Close Enough_
"Not the perfect family, but they're..."
A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.
Created By
J.G. Quintel
Network
HBO Max
Episodes
46
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Close Enough has 3 seasons with 46 episodes spanning 2020-2022.
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Rating
With a 7.9/10 rating from 373 votes, Close Enough is considered highly rated.
Year context
Close Enough first aired 6 years ago in 2020.
CAST (7)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 46 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Quilty Pleasures
While working on Candice's class quilt, Josh and Emily get trapped in the underbelly of the Los Angeles fabric district, while Alex and Bridgette prove…
02
The Perfect House
Emily becomes addicted to visiting open houses as an escape from her chaotic home life.
03
Logan's Run'd
In a last-ditch attempt to prove they can still party, Emily, Josh, and Alex follow Bridgette to a hot new nightclub.
04
Room Parents
When Josh volunteers at Candice's school, Emily becomes suspicious that another parent is trying to seduce him.
05
Skate Dad
Struggling to bond with Candice, Josh goes all out to become the world's best skate dad.
06
100% No Stress Day
The roommates work together to give Emily a stress-free day but are promptly sidetracked by shady characters from Alex's past.
07
Prank War
Bridgette and Emily are put in danger when Josh attempts to prove he's the king of pranks.
08
Cool Moms
Emily tries to roll with the "cool moms" at Candice's school, while Josh and Alex help Randy find his mom.
09
Robot Tutor
The roommates' tropical vacation is derailed by Candice's tutoring needs.
10
Golden Gamer
When Josh attempts to finish a video game, he must confront an inner demon. Alex tries to win his students' respect.
11
So Long Boys
When Emily has a pregnancy scare, Josh considers a vasectomy as Alex embraces fatherhood.
12
Clap Like This
Josh finally sells a video game and gets to experience how the other half lives, while birthday girl Bridgette is forced to get a real…
13
First Date
While Josh and Emily try to rekindle their relationship, Alex acts as Bridgette's wingman on a horrifying double date.
14
Snailin' It
Overwhelmed with work, Emily goes to extreme lengths to make time for Candice.
15
The Canine Guy
After a fight with Alex, Josh befriends a talking dog. Meanwhile, Emily and Bridgette receive inspiration from "Weird Al" Yankovic on a songwriting retreat in…
SEASON 2
01
Josh Gets Shredded
After struggling to play with Candice, Josh tries to get fit but overdoes it.
02
Meet the Frackers
Randy discovers his birth parents are alive and wealthy.
03
Sauceface
Candice becomes the kingpin of an illegal hot-sauce racket.
04
Houseguest from Hell
Emily lets an old friend crash at the apartment but getting rid of her proves difficult.
05
Joint Break
Pearle makes new friends in a water aerobics class who turns out to have a sinister secret.
06
Cyber Matrix
Alex buys his first smartphone, which seduces him into a digital fantasy world.
07
Haunted Couch
Bridgette is sick of unreliable guys who "ghost" her until she falls for an actual ghost.
08
Man Up
After Josh abandons his family in the face of danger, he asks Pearle to train him to be brave.
09
Handy
Randy discovers his true calling while stranded on a deserted island.
10
Birthdaze
Tired of children’s birthday parties, Josh and Emily try to make Candice’s party more exciting for adults.
11
Time Hooch
Alex and Josh travel back in time to save Alex and Bridgette’s marriage.
12
World's Greatest Teacher
When a new music teacher becomes popular, a jealous Mr. Campbell plots her downfall.
13
Where'd You Go, Bridgette?
While Pearle helps Bridgette break her phone addiction, the others mistakenly believe Bridgette has been abducted.
14
The Erotic Awakening of A.P. LaPearle
To market his steamy novel of Viking erotica, Alex recruits Pearle to pose as the book’s author.
15
Men Rock!
Bridgette and Emily discover they are beloved rock stars in a foreign country.
16
Secret Horse
A horse gets loose during a windstorm and teaches the gang to dream again.
SEASON 3
01
Where the Buffalo Roam
After a major windfall, Josh and Emily decide to take the honeymoon they never had.
02
Venice Vengeance
When she and Candice face off against her oldest rival at Venice Beach, Pearle returns to her childhood roots as a Champion Sandcastle Builder.
03
Hellspital
The gang begs a seriously ill Alex to seek medical attention, but his fear of doctors causes him to avoid hospitals at all costs.
04
Candice Candice Revolution
Candice’s mind is blown when she first tries breakfast-for-dinner, opening up a world of anarchy.
05
Randy Free Solos
Randy goes to great lengths to impress a handsome rock climbing instructor.
06
Summer Job
Josh gets Alex hired at Plugger-Inners for the summer but struggles to hide Alex’s incompetence from the boss.
07
Bridgette the Brain
Bridgette and her sister Olivia’s lifelong rivalry comes to a head as they vie for their mother’s approval.
08
Never Meet Your Heroes
Alex gets the opportunity to perfect his writing skills as an apprentice under his favorite author.
09
Robots with Benefits
Fearing for their jobs, Josh and his coworkers must destroy their robot replacement.
10
The Weird Kid
After worrying that she and Candice are growing apart, Emily magically becomes a kid again – and tries to befriend Candice at school.
11
Legend of the Pier
Bridgette sets out to re-live her teenage glory days… but finds it’s far more difficult than she imagined.
12
Bike & Survive
After Alex gets the latest home-exercise bike, the rest of the gang worry that he’s getting sucked into a cult
13
Halloween Enough
When a thunderstorm makes trick-or-treating impossible, the gang tells Candice a trio of scary stories to save her Halloween.
14
The Perfect Couple
When Alex and Bridgette get sick of kid-friendly activities, Josh and Emily seek out new like-minded parent friends.
15
Match Made in Valhalla
Bridgette finds the perfect match for Alex… but has second thoughts when she realizes she still has feelings for him.
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
46
Episodes
11 min/ep
Per Episode
Canceled
Status
CREW
Creator
J.G. Quintel
Showrunner
Michael Colton
Showrunner
J. G. Quintel
Showrunner
Sam Register
Showrunner
Robert Sorcher
Showrunner
Brian A. Miller
Showrunner
Bill Oakley
Showrunner
John Aboud
NETWORKS (1)
HBO Max
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Close Enough about?
A surreal take on transitioning from 20-something to 30-something centering on a married couple juggling such everyday challenges as parenthood, friendship, ham theft, stripper clowns and choosing the right day care.
How many seasons does Close Enough have?
Close Enough has 3 seasons with 46 episodes total.
Who created Close Enough?
Close Enough was created by J.G. Quintel.
Who stars in Close Enough?
The cast of Close Enough includes J.G. Quintel, Gabrielle Walsh, Jessica DiCicco, Jason Mantzoukas, Kimiko Glenn.
What is the rating of Close Enough?
Close Enough has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 373 votes on TMDB.
Is Close Enough still running?
Close Enough was canceled.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Animation
