The BEST episodes of The McCarthys
Every episode of The McCarthys ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The McCarthys!
Based on writer Brian Gallivan's real life, this family comedy is about a loud, sports-crazed Boston clan. At the center is the youngest son, Ronny, who is gay and somewhat sports-challenged. Hoping to gain some independence from his overly involved family, Ronny decides to take a job in Rhode Island. But plans change when his father stuns everyone and asks Ronny, instead of his more qualified siblings, to be his assistant high school basketball coach.
#4 - Cutting the Cord
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/4/2015
When the McCarthys realize they have become extremely dependent on one another, they make a family bet to see who can be independent the longest. Meanwhile, Jackie hides her pregnancy while on a date.
#5 - Hall of Fame
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2015
Marjorie tries to protect Gerard from getting his feelings hurt by leading him to believe he was inducted into the High School Hall of Fame. Also, Ronny works with Arthur to write a speech honoring his late assistant coach and Jackie’s baby-daddy.
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#7 - End Games
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/11/2015
The McCarthy children are sent into a frenzy when they each try to prove they are responsible enough to be appointed executor of their parents' will.
#8 - Family Therapy
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/11/2015
When the family finds out that Ronny sees a therapist, they crash his appointment and wind up in an impromptu family session where they air their grievances about one another.
#9 - Gerard's Engagement Party
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/4/2015
The McCarthy family is reluctant to celebrate Gerard and Katrina's engagement, but when Gerard gets on the wrong Boston Harbor Cruise ship, Marjorie is forced to bond with her soon-to-be daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Sean hits it off with Katrina's mother, and Arthur judges Jackie for how her baby was conceived.
#10 - The Good Coach
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/13/2014
Upset that Arthur chose Ronny to be his assistant coach, Sean and Gerard apply for other coaching jobs and wind up competing against each another. Meanwhile, Marjorie becomes jealous when she thinks Ronny has a boyfriend.
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#13 - The Ref
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/29/2015
When Ronny dates Doug, a handsome ref who has a history of infuriating Arthur, Ronny invites him over for dinner to convince them he is a nice guy. Meanwhile, Katrina is worried Gerard is cheating on her when he begins acting suspicious.
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#14 - Love, McCarthys Style
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2014
After meeting his boyfriend’s very affectionate family, Ronny tries to encourage his own family to share their feelings with one another. Meanwhile, Ronny makes a surprise video for Marjorie and Arthur when they celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary.
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#15 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/30/2014
When Ronny considers moving away from his close-knit, sports-crazed family, his father surprises everyone when he offers him a job as his assistant basketball coach.