Less Than Perfect Episode Guide

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Episode Guide

Less Than Perfect: Season 4 (2006)

  • Season 4 Episode 13: Sex, Lies and Office Supplies

    American comedy, starring Sara Rue as Claudia 'Claude' Casey who, after two years working as a temp for the GNB TV network is suddenly promoted to personal assistant to news anchor Will Butler. Eric Roberts also stars

  • Season 4 Episode 12: Banished and Famished

    American comedy, starring Sara Rue as Claudia 'Claude' Casey who, after two years working as a temp for the GNB TV network is suddenly promoted to personal assistant to news anchor Will Butler. Eric Roberts also stars

  • Season 4 Episode 11: I Have an Ear

    American comedy, starring Sara Rue as Claudia 'Claude' Casey who, after two years working as a temp for the GNB TV network is suddenly promoted to personal assistant to news anchor Will Butler. Eric Roberts also stars

  • Season 4 Episode 10: And the Award Goes to

    American comedy, starring Sara Rue as Claudia 'Claude' Casey who, after two years working as a temp for the GNB TV network is suddenly promoted to personal assistant to news anchor Will Butler. Eric Roberts also stars

  • Season 4 Episode 9: Reinventing the Wheel

    American comedy, starring Sara Rue as Claudia 'Claude' Casey who, after two years working as a temp for the GNB TV network is suddenly promoted to personal assistant to news anchor Will Butler. Eric Roberts also stars

  • Season 4 Episode 7: Red Carpet Claude

    American comedy, starring Sara Rue as Claudia 'Claude' Casey who, after two years working as a temp for the GNB TV network is suddenly promoted to personal assistant to news anchor Will Butler. Eric Roberts also stars

  • Season 4 Episode 6: The Owl Specialist

    Claude tries to protect owls living on her roof, but Lydia's dog ends up scaring them away. Meanwhile, nobody seems keen to be accident prone Owen's emergency contact

  • Season 4 Episode 5: Flirting with De-Feet

    Claude unsuccessfully tries to make Carl jealous by flirting with a workman, while Ramona finds out Kipp is making extra money as a foot model

  • Season 4 Episode 4: Why Are You Hurting Claude?

    Ramona uncovers Claude and Owen's secret, while Jeb and Lydia argue at work. Kipp runs into financial trouble when he loses his trust fund

  • Season 4 Episode 3: A Crush Grows in Brooklyn

    Claude and Carl sleep together after a drunken night on the town, but decide to keep it a secret from their workmates. Jeb finds a way to keep Lydia and Kip out of his hair

  • Season 4 Episode 2: The Devil Wears Burberry - Part Two

    Part two of two. Lydia cracks during her first major assignment, prompting Claude to come to her rescue - but only after receiving a pay rise, a promotion and a much-needed apology

  • Season 4 Episode 1: The Devil Wears Burberry - Part One

    Part one of two. When Claude returns from holiday, she learns Will has resigned - leaving her jobless - and things only get worse when she becomes Lydia's assistant

Less Than Perfect: Season 3 (2004 - 2005)

  • Season 3 Episode 22: Claude The Expert

    Claude encourages Charlie to try out for a band, which results in his leaving town indefinitely; Owen and Ramona throw a surprise birthday bash for Carl, but they are the ones who are surprised.

  • Season 3 Episode 21: Casey v Kronsky

    Claude learns to be more tactful when she supervises a department to complete her training, but Kipp finds he is already too sensitive. Carl receives an indecent proposal after the cafeteria gets a health inspection. American comedy, starring Sara Rue

  • Season 3 Episode 20: Amicably Yours

    Claude and Kipp are caught in the crossfire when Lydia and Jeb try to make each other jealous. Carl pays a long overdue visit to the doctor - who repays him for his tardiness by claiming he has numerous ailments. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Andrea Parker

  • Season 3 Episode 19: Claude's Extreme Makeover

    Claude wins a TV makeover for her apartment. Jeb forgets about Lydia by hitting the town with Carl, and Kipp gets close to the cleaning lady

  • Season 3 Episode 18: Pre-Wedded Bliss

    Claude offers to help Lydia and Jeb negotiate their pre-nup. Owen gives Will a hand answering his fan mail, and soon strikes up a relationship with one of the correspondents (guest star Joan Rivers) - who promptly shows up at the office. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Andy Dick

  • Season 3 Episode 17: Get Away

    Claude and Charlie set off to Will's beach house, but are unaware Lydia and Jeb have invited themselves there as well. Ramona finds herself attracted to a computer technician, while Kipp and Carl compete for the attention of an attractive news producer. American comedy, starring Sara Rue

  • Season 3 Episode 16: Distractions

    A gallery owner predicts new photographer Owen will soon have his name in lights. Meanwhile, Lydia and Jeb search for a cameraman of their own to shoot their upcoming nuptials. American comedy, guest starring Paula Abdul

  • Season 3 Episode 15: Playhouse

    Claude's boyfriend moves in with her after being kicked out of his own apartment. As he becomes comfortable, however, the PA begins to wonder whether she's made the right decision. Meanwhile, Lydia asks Jeb to take dance lessons in preparation for their wedding. American comedy, starring Sara Rue

  • Season 3 Episode 14: I Just Don't Like Her

    Carl's girlfriend takes a dislike to Claude after becoming convinced she wants to steal him. When the pair break up, however, the PA makes it her mission to get them back together. Lydia convinces a restaurant to add Jeb's image to their wall - forcing them to remove Will's picture

  • Season 3 Episode 13: You Can Leave the Lights On

    Charlie returns to the station, keen to give his relationship with Claude a second chance. Ramona and Owen have to be on their best behaviour when a studio tour is introduced

  • Season 3 Episode 12: Emotions Eleven

    The crew go on their annual retreat, where Claude struggles to lead her colleagues in a team-building exercise. Sick of the pressure, they decide to escape to a nearby casino. Meanwhile, Will and Jeb have trouble coping alone in the office when neither can work out how to make a conference call

  • Season 3 Episode 11: Claude's 15 Minutes of Christmas

    Lydia refuses to change her holiday plans when Jeb announces his son is arriving for Christmas. Claude is put in charge of organising the GNB seasonal on-air greeting, and promises Owen, Ramona and Carl starring roles - until she learns that strict rules govern who can and cannot appear

  • Season 3 Episode 10: Claude's Romantic Hideaway

    Claude organises a romantic night in for Carl and his girlfriend - but the lady is unhappy to discover the arrangements weren't her new man's idea. Jeb becomes jealous when he finds out Lydia used to date Will, and a trivia contest between Ramona and Owen heats up. American comedy, starring Sara Rue

  • Season 3 Episode 9: Mom's the Word

    Owen's two mothers cause havoc when they show up in the office - while one advises her son on women, the other encourages Ramona and Carl to drink and gamble. Claude worries she'll lose her job after news of her attending another interview leaks out. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Andy Dick

  • Season 3 Episode 8: We're Bad People

    Claude looks after Kipp as he recovers from laser eye surgery, until she realises he may have stolen company funds to pay for the procedure. Owen and Carl assist Will as he trains for the New York marathon - but disagree over how his diet should be handled. Comedy, starring Sara Rue

  • Season 3 Episode 7: Shoo-In

    Claude and Kipp apply for the firm's management training programme. Jeb asks for help in convincing Lydia to keep working after their wedding, while Owen and Carl hatch a money-making scheme involving fish. American comedy, starring Sara Rue

  • Season 3 Episode 6: From the Chair to the Couch

    Will fluffs his news broadcast and attributes it to a wobbly chair. He refuses to continue until it is fixed, and gets labelled a 'diva' by Claude. Meanwhile, Owen develops an obsession with bubble-wrap and Kipp fears he will be shot by his ex-girlfriend

  • Season 3 Episode 5: Knock, Knock, Who's Dead?

    Claude is faced with returning a worker's personal possessions to his family after the man dies in his office. Ramona promptly tries to appropriate the vacated room - but Owen sets up a trap to scare her into staying with him. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Sherri Shepherd

  • Season 3 Episode 4: Ignoring Lydia

    Jeb pays Claude to act as Lydia's best friend - but the PA feels guilty taking money when she discovers his other half actually likes her. Will realises the editor of his new book is his ex-girlfriend, while Owen and Carl's walkie-talkies take over their lives. American comedy, starring Sara Rue

  • Season 3 Episode 3: Ain't It a Shame, Claude?

    Oblivious to the fact the office's newest recruit has a crush on her, Claude tries to set him up with Ramona. Jeb and Lydia sneak off to have plastic surgery, but a misunderstanding leads Kipp to believe his boss has been kidnapped. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Zachary Levi

  • Season 3 Episode 2: Claude Wants To Know

    After Claude's date claims he isn't ready for a relationship, she is upset to find him in a store with a new partner - and pesters him to find out what he doesn't like about her. Meanwhile, Will decides to get an earring and Jeb's new pastime upsets Lydia and Kipp. Comedy, starring Sara Rue

  • Season 3 Episode 1: Supply Man Down

    Claude tries to help Will boost his image, but only succeeds in making Owen's job obsolete. Jeb's enchantment with Ramona brings out the green-eyed monster in Lydia, and Kipp manages to drop Will's car keys down the elevator shaft. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

Less Than Perfect: Season 2 (2003 - 2004)

  • Season 2 Episode 24: Claude on One Knee

    Hoping she'll be rid of her least favourite thing about the office, Claude encourages Jeb to marry Lydia and helps him set up a romantic night in to pop the big question. Meanwhile, Kipp is instructed to recruit guests for a post-proposal party - but there are very few people available

  • Season 2 Episode 23: The Pimp Hat

    Owen and Carl organise a game of 'Pimp Hat', in which people pick a colleague at random and set them up on a date. Kipp decides to ruin everyone's evening, and Lydia realises she and Jeb lack an interesting story about the first time they went out

  • Season 2 Episode 22: Claude's Roxanne

    Claude is furious when Will hires her old friend Roxanne to be his new secretary - despite the fact she's totally unqualified for the position. Meanwhile, Kipp is convinced he's going mad as a result of pranks played by Carl, Owen and Ramona. Tori Spelling guest stars

  • Season 2 Episode 21: Arctic Nights

    Claude thinks the videos Will asked her to destroy contain pornography - until she finds out they actually hold recordings of a Canadian soap starring her boss. Meanwhile, Owen is pleased to be asked to write a review comparing Carl to the new sandwich man. American comedy, guest starring James Belushi

  • Season 2 Episode 20: Dating Protocol at GNB

    Claude fears for her relationship after Mr Schmidtline holds a seminar and criticises office romances - so decides to set up Ramona and the speaker in a bid to stop the disapproval. Meanwhile, Kipp's cutting comment to Owen backfires when he loses a contact lens

  • Season 2 Episode 19: Riding in Cars with Falafel

    A quest to find a better lunch during a transit strike promptly comes to an end when Claude wrecks Carl's beloved Buick Riviera. Meanwhile, Lydia fears Kipp will reveal unflattering secrets about her when he is taken on as Jeb's assistant. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 2 Episode 18: 22 Minus 1 Equals 4

    Mitch delights Claude when he moves Lydia from the 22nd floor to the office - but the assistant tries to reverse the decision when she discovers it is driving Owen and Ramona mad. Meanwhile, Carl meets an attractive nurse during a blood donation drive. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and William Ragsdale

  • Season 2 Episode 17: Claude's Apartment

    Claude invites Mitch over for dinner, but worries about the decor in her flat after friends criticise it for being childish. Kipp's mother Diane comes to town and begins an affair with Will, while Lydia uses the new arrival's name to make spa reservations for herself. Guest starring Lesley Ann Warren

  • Season 2 Episode 16: The Crush

    Lydia cannot stand minding Jeb's son and foists him on Claude - but worries she has ruined her relationship when the boy develops a crush on his new babysitter. Ramona hatches a plan to plant tomato seeds outside her boss's office, though she'll have to watch out for Kipp

  • Season 2 Episode 15: Love Stinks (Sometimes)

    Claude starves herself before a date with the newsroom's latest producer Mitch, but the lack of food means her first drink of the evening has a surprising effect. Jeb and Lydia try to work out whether they are allowed to see anybody else, and Will attempts to get ahead in the office's fantasy basketball game

  • Season 2 Episode 14: Two Camps

    Claude and Kipp argue over which of them has a better boss - until Kipp discovers his superior's job is on the line. Meanwhile, Owen and Carl plot revenge after Ramona insists the new thermostat is turned up high

  • Season 2 Episode 13: What About That?

    Claude writes a public service announcement for Will but is upset to find Lydia is doing the same thing. Owen and Carl discover the company's VIP men's lavatories. Sitcom, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 2 Episode 12: Santa Claude

    Claude agrees to do all of Will's Christmas shopping, buying presents for his family, colleagues and girlfriend. However, the festive spirit disappears when Lydia's and Dani's gifts get mixed up. Jenny McCarthy guest stars

  • Season 2 Episode 11: Claude the Terminator

    Will tells Claude to fire his interior decorator, but the PA is so frightened of the task that she asks Ramona for help. Meanwhile, Owen and Carl discover they have the same fantasy girlfriend - Lydia. American comedy, starring Sara Rue, Eric Roberts, Andy Dick and Andrea Parker

  • Season 2 Episode 10: The Girl Next Door

    Carl asks Claude out to dinner, prompting a spate of office rumours - until she makes the mistake of asking where the relationship is going. Meanwhile, Lydia employs Ramona as a financial advisor to curb her out-of-control spending. American comedy, starring Sara Rue, William Sasso and Andrea Parker

  • Season 2 Episode 9: Claude's Alternative Thanksgiving

    Claude throws a Thanksgiving party, and invites Owen's lesbian mothers to the bash. Since they have always thought their son was gay, he is forced to keep up this pretence by asking his friends to go along with it - and getting Carl to pose as his lover. Sitcom, starring Sara Rue and Andy Dick

  • Season 2 Episode 8: Roomies

    Claude is forced to share a room with Lydia while attending a conference - and is given a lot of information about correct conduct during her visit to Washington. Ramona is shocked to hear Owen has invited someone else to move into the office

  • Season 2 Episode 7: All About Claude

    Claude is befriended by an attractive temp, but finds out it's a ploy to irritate Ramona, who once lost a boyfriend to the new arrival. Owen and Carl discover they both harbour hopes of witnessing a catfight. American comedy, guest starring Pamela Anderson

  • Season 2 Episode 6: Rules

    Claude's new rules of dating play havoc with her love life when she loses the number of a man while waiting to call him - just as she needs an escort for the evening's party. Meanwhile, Kipp and Lydia smuggle in an illegal cheese to impress their bosses in the hope of gaining promotions

  • Season 2 Episode 5: Shampoo

    After updating her career success on a high-school classmate's website, Claude reconnects with an old flame and sparks fly. Meanwhile, Kipp and Lydia fight over an expensive shampoo, and Carl bullies people into using his cafeteria suggestion box. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 2 Episode 4: New York Evening

    Claude, Ramona and Owen plan a glamorous night out at a fashion exhibition, and despite circumstances preventing them leaving on time, they end up having fun on the roof. Kipp makes a list of his ideal mate's qualities for Lydia to read - but Jeb finds it first. American comedy, starring Sara Rue

  • Season 2 Episode 3: It Takes a Pillage

    Claude organizes a community-watch program after her apartment is ransacked; a new political pundit (Patrick Warburton) joins the team.

  • Season 2 Episode 2: From the Office of Will Butler

    Claude's clout gets Carl hired on the spot as the new cafeteria manager; an older woman promises to help Kipp's career.

  • Season 2 Episode 1: Choices

    Part two of two. Claude's high-profile new job turns sour when she realises her boss never talks to her - but doesn't feel she can break her commitment. Meanwhile, Ramona and Owen fight over a food plan. American comedy, starring Sara Rue

Less Than Perfect: Season 1 (2002 - 2003)

  • Season 1 Episode 22: The Umbrella

    Part one of two. Claude is furious when her umbrella is stolen, and confronts the thief - only to find it's her new executive producer, who offers her a job working with him instead of Will. American sitcom, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 21: Save the Squirrel, But Bet the Over/Under

    Claude sells tickets to Will's benefit dinner for a squirrel clinic, and Owen gets into trouble with a bookmaker. Meanwhile, Kipp and Lydia try to score free merchandise. Sara Rue and Eric Roberts star in the media sitcom

  • Season 1 Episode 20: A Little Love for Lydia

    Claude's older brother arrives for a visit and Lydia immediately falls for him, while Will challenges Owen to a game of chess. American sitcom, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 19: Oh Papa

    The news that office supply rep Deirdre is pregnant leaves Owen dubious about becoming a parent - until Claude and Ramona find his biological father and they meet for the first time. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 18: The New Guy

    Claude devises a plan involving Ramona, Lydia, Kipp and Owen to prevent Will being replaced by the hot-shot London bureau chief when his contract comes up for renewal. American comedy, starring Sara Rue, Eric Roberts and Zachary Levi

  • Season 1 Episode 17: Picture Perfect Party

    Claude decides to celebrate her two years in New York by hosting a cocktail party - but things go awry when Will arrives and steals the limelight. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 16: Breaking Up

    Claude's friends organise a pyjama party to cheer her up after splitting with Charlie. American sitcom, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 15: Valentine's Day

    Claude shares a steamy conversation over the phone with her boyfriend - but is shocked to discover Will heard every word. Elsewhere, a baby-mad woman picks Owen as her sperm donor. American sitcom, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 14: High Maintenance

    Will gets a new girlfriend who wants Claude to be her errand girl. Meanwhile, Lydia and Kipp try to get into the hottest nightclub in town by cosying up to Owen. Comedy, starring Sara Rue, Jenny McCarthy and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 13: Telephone

    While house-sitting for Will, Claude asks her friends to come over and see his luxurious apartment. When Kipp turns up as well, he gets a shock on seeing the names on Will's speed-dial list. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 12: Claude's Got a Secret

    Claude and Charlie start to date in secret, but struggle to keep their relationship under wraps. Meanwhile, Lydia finds a mentor who turns out to have problems of her own. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 11: A Claude Casey Production

    Claude helps Kipp realise his dream of becoming a news anchorman, and Will is not convinced when Lydia tries to jog his memory of their one-night stand - making her doubt her own version of events. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 10: One Office Party Too Many

    Claude discovers the office Christmas party is not the best place to give her boss relationship advice, however much it is needed. She, Lydia and Owen each use the occasion to make a special connection. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 9: Claude the Heartbreaker

    For the first time in her life, Claude finds herself dating two men at once, one of whom happens to be Will's godson Oliver. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 8: Meet the Folks

    Claude finds herself caught in the middle when Will backs out of dinner with her well-meaning, but overprotective, parents. Kipp starts to lose his edge at work when he becomes infatuated with a journalism student

  • Season 1 Episode 7: Future Shock

    Claude meets a bitter, frustrated assistant named Roz, an experience which makes her afraid of how she might turn out if she were to spend too much time at the office

  • Season 1 Episode 6: The Pole

    Ramona persuades Claude to join a striptease class to boost her fragile ego as she vies with Lydia for Will's attention, and Kipp convinces Owen to return to his former job as a photographer when his ID picture fails to hit the mark. American comedy, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 5: The Vacation

    Workaholic Claude reluctantly agrees to go on holiday - only to feel threatened by Luke, the popular temp who fills in while she's away. Sitcom, starring Sara Rue

  • Season 1 Episode 4: Queen of England

    Kipp deceives Claude by saying that new boss Will frowns upon the relationship she has with her friends on the fourth floor, causing her to inadvertently offend Owen and Ramona. Sitcom, starring Sara Rue and Eric Roberts

  • Season 1 Episode 3: Claude the Liar

    Claude discovers lying is part of her job description, while Lydia, Owen, Kipp and Ramona are paired up in an exercise to help employees bond with each other. Sitcom, starring Sara Rue and Zachary Levi

  • Season 1 Episode 2: Ice Cream with Lydia

    Lydia becomes jealous when she hears Will has asked Claude out for dinner, although she finds comfort in the news that the date wasn't a success. Meanwhile, Owen tries to enforce his office supply rules when he notices Kipp has a special executive-level pen. Sara Rue stars

  • Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot

    Pilot episode of the sitcom, starring Sara Rue as Claudia 'Claude' Casey, who moves up in the world after two years of working as a temp for the GNB TV network, when she is suddenly promoted to personal assistant to news anchor Will Butler. However, she soon realises it's a cut-throat world out there