The BEST episodes of The Unicorn season 1

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

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: 9/8/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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
258 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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No Pressure
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7.70
221 votes

#3 - 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

#4 - 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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Turkeys and Traditions
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7.63
228 votes

#5 - 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

#6 - 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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Widow's Group
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7.58
320 votes

#7 - 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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Wade Delayed
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7.57
239 votes

#8 - 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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Everyone's a Winner
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7.54
177 votes

#9 - 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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Caroline, No
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7.51
172 votes

#10 - 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

#11 - 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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Pilot
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7.46
441 votes

#12 - 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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star
7.46
263 votes

#13 - 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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The Unicorn and the Catfish
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7.46
300 votes

#14 - The Unicorn and the Catfish

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2019

When Wade changes the password to his online dating profile because his friends become too involved, Forrest goes to great lengths to keep tabs on him. Also, Grace and Natalie are torn when their favorite romance-themed reality show they watched with their mom returns for a new season.

Directors: Matt Sohn
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Worst Case Scenario
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7.46
206 votes

#15 - 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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The Wade Beneath My Wings
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7.45
194 votes

#16 - The Wade Beneath My Wings

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/6/2020

Wade convinces Forrest to take his career advice, and the results are disastrous. Also, Ben lands a lucrative opportunity for his company, but Michelle is uncomfortable embracing their success.

Directors: Bill Purple
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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
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7.45
346 votes

#17 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2019

Wade suddenly finds himself in a "relationship" he has no interest in when he has trouble turning down a second date. Also, Wade tries to understand when Grace struggles with her social media posts.

Directors: John Hamburg
Writer: Bill Martin
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The Client
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7.43
194 votes

#18 - The Client

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2020

When Wade lands a job for Denny, a newly divorced, wealthy client, he realizes Denny is only interested in using Wade to meet women. Also, Meg applies her expertise as an accountant to get Wade's finances on track, and Forrest and Delia attempt to clear the tension between them by having an argument.

Directors: Rebecca Asher
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