The WORST episodes of Playing House

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

A single-camera buddy comedy about what happens when two best friends come back together, just when they need each other most. Inspired by the ultra-close friendship between the series' creators and stars, "Playing House" centers on mother to-be Maggie who asks her single and career-driven best friend Emma to return home from her job overseas to attend her baby shower, having no idea what’s truly in store.

Last Updated: 3/2/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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Bosephus and the Catfish
star
7.18
108 votes

#1 - Bosephus and the Catfish

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/27/2014

Zach's cyber romance makes Maggie suspicious; Bruce gets some unexpected help from Emma.

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Kimmewah Kup
star
7.20
110 votes

#2 - Kimmewah Kup

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/1/2015

An unexpected visitor interrupts Maggie and Emma's weekend at Lake Kimmewah; and the gals also battle their old nemeses, the Custerman twins.

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Bird Bones
star
7.24
165 votes

#3 - Bird Bones

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/29/2014

Emma and Maggie go to brunch with Mark's wife. Mark takes a look into the theft of a garden gnome.

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Unfinished Business
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7.30
157 votes

#4 - Unfinished Business

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/2014

Maggie and Mark investigate Bruce’s sudden disappearance. Emma reunites with her estranged mother Gwen.

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Drumline
star
7.39
137 votes

#5 - Drumline

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/20/2014

Maggie reconnects with an old flame at a high school drumline reunion while Emma bonds with a band geek.

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Totes Kewl
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7.48
143 votes

#6 - Totes Kewl

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/13/2014

Emma goes on a date with Maggie's divorce lawyer, and discovers a secret about her mother.

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Cookie Jar
star
7.55
99 votes

#7 - Cookie Jar

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2017

Maggie hosts a game night to welcome Bruce’s new girlfriend. Emma learns that “This is 40!”

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Cashmere Burka
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7.61
85 votes

#8 - Cashmere Burka

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2015

Maggie agrees to direct a play written by Gwen. Emma gets hot and heavy with a new flame.

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37 Weeks
star
7.63
75 votes

#9 - 37 Weeks

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/10/2014

Emma organizes a crew to help Maggie prepare the house for the baby and sparks fly when past secrets are revealed.

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Employee of the Month
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7.63
113 votes

#10 - Employee of the Month

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/25/2015

An injured Mark moves in with Emma and Maggie; and Maggie struggles with a career that might have been.

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Pilot
star
7.64
269 votes

#11 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/29/2014

Emma returns home for her best friend Maggie's baby shower.

Directors: Jeffrey Blitz
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Hello, Old Friend
star
7.68
99 votes

#12 - Hello, Old Friend

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/4/2015

An awkward run-in with Mark and Tina causes Maggie and Emma to go on a rescue mission deep inside enemy territory.

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Sleepless in Pinebrook
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7.71
93 votes

#13 - Sleepless in Pinebrook

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/4/2015

Emma manages to coax a reluctant Maggie into online dating. Zach and Bruce babysit Charlotte.

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None of Your Business
star
7.81
79 votes

#14 - None of Your Business

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2017

Emma tries to rescue Tina from a makeup pyramid scheme. Maggie starts a nursing rotation with a doctor who is cold as ice.

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Knotty Pine
star
7.82
87 votes

#15 - Knotty Pine

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/18/2015

Maggie and Emma accompany Tina to a woodworking class that's being taught by a sexy teacher; and Mark and Tina face some uncomfortable truths.

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Gwen or Lose
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7.84
91 votes

#16 - Gwen or Lose

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2017

Mark coaches a women’s basketball team and Emma is horrified when she realizes who his star player is. Maggie takes reffing very seriously.

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Paging Doctor Yes Please
star
7.86
79 votes

#17 - Paging Doctor Yes Please

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/30/2017

Maggie is invited to act in a nursing promo video and Emma gets involved. Zach teaches Bruce how to ride a bike.

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Game of Tweens
star
7.87
75 votes

#18 - Game of Tweens

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2017

Emma and Tina plan a birthday party for their most demanding client yet, a 13 year old girl. Maggie goes on a date, but frosty feelings abound.

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Celebrate Me Scones
star
7.89
87 votes

#19 - Celebrate Me Scones

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/8/2015

Maggie surprises Emma with tickets to a special concert; and an old friend returns.

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Spaghetti and Meatballs
star
7.93
76 votes

#20 - Spaghetti and Meatballs

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/3/2014

Mark is put in charge of the spaghetti dinner fundraiser, so Emma helps him out with her business skills.

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Officer of the Year
star
7.95
81 votes

#21 - Officer of the Year

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/8/2015

Emma organizes a policeman's ball with help from Maggie and Rabbi Dan; Mark doesn't have a date.

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Ride the Dragon
star
8.00
74 votes

#22 - Ride the Dragon

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2017

Emma crashes Maggie’s owl-themed craft night. Zach brings Emma a treat and the gang goes on a real ride...

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You Wanna Roll with This?
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8.01
79 votes

#23 - You Wanna Roll with This?

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/7/2017

Maggie and Emma face their biggest challenge yet. Mark sends back-up.

Directors: Jeffrey Blitz
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Reverse the Curse
star
8.12
68 votes

#24 - Reverse the Curse

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/14/2017

On their way to a fancy dinner, Maggie and Emma get into trouble in the best way possible. Some new and old friends come to their rescue.

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Bugs in Your Eyes
star
8.29
111 votes

#25 - Bugs in Your Eyes

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/17/2014

Maggie and Emma’s preparations for the baby’s christening are interrupted when Mark gets into trouble.

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