The WORST episodes of The Cool Kids

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

Three friends at a retirement center have their comfortable existence rattled by a newcomer to the community.

Last Updated: 9/19/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
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Margaret Ups Her Game
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7.29
121 votes

#1 - Margaret Ups Her Game

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/22/2019

Margaret attempts to date the hottest guy in Shady Meadows, but can't seem to rid herself of clingy Leonard. Meanwhile, Hank tries to sell his erotic vampire novel, with the help of Sid's cousin.

Directors: Jonathan Judge
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Hank the Cradle Robber
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7.29
134 votes

#2 - Hank the Cradle Robber

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/7/2018

When Hank starts dating a much younger woman, the gang suspects she may be a gold-digger taking advantage of him because of his age. But after rifling through her things, they fear this relationship could be something much worse - a pregnancy trap

Directors: Phill Lewis
Writer: Luvh Rakhe
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TV Heist
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7.32
160 votes

#3 - TV Heist

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2018

Hank and Margaret lose a cornhole competition to some resident cheaters and, as a result, miss out on the coveted prize—a new 65" flat-screen TV. So, the gang attempts to steal the TV, which means breaking in to Allison's office after locking her and Sid in the sauna.

Directors: Katy Garretson
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The Cool Kids Rig an Election
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7.32
163 votes

#4 - The Cool Kids Rig an Election

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2018

Tired of "Gorgeous George" and his reign as activities coordinator, Hank backs Charlie and Margaret backs Sid for the position in the upcoming election, and it instantly turns dirty.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Pilot
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7.32
257 votes

#5 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2018

Three friends at a retirement center have their comfortable existence rattled by a newcomer to the community.

Directors: Don Scardino
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The Cool Kids Un-Retire
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7.35
125 votes

#6 - The Cool Kids Un-Retire

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/15/2019

While Sid is housesitting a fellow resident's gorgeous high-rise apartment, the Cool Kids get a taste of the good life - and a taste of Charlie's incredible cookies. But when Margaret decides to turn Charlie's creative cookie-making into a new business venture, everyone gets a bit carried away

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Kip Samgood's Biggest Fan
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7.37
110 votes

#7 - Kip Samgood's Biggest Fan

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/5/2019

Margaret helps Sid finally meet his teen idol, Kip Samgood. Meanwhile, Charlie ditches Hank to hang out with his girlfriend, Kathleen, so Hank goes to great lengths to get Charlie's attention.

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Thanksgiving at Murray's
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7.38
156 votes

#8 - Thanksgiving at Murray's

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2018

When Margaret scores an invite to an exclusive foodie potluck for Thanksgiving, she takes Sid as her plus one, leaving Hank and Charlie to find a backup plan.

Directors: Fred Savage
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Sid Comes Out
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7.46
185 votes

#9 - Sid Comes Out

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2018

Margaret tries to convince Sid to come out to his visiting son; Hank stubbornly refuses to admit he needs glasses; Charlie tries to help him cheat on an eye test.

Directors: Eric Dean Seaton
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Sid's First Relationship
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7.47
115 votes

#10 - Sid's First Relationship

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/22/2019

The gang rallies around Sid to help him through his commitment issues to new beau John. Meanwhile, Margaret attempts to conquer her fear of flying by volunteering at the airport.

Directors: Jonathan Judge
Writer: Luvh Rakhe
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The Friend-aversary
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7.48
110 votes

#11 - The Friend-aversary

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/2019

Charlie and Sid prepare their Friend-iversary party, and don't include Margaret. Noticing the tension between Hank and Sid, Margaret encourages Sid to speak up for himself. Meanwhile, Sid has his sights set on the patio for their party and attempts to convince the cat ladies to release it to them.

Directors: Betsy Thomas
Writer: Conor Galvin
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Funeral Crashers
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7.49
130 votes

#12 - Funeral Crashers

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/2019

When Hank finds out his ex-wife will be at a mutual friend's funeral, Margaret volunteers to lie about his success to impress her; Charlie and Sid crash the funeral against Hank's orders.

Directors: Fred Savage
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A Date with Destiny
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7.49
223 votes

#13 - A Date with Destiny

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2018

Charlie and Hank create online dating profiles, and to boost their egos, Sid pretends to be an interested woman. Of course, the plan goes awry.

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Charlie's Angel
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7.50
119 votes

#14 - Charlie's Angel

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2019

Hank signs up to host a Shady Meadows closed-circuit TV show, but is quickly replaced by rising star Sid, who dishes out hot retirement home gossip on-air. Meanwhile Margaret helps Charlie woo a widow at her bereavement support group.

Directors: Katy Garretson
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Mentors
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7.50
112 votes

#15 - Mentors

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/8/2019

As Hank and Margaret mentor an awkward high school student and help him decide on whether or not to go to the prom, Hank is forced to face a traumatic event that happened to him in high school. Meanwhile, Sid's boyfriend invites him to tour the wine country on bicycles, but Sid is mortified because he doesn't know how to ride a bike.

Directors: Fred Savage
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Vegas Baby!
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7.50
109 votes

#16 - Vegas Baby!

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/3/2019

Hank is excited to give his son the perfect wedding gift in Las Vegas, until he finds out Lorraine's boyfriend, Reggie, is paying for everything. Meanwhile, Margaret and Sid's luck at the blackjack table quickly takes a turn, and Charlie hopes his old Vegas connections will come through for him.

Directors: Rebecca Baughman
Writer: Alyson Fouse
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Margaret Turns 65
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7.51
255 votes

#17 - Margaret Turns 65

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2018

On her 65th birthday, Margaret doesn't feel like celebrating. However, Hank, Sid and Charlie insist on taking her out for a "good old-fashioned young person's night" at the local club, which leaves them all feeling older - and more hungover - than ever.

Directors: Anthony Rich
Writer: Sophia Lear
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The Cool Kids Plus One
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7.52
116 votes

#18 - The Cool Kids Plus One

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/1/2019

Margaret neglects the guys when her best friend, Joanie, comes to visit. When Joanie decides to move in to Shady Meadows, the guys devise a plan to convince her not to, but Hank gets distracted.

Directors: Phill Lewis
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Margaret Dates the Zodiac Killer
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7.54
134 votes

#19 - Margaret Dates the Zodiac Killer

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2018

Margaret begins dating Karl, a fellow Shady Meadows resident who may or may not be the Zodiac Killer. Meanwhile, the guys are hunting for a different kind of criminal: a serial non-flusher.

Directors: Jonathan Judge
Writer: Conor Galvin
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Sid's Ex-Wife
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7.56
117 votes

#20 - Sid's Ex-Wife

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/29/2019

When Sid's ex-wife, Bonnie, comes to visit Shady Meadows, Sid's new boyfriend, John, becomes uncomfortable with their close relationship. Meanwhile, Margaret, Charlie and Hank prepare to have the time of their lives at a Fleetwood Mac concert.

Directors: Phill Lewis
Writer: Justin Sayre
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Margaret Jr.
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7.57
115 votes

#21 - Margaret Jr.

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2019

Margaret's daughter, MJ, turns up at Shady Meadows jobless, homeless and looking to be rescued. Meanwhile, Sid attempts to find his wok in Charlie's "hoarder paradise" of an apartment.

Directors: Fred Savage
Writer: Sophia Lear
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Indecent Proposal
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7.62
114 votes

#22 - Indecent Proposal

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/19/2019

In an attempt to date a guy way out of her league, Margaret pretends to be someone she's not. When Hank doesn't hear back from his doctor about a questionable mole, he's convinced his days are numbered, so Charlie helps him get his test results. Meanwhile, Sid avoids John, who has a very important question to ask him.

Directors: Anthony Rich
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