The BEST Episodes of Guys With Kids
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Jan 24, 2022
Network: NBC
"Guys with Kids" is about three 30-something dads who try to hold on to their youth as they face the responsibilities of having kids. Thankfully, Gary, Chris and Nick have each other to help navigate the highs and lows of fatherhood - while still trying desperately to remain dudes. Balancing work or staying at home, happily married or happily divorced, taking care of the "littles" while maintaining a social life is a daily challenge. Whether it's hosing down their babies in the kitchen sink or hitting the bar strapped with "babybjorns," these guys are taking on fatherhood in ways no one has ever seen before.
#1 - First Birthday
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired Nov 14, 2012
Chris plans a nontraditional celebration for Ernie's first birthday; Manny and Gary try a kale-only diet; Sheila tries to deal with her breakup.
8.14 
#2 - Gary's Day Off
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Oct 17, 2012
Marny agrees to take care of the kids so Gary can have a break; the guys help Sheila move in hope of getting back Chris' Giants tickets.
8.04 
#3 - Marny Wants a Girl
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Oct 3, 2012
After having four boys, Marny wants to try for a girl; Sheila plans and signs everyone up for a child CPR class.
8.03 
#4 - Thanksgiving
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired Nov 21, 2012
Sheila tries to win the gang over with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner; Gary decides to spend the holiday waiting in line for a TV that's on sale.
7.96 
#5 - Divorce Party
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired Feb 27, 2013
When Chris and Sheila think about having another baby together, Nick and Emily plan a divorce party to remind Chris about his past with Sheila; Marny's younger sister is hired as Gary's assistant.
7.92 
#6 - The Bathroom Incident
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired Oct 31, 2012
Gary gets Emily's help organizing his apartment; Freddie and Ernie lock themselves in the bathroom; the guys talk to Nick about his lack of preparation.
7.88 
#7 - Rare Breed
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired Feb 20, 2013
Gary struggles to keep up with his successful new career and his responsibilities as a dad; a missing toy makes a sound that keeps Emily and Nick up at night; Ernie is held back at his play group.
7.87 
#8 - Apartment Halloween
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Oct 24, 2012
Nick goes to war with the new co-op board president, Lydia (Marissa Jaret Winokur), when she forbids his annual Halloween decorations.
7.85 
#9 - Gary's Idea
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired Feb 13, 2013
Marny is dismayed when Gary comes up with a business idea; Chris decides to reinvent himself and starts a new hobby.
7.81 
#10 - First Word
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired Jan 2, 2013
Nick and Chris argue about who brought Sheila into their life; Gary talks about the origin of his chipped tooth; Sheila and Chris wait for Ernie's first word.
7.78 
#11 - Marny's Dad
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired Jan 9, 2013
Gary is willing to do anything to earn his father-in-law's respect; Chris goes on a date with Shelia.
7.73 
#12 - The Standoff
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Oct 10, 2012
Gary experiments with unconventional disciplinary tactics; Marny insists on helping Chris; a school project leads Nick to feel overly competitive.
7.70 
#13 - Christmas
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired Dec 5, 2012
Emily and Nick think Manny and Gary's marriage is in a rut; Sheila and Chris must decide who keeps the engagement ring after their divorce.
7.60 
#14 - Chris' New Girlfriend
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Sep 26, 2012
Nick confesses to having a shared past with Chris' new girlfriend; Gary steels himself for the consequences of forgetting his anniversary.
7.56 
#15 - Me Time
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired Jan 30, 2013
Overwhelmed by pressure at work and at home, Marny lies to Gary in hope of securing some time alone; when Chris signs the group up for trivia night, Nick and Sheila's competitive nature causes problems.
7.44 
#16 - The Will
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired Feb 6, 2013
A near-death experience leaves Marny and Gary worried about their children's future; Chris is jealous of Ernie's new male nanny (Mark Consuelos).
7.43 
#17 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired Sep 12, 2012
Chris tries to find a babysitter so he can go to a basketball game without his ex-wife finding out; Gary and Manny get some time alone in an unusual spot; Nick forgets something important.
7.03