The BEST episodes of Whitney season 1

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

NBC's new multi-camera comedy "Whitney" is a hilarious look at modern day love, which centers around Whitney (Whitney Cummings, "Chelsea Lately") and Alex (Chris D'Elia, "Glory Daze"), a happily unmarried couple. Together for three years, the duo is in no rush to get hitched, which seems to get a mixed response from their friends.

Last Updated: 9/1/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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G-Word
star
7.99
382 votes

#1 - G-Word

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/14/2012

Whitney and Alex make a surprise visit to Neal's apartment and discover that he appears to be on a date. Whitney invites the gang to dinner so Neal can share his news with Lily.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Codependence Day
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7.85
411 votes

#2 - Codependence Day

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/25/2012

In an effort to help Whitney earn some money, Roxanne hires her to be her assistant and office spy. Willing to do anything to help Roxanne, Whitney befriends Lindsay, the assistant to Roxanne's nemesis, and goes out of her way to appeal to her. Meanwhile, alone at home Alex takes it upon himself to do a little reorganizing. Elsewhere, Mark, who is dealing with a girl problem, enlists the help of Neal and Lily.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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48 Hours
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7.78
414 votes

#3 - 48 Hours

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/15/2012

When Whitney disagrees with Mark's theory that couples know if they want to be together within 48 hours of meeting, Alex tries to prove her wrong by recalling the night they met.

Directors: David Trainer
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Private Parts
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7.76
504 votes

#4 - Private Parts

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2012

Whitney is upset when Alex won't give her the password to his phone; Whitney finds Alex in an awkward position; Lily has jitters about her new living arrangement.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Mad Women
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7.75
358 votes

#5 - Mad Women

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/22/2012

Trying out a new shapelier bra Whitney gets more than she bargains for when she entices Alex with her enhanced look. After Roxanne calls it quits with Lance, she asks Mark to help pack up his stuff, but things become complicated when Mark decides to take advantage of the situation. Meanwhile, Lily and Neal begin discussing a pre-nup, but the conversation leaves them wondering if they should even get married.

Directors: Betsy Thomas
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The Ex Box
star
7.75
383 votes

#6 - The Ex Box

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/7/2012

Whitney confronts Alex after finding a box of his ex-girlfriend's stuff in the basement; Lily tries to be a perfect roommate.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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The Wire
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7.73
452 votes

#7 - The Wire

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2011

After an argument over whether or not Alex uses a condescending "tone," Whitney decides she is going to catch her boyfriend in the act and enlists Mark's help. The two scheme to set up a hidden camera in the couple's apartment. Lily, Roxanne and Neal gather around the television to watch the drama unfold. Later, Alex's brother Brian crashes on the couch, and old sibling rivalries come to the surface causing the two brothers to brawl.

Directors: John Fortenberry
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A Decent Proposal
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7.69
450 votes

#8 - A Decent Proposal

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2011

Whitney and Alex have a movie night at home, but the evening soon becomes a competition over who is most romantic. Meanwhile, an edgy Lily anticipates Neal's imminent proposal, sparking Mark's mission to prove that women are more eager to marry than men.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Silent Treatment
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7.64
491 votes

#9 - Silent Treatment

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2011

Whitney catches Alex checking out an attractive woman but he refuses to admit to it; Roxanne tries to make her ex-husband jealous.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Something Old, Something New
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7.63
412 votes

#10 - Something Old, Something New

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

Alex drunkenly proposes to Whitney after a bachelor party. Mark realizes he has feelings for Roxanne.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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First Date
star
7.63
581 votes

#11 - First Date

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2011

Whitney re-creates the first date she and Alex never had.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Two Broke-Up Guys
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7.57
444 votes

#12 - Two Broke-Up Guys

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2011

When Alex encourages Mark to recycle his beer can, Mark takes an unusually firm stance against it, causing the two to "break-up." Trying to cheer Alex up, Whitney steps in for guy's night out, only to run into Mark and his new best friend, Neal. In an effort to reunite the bro-mance, Whitney, following advice from Lily and Roxanne, arms herself with some Rocky Road and red wine and sets out to discover the real root of Mark's heartbreak.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Homeland Security
star
7.52
385 votes

#13 - Homeland Security

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/29/2012

Whitney has an unexpected reaction when confronted with a mugger; Lily tries to keep herself busy after her and Neal's wedding is called off; Mark encourages Neal to talk about his feelings.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Something Black, Something Blue
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7.51
387 votes

#14 - Something Black, Something Blue

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/28/2012

Whitney and Alex head to City Hall to get married, but Whitney's driver's license is expired and sparks an unusual chain of events that interferes with their wedding plan. Whitney's father tries to come to the rescue. Mark confesses his feelings for Roxanne to Neal and Lily.

Directors: Betsy Thomas
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Faking It
star
7.49
469 votes

#15 - Faking It

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2012

Whitney and Lily have a disagreement over the wedding plans; Alex asks Neal to help him pitch his website idea; Roxanne and Mark donate blood.

Directors: Fred Savage
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Up All Night
star
7.48
626 votes

#16 - Up All Night

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2011

When Lily asks Whitney to be her maid of honor and plan her engagement party, the stress drives Whitney to see a therapist; Roxanne decides to take control of her future.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Mind Games
star
7.47
410 votes

#17 - Mind Games

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

When Alex becomes jealous of one of Whitney's co-workers, the two decide to try couples therapy; Mark and Roxanne realize they make good partners while at Lily and Neal's game night.

Directors: Linda Mendoza
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Christmas is Cummings
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7.44
530 votes

#18 - Christmas is Cummings

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2011

Whitney and Alex scheme a way to skip out on their family gatherings to start new holiday traditions with their friends Lily, Neal, Mark and Roxanne. However, Whitney's little white lie to her mother Candi and an unexpected visit from her father, Vince, cause her perfect plan of merriment to unravel.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Getting To Know You
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7.42
475 votes

#19 - Getting To Know You

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2011

When Whitney and Alex go on a double date with Roxanne, Whitney is surprised to learn that Alex had a full life before he met her. In an effort to do more things together, they decide to play a friendly game of basketball, but things go awry and a sore loser emerges shocking the gang. Meanwhile, Lily thinks that she will win Neal's mother over by embracing his Indian heritage, but she takes it to a whole other level.

Directors: Henry Chan
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Pilot
star
7.38
662 votes

#20 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2011

When Whitney and Alex, a happily unmarried couple, attend one of their friends' weddings, Whitney realizes that she and Alex are dangerously close to relationship boredom after three years together. Determined not to let that happen, Whitney consults her close circle of opinionated girlfriends Lily and Roxanne. Snapping into action she tries to seduce Alex in a sexy costume, but someone winds up in the emergency room.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
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Lance!
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7.27
440 votes

#21 - Lance!

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/8/2012

Whitney is stunned when she discovers Roxanne's ex-husband is back in town; Neal is unsure of what to do when faced with racisim; Lily loses her engagement ring.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Sam Sklaver
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Clarence!
star
7.26
498 votes

#22 - Clarence!

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2011

When Alex's childhood dog passes away, Whitney suggests they adopt a dog together. However, the adoption process isn't as easy as they'd hoped especially when dealing with pound owner Mrs. Janks. Meanwhile, Roxanne is interested in some financial advice and Lily, in an effort to bring them closer, suggests working with Neal, but things become increasingly awkward after a sexual mishap during their first meeting.

Directors: Mark Cendrowski
Writer: Sam Sklaver
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