As of July 2026, Friends with Better Lives Season 1 aired in 2014 with 13 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Friends with Better Lives Season 1

2014 13 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 7/10

Right now you can watch Friends with Better Lives Season 1 on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 53 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. James Van Der Beek's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Friends with Better Lives Season 1 earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Friends with Better Lives Season 1 from the crowd. Season 1 of Friends with Better Lives includes 13 episodes. It aired from March 2014 to September 2014. This season stars James Van Der Beek, Kevin Connolly and Majandra Delfino. James Van Der Beek and Kevin Connolly lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2014. Friends with Better Lives Season 1 earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Friends with Better Lives Season 1. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. James Van Der Beek sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 Friends with Better Lives Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
Pilot
2014-03-31
When Jules meets Lowell, the man of her dreams, during a whirlwind romance and decides to get married, her friends start to examine their own love lives. Meanwhile, to prove to Will that she isn't picky and shallow, Kate lets him set her up on a blind date.
E2
Surprises
2014-09-30
Concerned about their boring love life, Andi and Bobby try to spice things up. Meanwhile, Kate investigates Lowell's past relationships, and Will misinterprets signals from his ex.
E3
Window Pain
2014-04-14
When Will struggles to meet women on his own, Kate takes him to a bar and acts as his wingman. Meanwhile, Andi's pregnancy hormones heighten her sense of smell and her libido.
E4
Game Sext Match
2014-04-21
Trying to be more adventurous, Will "sexts" with his new date; Kate catches Jules and Andi wedding-planning without her.
E5
Pros and Cons
2014-04-28
Kate accidentally sleeps with a male escort and tries to figure out how to take it back. Meanwhile, Bobby and Andi deal with an escaped rat in their attic and Will thinks Lowell has stolen his jacket.
E6
The Bicycle Thieves
2014-05-05
Lowell accompanies Will and Bobby on a night of debauchery; Kate thinks Jules gets special treatment because she is attractive.
E7
Yummy Mummy
2014-05-12
Kate realizes the man she is dating has a daughter -- who is old enough to date Will; Rick notices a flirtation between Andi and a playgroup dad.
E8
Cyrano de Trainer-Zac
2014-05-19
Will gives his trainer pointers before Kate goes on another date with him; Andi tries to impress her gorgeous male nanny.
E9
The Imposters
2014-09-30
Bobby’s idea of a surprise gift for Andi doesn’t resonate with the friends, and Kate finally intervenes, showing him a few tricks in the process.
E10
No More Mr. Nice Guy
2014-09-30
Out to prove she's not "un-setup-able," Kate persuades Lowell to fix her up with his friend. Andi decides to get more involved in the neighborhood, but Bobby's not on board with the idea.
E11
The Lost and Hound
2014-09-30
Lowell and Jules decide to adopt a dog, but Jules takes it to the extreme when she gets to the shelter.
E12
Deceivers
2014-09-30
Will signs up for online dating and challenges Kate to see who can find a better mate. Andi goes to extremes to get Charlie into a posh preschool, and Jules fills in as Kate's assistant.
E13
Something New
2014-05-26
Will pretends to be Kate's date at a wedding, but is having a case of beer goggles. Andi and Bobby are excited to spend their first night away from their son, but things don't go as planned. Jules & Lowell wonder if marriage kills romance.

🎭 Cast of Friends with Better Lives Season 1

James Van Der Beek
James Van Der Beek
Will Stokes
Kevin Connolly
Kevin Connolly
Bobby Lutz
Majandra Delfino
Majandra Delfino
Andi
Zoe Lister-Jones
Zoe Lister-Jones
Kate
Brooklyn Decker
Brooklyn Decker
Jules
Rick Donald
Rick Donald
Lowell

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