The WORST episodes of Up All Night

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

Life is all about balance. So what happens when you throw a new baby into it? Reagan and her husband Chris are the proud new parents of baby Amy. She may have been unexpected, but life's curve balls can be a godsend, literally. Unless you have a career that needs attention, which is exactly what Reagan has. So, bucking tradition, they decide Reagan's the one going back to work while Chris is going to be the stay-at-home dad. Easy, right? Well, not quite.

Last Updated: 2/14/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Pilot
star
6.76
1186 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2011

Reagan Brinkley tries to adjust to her new life as she returns from maternity leave to her job as a talk show executive producer to support her stay-at-home husband and their baby.

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The Game of Life
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7.06
273 votes

#2 - The Game of Life

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2012

Reagan, Chris and Scott get invited to join Gene and Terry at their mountain cabin for their annual "Family Funlympics." Meanwhile, when Reagan decides she needs to leave the cabin to go and check up on Ava, she is shocked to learn that Ava has new friends.

Directors: Michael Blieden
Writer: Chadd Gindin
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Friendships & Partnerships
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7.11
313 votes

#3 - Friendships & Partnerships

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2012

Reagan and Ava's friendship is tested following the news of the show's cancellation. Meanwhile, Reagan hires her brother Scott to help remodel their bathroom, and Chris decides to re-enter the working world.

Directors: Michael Blieden
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Hey Jealousy
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7.21
285 votes

#4 - Hey Jealousy

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/5/2012

With Reagan working more closely with Luke, Chris starts to show signs of jealousy, but it takes his buddy Reed's bad advice to send him into a full-blown panic. Meanwhile, Ava is surprised to learn that her rival, Shayna, will be competing against her in a 10K run for charity and enlists the help of celebrity trainer Gideon Kirk.

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Hiring and Firing
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7.25
605 votes

#5 - Hiring and Firing

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2011

Reagan's inability to fire a less-than-stellar assistant, Nancy, leads Ava to question whether she has lost her edge. Meanwhile, Reagan and Chris hope to find a babysitter that will give him some much-needed parental relief.

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Mr. Bob's Toddler Kaleidoscope
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7.28
406 votes

#6 - Mr. Bob's Toddler Kaleidoscope

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2011

Reagan worries her busy schedule is interfering parenting; Chris gets involved in Amy's playgroup; Ava stresses about not spending enough time with Reagan.

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Another Saturday Night
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7.32
248 votes

#7 - Another Saturday Night

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2012

Reagan and Chris realize it has been months since their last night out and decide to paint the town with Ava and Jerry. Meanwhile, on Chris' advice Scott tries his hand at dating again.

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I Can't Quit You
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7.33
218 votes

#8 - I Can't Quit You

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2012

While Reagan secretly hangs out with her ex-sister-in-law Connie, Chris and Scott compete for jobs against Scott's ex-father-in law. Meanwhile, Ava takes a fan and her family on an unusual "Hollywood" tour.

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First Night Away
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7.34
636 votes

#9 - First Night Away

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2011

Reagan and Chris have a romantic night away to reignite the spark in their relationship. While babysitting Amy, Ava connects with the Brinkley's neighbor, Kevin, a single dad who is the complete opposite of her ostentatious boyfriend, Julian.

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Week Off
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7.34
543 votes

#10 - Week Off

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2011

When the Ava show takes a break, Reagan is thrilled to spend the week at home with Amy, but her type-A personality and defiant sense of justice upset the delicate balance of Chris's neighborhood social life. Meanwhile, Ava tries to win over Kevin's daughter by giving her vocal lessons for a performance at school.

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Daddy Daughter Time
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7.42
174 votes

#11 - Daddy Daughter Time

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/22/2012

When Chris gets a segment on the Ava show, Reagan starts to realize how much she needs her own space at work. Meanwhile, Ava's dad visits with his family, who are more interested in meeting celebrities like Sharon Osbourne, Ava's rival, than spending time with Ava.

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Thanksgiving
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7.49
220 votes

#12 - Thanksgiving

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2012

After their flight is cancelled, Chris and Reagan are forced stay home for Thanksgiving.

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Baby Fever
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7.50
314 votes

#13 - Baby Fever

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/15/2012

Chris pulls out all the stops to convince Reagan to have another baby. Meanwhile, Ava's decision to join a mentorship program, started by Yvonne Encanto, has less than stellar results and Missy is worried she's cheating on Ava by helping Luke.

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New Boss
star
7.53
288 votes

#14 - New Boss

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/1/2012

A new boss takes the reins of Ava's show after it's acquired by Ava and Reagan's idol. Elsewhere, Chris and Reed try to restore an old motorcycle.

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Cool Neighbors
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7.53
593 votes

#15 - Cool Neighbors

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2011

Reagan and Chris obsess over their new neighbors; baby Amy takes a liking to Calvin, but not Ava.

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Parents
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7.62
635 votes

#16 - Parents

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2011

Reagan wants to set an example for her daughter by trying to get along with her own parents. The untimely death of a crew member inspires Ava to reexamine her relationship with the staff. Meanwhile, Chris vows to make some lifestyle changes when he starts to fear that his life may be cut short too.

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New Year's Eve
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7.63
450 votes

#17 - New Year's Eve

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/12/2012

Reagan's extreme competiveness comes out at a New Year's Eve game night, much to Chris's embarrassment. Meanwhile, Kevin worries that Ava is ashamed of him and Missy brings an unexpected date to the party.

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New Car
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7.63
520 votes

#18 - New Car

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2011

Reagan and Chris look for a practical family car that still has style; Ava finds preparing for serious talk-show topics exhausting.

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Working Late and Working It
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7.64
532 votes

#19 - Working Late and Working It

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2011

Chris tries to get Reagan to spice up their relationship; Ava is upset that her ex-boyfriend is getting married.

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Home/Office
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7.65
251 votes

#20 - Home/Office

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2012

Reagan adjusts to being a stay-at-home mom and learns about the quirks of the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Chris and Scott work on launching their business, and Ava runs into her former accompanist, whom she may have mistreated on the path to success.

Directors: Michael Blieden
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Ma'am'd
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7.66
248 votes

#21 - Ma'am'd

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2012

After failing to get Chris's attention, Reagan worries that she is losing her romantic touch. A visit to the dentist gives her a much needed confidence boost. Meanwhile, when Ava learns her neighbors aren't so fond of her, she teams up with Walter to give the neighborhood a haunted house like they have never seen before.

Directors: Michael Blieden
Writer: Emily Spivey
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Preschool Auction
star
7.68
424 votes

#22 - Preschool Auction

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2012

Reagan wants to secure a spot at a prestigious preschool for Amy and tries to win favor by organizing a charity auction with Ava's help. Elsewhere, Chris and his brother find that they haven't outgrown their competitive ways from childhood.

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Travel Day
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7.71
340 votes

#23 - Travel Day

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/16/2012

It's Reagan and Chris versus the airport when they travel with baby Amy for the first time. Ava agrees to be the minister for the wedding of her former band mate, Amanda, and past tensions come back to haunt them. Meanwhile, Kevin deals with Ava's feelings on marriage.

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Birth
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7.72
574 votes

#24 - Birth

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2011

See how it all began by watching Chris and Reagan prepare for the birth of their little bundle of joy, Amy!

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First Birthday
star
7.74
319 votes

#25 - First Birthday

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/23/2012

A moment of weakness with his uncomfortably enthusiastic neighbors leads Chris to agree to host a joint first birthday party for Amy, and Reagan to accuse him of being a pushover. Ava takes it upon herself to take the birthday party to the next level, while Nancy sees this as an opportunity to look for a man.

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