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★ 6.8
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Overall Rating

★ 6.8
S2 E10
#1
★ 7.7

Single Mom Is Looking (for) Family

Bridgette and Nelson address their growing concerns over Rafi. Tutu throws a birthday party for Larry. Eliza reconsiders her medical future.

S1 E5
#2
★ 7.5

Run, Bridgette, Run or Forty-Eight Burnt Cupcakes & Graveyard Rum

Three separate scenarios play out for Bridge on Father's Day as she grapples with choosing different paths to forgive Rafi for baptizing Larry.

S1 E8
#3
★ 7.5

Mark's Lunch & Two Cups of Coffee

Bridgette matches with her estranged Dad on Tinder. Tutu prepares to go on a cruise. Rafi moves out of sober living and in with Nelson.

S1 E3
#4
★ 7.4

Half a Sheet Cake & a Blue-Raspberry Slushie

Nelson convinces Bridge to use visualization techniques to improve her life. Inspired by Eliza's financial success with an online venture, a broke Bridge takes to Craigslist for some fast cash.

S1 E4
#5
★ 7.4

Deep-Dish Pizza & a Shot of Holy Water

Bridge, Eliza and Nelson participate in an extreme mud run. Rafi and Tutu baptize Larry without Bridge's consent.

S2 E5
#6
★ 7.4

Single Mom In Love Forever

In 2014, Bridgette and Rafi prepare for the realities of parenthood as Bridgette experiences contractions, leading her on a day of self-discovery through the streets of Boston.

S1 E2
#7
★ 7.3

1,800 Filet-O-Fishes & One Small Diet Coke

Left in charge of Ally's house for the day, Bridgette fantasizes about what it would be like living the life of a wealthy, stay-at-home mom. Meanwhile, Nelson vaccinates Larry without Rafi's consent or knowledge.

S1 E7
#8
★ 7.3

Family-Sized Popcorn & a Can of Wine

Bridge, Eliza and Larry spend a day together searching for Bridge's towed car. Tutu has a manic episode.

S1 E6
#9
★ 7.2

Chocolate Pudding & a Cooler of Gatorade

Bridge, having realized her true passion for basketball, tries out for the WNBA. A visit with Father Eddie leaves an at-the-edge Rafi at a crossroads. Tutu reconnects with someone from her past.

S2 E6
#10
★ 7.2

Should Mothers Incur Loss Financially?

Bridgette discovers the hidden strings attached to financial assistance. Rafi and Nelson grow closer as they accept the ugly realities of their cohabitation. Tutu’s own housing is at risk with the increased involvement of Joe Jr.

S2 E9
#1
★ 5.4

Single Mom Is Losing Faith

In the style of “The Magnificent Seven,” Bridgette gathers a posse of white hats to challenge the tyrannical rule of the town’s mysterious baron.

S2 E3
#2
★ 6.0

Surrogate Mothers Inspire Loving Families

On the day of Ally’s birthday, three parallel stories reveal the ripple effects of Bridgette’s night out. Feeling neglected by her husband, Ally goes on a mission to obtain a rare Birkin bag. Ida cares for Ally’s children while she struggles to stay connected with her own daughter in Samoa. Elsie and Mindy have to put their own birthday celebration on hold when Ally makes a special request on their night off.

S2 E7
#3
★ 6.4

Smile More If Lying Fails

At a cookout celebrating Eliza’s graduation, Bridgette comes to terms with the unacknowledged racial divide between the two friends while Eliza admits that Bridgette’s disconnect is ultimately what gives their friendship strength.

S2 E2
#4
★ 7.0

Sorry Mary, I'm Losing Faith

Bridgette misses a date after unexpected news at Ally’s birthday dinner sends her spiraling towards a religious rediscovery. Rafi struggles to establish boundaries with Bridgette in their co-parenting arrangement. Tutu and her sister Jackie are left to sort through their memories of the past.

S2 E4
#5
★ 7.0

So Maybe I Look Feminine

Bridgette gets a taste of the picture-perfect life of the one-percent, spending a luxurious day at a polo match as a blonde, hobnobbing with celebrities, and celebrating her new best friend’s basic bachelorette party.

S1 E1
#6
★ 7.1

A Box of Dunkies and Two Squirts of Maple Syrup

Concerned that giving birth has blown out her vagina, Bridgette pursues a former hookup for a comparison test. Meanwhile, she also learns that Rafi, her baby's father, is dating someone new.

S2 E1
#7
★ 7.1

Shit Man, I've Literally Failed

Bridgette’s search for her father leads her to Philadelphia and back home again as she loses the key to his whereabouts. Tutu’s decision to leave Larry alone with Joe unexpectedly leads both Bridgette and Tutu on a path to close the door on their pasts.

S2 E8
#8
★ 7.1

Sex Makes It Less Formal

Bridgette throws a bachelor party for Rafi. Nelson celebrates her engagement with her mother and sister, reigniting their unresolved familial tensions. Jackie helps Tutu accept the realities of a life outside of Southie.

S1 E6
#9
★ 7.2

Chocolate Pudding & a Cooler of Gatorade

Bridge, having realized her true passion for basketball, tries out for the WNBA. A visit with Father Eddie leaves an at-the-edge Rafi at a crossroads. Tutu reconnects with someone from her past.

S2 E6
#10
★ 7.2

Should Mothers Incur Loss Financially?

Bridgette discovers the hidden strings attached to financial assistance. Rafi and Nelson grow closer as they accept the ugly realities of their cohabitation. Tutu’s own housing is at risk with the increased involvement of Joe Jr.

S1 E1
★ 7.1

A Box of Dunkies and Two Squirts of Maple Syrup

Concerned that giving birth has blown out her vagina, Bridgette pursues a former hookup for a comparison test. Meanwhile, she also learns that Rafi, her baby's father, is dating someone new.

S1 E2
★ 7.3

1,800 Filet-O-Fishes & One Small Diet Coke

Left in charge of Ally's house for the day, Bridgette fantasizes about what it would be like living the life of a wealthy, stay-at-home mom. Meanwhile, Nelson vaccinates Larry without Rafi's consent or knowledge.

S1 E3
★ 7.4

Half a Sheet Cake & a Blue-Raspberry Slushie

Nelson convinces Bridge to use visualization techniques to improve her life. Inspired by Eliza's financial success with an online venture, a broke Bridge takes to Craigslist for some fast cash.

S1 E4
★ 7.4

Deep-Dish Pizza & a Shot of Holy Water

Bridge, Eliza and Nelson participate in an extreme mud run. Rafi and Tutu baptize Larry without Bridge's consent.

S1 E5
★ 7.5

Run, Bridgette, Run or Forty-Eight Burnt Cupcakes & Graveyard Rum

Three separate scenarios play out for Bridge on Father's Day as she grapples with choosing different paths to forgive Rafi for baptizing Larry.

S1 E6
★ 7.2

Chocolate Pudding & a Cooler of Gatorade

Bridge, having realized her true passion for basketball, tries out for the WNBA. A visit with Father Eddie leaves an at-the-edge Rafi at a crossroads. Tutu reconnects with someone from her past.

S1 E7
★ 7.3

Family-Sized Popcorn & a Can of Wine

Bridge, Eliza and Larry spend a day together searching for Bridge's towed car. Tutu has a manic episode.

S1 E8
★ 7.5

Mark's Lunch & Two Cups of Coffee

Bridgette matches with her estranged Dad on Tinder. Tutu prepares to go on a cruise. Rafi moves out of sober living and in with Nelson.

S2 E1
★ 7.1

Shit Man, I've Literally Failed

Bridgette’s search for her father leads her to Philadelphia and back home again as she loses the key to his whereabouts. Tutu’s decision to leave Larry alone with Joe unexpectedly leads both Bridgette and Tutu on a path to close the door on their pasts.

S2 E2
★ 7.0

Sorry Mary, I'm Losing Faith

Bridgette misses a date after unexpected news at Ally’s birthday dinner sends her spiraling towards a religious rediscovery. Rafi struggles to establish boundaries with Bridgette in their co-parenting arrangement. Tutu and her sister Jackie are left to sort through their memories of the past.

S2 E3
★ 6.0

Surrogate Mothers Inspire Loving Families

On the day of Ally’s birthday, three parallel stories reveal the ripple effects of Bridgette’s night out. Feeling neglected by her husband, Ally goes on a mission to obtain a rare Birkin bag. Ida cares for Ally’s children while she struggles to stay connected with her own daughter in Samoa. Elsie and Mindy have to put their own birthday celebration on hold when Ally makes a special request on their night off.

S2 E4
★ 7.0

So Maybe I Look Feminine

Bridgette gets a taste of the picture-perfect life of the one-percent, spending a luxurious day at a polo match as a blonde, hobnobbing with celebrities, and celebrating her new best friend’s basic bachelorette party.

S2 E5
★ 7.4

Single Mom In Love Forever

In 2014, Bridgette and Rafi prepare for the realities of parenthood as Bridgette experiences contractions, leading her on a day of self-discovery through the streets of Boston.

S2 E6
★ 7.2

Should Mothers Incur Loss Financially?

Bridgette discovers the hidden strings attached to financial assistance. Rafi and Nelson grow closer as they accept the ugly realities of their cohabitation. Tutu’s own housing is at risk with the increased involvement of Joe Jr.

S2 E7
★ 6.4

Smile More If Lying Fails

At a cookout celebrating Eliza’s graduation, Bridgette comes to terms with the unacknowledged racial divide between the two friends while Eliza admits that Bridgette’s disconnect is ultimately what gives their friendship strength.

S2 E8
★ 7.1

Sex Makes It Less Formal

Bridgette throws a bachelor party for Rafi. Nelson celebrates her engagement with her mother and sister, reigniting their unresolved familial tensions. Jackie helps Tutu accept the realities of a life outside of Southie.

S2 E9
★ 5.4

Single Mom Is Losing Faith

In the style of “The Magnificent Seven,” Bridgette gathers a posse of white hats to challenge the tyrannical rule of the town’s mysterious baron.

S2 E10
★ 7.7

Single Mom Is Looking (for) Family

Bridgette and Nelson address their growing concerns over Rafi. Tutu throws a birthday party for Larry. Eliza reconsiders her medical future.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
1 ★ 7.3 8
★ 7.5 Run, Bridgette, Run or Forty-Eight Burnt Cupcakes & Graveyard Rum
★ 7.1 A Box of Dunkies and Two Squirts of Maple Syrup
2 ★ 6.8 10
★ 7.7 Single Mom Is Looking (for) Family
★ 5.4 Single Mom Is Losing Faith