As a musical comedy, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend was an easily unique series, separating itself from everything else on television. The show followed Rebecca Bunch on her journey to reconcile with summer camp boyfriend, Josh Chan. Rebecca goes through a variety of schemes to get her endgame, but alas it was not meant to be. Instead, Rebecca finds happiness in ways she had not expected. Friends who genuinely care about Rebecca and support her are more important than romances.

However, the best love story that Crazy Ex-Girlfriend tells is the self-love that Rebecca feels for herself. While Rebecca initially went to California for Josh, she stayed for something much better.

10 JOSH IS THE MAN OF MY DREAMS, RIGHT? (SEASON 2, EPISODE 11) – 8.7

When the Santa Ana Winds hit West Covina, it spirals Rebecca into a mess of uncertainty. After spending so much time chasing after Josh, Rebecca no longer feels goosebumps when she is with him. Rebecca is challenged to avoid acting on her attraction to Nathaniel when they are trapped in an elevator together.

Meanwhile, Darryl wishes to help Paula with her marital problems with Scott. While Paula is upset with Darryl’s actions, it does push her to make a choice, deciding to ask Scott to move back in. By the end, Paula and Darryl have an understanding about their friendship.

9 CAN JOSH TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH (SEASON 2, EPISODE 13) – 8.7

The season two finale takes a hard look at Rebecca and Josh’s relationship in the days leading up to their wedding. Josh panics that he is in over his head after Rebecca accidentally mentions a man named Robert. Rebecca is thrilled that her father has come to be there for Rebecca and Josh’s wedding.

She is desperate to get him to stay and reverts to a young child in his presence. An excited Rebecca is ready to be married until she learns that Josh is not coming. While Josh has decided to become a priest, Rebecca vows to get revenge.

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8 TO JOSH, WITH LOVE (SEASON 3, EPISODE 2) – 8.7

After Rebecca grows bored of her and Paula’s strategy to sue Josh, Rebecca enlists Nathaniel to help her get revenge on her ex-fiance. Nathaniel’s plan takes things too far, going after Josh’s family. Learning the plan, Rebecca is horrified and tells Nathaniel to undo it.

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This is also the moment Rebecca discovers what she truly wants from Josh. Rather than wanting to destroy Josh, Rebecca wants Josh to face what he had done to her. Instead of planning another scheme, Rebecca goes to Josh at the Church. She confronts him and tells Josh everything she had done to get close to him.

7 JOSH IS IRRELEVANT (SEASON 3, EPISODE 6) – 8.7

In the aftermath of Rebecca’s actions, her friends are worried about her. While Paula goes full mom mode, Valencia uses social media to inform people of Rebecca’s status. However, “Josh Is Irrelevant” may be best remembered for finally giving Rebecca an accurate diagnosis. After years of struggling through various medications and doctors, Rebecca learns she has borderline personality disorder.

Reading about it online, Rebecca determines she does not like what that is and goes to Dr. Akopian to get a new diagnosis. After going through a checklist, Rebecca can not deny the truth. She has all nine that determine if a person has borderline personality disorder.

6 I NEVER WANT TO SEE JOSH AGAIN (SEASON 3, EPISODE 5) – 8.8

Rebecca spends a few days in New York with her mother to get away after fighting with Josh and her friends. Naomi tries to get answers out of Rebecca and is unable to get solid reactions. Determining to figure out what was so interesting on Rebecca’s computer, Naomi is saddened to see the computer screen shows a page on the least painful ways to commit suicide.

Although Naomi strives to help, her idea is to give Rebecca some of Naomi’s anxiety pills to calm Rebecca down without Rebecca’s consent. Leaving New York, Rebecca wants the pain to go away and takes more than the prescribed amount of Naomi’s anxiety pills. When she wakes up on the plane, Rebecca admits to needing help.  Back in California, Rebecca’s friends try to figure out what to do with themselves in her absence.

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5 I’M ALMOST OVER YOU (SEASON 4, EPISODE 11) – 8.8

As a show, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend tended to make comments and jokes about society in nature. This episode, in particular, takes that tone and centers it around romantic comedies. The world around Nathaniel has shifted, making him the corporate underdog fighting for the affections of his ex-girlfriend, Rebecca.

“I’m Almost Over You” features many rom-com tropes, including the make-over sequence and karaoke scenes. However, the episode does not hesitate or hold back jokes about the genre. “I’m Almost Over You,” also pays tribute to The Devil Wears Prada. It is an amusing inside joke for romantic comedy fans.

4 THAT TEXT WAS NOT MEANT FOR JOSH! (SEASON 1, EPISODE 11) – 8.9

The only season one episode to make the list follows Rebecca after she accidentally sends Josh a text meant for Paula. Rebecca rushes to Josh’s apartment and finds his spare key to get inside. After deleting the message, she opens the front door to see Josh on the other side.

Desperate to explain why she was there, Rebecca lies to Josh, telling him that someone had thrown a rock through her window. Paula agrees to do the deed, bringing along her husband for help. Paula and Scott’s bonding over breaking into Rebecca’s house allow them to break the ice in fixing their marriage. However, Rebecca ends up on the outs with Josh and Greg.

3 I HAVE A DATE TONIGHT (SEASON 4, EPISODE 16) – 9.0

The best way to choose between three men is to go on a date with each of them. At least, that is how Rebecca handles the situation. As the strategy set up by White Josh, Josh, Nathaniel, and Greg, Rebecca has until Valentine’s Day to make her decision after going on a date with each man.

After going full circle with Josh and a picnic concert with Nathaniel, Rebecca does not want to go on a third date. Greg had been trying to come up with a way to measure up to Josh and Nathaniel, but he is unhappy with his choice of a balloon ride. Meanwhile, all of their friends bet on who Rebecca will choose.

2 I’M IN LOVE (SEASON 4, EPISODE 17) – 9.1

After wondering which man to choose, Rebecca realizes that no matter which she picks, Rebecca will not be truly happy until she loves herself. A conversation with Paula determines Rebecca’s love of musical theatre and composing songs. Deciding to write down the songs she had written in her head, Rebecca discovers she loves it and that she needs to move forward on this path. But, Rebecca must do it alone.

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A year later, Rebecca calls all her friends to meet her as she has an announcement for them. “I’m In Love” also features completed storylines for Paula, Darryl, Josh, Greg, Nathaniel, White Josh, and Heather and Hector.

1 YES, IT’S REALLY US SINGING (SEASON 4, EPISODE 18) – 9.5

As a concert special, the hour features the cast of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend take the stage to perform the songs from the series. From the first song of the show to fan favorites, the cast sing medleys and versions of the songs. Each performance is just as upbeat as it had been performed in the episodes.

This episode is something to watch for fun thanks to the jokes and performances. From beginning to end, it is worth watching just for the sake of it. For those who love the songs of the series, it is a way to hear possible favorites in one episode.

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