The BEST episodes of Roommates

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

Roommates follows the lives of a group of friends who are making their way through life after graduating from college.

Last Updated: 2/28/2025Network: ABC FamilyStatus: Ended
The Mark-a-like
star
8.86
29 votes

#1 - The Mark-a-like

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/27/2009

Katie begins dating a new guy in an attempt to move on from Ben: a mattress store owner who resembles Mark, yet possesses the confidence that Mark lacks.

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The Mother of James
star
8.86
29 votes

#2 - The Mother of James

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/4/2009

The gang helps James' mom prepare for her first date since her divorce. But when things don't go well, she looks for comfort from Mark.

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The Set-Up
star
8.84
85 votes

#3 - The Set-Up

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/20/2009

Katie sets Mark up on a blind date with Jenny, her former co-worker. Disaster ensues when Mark assumes that she is "hetero-flexible".

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The Uninvited Thom
star
7.90
30 votes

#4 - The Uninvited Thom

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/27/2009

Hope asks for Mark's help in finding a new job after she quits working at the coffeehouse. But Mark's boss would prefer a hookup, and he's more interested in Katie than Hope.

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The Break-In
star
7.90
58 votes

#5 - The Break-In

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/13/2009

Hope's father arrives unexpectedly and wants her to come home as he is unsatisfied with her job situation. Wishing to stay in New York, Hope makes believe that Mark is her boyfriend and that their love is enough reason to remain.

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The Game Night
star
7.90
29 votes

#6 - The Game Night

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/27/2009

Mark finally gets what he's been waiting for as the gang have a game night at the apartment.

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The Old and the New
star
7.50
2 votes

#7 - The Old and the New

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/4/2009

The season one finale finds Hope and James attempting to keep their relationship hushed. Meanwhile, Mark and Katie find themselves leaning on each other after facing a surprise in their relationships.

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The Lie
star
7.39
59 votes

#8 - The Lie

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/6/2009

Hope persuades Mark and Thom into hiding her secret from Katie about her job.

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The Green People
star
6.97
29 votes

#9 - The Green People

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2009

Katie passes off a business idea of her own which she had stolen from Hope, then lies about what she had done and pretends she got Hope a job.

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The Tickets
star
6.86
29 votes

#10 - The Tickets

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/4/2009

Mark uses theater tickets to try and win over Katie after she and David return from their business trip.

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The Trash 'N Treasures
star
6.03
29 votes

#11 - The Trash 'N Treasures

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/4/2009

The evening does not go as expected when the roommates invite their ex's to attend a party with them. Katie still hasn't made up her mind between Mark or David.

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The Tarot
star
6.02
87 votes

#12 - The Tarot

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/30/2009

Katie goes to a tarot card reader where she learns that she has already met her future husband. Now that she has learned this piece of information, Mark tries to convince Katie that he is that man.

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The Roommate
star
5.29
113 votes

#13 - The Roommate

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/23/2009

Mark moves in with his former crush, Katie, and her roommates, hoping she will fall for him. However, Mark doesn't make a great first impression with Hope, one of the roommates, who just happens to be Katie's best friend.

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