Best Episodes of Happy Endings (S1-S3)
With most shows you can easily say, "This is my favorite episode; the one that surpassed all others in quality."
With Happy Endings, I can't do that.
Below are episodes included on lists from A.V. Club, Bustle, Decider, The Hidden Remote, my "Top 5 Episodes That Aren't On Those Lists But Should Be On Every List," other personal favorites, cast & crew favorites (per VultureFest) and additional buzz-worthy episodes
With Happy Endings, I can't do that.
Below are episodes included on lists from A.V. Club, Bustle, Decider, The Hidden Remote, my "Top 5 Episodes That Aren't On Those Lists But Should Be On Every List," other personal favorites, cast & crew favorites (per VultureFest) and additional buzz-worthy episodes
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- DirectorRebecca AsherStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonMax plots revenge, Brad gets a job, and Pete proposes to Penny.AV Club's 5 Episodes That Show Why We're Still Mourning H.E.
Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (MAX)
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 3
Elisha Cuthbert (Alex)'s favorite per Vulture Fest H.E. Reunion - DirectorRob GreenbergStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonDave's new cocktail has a strange effect on the gang.Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (PENNY)
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 2 - DirectorGail MancusoStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonWhite lies snowball when the gang goes to incredible lengths to avoid a pesky old friend.AV Club's 5 Episodes That Show Why We're Still Mourning H.E.
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 2
Jmunney's Best Episode of the Season, Season 2 - DirectorMichael Patrick JannStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonPenny tries to change a guy to suit her needs.My Top 5 Best Episodes That Should Be On Every Best Episodes List List
- DirectorFred GossStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonWill Penny's birthday spell disaster (again) for everyone?Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 2 - 2011–202020mTV-PG8.2 (306)TV EpisodeDirectorJoe RussoStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonIt's Valentine's Day for the gang, and nothing goes as planned.AV Club's 5 Episodes That Show Why We're Still Mourning H.E.
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Damon Wayans Jr. (Brad)'s favorite per Vulture Fest H.E. Reunion - DirectorMichael Patrick JannStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonWhen the gang finds out Jane lied about being born on Christmas Day and never got her own celebration, they throw a Christmas-free birthday party for her.My Top 5 Best Episodes That Should Be On Every Best Episodes List List
- DirectorEric AppelStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonMax becomes a popular emcee on the Bar Mitzvah circuit, and he asks Brad to help him out. Alex and Dave vow not to take their renewed relationship for granted.Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (BRAD)
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 3 - DirectorRandall EinhornStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonDave worries that he's leading a zombie-like existence, while Max and Jane square off in some silly zombie challenges.Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 1
Jmunney's Best Episode of the Season, Season 1 - DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonBrad's uptight father gets a new lease on life, but can he adjust to the change?AV Club's 5 Episodes That Show Why We're Still Mourning H.E.
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 1 - DirectorAnthony RussoStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonPenny buys her first home, an 'amah-zing' condo complete with a wine fridge and Italian marble. But will the new digs really signal 'the year of Penny' and turn her life around?AV Club's 5 Episodes That Show Why We're Still Mourning H.E.
Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 2 - DirectorJosh BycelStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonWith the future of his new job in jeopardy, Brad enlists his friends to help save the failing kids' gym. Max's concerns over his endless texting lead him and Penny into addiction to a powerful - and illegal - cough syrup.Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 3
- DirectorRebecca AsherStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonAlex (Elisha Cuthbert) and Dave's (Zachery Knighton) efforts to keep their breakup under wraps threaten Jane's (Eliza Coupe) plans for the wedding of their domineering older sister (guest star Stephanie March).Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 3
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonJane tries to whip Max's life into shape, and Dave challenges Alex to use up all her groupons.Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 3
- DirectorLee Shallat ChemelStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonThe gang gears up for another wedding - will it be as big a disaster as the last one they went to?Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 1
- DirectorTroy MillerStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonBrad tries fixing Max up, while Penny and Jane take a self-defence class. Dave longs for his nice old apartment.Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 1
- DirectorRob GreenbergStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonThe gang meets Max's high school girlfriend.Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (DAVE)
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonAlex's store is a hit with teen girls, and Jane goes in search of her 'egg daughter'.Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (ALEX)
- DirectorMichael A. PriceStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonPenny enacts an all-out publicity bonanza when a pop star shops at Alex's store. Brad and Dave try to make some home repairs, and Max needs to get out on the town.Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (DERRICK)
- DirectorJay ChandrasekharStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonDave's dad (Michael Mckean) introduces his new girlfriend (Megan Mullally), and Alex adopts a parrot.Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 2
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonAlex and Dave's wedding was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives, for them and their long-time friends, until Alex leaves groom-to-be Dave at the altar.Hidden Remote's 5 Most A-mah-zing Episodes From Season 1
Adam Pally (Max)'s favorite per Vulturefest H.E. Reunion - DirectorJay ChandrasekharStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonDave is bullied by a guy at the gym.Decider's Essential Episodes for Each Character (JANE)
- DirectorVictor Nelli Jr.StarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonThe friends wait for Brad and Jane's "spring smackdown".Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
- DirectorGail LernerStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonAlex signs the gang up to participate in the Northside Kickball Classic tournament. However, self-appointed manager Max has a struggle on his hands.Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
- DirectorFred SavageStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonJane and Brad spend a spooky Halloween housesitting in the suburbs, while the rest of the gang heads to a warehouse costume party.Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Zachary Knighton (Dave)'s and Casey Wilson's (Penny) favorite per Vulture Fest H.E. Reunion - DirectorJoe RussoStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonPenny's perpetually optimistic mother (Megan Mullally) pays a visit.Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Creator David Cape's favorite per Vulturefest H.E. Reunion - DirectorJeff MelmanStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonThe gang tries to get max to come out, and Penny dates a great guy with just one little issue.Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
- DirectorJay ChandrasekharStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonWhen the gang celebrates Thanksgiving at Alex and Dave's new apartment, Max brings along a tape of Brad and him on "The Real World," and everyone recalls how they met ten years ago.Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
Jmunney's Best Episode of the Season, Season 3 - DirectorKen WhittinghamStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonA hairstylist's gossip revives a dormant family feud between Alex and Jane. As Dave looks for a new recipe to jumpstart his flagging sandwich business, his food truck is stolen.Bustle's 11 Episodes to Marathon Now on Hulu
- DirectorFred GossStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonAlex and Dave try to downplay their relationship by setting each other up on dates with other people. Brad hides his new job from Jane, and Max takes care of Penny while she's in a body cast.My Top 5 Best Episodes That Should Be On Every Best Episodes List List
- DirectorStuart McDonaldStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonAlex and Dave can't commit to a new apartment. Jane insists on accompanying Penny when she buys a new car. Max shows Brad how to get free stuff in Chicago.Eliza Coupe (Jane)'s favorite per Vulture Fest H.E. Reunion
- 2011–202020mTV-148.1 (284)TV EpisodeDirectorRob GreenbergStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonThe friends find themselves at yet another wedding - will there be "drama"?Executive Producer Jonathan Groff's favorite per Vulture Fest H.E. Reunion
- DirectorSteven SprungStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonJane and Alex team up to convince Dave that he imagined something.
- 2011–202020mTV-PG7.5 (273)TV EpisodeDirectorJeff MelmanStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonDave has an odd reaction when his shrink dates Penny.My Top 5 Best Episodes That Should Be On Every Best Episodes List List
- DirectorKyle NewacheckStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonPenny writes a play about the black plague as she deals with her break-up with Pete.
- DirectorKyle NewacheckStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonWhen the whole gang, with the exception of Dave, falls in love with Grant, Max wonders if he really is good enough to date the "perfect" guy. Meanwhile, Dave sets out to prove he's way cooler than Max's new boyfriend.My Top 5 Best Episodes That Should Be On Every Best Episodes List List
- DirectorRob GreenbergStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonBrad and Penny create one disaster after another when they accidentally break a childhood memento of Alex's. Jane and Dave go overboard to find someone for Max.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonJane asks Brad for help when she hits a glass ceiling at the auto dealership. Penny has to wear a helmet following her concussion, and Dave and Max have fist-bump problems.
- DirectorFred GossStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonPenny starts a rebound romance with the car czar.
- DirectorSteven SprungStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonIn order to get good basketball tickets, Max avoids telling a woman who's interested in him that he's gay. Alex's efforts to be smarter pose a threat to Dave and Jane.
- DirectorKyle NewacheckStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonTo prove how well she and her fiance Pete know each other, Penny (Casey Wilson) challenges her friends to a couples' game night. A job offer at a brick and mortar restaurant leads Dave (Zachary Knighton) to seek a psychic's advice.
- DirectorEric AppelStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonAs Dave squares off against a competitor's food truck, Max falls in love with the rival's son. Jane and Alex disagree over inviting Penny's father to her wedding.
- 2011–202021mTV-147.1 (192)TV EpisodeDirectorDavid CaspeStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonIf it wasn't weird enough that Penny's mom is dating Dave's dad, now they want a baby?