TV series
Great friends. Meh decisions.
In the near future, Sophie tells her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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In the near future, Sophie tells her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.
Cast, crew and production details
Hilary DuffSophie Tompkins
Chris LowellJesse Walker
Francia RaísaValentina Morales
Suraj SharmaSid
Tom AinsleyCharlie Winthrop
Tien TranEllen Gilbert
Josh PeckDrew
Kim CattrallSophie Tompkins
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20th TelevisionUnited States
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Episode 1
After Sophie's gallery show and Ian's arrival, Sid and Hannah host an impromptu wedding reception at Pemberton's. Jesse grapples with his decisions and confides in Ellen about Meredith.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac AptakerGuest stars Josh Peck, Daniel Augustin, Neil Patrick Harris, Michael J. Sielaff, Isaac Cheung, Ashley Reyes
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Episode 2
As she waits for the gallery to call, Sophie lands a gig she lied to get and enlists Val to help. Jesse forces Sid and Meredith to work out their differences.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Daniel Libman, Matthew LibmanGuest stars Leighton Meester, Aby James, Meghan Trainor, Garrett Morris, Jacquis Neal, David Weisenberg
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Episode 3
After selling her portrait, Sophie recruits Jesse to help her impress the buyers. Val and Ellen go on a double date. Charlie forces a reluctant Sid and Hannah into a double date in reaction to Val.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Donald DiegoGuest stars Tessa Auberjonois, Aby James, Michael McDonald, Jessica St. Clair, Morgan Smith, Shalini Bathina, John Shartzer, Derek Yates
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Episode 4
Sophie and Val question where they are in their careers and reach out to an old friend. Jesse and Meredith make a tour announcement video.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Amelie GilletteGuest stars Leighton Meester, Kevin Sifuentes, Shalini Bathina, Eden Sher, Erik Estrada Loaiza, Anand Mahalingam, Toni Robison-May, Olivia May
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Episode 5
Sophie and Val have conflicting feelings about brunch with Val's parents. The gang attends Jesse's Long Island show.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Owen EllicksonGuest stars Leighton Meester, Erik Estrada Loaiza, Dave Kumar, Andrew Rogers, Victor Rasuk, Ashley Reyes, Alexis Denisof, Mark Consuelos
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Episode 6
Sophie encounters an obstacle with a new beau. Ellen uses her new job insurance to see a therapist. Jesse gives Valentina a hand at work while Sid and Charlie try to sell terrible wine.
Directed by Michael J. SheaWritten by Christopher EncellGuest stars Josh Peck, Dan Bucatinsky, Sophia Grosso, Rose Abdoo, Valentina Garcia, Janelle Gray, Judith Sheindlin, Victor Rasuk
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Episode 7
The gang recounts their worst Valentine's Day experiences in order to cheer up Ellen.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Amy-Jo PerryGuest stars Josh Peck, Daniel Augustin, Aby James, Elizabeth Phoenix Caro, Brian Carpenter, Jesten Mariconda, Amari McCoy, Cooper Mothersbaugh
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Episode 8
Jesse and Sid introduce the gang to an old college ritual. They all spend the next 48 hours attempting to complete various tasks in order to achieve a group "rewardishment."
Directed by Phill LewisWritten by Jeremy RothGuest stars Hudson Brooks, Jan Hoag, Tara Karsian, Angelie Carmen, Peyton Degruise, Jean Glaudé, Dan Kinsella, Juliette Myers
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Episode 9
Val brings Sophie to a work event so they can party all night with the rich and famous. Jesse wants to introduce the friends to a new girl he's seeing, forcing them to spring into action and invoke the "Welcome Protocol".
Directed by Phill LewisWritten by Ria SardanaGuest stars Aby James, John Corbett, Wendie Malick, Jessy Hodges, Taylor Foster, Annie Heller, Diane Yang
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Episode 10
Sophie dates an older man, which encourages Jesse, Sid, and Charlie to take better care of themselves. Sophie and Val battle over who gets the apartment for date night.
Directed by Anthony RichWritten by M. DicksonGuest stars Aby James, John Corbett, Michael Cimino, Carson Fagerbakke, Amanda Joy Erickson, David St. James
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Episode 11
Sophie goes to Robert's country house for the weekend. The gang celebrates Lost & Found Box Day at Pemberton's.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac AptakerGuest stars Paget Brewster, Neil Patrick Harris, Kennedy Bryan, John Corbett, Michael Cimino, Caitlin Thompson, Ryan Goldsher, Collin Campana
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Episode 12
Sophie recruits the gang to help track down her father.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Donald DiegoGuest stars Paget Brewster, Aby James, Michael Cimino, Caitlin Thompson, Clark Gregg, Travis Schuldt, Shane Ann Jones, Brian Yang
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Episode 13
Sophie and her dad run a business out of Pemberton's. Charlie and Jesse meet women they like. Val and Ellen treat themselves to a fancy open house.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Amelie GilletteGuest stars Michael Cimino, Clark Gregg, Kyle Richards, Hina Abdullah, Lindsey Gort, Nick Thune, Ashley Amato, Amber Stonebraker
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Episode 14
Sophie pulls in the big guns to help her get Val out of her engagement. Sid and Hannah argue about where they'll live. Jesse helps Charlie and Ellen through a roommate faux pas.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Owen EllicksonGuest stars Michael Cimino, Ashley Reyes, Mark Consuelos, Hina Abdullah, Constance Marie
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Episode 15
Sophie and Ellen get assigned to a work project together. Sid surprises Hannah in LA. Charlie and Val try to make the most of their time with Jesse after he gets a bad psychic reading.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Daniel Libman, Matthew LibmanGuest stars Kevin Sifuentes, Ashley Reyes, Langston Kerman, Ciara Hanna, Gil Ozeri, Kim Yarbrough, Serena Laney
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Episode 16
Ellen suspects something is up with Rachel. She and Sid do a stakeout. Sophie tracks an upset Jesse down after he wasn't invited to a coworker's birthday party.
Directed by Michael J. SheaWritten by Christopher EncellGuest stars Josh Peck, Aby James, Meaghan Rath, Tipper Newton, Kayden Alexander Koshelev, Alex Boling, Brian Dunkleman, Calvin Edwards
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Episode 17
The gang go a day without their cell phones, forced to face the world without help from the internet.
Directed by Gloria Calderón KellettWritten by Amy-Jo PerryGuest stars Josh Peck, Daniel Augustin, Meaghan Rath, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Bryan Dodds, Dave Ehrman, Nick Hart
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Episode 18
Sophie tries to Parent Trap her parents. Sid and Ellen try their own master plan to nudge Jesse and Charlie into being roommates with each other.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Ally Thibault, Jillian Dukes, Austin S. HarrisGuest stars Paget Brewster, Hudson Brooks, Clark Gregg, Craig Geoghan, Rob Gronkowski, Tara Elizabeth Cho, Adam Hollick, Siena Le
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Episode 19
Jesse tricks the gang into helping him pack his stuff in the apartment.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Jeremy RothGuest stars Josh Peck, Alexis Denisof, Meaghan Rath, Jordan Bielsky, Kinner Shah
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Episode 20
Everyone heads to Pemberton's to weather out the hurricane.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker, Ally WyattGuest stars Josh Peck, Ashley Reyes, Milo Cragnotti, Eric Shamm Watson
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