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Ben and Kate

6.7/10 57 votes
Comedy

Ben and Kate are a pair of odd-couple siblings - one, a responsible single mom; the other, an exuberant dreamer - who reunite to help raise Kate's daughter.

Created by:
Dana Fox
Cast:
Nat Faxon, Dakota Johnson, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Lucy Punch
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
FOX

Episode guide

Seasons

2 available

Season 1

Episodes

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E01

Episode 1

★ 6.8

Pilot

2012-09-25 · 22m

This show follows some siblings and their friends while they explore the boundaries of their comfort zones.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.2

Bad Cop/Bad Cop

2012-10-02 · 22m

Ben finishes settling in Kate's home. Meanwhile, Kate lies about her residence to get Maddie into a better school district, but when her plan falls apart, she must admit the truth to Maddie's principal. Additionally, Katie tells Ben that he needs to be more strict when disciplining Maddie.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 6.7

The Fox Hunt

2012-10-09 · 22m

Ben and Kate discover an unopened envelope from 15 years ago that contains the yearly scavenger hunt their dad used to organize for them when they were kids. The find prompts them to complete the unfinished hunt, but raises old issues of sibling rivalry. Meanwhile, the scavenger hunt takes an unexpected detour for Kate when BJ enlists her to help get belongings back from an old fling.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.5

21st Birthday

2012-10-16 · 22m

When Ben decides to throw a birthday party for Kate against her wishes, her frustration soon turns into excitement when she realizes that Ben invited Molly, Kate's wild friend from high school, to her party. Meanwhile, Ben finds out that Darcy, the only woman he truly cared for, is moving into what used to be his and Darcy's dream home with her new husband, and Tommy comes clean to Kate about why he hates Molly.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.5

Emergency Kit

2012-10-23 · 22m

Now that Ben is living with Kate and Maddie, Kate wants Ben to be more responsible and prepared for potential emergencies, where Maddie is concerned. Of course, Ben thinks there isn't a plan for everything. Meanwhile, Ben's crazy ex-girlfriend Louise makes a surprise visit and BJ might actually be developing real feelings for her boss, bar owner Buddy.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 7.5

Scaredy Kate

2012-10-30 · 22m

Kate gets invited to her hot neighbor's Halloween party, so BJ tries to help Kate break free and be someone completely out-of-character for the night. Meanwhile, Ben and Tommy decide to stay home and hand out candy to the trick-or-treaters in hopes that they'll meet some hot moms, but the night takes a turn when Tommy unknowingly eats some of BJ's "candy" from Amsterdam, and Kate bonds with Will (guest star Stults), a single father.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 7.5

Career Day

2012-11-13 · 22m

With Career Day at Maddie's school coming up, Ben wants to find an actual job so he can make his niece proud. Meanwhile, Kate starts to develop a crush on her neighbor Will, and BJ face backlash from a co-worker at the bar for getting a raise.

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E08

Episode 8

★ 7.5

Reunion

2012-11-20 · 22m

When a high school reunion is held on the eve of Thanksgiving, Will (guest star Geoff Stults) encourages Kate to attend and stand up to the high school bully, Anna (guest star Amber Stevens) for giving her an unforgettable nickname. Meanwhile, in the midst of the holiday season, Ben doesn't think he can keep much longer the huge secret that he and BJ have been hiding from Kate.

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E09

Episode 9

★ 7.0

Guitar Face

2012-11-27 · 22m

When Kate sees the face that Will makes while playing guitar during his cover band's performance, she gets turned off and unable to take him seriously. Meanwhile, Tommy gets Ben a job at the country club which soon backfires for both of them, and BJ attends a support group where she gets good advice about her friendship with Kate.

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E10

Episode 10

★ 7.0

The Trip

2012-12-04 · 22m

Although Ben, BJ and Tommy disapprove, Kate and Will take their relationship to the next level when they go on a romantic camping trip together. Of course, the trip quickly goes awry when some unwelcome guests decide to tag along. Meanwhile, BJ makes it her mission to help Tommy move past his feelings for Kate.

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E11

Episode 11

★ 7.0

B-Squad

2013-01-08 · 22m

When Maddie fails the test to get into the gifted program at her school, she becomes part of "The B-Squad." Kate, who blames herself for Maddie's failure, decides to take matters into her own hand and gives The B-Squad an unforgettable experience. Meanwhile, Ben runs into an old pal from college who stole one of his business ideas, and BJ's mother, Wendy, comes to town and gets a surprising introduction to Buddy.

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Episode 12

★ 7.0

Girl Problems

2013-01-15 · 22m

Tommy finally brings around his new girlfriend, Lila, to meet the gang. But when Kate suggests the two women get to know each other, things don't go as planned. Meanwhile, Ben moves forward with his "Rail Mall" business plan.

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E13

Episode 13

★ 7.0

Bake-Off

2013-01-22 · 22m

Ben continues to expand his "Rail Mall" idea with his new business partner, Vera, but when she brings in more associates to help expand their plan, Ben doesn't like the direction in which it’s heading. Meanwhile, after finding out that Will has been dating since their break-up, Kate goes on a date with a baker she met at Will’s party. Also, BJ and Maddie pose as mother and daughter for a commercial audition.

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Cast

Nat Faxon

Nat Faxon

Ben Fox

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson

Kate Fox

Maggie Elizabeth Jones

Maggie Elizabeth Jones

Maddie Fox

Lucy Punch

Lucy Punch

BJ 'Beatrice Joan' Harrison

Echo Kellum

Echo Kellum

Tommy

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