The BEST episodes of Sullivan & Son season 1

Every episode of Sullivan & Son season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Sullivan & Son season 1!

Sullivan and Son takes place in a popular and legendary neighborhood bar in a working-class neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Penn. Filled with locals and regulars, Sullivan & Son is the unofficial “town hall” to the neighborhood. Steve Sullivan is the son of the current owner of the bar and the grandson of its founder. His Irish-American father and his Korean-American mother never expected their son to leave his job as a successful corporate attorney in New York and return to the old neighborhood to take over Sullivan & Son. But that’s just what he’s done. And so begins Steve’s quest for a more meaningful and rewarding life behind the bar.

Last Updated: 9/10/2024Network: TBSStatus: Ended
How Carol Got Her Groove Back
star
7.80
44 votes

#1 - How Carol Got Her Groove Back

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/30/2012

Carol gets the blues when she discovers she's going through menopause. Ahmed tries to make her feel better, but his attempts backfire.

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Hank Speech
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7.43
101 votes

#2 - Hank Speech

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2012

A coworker files an HR complaint against Hank for making "inappropriate comments." Meanwhile, Susan bonds with her mother.

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The Fifth Musketeer
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7.40
102 votes

#3 - The Fifth Musketeer

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/23/2012

The dates come pouring in for Steve when Ok Cha creates a fake online profile for him. Inspired, the guys set up their own faux dating profiles and try to learn dating secrets from a highly regarded bachelor.

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Who's Your Daddy
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7.40
106 votes

#4 - Who's Your Daddy

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/2/2012

An annual father-and-son darts tournament triggers personal dramas, as Owen decides to find his biological father and Jack struggles with abandonment issues. Meanwhile, Hank and Carol try to conceal an old secret.

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Creepy Love Songs
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7.38
101 votes

#5 - Creepy Love Songs

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/16/2012

The guys discover that an old comic book is valuable, so they try to sell it to a collector. Meanwhile, Owen and Carol showcase a new act at the bar; and Steve and Melanie try to crack middle-school mysteries.

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The Bar Birthday
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7.37
104 votes

#6 - The Bar Birthday

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/26/2012

Steve hosts a party for the 50th anniversary of the bar bringing back a lot of people and memories, not all good. Steve and Melanie uncover a secret about the origins of the bar. Jack and Ok Cha quarrel over the unearthed details of their courtship. Owen and Carol act as wingmen for each other with their former high school classmates.

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The Prodigal Sister
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7.29
102 votes

#7 - The Prodigal Sister

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/6/2012

Steve's con-artist sister arrives and stirs up trouble at the bar. Meanwhile, Doug tries to bolster his confidence; and Susan confronts Ok Cha about being overly critical.

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Last, Best, and Final
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7.19
180 votes

#8 - Last, Best, and Final

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2012

Steve Sullivan returns home to Pittsburgh to celebrate his father, Jack Sullivan's birthday. He quickly learns that Jack is retiring and selling the family bar Sullivan & Son. Steve contemplates leaving his New York corporate life behind to buy the bar from his parents.

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The Bribe
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7.17
169 votes

#9 - The Bribe

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/19/2012

Now that Steve owns the bar he needs to set boundaries with his parents. When the health inspector shows up Ok Cha wants to pay him off, but Steve refuses and the bar is shut down for the first time ever. Without the bar, everyone seems lost except for Owen who discovers surprisingly productive ways to spend his time.

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The Punch
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6.68
75 votes

#10 - The Punch

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/9/2012

Professional and personal relationships are put to the test by an alleged pantry thief. Meanwhile, Owen pursues an oddball business venture with Ahmed; and Carol and Hank delve into new and old ways to date.

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