The BEST episodes of Husbands

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

Waking up married after a drunken Vegas weekend used to be an adventure reserved for one man and one woman. But thanks to a new law, athlete Brady Kelly and actor Cheeks find themselves unexpectedly and legally wed. Unwilling to undermine the hard-fought battle with a public quicky divorce, these two decide to make a go of it. They were doing okay when they were dating. But how will it work out, now that they are HUSBANDS?

Last Updated: 11/16/2024Network: CW SeedStatus: Ended
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7.67
3 votes

#1 - The Straightening

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/29/2012

The night before the national interview, Cheeks prepares a less flamboyant wardrobe for the occasion. In bed, Cheeks teases Brady with innuendo to prove a point. The next day, Cheeks tells Haley about his plan to sabotage the interview. Haley suggests that in order for Brady's career to be sustained, Cheeks should go ahead with Brady's charade to change public opinion. Cheeks is convinced, and confident that it will work. Meanwhile, Brady's colleague, Mark (Mekhi Phifer), is in disagreement with Brady's arrangement, and persuades Brady to revoke it. The dichotomized couple sits down with Vic Del Rey (Jon Cryer) for the live broadcast.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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7.67
3 votes

#2 - Appropriate Is Not the Word

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2012

At the time of their three week anniversary, Cheeks and Brady have settled into a new home. That morning, Cheeks photographs himself and Brady kissing and posts the picture online. Wes (Joss Whedon), Brady's agent, calls to inform him about the possibility that a morality clause, which Brady signed for his organization, might be broken because of the resulted media outrage regarding the photo. Accordingly, Brady asks Cheeks if he could cease his publicly flamboyant behavior, so that Brady's career wouldn't be jeopardized. Cheeks expresses his dissent with the idea, but hesitantly agrees, yet secretively implies an introspective insincerity.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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7.40
5 votes

#3 - A Decent Proposal

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/2011

Brady and Cheeks try to discuss what to do next. Cheeks is hesitant over the whole situation, but it ends with Brady expressing his love in a sober moment, finally giving Cheeks a decent proposal.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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7.33
3 votes

#4 - A Better Movie of What We're Like

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/12/2012

When Cheeks and Brady realize that their personalities were reversed in an erroneous attempt to achieve public approval, Cheeks ends his part of the session. Continuing the interview, Brady brings about the story of how he and Cheeks met. Cheeks, who had never been told the story, eavesdrop on the conversation. They ultimately settle their dispute and reconcile with a kiss. Later, Wes calls to notify Brady of an endorsement deal obtained as a result of Cheeks' previously uploaded picture, which rapidly circulated on the Internet. In celebration of the support assuring that Brady's career is unharmed, Cheeks and Brady share an intimate night.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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7.25
4 votes

#5 - Normal People

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/4/2011

Brady tentatively decides to move in with Cheeks. Haley, Cheeks and Brady have a conversation about what married couples would do in a usual context. Brady's decision soon blends into a discussion about what else to do with their future lives as a married couple.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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7.25
4 votes

#6 - This Together Thing

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/6/2011

Cheeks, by a symbolic gesture, makes room for Brady in his home, and tells him that it's possible to do this if they both contribute to the marriage. They establish a fundamental leap in their relationship by creating a bond of trust together.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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7.25
4 votes

#7 - Instant Love

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/11/2011

Haley and Cheeks surprise Brady with a new addition to the family, Jack Russell Mix the dog. Brady feels the impulsivity of purchasing a pet should have been between Cheeks and him, not Cheeks and Haley, and is forced into a patriarchal stance, expressing his wish for the dog to be returned to the store.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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7.25
4 votes

#8 - Return of the Zebra

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/13/2011

Cheeks and Brady argue about having equal rights to compromise when in disagreements. Brady assumes a misplaced sense of perception about having a special warrant in the relationship, implying that Cheeks' femininity attributes a non-authoritative personality. The problem is solved, yet Brady isn't sure if that's enough.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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7.25
4 votes

#9 - Winky Face

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/18/2011

Brady has a problem with Cheeks' lack of announcements about their marriage. As a result, Cheeks alerts several social networking sites to spread the news. The end follows the newlywed couple crawling into bed, leaving the audience with a cliffhanger; Brady asking Cheeks, "What's your real name?"

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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7.20
5 votes

#10 - I Do Over - Part 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/2013

Cheeks encounters Brady's ex-fiancée Claudia (Amy Acker), who unexpectedly shows up. Meanwhile, as the ceremony gets closer, Brady's father (Michael Hogan) speaks with him, and ends up giving his consent to Brady living his life however he wants.

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7.00
4 votes

#11 - We Can't Be Married

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2011

Brady panics when thinking of the impact the impulsive wedding will have on the public eye's view of them. Cheeks has already come to terms with the situation at hand, despite both becoming aware of the leaked news about them on the Internet.

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7.00
4 votes

#12 - Being Britney!

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/2011

The Action Sports 1 anchor (Nathan Fillion) comments on the drunken Vegas-wedding, showing real footage of the previous night, accompanied by commentary from Michael Buckley. Cheeks and Brady have a cathartic moment about the possibility of remaining married.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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6.75
4 votes

#13 - IDEHTW

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/27/2011

The two newlyweds are in the middle of packing for Los Angeles. Haley (Alessandra Torresani), Cheeks' best friend, gives a sudden entrance into the hotel room and starts raving on about last night's wedding escapade.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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6.67
3 votes

#14 - Haley the Life Coach

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/29/2011

Whilst in a limousine, Haley conveys her surprise to what has happened with Cheeks and Brady. She also makes it apparent to them that they didn't review the whole situation. Afterwards, she takes the initiative to be their life coach.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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5.29
7 votes

#15 - Waking Up in Vegas

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2011

Cheeks (Brad Bell) and his until-recently ballplayer husband Brady (Sean Hemeon) give a press conference about their new marriage. Flashbacks reveal them hung-over in Vegas after celebrating a new marriage equality law and reacting in shock to the realization that they are married.

Directors: Jeff Greenstein
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0.00
0 votes

#16 - I Do Over - Part 1

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2013

While having a private ceremony with friends and family, Cheeks and Brady are about to re-declare their vows to each other. But in light of Brady's previously unraveled past, Cheeks runs off into the house. Brady follows. A flashback shows what secrets were revealed in the first place.

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#17 - I Do Over - Part 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/29/2013

Out of the flashback, Cheeks and Brady look back on the day's events. They reason that maybe getting married was a mistake. Brady's mother (Beth Grant) and father, intent on saving their marriage, put them in handcuffs. Now stuck together, they decide to stay together. After some convincing, Haley marries them.

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#18 - I Dream of Cleaning - Part 1

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/19/2013

Brady comes home from work and finds out that dinner is already done. Cheeks insists that he did all of it. When Brady steps out of the room, it is made known that Cheeks secretly persuaded his neighbor Parker (Elaine Carroll) to cook the food, as well as do other chores in the house.

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#19 - I Dream of Cleaning - Part 2

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/26/2013

Cheeks is cleaning the bathtub when his neighbor Kajal (Janina Gavankar) enters. They exchange gossip, and go on to have a chat about how the ideal lifestyle is not staying at home while Brady works. However, Cheeks then explains that he does it because it's what Brady deserves.

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#20 - I Dream of Cleaning - Part 3

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/3/2013

Later, when Brady comes home again, Cheeks tries to seduce him. Distracted by the sound of a faulty garbage disposal, Cheeks tries to repair it, but to no avail. Brady reveals that he had a neighbor's wife do his own errands. Cheeks does the same. They finally end the charade, but appreciate the thoughts behind it.

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