The BEST episodes of The McCarthys season 1
Every episode of The McCarthys season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The McCarthys season 1!
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.
#1 - Red Sox Swap
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/18/2014
Marjorie invites her heartbroken upstairs tenant, Pam, to celebrate Christmas with the family--and observe their competitive gift exchange game.
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#2 - Why Guys Shouldn't Date Their Sister's Ex
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2014
When Marjorie learns Jackie's ex-boyfriend is gay, she tries to fix Ronny up with him. Also, Sean gives Gerard a birthday gift that proves to be disappointing to everyone but Marjorie.
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#3 - Supporting Jackie
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2014
The family tries to support Jackie when her doctor give her a list of things she cannot do while pregnant.
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#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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#6 - Thanks a Lot, Ronny
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/27/2014
On Thanksgiving, the McCarthys work together to manipulate Gerard into parting ways with his offensive girlfriend.
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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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#11 - Sister Act
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/2015
When Marjorie's extremely competitive sister, Eileen, comes to visit, their rivalry gets the best of them.
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#12 - Arthur and Marjorie's Night Apart
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/2014
When Marjorie learns she needs to spend the night in the hospital, she fixes Arthur a care package with instructions on how to perform basic life skills.
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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.