'Pilot'
Season 1, Episode 1 TV-MA
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(Series Premiere) As a student at Detroit's West Lakefield High School, Ray Drecker was athletic, popular, and destined for success. Today, as a teacher and basketball coach, he's underpaid, uninsured, and embittered that his wife of 20 years (Anne Heche) has left him for her dermatologist. After a fire damages the rundown lakeside home he inherited from his parents, Ray's sagging fortunes reach an all-time low when his twin children Darby and Damon, who had been living with him, move in with their mom and her smug hubby, Ronnie Haxon (Eddie Jemison). Lonely, run-down and at wit's end, Ray decides to attend a local self-help class whose mantra is to identify a personal winning tool to market for financial success. After a not-so-fulfilling encounter with a fellow attendee--an ex-flame and would-be poet named Tanya Skagle (Jane Adams)--Ray has a eureka moment. With the help of Tanya, Ray resolves to take advantage of his greatest asset, in hopes of changing his fortunes in a big way.
'Great Sausage' or 'Can I Call You Dick?'
Season 1, Episode 2 TV-MA
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In an effort to market Ray as a high-end 'happiness consultant,' Tanya tracks down a former law-firm colleague named Lenore, who agrees to take Ray for a test ride in exchange for the names and numbers of wealthy women. Meanwhile, Jessica's obsessive behavior grates on her kids, who push Ray to fix his fire-damaged house. A local contractor promises Ray a 'Wolf Pack' discount for repairs, but money mismanagement has Ray strapped for cash. That all could change after Ray's session with Lenore--or so he and Tanya hope.
'Strange Friends' or 'The Truth Is, You're Sexy'
Season 1, Episode 3 TV-MA
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Ray's fortunes, at low ebb after the Lenore debacle, sink further when his nosy neighbor, Howard Koontz, accuses him of public indecency. Fed up with Jessica's maternal meddling, Damon and Darby yearn to go back to their dad's, but progress on the home-repair front remains stalled. Likewise, Ray and Tanya's frayed partnership seems to be dead in the water--until a last-minute proposal resurrects their dreams.
'The Pickle Jar'
Season 1, Episode 4 TV-MA
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West Lakefield students choose 'Coach Ray' to be the recipient of their fall fundraising efforts, but Ray sees their pickle-jar donation as an embarrassing metaphor for his downward spiral. All's not lost, however--Tanya's got a couple of leads that could jump-start Ray's gigolo career. But is Ray ready, willing and able enough to follow through? Meanwhile, Damon is shattered when he rushes to his sister's defense during drive-in family night, only to learn that Darby doesn't want his help.
'Do It, Monkey'
Season 1, Episode 5 TV-MA
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Ray is frustrated when an unsatisfied client asks for a do-over of her 'damsel in distress' roadside fantasy. With times tight for Ronnie and Jessica, Ray hopes to one-up his ex by promising to buy a car for the twins. Tanya goes on a pity date with Floyd and is surprised by the outcome.
'Doris Is Dead' or 'Are We Rich or Are We Poor?'
Season 1, Episode 6 TV-MA
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Tanya takes umbrage with Jemma for bypassing her service to set up "dates" directly with Ray. Still upset about a decision to put down her dog, Jessicaconfronts Ronnie about their finances, learning that times may not be as tough as he's made them out to be. After Jemma prods Ray to open up about himself, he gives his basketball team an inspiring pep talk.
'The Rita Flower' or 'The Indelible Stench'
Season 1, Episode 7 TV-MA
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Ray's relationship with Jemma gets murky when he begins to develop real feelings for her. Tanya meets a hipster who sets out to help her get through her writer's block. Looking to land new clients at a farmer's market, Ray runs into Jessica, who invites him to dinner with Ronnie and the twins. Ray's finds himself in a potential quid pro quo situation with Yael, the wife of his despised neighbor Howard.
'Thith Ith a Prothetic' or 'You Come Just Right'
Season 1, Episode 8 TV-MA
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After standing him up, Jemma tells Ray maybe they should take a break, and Ray seeks out Tanya for advice on women. Meanwhile, Tanya finds her new boyfriend Pierce to be a man of mystery. Attending a family barbeque at Jessica and Ronnie's, Ray finds himself in a (predictably) uncomfortable place. After seeing her classified ad, Lenore gives Tanya some unwanted feedback on her marketing strategy, which leads Tanya to take a more personal approach.
'This Is America' or 'Fifty Bucks'
Season 1, Episode 9 TV-MA
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Tanya is dismayed when a 'satisfied' customer says she won't be using Ray's services again. Later, Tanya pitches Happiness Consultants to other women in her office, with mixed results. Damon goes to after-school detention to hang out with his androgynous friend Powell, leaving Ray baffled. Lenore gives Ray some lessons in branding and, after a chance encounter at a department store, offers Jessica some lifestyle advice.
'A Dick and a Dream' or 'Fight the Honey'
Season 1, Episode 10 TV-MA
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(Season One Finale). Alarmed by a bad omen, Tanya ends up battling Lenore for control of Ray, who is worried about his future after hearing rumors from Mike about job layoffs at school. As Ronnie flirts with an old flame at work, an unfulfilled Jessica decides her battery needs a jump start. Ray finds a sweet surprise inside his home, courtesy of his local bees and his frisky neighbor. With a new relationship losing steam, Damon turns to Darby for advice and comfort.
Just the Tip
Season 1, Episode 11 TV-MA
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(Season Two premiere) Ray's new co-partnership with Tanya and Lenore starts inauspiciously when he holds back during a tryst with a pregnant client named Claire, so he turns to Tanya for some advice. Later, Ray and other teachers picket the school in anticipation of summer layoffs. Jessica, already filled with doubts about her marriage to Ronnie and refusing to take calls from Lenore after her experience with the no-show gigolo (Ray), is stung by criticism from Darby and Damon. Looking to get an edge on Lenore and win back Ray's trust, Tanya ventures into a tough neighborhood for some liberating pimping advice from a real pro.
'Tucson Is the Gateway to Dick' or 'This Is Not Sexy'
Season 1, Episode 12 TV-MA
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Ray irritates Lenore, and risks losing a client, by giving Claire marriage advice. Tanya tries to prove she can land a big fish for Ray after being humiliated by Lenore during a meeting with a 60-year-old widow. Ray uses his sex earnings to pay for the school baseball team's transportation to away games, raising Mike's suspicions. Jessica embarrasses Darby by crashing an eat-in protest outside a fitness gym. At the end of a long day, Ray reconsiders accepting a gift delivered by his neighbor's wife, Yael.
'Mind Bullets' or 'Bang Bang Bang Bang Motherf**ker'
Season 1, Episode 13 TV-MA
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Ray gets more than he bargained for during an impromptu visit with Claire. Later, he tries to prove that he's not an insensitive ex-jock. Seething from the demands of her new boss at work, Tanya turns to Charlie for advice on how to deal with an even more irritable problem: Lenore. Meanwhile, Jessica feels the pinch of the economic downturn, but can't stomach Ronnie's remedy.
'Sing It Again, Ray' or 'Home Plate'
Season 1, Episode 14 TV-MA
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Ray gives Lenore an ultimatum, and probes Tanya about the possibility of cutting ties with her fellow pimp. Disturbed that Damon has defiled the school's baseball diamond, Ray considers Tanya's suggestion that Damon find a new hobby to shake him out of his recent doldrums. Flaunting Ray's warning, Lenore offers Jessica some advice in dealing with her situation with Ronnie. On his way to meet a new client, Ray has to think on his feet when he runs into Mike in a hotel lobby.
'A Man, a Plan' or 'Thank You, Jimmy Carter'
Season 1, Episode 15 TV-MA
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Tanya lands Ray the 'white whale' of clients, but an emergency involving Damon (which started out when he debuted at a poetry slam) threatens to derail the date. With Mike at the end of his teaching rope, Ray decides to promote him to co-manager of the baseball team. Jessica is peeved with Ronnie for being overly-suspicious.
Beaverland
Season 1, Episode 16 TV-MA
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Jessica turns to Ray for help with a rodent problem that may be imaginary. Rebuffed by Ray in her attempts to add Mike to her stable, Tanya gets guilt-management advice from Charlie, then goes to extremes to prove her success. Ray has difficulty thawing a client who is cold as ice.
The Middle East Is Complicated
Season 1, Episode 17 TV-MA
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A container of hummus puts Ray in the unenviable position of choosing cultural sides between Yael and a new client named Samara. Already upset after squandering her recent windfall, Tanya catches Ray in a cover-up--and turns to Charlie for some stress relief. Lenore seethes after learning of Tanya's duplicity; Liz surprises Ray with a revelation about her personal life.
'Third Base' or 'That Rash'
Season 1, Episode 18 TV-MA
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With his team's future wracked by vandals, Ray agrees to participate in a student-alumni baseball game, but an unexpected warm-up session with Claire threatens to put him on the disabled list. Fed up with Tanya's greed and confused by Mike's request for a donation, Frances doubts their affair. Jessica's old itch resurfaces, prompting Ronnie to deliver a sideline ultimatum to her ex.
'Fat Off My Love' or 'I'm the Allergen'
Season 1, Episode 19 TV-MA
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A bad day at school gets worse when Mike accuses Ray of betrayal. Ronnie vents his frustrations with Jessica at a dermatology banquet, sending his wife running for the exits. Empowered by confession, Tanya lashes out at Ray, Lenore, and Horny Patty.
'Even Steven' or 'Luckiest Kid in Detroit'
Season 1, Episode 20 TV-MA
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Season Two Finale. Eyeing a possible second chance with Jessica, Ray contemplates a break from the business--but Lenore may not be willing to give him up without a fight. Emotionally frayed after separate encounters with Damon and Vera-Joan, Tanya visits Frances and Ray to try to make amends. After getting a lift from Mindy, Ronnie returns home to find that Jessica has made a decision that could impact both their futures.
'Don't Give Up on Detroit' or 'Hung Like a Horse'
Season 1, Episode 21 TV-MA
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(Season 3 Premiere) Ray and Tanya mustconvince a bank officer and her friend that their Wellness Center for Women idea is financiallysound. Lenore discovers a new prospect to rival Ray.
'Take the Cake' or 'Are You Packing?'
Season 1, Episode 22 TV-MA
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After Ray's client is stolen by Jason, Tanya decides to handle the competition herself. Lenore learns a shocking secret about Jason. Jessica tries her hand at independence; Charlie asks Tanya for a jailhouse favor, and Ray meets a client who likes to dress up as a cop.
'Mister Drecker' or 'Ease Up on the Whup-Ass'
Season 1, Episode 23 TV-MA
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Ray fears he blew his cover when he mistakes a former student for a client. Tanya finds herself in charge of a felon. Jess is hired to work in the office of Dr. Matt Kopylov, the husband of Ronnie's mistress. Lenore brokers a deal with Sandee.
'F**k Me, Mr. Drecker' or 'Let's Not Go to Jail'
Season 1, Episode 24 TV-MA
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Ray and Tanya conspire to get rid of an explosive client. Charlie advises Tanya to keep Lydia happy. Lenore manages Sandee's rising demands, and Matt and Jessica bond.
'We're Golden' or 'Crooks and Big Beaver'
Season 1, Episode 25 TV-MA
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After Ray tells Lydia he's leaving the business, she takes Ray and Tanya on a ride they will never forget. Darby threatens to leave home, and Lenore confronts Jason about missing a date with a client.
'Money on the Floor'
Season 1, Episode 26 TV-MA
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When his shoebox of cash goes missing, Ray goes after the prime suspect: Lenore. His investigation lands him a brand new client named Kyla. Meanwhile, Sandee offers Tanya the opportunity to expand her business.
'What's Going on Downstairs?' or 'Don't Eat Prince Eric!'
Season 1, Episode 27 TV-MA
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After spending the night with Kyla, Ray finds out she may not be the woman he thinks she is. Jason's introduction to the Wellness Center brings out Ray's competitive side. Charlie helps Tanya confront Sandee and Jason about Ray's missing money.
'I, Sandee' or 'This Sex. Which Is. Not One.'
Season 1, Episode 28 TV-MA
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Tanya finds out Charlie has skipped bail, and asks his baby mama, Missy, to help track him down. Lenore declares war on Tanya and the Wellness Center. Sandee advises Jason on how to take Ray's spot. Ray has a crisis about his ability to please women--especially Jessica.
'A Monkey Named Simian' or 'Frances is Not a Fan.'
Season 1, Episode 29 TV-MA
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Tanya finds out she's not invited to Frances and Mike's wedding. After breaking Jason's nose, Ray steals back his clients. Tanya bonds with Charlie's sons, who were left in her care.
'The Whole Beefalo'
Season 1, Episode 30 TV-MA
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(Season Three Finale) With the fate of the Wellness Center hanging in the balance,Ray and Tanya must find Charlie and recover their forty grand. Matt accuses Jess of urine tampering; Lenore's endgame blows up in her face.
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