The BEST episodes of Men of a Certain Age season 1

Every episode of Men of a Certain Age season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Men of a Certain Age season 1!

There are highs and lows to every age, but three best friends know what it's like to be Men of a Certain Age. Ray Romano stars in an honest, emotional and funny drama about what it is like to be a middle aged man in the modern era.

Last Updated: 11/3/2024Network: TNT (US)Status: Ended
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Back in the Shit
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8.29
319 votes

#1 - Back in the Shit

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/22/2010

Feeling guilty about his rapid downward spiral, which includes treating his son poorly and having to cut back on staff at his store, Joe decides to stop gambling. Owen finds a new sense of purpose when he goes to work for a rival auto dealership following his father’s decision to turn management over to Marcus. And Terry’s life spins out of control when his gig on a movie results in disasters at the apartment complex.

Directors: David Boyd
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You Gonna do that  the Rest of Your Life?
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7.90
233 votes

#2 - You Gonna do that the Rest of Your Life?

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2010

Joe’s bookie finds out Joe used to be a professional golfer and decides to use him to hustle a couple of guys. Owen’s family becomes concerned over his increasing weight. And Terry gets a new apartment, but the apartment manager job that comes with it is a bit much to handle.

Directors: David Boyd
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Powerless
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7.79
262 votes

#3 - Powerless

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/4/2010

The construction at Owen’s house is shut down by the city when it is discovered that the contractor, who has now disappeared, never filed the proper permits. To make matters worse, the electricity is out, forcing Owen and his family to temporarily stay with his parents. Meanwhile, Joe worries that his daughter’s ex-boyfriend might be stalking her.

Directors: David Paymer
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How to Be an All-Star
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7.78
264 votes

#4 - How to Be an All-Star

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/15/2010

Desperate to buy a house after his son develops anxiety issues related to their family situation, Joe decides to bet $25,000 on a basketball game. Terry is forced to face the dire condition of his acting career when he agrees to take a bit part on a B movie. And Owen’s father decides it’s time to cut back on his work load and let Marcus take over more of the day-to-day management of the dealership.

Directors: Phil Traill
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Go with the Flow
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7.69
319 votes

#5 - Go with the Flow

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2010

Joe recounts the tale of the first date he’s gone on in 20 years. The misadventures include a black eye, a potentially embarrassing encounter with one of his employees, an unfortunate piece of advice from Terry, an anxious Little Leaguer and a poorly placed lamp.

Writer: Jack Orman
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The New Guy
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7.68
291 votes

#6 - The New Guy

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/28/2009

Owen and Melissa join Joe’s ex-wife, Sonia, and her new boyfriend, Harold, for a charity function at their children’s school. Terry does his annual duty as auctioneer for the event and meets an old flame, while Joe winds up hanging out with his bookie, Manfro.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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Mind's Eye
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7.60
295 votes

#7 - Mind's Eye

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/21/2009

Joe tries to connect better with his son, Albert, by teaching him golf. But when the school golf team is ready to compete in a tournament, Albert is reluctant to get on the bus. Owen is determined to get his sales figures up while at the same time not feeling bad about himself for ripping customers off. And Terry gets into his character a little too much when a coworker asks him and an actress to pretend to be an interested homebuyer at an open house.

Directors: Phil Traill
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Let it Go
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7.49
322 votes

#8 - Let it Go

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/14/2009

Joe has been living in a hotel since separating from his wife, Sonia, but he’s starting to think about finding an apartment. Owen, who is one of the auto dealership’s weakest salesmen, winds up with an embarrassing dealer car, one his wife simply will not accept. And Terry goes overboard trying to track down a man who nearly ran him over.

Directors: Scott Winant
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Pilot
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7.45
497 votes

#9 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/7/2009

In the pilot episode, we are introduced to Joe, Owen and Terry, who have been friends for years. Joe, who once had a dream of becoming a professional golfer, is now a party-store owner who is dealing with his recent separation from his wife. Owen works for his father as an auto-salesman in order to make ends meet and Terry is a part-time actor who is trying to recapture his past glory. The three of them support each other through their mid-life challenges during daily lunch meetings at a local diner and hikes in the hills of Los Angeles.

Directors: Scott Winant
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Father's Fraternity
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7.21
348 votes

#10 - Father's Fraternity

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/25/2010

Joe goes to see his retired father, who gives new meaning to the word grumpy. Owen’s wife and mother get upset when a commercial for the auto dealership implies that Owen’s co-worker, Marcus, is actually Owen Sr.’s son. And Terry becomes obsessed over finding out why he has been rejected for a youth mentoring program.

Directors: Ed Bianchi
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