The WORST episodes of Marlon

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

Loosely inspired by the real life of star Marlon Wayans, this update to the classic family comedy centers on a loving (but immature) father committed to co-parenting his two kids with his very-together ex-wife. While his misguided fatherly advice, unstoppable larger-than-life personality and unpredictable Internet superstardom might get in the way, for Marlon, family really always does come first - even if he's the biggest kid of all.

Last Updated: 8/15/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Hospital Party
star
7.37
254 votes

#1 - Hospital Party

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/6/2017

Marlon and Ashley have very different ways of coping when Zack needs surgery.

Writer: Regina Hicks
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Driving Miss Marley
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7.49
113 votes

#2 - Driving Miss Marley

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/5/2018

Marlon wants Marley to get her driver's license, but when he finds out that she's scared of driving, Marlon shows her how to face her fears by facing one of his own; meanwhile, Stevie helps Yvette boost her low passenger rating on a ride-hailing app.

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Pilot
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7.50
483 votes

#3 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/16/2017

Exes Marlon and Ashley try a friendly divorce for their children's sake, but things get tricky when Ashley decides to date again. In other events, Marlon struggles to keep a sponsor for his online channel, “The Marlon Way.”

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Surprises
star
7.53
274 votes

#4 - Surprises

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/30/2017

Marlon is stunned to learn that Ashley is treating herself to breast augmentation surgery for her birthday, her first since their divorce. In other events, Stevie tries to guess Yvette's age.

Directors: Eric Dean Seaton
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Coach Marlon
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7.55
242 votes

#5 - Coach Marlon

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/6/2017

Marlon's lack of boundaries leads Ashley to ask for his key to her house back; and Marlon coaches Zack's basketball team.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Project Kids
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7.57
294 votes

#6 - Project Kids

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/30/2017

Feeling that Marley and Zack don't appreciate everything they have, Marlon teaches them a lesson by recreating the projects from his childhood.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Model Parent
star
7.59
165 votes

#7 - Model Parent

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2018

Marlon convinces Ashley to let Zack model for a kids' athletic line after he is approached in a mall. After the shoot, Stevie , Yvette , Marlon and Ashley are horrified to see that the photos have been altered as the shirt he is modeling now contains the phrase "Funky Monkey." Ashley and Marlon decide to pull Zack from the campaign after the advertising executives fail to see the racism of the shirt.

Directors: Phill Lewis
Writer: Britt Matt
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Wingman
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7.62
146 votes

#8 - Wingman

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/14/2018

Marlon offers to be Ashley’s wingman during a night out at a club. All is going well until Marlon meets someone and Ashley finds herself jealous. Yvette gives Stevie a makeover and kisses him in an attempt to make her ex jealous.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Cleaning Out the Closet
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7.62
393 votes

#9 - Cleaning Out the Closet

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/16/2017

Ashley is shocked to learn that Marlon has a storage unit crammed full of things from when they were married and challenges him to have a yard sale to part with it all.

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Exes with Benefits
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7.63
318 votes

#10 - Exes with Benefits

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/23/2017

Marlon and Ashley contemplate whether to have no strings attached 'ex-sex.' Yvette babysits Marley and Zack.

Directors: Eric Dean Seaton
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Sisters
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7.65
130 votes

#11 - Sisters

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/21/2018

When Marlon’s sisters come to town, he convinces Ashley to pretend they are still married in order to keep them from freaking out and being disappointed in him. As the weekend goes on and the charade gets harder to keep up, Marlon finally confronts them in an epic confession. After receiving a psychic reading from Lenora, Stevie tries to woo Yvette as he thinks they are destined to be together.

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Boys Only Want One Thing
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7.71
348 votes

#12 - Boys Only Want One Thing

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/2017

Marlon struggles to come to terms with his daughter bringing home a boy for the first time. Yvette uses Stevie to get great seats to a Beyoncé concert.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Appropriate Marlon
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7.71
223 votes

#13 - Appropriate Marlon

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/2017

Marlon believes he can act appropriately to help Ashley get into an exclusive social club that prefers couples; and Yvette is shocked to learn that Stevie fits in perfectly among the bourgeois clientele at the club.

Directors: Phill Lewis
Writer: Ryan Noggle
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Keepin' It 100
star
7.74
135 votes

#14 - Keepin' It 100

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/28/2018

Marlon decides to buy the house he has been renting since the separation. While prepping for the sale Marlon and Ashley decide that they no longer have to follow the politics of marriage and tell white lies to keep each other happy. They can be totally honest with each other.. "Keep It 100." Yvette and Stevie get involved and the plan eventually backfires when they realize you can be too honest. They all agree to keep it a balmy "77" with a slight breeze.

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Homecoming
star
7.75
125 votes

#15 - Homecoming

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/5/2018

Marlon, Stevie, Yvette and Ashley all attend homecoming weekend at Howell University. Stevie is determined to join the independent fraternity that Marlon created because Stevie was always blocked from membership as an undergrad. Ashley and Yvette get caught up with a couple of young co-eds.

Writer: Julian Kiani
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Man Code
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7.79
126 votes

#16 - Man Code

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/28/2018

Marlon and Stevie see Yvette's fiancé, Demetrius, cheating on her and they disagree whether or not they should tell her. Marlon refuses, claiming they can't break the "man code." Ashley deals with Yvette's new relationship by turning to numerous hobbies. Yvette discovers what is going on and breaks up with Demetrius after he and Marlon get into a fight at her engagement party.

Directors: Jean Sagal
Writer: Craig Wayans
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Funeral Party
star
7.79
115 votes

#17 - Funeral Party

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/12/2018

Marlon goes all out for his 43rd birthday and decides to throw himself a funeral party after attending his barber's funeral. Everyone speaks at Marlon's party, talking about all the insensitive jokes he made at their expense. This makes Marlon worry that he is too harsh on everyone. They reassure him that they love him and know that even when he is making fun of them it's because he cares.

Directors: Eric Dean Seaton
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Divorce Counseling
star
7.83
122 votes

#18 - Divorce Counseling

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/21/2018

Marlon and Ashley go to see strong-willed relationship therapist Kamala to help stabilize their rocky divorce. When Marlon exposes Kamala as a fraud, he ends up experiencing a breakthrough and realizes he should try and change his ways. Stevie gives Yvette an intense massage.

Writer: Ryan Noggle
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Career Day
star
7.86
106 votes

#19 - Career Day

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/12/2018

Marlon crashes career day at Zack's school so he can tell the kids about non-traditional careers like his own, but when the students misunderstand his advice and their parents get upset, Marlon must make things right.

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End of the Road
star
7.95
216 votes

#20 - End of the Road

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2017

In the Season 1 finale, the first wedding anniversary since their divorce leads Marlon and Ashley to rehash the details of their first date. They each have very different recollections of how it went down.

Directors: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Aseem Batra
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