The BEST episodes of Splitting Up Together (US) season 1

Every episode of Splitting Up Together (US) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Splitting Up Together (US) season 1!

Lena and Martin were once madly in love. But, like many marriages, time and circumstance eventually took their toll, and they decide that everyone's lives would be better if they got a divorce. Facing a daunting real estate market, the couple decide not to sell their house and to "Bird Nest" instead. The 'on-duty' parent will live in the house while the 'off-duty' parent will live in the detached garage. As Lena begins to dip her toes into the dating waters, Martin begins to see his own culpability in his marriage falling apart.

Last Updated: 12/15/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Heat Wave
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7.75
166 votes

#1 - Heat Wave

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2018

Lena and Martin choose to share the house for the summer while the children are away at camp despite Lena's reservations, but soon realize it might not be the worst idea. They collectively agree to throw their annual backyard pina colada party where they will celebrate their independence from their children. Elsewhere, a friendly face returns back home and Martin can't help but see it as

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Street Meat
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7.59
216 votes

#2 - Street Meat

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/10/2018

While Lena gets ready to go out on a first date with a handsome man whose sexual chemistry is undeniable, Martin finishes his dance lessons with Charlotte and attempts to try to fix things with Lena on what would have been their 16th wedding anniversary. Meanwhile, Mason is being teased by his friends for not being as sexually active as they claim to be; and to prove that she would be a good mom, Maya attempts to watch over Lena and Martin's kids, with questionable results.

Directors: Dean Holland
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Devil May Care
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7.44
227 votes

#3 - Devil May Care

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/3/2018

With this being Martin's week in the house to take care of the kids, he discovers that daughter Mae finds his parenting skills to be lacking and a bit sexist. Meanwhile, Lena's time in the garage gives her time to contemplate going out with a handsome doctor and perhaps taking the relationship to the next level.

Directors: Dean Holland
Writer: Emily Kapnek
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Soups Jealous
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7.43
194 votes

#4 - Soups Jealous

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/17/2018

Lena goes out on another date with Wes, whom she's smitten with; but unbeknownst to her, Martin is doing his best to take care of a sick Milo. Meanwhile, Maya makes a decision on whether or not to become a single mother.

Directors: Helen Hunt
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Star of Milo
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7.43
164 votes

#5 - Star of Milo

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2018

Despite Lena and Martin getting along as co-parents, they must determine the best way to orchestrate Milo's upcoming birthday festivities based on their new system of boundaries. Meanwhile, Oliver is pleasantly surprised when Jenna shares a birthday invite with an unforeseen guest. Elsewhere, Maya takes matters into her own hands and reveals a surprise guest of her own.

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Letting Ghost
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7.37
181 votes

#6 - Letting Ghost

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2018

Martin and Lena are thrilled when they hear that Mae has won the lead in the school musical but are surprised to learn that she has been confiding in the school psychiatrist, Dr. Rydacto, about her feelings toward how not divorced they are acting. Meanwhile, Martin has reservations about how fast his relationship with his girlfriend is going and asks Mason for girl advice.

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Nevertheless… She Went Clubbing
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7.37
180 votes

#7 - Nevertheless… She Went Clubbing

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2018

Unbeknownst to Lena and to her dismay, Martin starts to date a familiar face and surprisingly begins to see the world of relationships through brand-new eyes. Meanwhile, Lena tries to show she's a good role model to her kids by proving a point and faking a night out on the town.

Directors: Dean Holland
Writer: Mette Heeno
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Pilot
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7.35
288 votes

#8 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/2018

After breaking the news to friends and family about the divorce, Lena has to deal with her son Mason's growing pains; Martin secretly tries to atone for an oversight and surprise his ex-wife.

Directors: Dean Holland
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