The BEST episodes of The Unicorn

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

A tight-knit group of best friends and family helps Wade embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again.

Last Updated: 12/26/2023Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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No Matter What the Future Brings
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7.79
180 votes

#1 - No Matter What the Future Brings

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/12/2020

As Grace prepares to attend her first dance, Wade strongly feels Jill's absence and leans on his friends to get through it. Also, Wade, Forrest, Delia, Ben and Michelle reflect on growing older and the changes their lives have undergone in the past year.

Directors: Alex Reid
Writer: Mike Schiff
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Three Men Out
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7.76
256 votes

#2 - Three Men Out

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2019

When Wade visits a local hot spot to meet people instead of using his dating app, Forrest and Ben decide to be his wing men.

Writer: Chris Kelly
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There’s Something About Whoever-She-Was
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7.76
182 votes

#3 - There’s Something About Whoever-She-Was

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/2020

After Wade has an instant connection with a woman he met briefly in a parking lot, he’s determined to find her again. Also, Michelle waits to hear from the colleges she applied to for her business degree, and Natalie tries to convince Wade she’s old enough to get her ears pierce.

Directors: John Hamburg
Writer: Bill Martin
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No Pressure
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7.70
221 votes

#4 - No Pressure

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2019

Wade pretends to be dating Caroline to avoid being set up on blind dates by Delia. Also, Ben and Michelle throw an anniversary party for themselves, but have issues with the catering.

Directors: Alex Reid
Writer: Sophia Lear
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Anna and the Unicorn
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7.65
214 votes

#5 - Anna and the Unicorn

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2019

Wade is giddy, his daughters are amused and his friends are excited when he has his first crush since becoming single again. Also, Grace and Natalie take advantage of their dad going on dates by having friends over and it starts to get out of hand.

Directors: Jay Karas
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It’s Complicated
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7.65
170 votes

#6 - It’s Complicated

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/2020

When Wade goes on a date with Shannon, he learns quickly that he has to come to terms with her unusual living arrangements if he wants to keep seeing her. Also, Grace is struggling with fitting in at her new high school, Michelle grapples with her algebra college course and Delia tries to help Forrest fit in with his much younger colleagues.

Directors: John Hamburg
Writer: Mike Schiff
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Turkeys and Traditions
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7.63
228 votes

#7 - Turkeys and Traditions

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2019

Wade and the girls tackle hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for friends and extended family. Also, Ben attempts to make a fried turkey for the first time.

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It Isn't Romantic
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7.62
205 votes

#8 - It Isn't Romantic

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/2020

The women from the Widow’s Support Group offer Wade unexpected advice for getting out of his dating rut. Also, while Michelle is recovering from gallbladder surgery, Delia relentlessly pushes her to follow strict medical advice.

Writer: Bill Martin
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Swerve and Volley
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7.60
148 votes

#9 - Swerve and Volley

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/4/2021

Delia and Forrest decide to play tennis to add some camaraderie to their relationship, but instead get wildly competitive. Also, when Wade tries to teach Grace to drive, she’s reluctant to learn and confesses the surprising reason why to Michelle.

Directors: Dean Holland
Writer: Sophia Lear
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No Exit
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7.60
136 votes

#10 - No Exit

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/11/2021

While the friends are at an escape room for a fun evening, Wade has an embarrassing slip of the tongue that creates an uncomfortable situation for Shannon.

Directors: Dean Holland
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Put Your Mask on First
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7.59
134 votes

#11 - Put Your Mask on First

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/18/2021

Wade comes to terms with putting his relationship with Shannon in the past and starts dating again. Also, Delia realizes why she has been so controlling her whole life, and Michelle takes on the role of managing Ben’s business finances. Season Finale.

Directors: Angela C. Tortu
Writer: Bill Martin
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Widow's Group
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7.58
320 votes

#12 - Widow's Group

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2019

When Wade’s friends encourage him to join a support group for partners who have lost a spouse to help him deal with his anger, Wade’s shocked by the advice he’s given by the host of the support group, Caroline.

Directors: John Hamburg
Writer: Mike Schiff
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The First Supper
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7.58
156 votes

#13 - The First Supper

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/21/2021

When Wade decides to introduce Shannon to his friends, the get together quickly takes an awkward turn. Also, Noah tries to fit in with the older kids since he’s tired of being one of the babies, and Forrest overindulges in edibles.

Directors: Betsy Thomas
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A Big Move
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7.57
141 votes

#14 - A Big Move

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/18/2021

After Wade helps Shannon’s ex-husband find a job, his assistance has unintended consequences for their relationship.

Directors: Kabir Akhtar
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Wade Delayed
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7.57
239 votes

#15 - Wade Delayed

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2019

When Wade goes out of town for the day, he panics at the realization that he is the sole caretaker of his children. Also, Delia picks up the girls from school for Wade but is thrown for a loop when Grace tells a clever lie to hang out with her friends.

Directors: Kabir Akhtar
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So Far Away
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7.57
141 votes

#16 - So Far Away

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/4/2021

When Wade and Shannon have trouble connecting while they are living far apart, he is forced to consider the realistic future of their relationship. Also, Forrest starts suffering from insomnia and doesn’t know how to tell Delia that she is the reason.

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In Memory Of…
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7.55
140 votes

#17 - In Memory Of…

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/25/2021

Natalie realizes that her memories of her mom are starting to fade when Michelle and Delia have a memorial to honor Wade’s wife. Also, Forrest and Ben get competitive when their kids enter a fundraising contest at school.

Directors: Angela C. Tortu
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Overnight Sensation
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7.54
159 votes

#18 - Overnight Sensation

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/28/2021

Wade wants to invite Shannon to spend the night, but first he needs to figure out how to discuss it with Natalie and Grace. Also, Ben becomes jealous of all the attention Michelle is giving to her school work and study group.

Directors: Amy Coughlin
Writer: Chris Kelly
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Everyone's a Winner
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7.54
177 votes

#19 - Everyone's a Winner

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/2020

When Wade has a bad date with Natalie's friend's mother, Natalie ends up paying the price. Also, Forrest finds unusual ways to fill his time during his unemployment, and Ben has a conflict with his daughter Sahai's basketball coach.

Directors: Matt Sohn
Writer: Chris Kelly
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Work It
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7.53
176 votes

#20 - Work It

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/17/2020

After Ben recommends Wade for a job on the same work site he’s on, they are surprised by their wildly different professional styles. Also, Delia is struggling to not be so judgmental about how Michelle is raising her kids.

Directors: Matt Sohn
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Caroline, No
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7.51
172 votes

#21 - Caroline, No

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/5/2020

Wade analyzes his feelings about his casual relationship with Caroline. Also, Delia and Michelle help Grace work through an awkward middle-school phase.

Directors: Kabir Akhtar
Writer: Jake Lasker
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If It Doesn't Spark Joy
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7.50
216 votes

#22 - If It Doesn't Spark Joy

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2020

Wade considers moving his relationship forward with Anna if his daughters approve of her after they all meet. Also, Delia, Grace and Natalie realize how priceless their memories are of Jill are as they prepare to sell some of her belongings at a garage sale.

Directors: Dean Holland
Writer: Eden Dranger
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No Small Parts
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7.46
261 votes

#23 - No Small Parts

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2019

Grace gets the lead in the school musical, but Wade realizes that the teachers are giving her special treatment after he hears her sing. Also, Michelle and Ben persuade Delia and Forrest to volunteer for the chaotic snack bar duty at a school function.

Directors: Todd Holland
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Pilot
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7.46
441 votes

#24 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2019

As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, Grace and Natalie, Wade is taking the major step of dating again. His supportive and compassionate best friends, Forrest and his wife, Delia, and Ben and his wife, Michelle, are thrilled he’s resurfaced and enthusiastically offer to help set up his online profile.

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Worst Case Scenario
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7.46
205 votes

#25 - Worst Case Scenario

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2020

When Wade decides to redo his will, he is conflicted about who should get custody of his children. Also, Michelle tries to convince Ben to get a vasectomy after they have a pregnancy scare.

Directors: John Hamburg
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