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10 Worst Episodes of Episodes

A British husband-and-wife comedy writing team travel to Hollywood to remake their successful British TV series, with disastrous results.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 30, 2022.

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Episodes - S4E8

#10 - Episode 408 (Season 4 - Episode 8)

Beverly and Carol are forced to hide their friendship from an increasingly jealous Helen. Meanwhile, Matt struggles with the decision of whether to sell his beach house or accept a job as a game show host.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 426 votes.

Episodes - S4E4

#9 - Episode 404 (Season 4 - Episode 4)

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Sean's former writing partner tightens the screws on Sean and Beverly; Carol throws herself into a new and unexpected romance; Matt finds what he believes is the answer to his disastrous love life and his financial woes.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 370 votes.

Episodes - S5E5

#8 - Episode 505 (Season 5 - Episode 5)

Carol reveals that she's pregnant and plans on keeping the baby. Matt's father drops dead, which leaves Matt to deal with his remains.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 602 votes.

Episodes - S4E2

#7 - Episode 402 (Season 4 - Episode 2)

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Matt tries to solve his financial troubles; networks compete for Sean and Beverly's new show.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 369 votes.

Episodes - S5E6

#6 - Episode 506 (Season 5 - Episode 6)

Sean and Beverly get into an ugly dispute with Matt when he demands a writing credit on their new show. Meanwhile, Carol decides to leave television, move home to Michigan and raise Merc's child on her own.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 571 votes.

Episodes - S4E6

#5 - Episode 406 (Season 4 - Episode 6)

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Matt is forced to spend a day at the hospital when his father undergoes heart surgery.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 391 votes.

Episodes - S5E4

#4 - Episode 504 (Season 5 - Episode 4)

Matt takes Sean and Beverly to his ranch for a working weekend to come up with a new series. Carol confesses to Beverly her newfound happiness with Merc.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 552 votes.

Episodes - S5E3

#3 - Episode 503 (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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Matt leverages his newfound celebrity to get a new series guarantee from the network. Convinced that his best chance for success lies with Sean and Beverly, he tries to woo the reluctant Brits away from Tim. Carol hits rock bottom but finds solace in the most unlikely of places.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 572 votes.

Episodes - S5E1

#2 - Episode 501 (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Matt's game show, 'The Box' is now a runaway hit. Unfortunately for Matt, success also means having daily contact with his producer, Merc. Sean and Beverly are forced to work for Sean's loathsome ex-partner after Helen puts him in charge of their new show. Unable to find another job, Carol goes into a dope and real estate show- induced tailspin.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 663 votes.

Episodes - S1E1

#1 - Episode 101 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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After winning another BAFTA for their hit comedy series, 'Lyman's Boys', writers Sean and Beverly Lincoln are approached by American television executive Merc Lapidus who tells them that he'd be thrilled if they'd accept his offer to write an American remake of the show. After some trepedation the couple decide to make the journey from London to Los Angeles. On their first day in pre-production, Sean and Beverly are told that Julian Bullard who stars in the successful British series will need to re-audition for the American adaptation. They also learn that Merc has lied to them and has never even seen an episode of their show and that the luxurious house they've been given is in fact, just an unused set. Bullard is not given the job and the Lincolns are told that Matt LeBlanc will get the role instead.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 569 votes.

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