Cougar Town

S01E04: I Won't Back Down

When Jules inadvertently tells Grayson he's hot and he doesn't reciprocate, she's on a mission to get him to admit she's sexy. With a little help from Laurie and Ellie, Jules uncovers the ultimate burn to put Grayson in his place. Meanwhile, Ellie is feeling like she's lost her looks after the birth of Stan, and Bobby and Travis search for something to bond over.

Overview

Jules Cobb is a mom in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter. Along for the journey is her son, her ex-husband, her husband/neighbor and her friends who together make up her dysfunctional, but supportive and caring extended family... even if they have a funny way of showing it sometimes.

Episodes

Dating Scene

S01E01 Dating Scene

September 23, 2009 7.7
Pilot - We meet Jules, a woman who at her twenties took on marriage and a baby instead of experiencing the dating scene. Now on her forties, she finds herself as a divorcee and eager...
Into the Great Wide Open

S01E02 Into the Great Wide Open

September 30, 2009 7.2 22 min
Jules tries to party hard like a twentysomething and ends up looking like a total fool, when even her best friend Ellie, told her not to do it. Travis discovers trying to avoid further embarrassment...
Don't Do Me Like That

S01E03 Don't Do Me Like That

October 7, 2009 7.1
Jules family and friends crash the 10th date with her new boyfriend, Josh. Ellie and Laurie help Jules realize that it's ok to be selfish once in a while, when Jules has a disastrous experience...
I Won't Back Down

S01E04 I Won't Back Down

October 14, 2009 7.3 22 min
When Jules inadvertently tells Grayson he's hot and he doesn't reciprocate, she's on a mission to get him to admit she's sexy. With a little help from Laurie and Ellie, Jules uncovers the ultimate burn...
You Wreck Me

S01E05 You Wreck Me

October 21, 2009 7.4
Jules rues the day when her ex-husband, Bobby, and Grayson become fast friends over a mercy golf lesson that she organized to help boost Bobby's self esteem. Meanwhile, Laurie surprises even herself when she takes...
A Woman in Love (It's Not Me)

S01E06 A Woman in Love (It's Not Me)

October 28, 2009 6.6 22 min
When Josh tells Jules he's in love with her, she knows the time has come to break things off with him. Unfortunately for Jules, she's not the best at ending relationships without hurting people's feelings,...
Don't Come Around Here No More

S01E07 Don't Come Around Here No More

November 4, 2009 7.0
Jules always seems to be with her friends, her ex or her son. One night when everyone is busy, she reluctantly takes a date with an older man just to get out of the house,...
Two Gunslingers

S01E08 Two Gunslingers

November 18, 2009 6.4
Mad because her two best friends don't get along, Jules tries to have fun at her birthday. She finally convinces Ellie and Laurie to go with her on a wild birthday weekend, and they accept....
Here Comes My Girl

S01E09 Here Comes My Girl

November 25, 2009 7.3
Jules plan for a romanctic dinner for two backfires for Thanksgiving. Travis shows off his girlfriend Kylie to everyone. Jules gives Travis and Kylie advice on birth control. Bobby and Grayson bond over a common...
Mystery Man

S01E10 Mystery Man

December 9, 2009 7.0
Scott Foley guest stars as Jeff, a very wealthy potential home buyer who is interested in one of Jules overpriced homes. Meanwhile, Ellie with reserves leaves the baby with Andy for a day to prove...
Rhino Skin

S01E11 Rhino Skin

January 6, 2010 7.2
Despite fearing the meanest and most unrelenting dermatologist in town, Dr. Amy Evans, Jules and Ellie are willing to endure the harsh ridicule and wrath for an appointment with the best in the business. But...
Scare Easy

S01E12 Scare Easy

January 13, 2010 7.6
When the relationship between Jules and her boyfriend start to heat up, Jules starts to get scared. Meanwhile, Laurie seeks diversion sex with an unsuspecting friend and Andy spills the beans about his big secret.
Stop Dragging My Heart Around

S01E13 Stop Dragging My Heart Around

January 20, 2010 7.0
After her breakup with Jeff, Jules turns to Bobby for some cheering up. But when a bottle of wine leads to a passionate kiss, will they agree it was only a casual meaningless kiss? Meanwhile,...
All the Wrong Reasons

S01E14 All the Wrong Reasons

February 3, 2010 7.0
A hot tennis instructor gets between Ellie and Jules, while Laurie turns to Travis for advice, and Andy and Grayson try to cheer up Bobby after a fresh heartbreak over Jules.
When a Kid Goes Bad

S01E15 When a Kid Goes Bad

February 10, 2010 7.0
Jules, not wanting to spend Valentine's Day alone, turns to Grayson to keep her company when everyone else makes plans. Meanwhile, Bobby and Jules take different sides when Travis asks to go to a party...
What Are You Doin' in My Life?

S01E16 What Are You Doin' in My Life?

March 3, 2010 7.0
Laurie needs a co-signer to buy her first condo and finds her less than stellar, absentee mother no help at all. Meanwhile, Bobby is mugged by a woman and Travis comes to Barb's aid after...
Counting on You

S01E17 Counting on You

March 10, 2010 6.8
Jules is determined to prove to Grayson that women and men can be friends without any sexual undertones. Meanwhile, with Jules' encouragement, Andy buys a motorcycle from Laurie to Ellie's dismay and Travis joins Bobby...
Turn This Car Around

S01E18 Turn This Car Around

March 24, 2010 7.0 22 min
Sara is a confident wine rep who sets her sights on Grayson; but is he strong enough to be her man? Meanwhile, when Ellie tells Jules she can't change past a certain age, Jules is...
Everything Man

S01E19 Everything Man

March 31, 2010 7.0 22 min
Jules and Sara hit it off, but when Grayson is overly attentive to his new girl, Jules warns him to back off before Sara pulls away. Meanwhile, Jules' perfect new bathroom complete with a "talking...
Wake Up Time

S01E20 Wake Up Time

April 14, 2010 5.8 22 min
Jules is thrilled for the chance to take care of Travis after his first big break-up. But when Jules discovers the truth about the break-up, she comes to an unwelcome realization about herself. Meanwhile, Sara...
Letting You Go

S01E21 Letting You Go

April 28, 2010 7.2
Jules has mixed feelings when Travis gets accepted to two of his choice colleges. Now he must decide between schools in California or one just 20 minutes from home. As Jules struggles with the thought...
Feel a Whole Lot Better

S01E22 Feel a Whole Lot Better

May 5, 2010 7.2
Jules and Grayson consider the notion of FWB, friends with benefits. Meanwhile Andy hires a nanny for Ellie, and Travis benefits from Bobby's unconventional plans to make some extra cash
Breakdown

S01E23 Breakdown

May 12, 2010 7.2
Despite Grayson's warning, a curious Jules reads the speech without permission and is left crushed when she finds she's not been acknowledged. Meanwhile, Ellie uncharacteristically does something nice for Laurie, and Bobby tries to restrain...
Finding Out

S01E24 Finding Out

May 19, 2010 7.2
Jules and Grayson hatch an elaborate plan to break the news to Bobby that they're officially dating, and Travis sees the wrath of a truly angry woman for the first time when he forgets his...

Cast

Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox
Jules Cobb
Christa Miller
Christa Miller
Ellie Torres
Busy Philipps
Busy Philipps
Laurie Keller
Dan Byrd
Dan Byrd
Travis Cobb
Josh Hopkins
Josh Hopkins
Grayson Ellis
Ian Gomez
Ian Gomez
Andy Torres

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