere, Sonia cares for Steven following his colonoscopy, and Mr. K and Anne connect over their love of musicals.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Videogame, Set, Match
star
7.77
1100 votes

#5 - Videogame, Set, Match

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2012

Though Ryan is reluctant to take Owen under his wing, he begins to realize Owen may need a big brother figure in his life. Meanwhile, Yolanda decides she's ready to graduate from the group and Steven hires a new K-Bal Girl.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Matchup Problems
star
7.75
909 votes

#6 - Matchup Problems

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/26/2013

Ryan dates a recent widow. Serving as his "wingman" is Anne, who ends up competing against Ryan for the widow's attentions. Elsewhere, Lauren unwittingly lures a man away from Yolanda.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Fast Breakup
star
7.75
885 votes

#7 - Fast Breakup

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/4/2013

Ryan finds a new rival in the K-Ball Mascot. Also, Ryan is unsure how to handle a flirty, drunk-dial call from his secretary Carrie. In a strange role reversal, Ryan becomes counselor to Lauren in her confused love life while the group prepares a bachelorette party that will never be.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Dinner Takes All
star
7.70
1009 votes

#8 - Dinner Takes All

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2012

An old college friend arrives, sparking a surprise competition between Ryan and Steven to win her affection. Meanwhile, Ryan takes the gang to the studio for Thanksgiving; Owen's mother scrutinizes Lauren's qualifications; and Ryan meets Anne's children.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Comeback Player of the Year
star
7.68
1016 votes

#9 - Comeback Player of the Year

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/22/2013

Ryan fears the group chemistry will change and feels threatened by the return of the very popular and beautiful former group member, Simone (Piper Perabo) who tries to force the group to choose between her and Ryan. Meanwhile Steven and Mr. K buddy bond and along with Terrell Owens, teach Ryan a lesson. Anne prevents Danny from being taken to the cleaners in his divorce.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Back, Back, Back... It's Gone!
star
7.67
1039 votes

#10 - Back, Back, Back... It's Gone!

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2012

When Ryan decides it's time to start dating again, Misty May-Treanor offers to help and invites him to play in a game of beach volleyball with her friends. Elsewhere, George outlives his doctors' predicted life expectancy for him and is ready to celebrate and Danny develops feelings for Sonia.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The World Ain't Over 'Til It's Over
star
7.67
995 votes

#11 - The World Ain't Over 'Til It's Over

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/2012

When the group settles on a date for their holiday party, it happens to fall on what Mr. K believes will be the end of the world. Ryan invites Anne along on his annual trip to wine country with Steven and Lauren worries her boyfriend is ready to pop the question.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Gooooaaaallll Doll!
star
7.66
927 votes

#12 - Gooooaaaallll Doll!

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2013

Despite Carrie’s warning, Ryan wants to get his first date out of the way and asks Carrie’s flaky friend, but not without a little competition from Shaun White. Meanwhile, Yolanda starts a new job at the hospital where Sonia works and tries to reinvent herself.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Ring and a Miss
star
7.63
695 votes

#13 - Ring and a Miss

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/26/2013

Ryan's wedding ring causes complications. Meanwhile, Ryan asks Simone to move in with him after he has an encounter with his mirthless bachelor friend; and Anne hesitantly enlists Mr. K as a babysitter.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Go For the Gold Watch
star
7.62
809 votes

#14 - Go For the Gold Watch

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/19/2013

Although his radio show is tops in the ratings, Ryan still can't find personal happiness. He pursues inner peace by trying to romantically connect Danny and Sonia, but she has eyes for someone else. Elsewhere, Owen and Anne explore quirky Mr. K's house.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Pass Interference
star
7.62
873 votes

#15 - Pass Interference

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/29/2013

Ryan woos an attractive group member, but Janie's ghost materializes as he feels great guilt for dating again. Elsewhere, some of the ladies set out to buy a wedding dress for Lauren.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Do You Believe In Ghosts... Yes!
star
7.60
1309 votes

#16 - Do You Believe In Ghosts... Yes!

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/2/2012

Ryan makes progress and begins taking care of himself in Janie's absence. Elsewhere, the group helps Lauren study for a real-estate exam, and Steven hits the town with Ryan in the wake of a breakup.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Bench-Clearing Brawl
star
7.57
1310 votes

#17 - Bench-Clearing Brawl

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2012

Ryan is ecstatic when he's finally invited to play in Jeremy Roenick's hockey game; Anne asks Ryan to a wedding.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Liz Brixius
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Go Deep
star
7.54
869 votes

#18 - Go Deep

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/19/2013

Ryan stages a work walkout when he's forced to read a commercial for a male-enhancement product. Meanwhile, Ryan hires football's Terrell Owens as an assistant; Lauren receives a low evaluation score; and Simone takes Ryan to a meditation center.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
He Got Game, She Got Cats
star
7.50
1397 votes

#19 - He Got Game, She Got Cats

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/11/2012

Ryan disregards Lauren's "all talk, no action" philosophy and encourages Sonia to break up with her boyfriend; George's love of basketball is rekindled.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Lesley Wake
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
There's No 'Ryan' in Team
star
7.50
1255 votes

#20 - There's No 'Ryan' in Team

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/18/2012

Ryan struggles to keep the group separate from his personal life; Steven awkwardly tries to help Ryan overcome his loss.

Directors: Todd Holland
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Big League Chew
star
7.48
1275 votes

#21 - Big League Chew

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/9/2012

Grieving causes Ryan to become a compulsive eater, triggering an intervention from the group. Meanwhile, Ryan offers romantic advice to Lauren, and Ryan tries to pull Danny out of his sweeping fantasy world.

Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Win at All Costas
star
7.36
1024 votes

#22 - Win at All Costas

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/8/2013

Ryan receives an invitation from Bob Costas, his hero, to take part on his new TV show while Fausta invites everyone in the group to her niece's Quincenierra - everyone except Anne. Meanwhile, after completing a major project at work, Mr. K searches to find a new way to contribute and make a difference.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV