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Less Than Perfect Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2002 - 2003
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Oct 1, 200221 mins
GNB temp Claude Casey is offered a permanent job as assistant to news anchor Will Butler. The promotion irks Claude's friends, as well as her new coworkers, Lydia and Kipp.
Episode 2
Ice Cream with Lydia
Tue, Oct 8, 200221 mins
Lydia concludes that Claude slept with Will; Kip and Owen feud over a pen.
Episode 3
Claude the Liar
Tue, Oct 15, 200220 mins
Claude reluctantly lies for Will and discovers she's good at it. Meanwhile 'floor buddies' Owen and Lydia and Kip and Ramona bond.
Episode 4
Queen of England
Tue, Oct 22, 200221 mins
Claude worries that Will dislikes her friends; Lydia tries to save an expensive purse from being Bedazzled by Ramona; there's an office pool on when a coworker will finally change his pants.
Episode 5
The Vacation
Tue, Oct 29, 200221 mins
Claude is forced to take a vacation, but instead of skipping off to Niagra Falls, she lurks around the office, fearing her temp replacement may be trying to take her job.
Episode 6
The Pole
Tue, Nov 5, 200219 mins
When Claude finds herself competing with Lydia, Ramona drags her to a stripper class to boost her self confidence. Meanwhile Kip enlists Owen to take the photo for his company i.d. badge.
Episode 7
Future Shock
Tue, Nov 12, 200220 mins
After butting heads with a grouchy office worker, Claude fears that she'll eventually become like her. Meanwhile, Kip gives Owen an Armani suit as collateral for a loan; and Lydia obsesses over whether she'll be included in Will's autobiography.
Episode 8
Meet the Folks
Tue, Nov 19, 200221 mins
Will unwittingly causes friction between Claude and her parents. Meanwhile, an intern swoons over Kipp.
Episode 9
Claude the Heartbreaker
Tue, Nov 26, 200221 mins
While awaiting a second date with Charlie, Claude reluctantly agrees to go out with Will's godson, Oliver. Meanwhile, Kipp schemes to get a promotion by sucking up to the prepubescent son of the president of the network.
Episode 10
One Office Party Too Many
Tue, Dec 10, 200221 mins
Everyone arrives at the Christmas party with an agenda... that none of them are able to fulfill.
Episode 11
A Claude Casey Production
Tue, Dec 17, 200221 mins
Claude produces an embarrassing anchorman demo reel for Kip. Meanwhile, it's the anniversary of Lydia's fling with Will and she tries to determine if he remembers it. Owen gets hooked on the Dr. Phil show and uses his newfound assertiveness to score executive potatoes.
Episode 12
Claude's Got a Secret
Tue, Jan 7, 200321 mins
Claude tries to keep her relationship with Charlie a secret -- but her friends are determined to find out what she's hiding. Meanwhile, neither Kipp nor Lydia get what they bargained for when they go looking for mentors.
Episode 13
Telephone
Tue, Jan 21, 200321 mins
When Claude's asked to watch Will's apartment for the weekend, all of her coworkers invite themselves over. Meanwhile, Kipp and Claude's rivalry is put on the back-burner when he discovers something shocking on Will's telephone.
Episode 14
High Maintenance
Tue, Feb 4, 200321 mins
Will's new girlfriend rubs Claude the wrong way, so she meddles in their relationship. Meanwhile, Kipp and Lydia find themselves sucking up to Owen and Ramona, in hopes of scoring VIP access to an exclusive party.
Episode 15
Valentine's Day
Tue, Feb 11, 200321 mins
Claude has phone sex with her boyfriend on Will's phone; Lydia discovers she has a secret admirer; Owen's latest crush is only looking for a man to sire a child.
Episode 16
Breaking Up
Tue, Feb 18, 200321 mins
After Claude breaks up with Charlie, Ramona throws a slumber party to cheer her up. Meanwhile, Kipp offers to ghostwrite Will's autobiography.
Episode 17
Picture Perfect Party
Tue, Mar 11, 200321 mins
Nothing goes as planned when Claude decides to throw a formal party.
Episode 18
The New Guy
Tue, Mar 18, 200321 mins
When it appears Will's contract won't be renewed, his coworkers concoct a scheme to save his job.
Episode 19
Oh Papa
Tue, Apr 29, 200320 mins
Claude orchestrates a reunion between Owen and the father he never knew. Meanwhile, Kipp tries to find a gimmick to get noticed and Lydia gives Will a makeover.
Episode 20
A Little Love for Lydia
Tue, May 6, 200321 mins
Lydia goes out with Claude's brother; Owen incites the wrath of Will.
Episode 21
Save the Squirrel, But Bet the Over/Under
Tue, May 13, 200321 mins
Will throws a gala for a squirrel clinic. Meanwhile Carl gets Owen interested in gambling, and Kipp and Lydia discover the benefits of using Will's name.
Episode 22
The Umbrella
Tue, May 20, 200321 mins
Claude is forced to decide whether to continue working for Will or to take a job as the assistant to the show's new executive producer.