The WORST episodes of Young & Hungry

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

In "Young & Hungry," two worlds collide when Josh, a wealthy young tech entrepreneur, meets Gabi, a feisty young food blogger, looking to be his personal chef. Gabi is desperate for the job and must prove herself, mostly to Josh's aide, who prefers a famous chef for the job. When Josh enlists Gabi to prepare a romantic meal for him and his girlfriend, the dinner goes awry and Gabi finds herself in a very awkward position. With the help of her best friend Sofia and Josh's housekeeper, Gabi turns a difficult situation into an opportunity for employment and maybe even love.

Last Updated: 6/15/2026Network: FreeformStatus: Ended
star
7.23
216 votes

#1 - Young & Getting Real

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/23/2016

The cast looks back on their favorite moments so far and takes questions from a live studio audience. Fans get a second look at the food, the fights, the romance and every last insult that made them fall in love.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Young & Sandwich
star
7.28
163 votes

#2 - Young & Sandwich

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/13/2015

Tired of Sofia being too picky when it comes to her love life, Gabi secretly sets her up with an online dating profile in the hopes of finding her a boyfriend. But when Sofia thinks she's found the perfect guy, Gabi discovers he's hiding a big secret. Meanwhile, Josh decides to go on a dating detox, and Yolanda discovers that her new boyfriend used to be really close with Elliot.

Directors: Jean Sagal
Writer: Cindy Appel
Young & Old
star
7.29
172 votes

#3 - Young & Old

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2015

When Gabi hears its Elliot's 40th birthday, she's determined to make it special for him and his boyfriend Andre. But Gabi's plans end up causing problems between them, and her attempts to fix her mess only make it worse - alarming Josh, who needs Elliot to get him through an important interview. Meanwhile, Yolanda decides she wants to teach her ex-husband Coleman a lesson, but ends up getting more than she bargained for.

Directors: Michael J. Shea
star
7.32
186 votes

#4 - Young & First Date

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/17/2016

Gabi's dream date turns into a nightmare when a surprise guest crashes dinner and sends red flags flying. While Gabi is consumed by her love life, Sofia has a huge confession that may change how she feels. Meanwhile, Yolanda gets lucky, but Josh's need to be the hero leads to a near death experience.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Jenny Lee
Young & Moving
star
7.33
165 votes

#5 - Young & Moving

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/29/2015

Gabi and Sofia are thrilled when a larger apartment opens up across the hall. Determined to get a jump on the competition, they hatch a plan when their landlord takes a liking to Yolanda. Meanwhile, Josh’s new girlfriend Shauna is keeping something from him, but it’s not what Josh thinks.

Directors: Joe Nussbaum
Young & Doppelgänger
star
7.36
171 votes

#6 - Young & Doppelgänger

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/30/2015

It's Gay Pride in San Francisco, and since they have a perfect view of the parade route, Gabi gets the brilliant idea to sublet their apartment for the weekend. Sofia can't take one more of Gabi's wild schemes and refuses to let strangers stay in their apartment. But when renters Sam and Gracie arrive, a fight ensues, and it turns out Gabi and Sofia have more in common with the strangers than each other. Josh is thrilled when he is invited to participate in an Ed Talk, but his stage fright causes his lecture to take an embarrassing turn. Meanwhile, Yolanda and Elliot's weekend of partying doesn't turn out quite like they expected.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Young & Cookin'
star
7.38
276 votes

#7 - Young & Cookin'

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2015

Gabi wonders if her job is in jeopardy when she learns Josh has a new woman in his life that loves to cook for him. When Josh doesn’t ask Gabi to be the chef for an important client dinner, Gabi decides a “cook-off” is the best way to keep her job. Meanwhile, Yolanda makes a date with the building window washer.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Jenny Lee
Watch Now:Apple TV
Young & Third Wheel
star
7.41
157 votes

#8 - Young & Third Wheel

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/2018

Josh decides to set Sofia up with someone, in hopes she'll be less of a third wheel in his and Gabi's relationship. When Sofia hits it off with Josh's dentist, Gabi isn't so sure he's the right one for her friend. Meanwhile, Elliot turns to Yolanda for help in reigniting the spark between him and Alan.

Directors: Brent Carpenter
Young & Softball
star
7.44
343 votes

#9 - Young & Softball

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/2017

Josh tries to bond with his dad Matt, but they have trouble finding common ground. When Matt decides to head out of town again, Gabi intervenes and brings Matt to Josh's softball game in an effort to get them together. But Josh is filling in on Elliot's team in a gay softball league, so Matt gets the wrong idea about his son. When Matt goes out of his way to show his support, Josh is reluctant to tell the truth, wanting to hold on to his newfound relationship with his dad. Meanwhile, Yolanda recruits Sofia to help sell Squirrel Ranger cookies so they can win a cruise.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Mike Dow
Watch Now:Apple TV
Young & Younger Brother (1)
star
7.46
168 votes

#10 - Young & Younger Brother (1)

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/14/2015

Elliot and Alan's wedding is right around the corner, and despite Elliot's misgivings, the couple asks Gabi to make some whimsical appetizers for their special day. When Josh's flaky younger brother, Jake, shows up for an unexpected visit and announces he wants to be a chef, Josh hires him to help Gabi with wedding prep. But as sparks fly between the two, Josh realizes what he's done and goes to great expense to separate the budding lovebirds. Elsewhere, Yolanda panics when she misplaces Elliot's wedding ring while one of the grooms feels left out of his own nuptials. Elsewhere, Jake has a huge surprise for Gabi.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Caryn Lucas
Young & No More Therapy
star
7.47
298 votes

#11 - Young & No More Therapy

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/6/2016

A breakthrough with his therapist makes Josh consider ending his sessions, but is that just the commitment issues talking? Elliot and Alan make one last attempt at a honeymoon redo, but will have to make it a three-way in order to get what they want. Sofia also gets another chance at love when she meets a soulful sweetie at spin class.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Diana Snyder
Young & Handsy
star
7.47
151 votes

#12 - Young & Handsy

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/27/2018

Gabi panics that her relationship with Josh is over when it seems that the spark has died - and that Josh may be getting his needs met elsewhere. Elliot and Yolanda go to extreme lengths to score coveted tickets to a Bruno Mars concert, and Sofia moonlights as a driver for a ride-share company.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: David Holden
Watch Now:Apple TV
Young & Ferris Wheel
star
7.48
251 votes

#13 - Young & Ferris Wheel

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/6/2015

When Josh is looking for a special gift for Shauna, Gabi thinks she has a great idea and goes behind Josh's back to make it happen. But Gabi is horrified when her grand plan leads to an awkward reunion for Josh. And Elliot is afraid to fall asleep in front of his new boyfriend, so he asks Yolanda to watch him sleep to make sure he doesn't do anything embarrassing.

Directors: Katy Garretson
Writer: Jenny Lee
Young & Unemployed
star
7.48
252 votes

#14 - Young & Unemployed

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/2/2015

Gabi tries to land unemployed Sophia an internship with Josh, then must keep her busy and out of the way when the plan falls through; Elliot's mother mistakenly believes that he is engaged to Josh.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Young & Pretty Woman
star
7.49
167 votes

#15 - Young & Pretty Woman

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/20/2015

Just when Cooper has moved back from China to be with Gabi, Josh decides he needs to confess something to her. Meanwhile, Elliot's boyfriend, Alan, delivers some unexpected news and then follows it up with an even more shocking surprise.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Caryn Lucas
star
7.49
197 votes

#16 - Young & The Next Day

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/3/2016

Gabi heads to the desert on what should be the greatest road trip ever, but she can't seem to leave her mixed feelings behind. When she hits a bump in the road, Gabi must do what she does best in order to save the trip. Back in the city, Elliot and Alan cut their honeymoon short, forcing Yolanda to step in as marital counselor in hopes of ending the newlyweds' lovers' quarrel. Meanwhile, Josh's chances at love may have just literally passed him by.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Caryn Lucas
Young & Too Late
star
7.49
297 votes

#17 - Young & Too Late

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2015

Gabi is freaking out about why Josh called the wedding off and searches for a sign if she should be with him or Cooper, but it's Sofia who makes a surprising discovery. Meanwhile, Elliot has a big date with the wedding florist and ends up bringing a forlorn Josh along.

Directors: Anthony Rich
Writer: Caryn Lucas
Watch Now:Apple TV
Young & Mexico, Part 1
star
7.52
153 votes

#18 - Young & Mexico, Part 1

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/11/2018

When Gabi forgets Sofia's birthday, she plans a last minute girl's weekend to Mexico, leaving Josh behind while he undergoes Lasik eye surgery.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Devon Kelly
Watch Now:Apple TV
Young & Pregnant
star
7.52
318 votes

#19 - Young & Pregnant

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/16/2014

While cooking an elaborate engagement celebration for Caroline and Josh, Gabi is horrified to realize she may have a bun in the oven. And things go from bad to worse when Yolanda and Elliot mistakenly believe Caroline is the pregnant one – and immediately tell Josh.

Writer: Jenny Lee
Young & Hurricane
star
7.53
356 votes

#20 - Young & Hurricane

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2016

Josh shows up in Hawaii to find out what Gabi is doing with her fake husband Adam. But Gabi is desperate to escape back to San Francisco, only to have a hurricane trap everyone on the island. Meanwhile, Elliot is angry after he is saved from a life-threatening situation by Yolanda rather than his husband Alan.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Young & Part Two
star
7.53
161 votes

#21 - Young & Part Two

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/27/2015

Gabi is confused after some long-held secrets come tumbling out. While trying to figure out her next move, she is presented with an amazing opportunity that she's not sure she deserves.

Directors: Alfonso Ribeiro
Writer: David Holden
star
7.54
285 votes

#22 - Young & Parents

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/24/2016

Gabi's awkward double date seems tame compared to an embarrassing encounter in the bedroom. When Sofia feels she's been discriminated against, she calls for a boycott. Meanwhile, talk of the future has someone taking a step back.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Young & Younger Brother (2)
star
7.54
169 votes

#23 - Young & Younger Brother (2)

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/14/2015

Gabi is thrilled that Jake bought her a food truck and refuses to let Josh's doubts about their lack of a business plan discourage her. When it turns out that he was right and operating a food truck comes with a whole lot of problems and responsibilities, Gabi doesn't want him to know how much trouble they're in. Once the truth comes out, will Josh be able to put Gabi's happiness before his own feelings, or will he drive away the two people that matter most? Elliott & Alan must get a blessing from Rabbi Shapiro before they exchange vows, but he's not very impressed by what he sees. Elsewhere, Sofia and Yolanda each make a love connection at the reception.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: David Holden
Watch Now:Apple TV
Young & Punchy
star
7.55
311 votes

#24 - Young & Punchy

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/30/2014

Josh wants to hire computer genius Cooper Finley, but an awkward incident with Gabi leads Josh to punching Cooper rather than hiring him. Now Gabi is determined to make things right between them, leading to a different kind of spark between her and Cooper. Meanwhile, Elliot and Yolanda each scheme to be the first person to try out the fancy new bathtub Josh had installed.

Young & Magic
star
7.55
146 votes

#25 - Young & Magic

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/25/2018

Josh decides to finally reveal a deep secret to Gabi – he’s a magician. Sofia is terrified to introduce her stern grandmother to her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Yolanda’s pen pal is being released from prison, and wants to meet in person.

Directors: Andy Cadiff
Writer: Rachel Sweet