Overview of 'Emma Approved' Season 1

Emma Approved (2013)

Comedy
Drama

Jane Austen's Emma Woodhouse, re-imagined as a bold, smart, idealistic, and audacious young entrepreneur with an expertise in life coaching and matchmaking, decides to start documenting her "greatness" for future achievements. Emma partners up with lifelong friend Alex Knightley, whose straight, logical, business mind clashes against Emma constantly, yet is exactly what she needs.

Writing:

Bernie Su

Stars:

Release Date: 2013-10-07
Seasons: 1 2

9.3/10

Language: English

Season 1 Episode List

Episode 1 - I Am Emma Woodhouse
Release Date: 2013-10-07
Emma Woodhouse, a young lifestyle entrepreneur and matchmaker, decides to document her greatness for future achievements, much to her lifelong friend and business partner Alex Knightley's amusement.
Episode 2 - Imminent Success
Release Date: 2013-10-10
In the midst of her friend (and client) Annie's doubts about getting married, Alex reminds Emma that she is in need of an assistant.
Episode 3 - Self Sufficient
Release Date: 2013-10-14
When Alex finds a candidate for the new assistant position, a reluctant Emma agrees to interview recent college grad, Harriet Smith.
Episode 4 - The Right Decision
Release Date: 2013-10-17
Annie makes a decision about her upcoming wedding.
Episode 5 - Do What's Best
Release Date: 2013-10-21
Emma pledges to solve the problem standing in the way of Annie and Ryan's wedding despite Alex's objections.
Episode 6 - Let's Be Frank
Release Date: 2013-10-24
Harriet digs up dirt on the Weston family and Emma attempts to reach the unreachable Frank Churchill.
Episode 7 - What Really Matters
Release Date: 2013-10-28
Emma has one more trick up her sleeve to convince Annie to go through with her wedding.
Episode 8 - Being a Great Friend
Release Date: 2013-10-31
Alex discovers Emma's deceptive plan for getting the attention of Frank Churchill.
Episode 9 - A Worthy Subject
Release Date: 2013-11-04
With the Weston wedding a week away, Alex wants Emma to start looking for a new client.
Episode 10 - Wind in the Sails
Release Date: 2013-11-07
Alex disapproves of Emma taking on Harriet as a client.
Episode 11 - Underwhelmed
Release Date: 2013-11-11
Emma decides Harriet deserves better than the IT guy and plans to find better prospects for her assistant.
Episode 12 - The Rooster Obstacle
Release Date: 2013-11-14
Emma and Harriet set their sights on California's youngest elected official, Senator James Elton.
Episode 13 - Tweetception
Release Date: 2013-11-18
Emma tries to track down her next potential client, Senator Elton.
Episode 14 - Hashtag Miracle Worker
Release Date: 2013-11-21
Emma reassures Alex that Senator Elton will come to them after Ryan's recommendation tweet.
Episode 15 - Ambition & Fruition
Release Date: 2013-11-25
Emma helps Harriet make a decision about Martin, and Senator Elton finally makes his move.
Episode 16 - Giving Thanks
Release Date: 2013-11-28
Office morale is down and Emma is forced to think about her actions after Alex expresses his disappoinment in her.
Episode 17 - First Impressions
Release Date: 2013-12-02
After spending quality time with her father, Emma returns from holiday and meets with her latest high-profile client.
Episode 18 - Practice Date
Release Date: 2013-12-05
With Emma's help, Harriet and James get to know each other better.
Episode 19 - The Proof Is in the Yogurt
Release Date: 2013-12-09
Even though James's coaching is progressing nicely, Harriet doesn't seem to be completely on board with Emma's plans.
Episode 20 - For a Very Special Lady
Release Date: 2013-12-12
Alex finds out about Emma's plans for Harriet and James.
Episode 21 - Fine Tuning
Release Date: 2013-12-16
Emma convinces Harriet to show off her musical talents to woo the Senator.
Episode 22 - Planning Perfection
Release Date: 2013-12-19
Emma's plan seems to be working perfectly— to Emma, at least.
Episode 23 - Moment of Triumph
Release Date: 2013-12-23
On the day of the holiday party, the truth finally sinks in for Emma.
Episode 24 - Vingt-et-un
Release Date: 2013-12-26
James finally reveals his true intentions, much to Emma's embarrassment.
Episode 25 - Should Have Listened
Release Date: 2014-02-03
After the first failure in her career, Emma starts the year with a renewed attitude.
Episode 26 - New Direction
Release Date: 2014-02-06
Noticing Emma isn't bouncing back as well as she thinks she has, Alex enlists the help of Izzy, Emma's older sister (and his sister-in-law), to get her out of her funk.
Episode 27 - The Need to Help
Release Date: 2014-02-10
Wanting to make sure her instincts are right, Emma asks Harriet and Alex for their opinion on Izzy's situation.
Episode 28 - Sister Attack
Release Date: 2014-02-13
With no conclusive answers, Emma decides to take the direct approach.
Episode 29 - Change of Plans
Release Date: 2014-02-17
Determined to solve the problem in her sister's marriage, Emma convinces Izzy to take matters into her own hands and present John with a foolproof plan.
Episode 30 - Winners and Losers
Release Date: 2014-02-20
Emma's meddling unfortunately creates more friction between the Knightleys.
Episode 31 - Listening, Again
Release Date: 2014-02-24
After discovering her schemes, Alex confronts Emma about the conflict she caused in their siblings' marriage.
Episode 32 - Back in Business
Release Date: 2014-02-27
Emma shares how Izzy and John resolved things. Meanwhile, Harriet shares that she started an online music club.
Episode 33 - Back in the Saddle
Release Date: 2014-03-03
Alex once again tries to get Emma to take on Maddy Bates as a client.
Episode 34 - Attitude and Gratitude
Release Date: 2014-03-06
In order to get Alex's approval to throw a party, Emma finally meets with Maddy.
Episode 35 - Flies to Honey
Release Date: 2014-03-10
Emma plans a high-profile benefit to introduce potential clientele to the Bates' financial service.
Episode 36 - Internal Troubles
Release Date: 2014-03-13
Harriet and Martin have an awkward encounter. Alex restrains Emma from breaking it up.
Episode 37 - Cinderella in the Making
Release Date: 2014-03-17
With the benefit over a week away, challenges arise as Emma and Harriet struggle to find a celebrity guest, venue, and cause.
Episode 38 - Surprise, Surprise
Release Date: 2014-03-20
An unexpected guest could be the answer to Emma's problems.
Episode 39 - Benefiting the Greater Good
Release Date: 2014-03-24
Things begin to come together for Maddy's benefit: Emma finds a celebrity guest, Harriet nails down a location, and Frank Churchill helps out with last-minute details.
Episode 40 - Two for Two
Release Date: 2014-03-27
Emma revels in the success of the benefit. Meanwhile, Alex reveals he may have a bit of a jealous side.
Episode 41 - Karma Is a...
Release Date: 2014-03-31
Emma is in for a surprise when a former client re-enters her life asking her for her event planning services.
Episode 42 - No, No and No
Release Date: 2014-04-03
With Alex and Harriet's support, Emma decides to take on James Elton and Caroline Lee's engagement party.
Episode 43 - To New Heights
Release Date: 2014-04-07
Emma tries to get to know Caroline better, only to be annoyed by her.
Episode 44 - A Little Too Familiar
Release Date: 2014-04-10
Frustrations escalate as Emma begins planning the engagement party. Caroline tests Emma with her high demands, and Alex points out their striking similarities.
Episode 45 - Mirror, Mirror
Release Date: 2014-04-14
Emma insists she and Caroline are different, especially after Caroline gets a chef fired.
Episode 46 - Cruel Intentions
Release Date: 2014-04-17
Alex reassures Emma about the engagement party and encourages Harriet to believe in herself.
Episode 47 - Plus One, Minus One
Release Date: 2014-04-21
On the day of the engagement party, James stops by the office to exclude Harriet from the party, but Alex asks her to be his date.
Episode 48 - Doppelgangers
Release Date: 2014-04-24
The day after the successful party, Caroline drops by the office to say goodbye. Emma takes the opportunity to ask her a question.
Episode 49 - The New Girl
Release Date: 2014-06-02
The Emma Approved office adjusts to their new employee, Jane Fairfax— Emma, especially, attempts to win her over.
Episode 50 - The Bachelor
Release Date: 2014-06-05
Emma teams up with Frank Churchill to throw a bachelor/bachelorette auction.
Episode 51 - Project Runway
Release Date: 2014-06-09
Emma convinces Alex and Jane to take photos for the auction; Frank doesn't show.
Episode 52 - True Detective
Release Date: 2014-06-12
Emma wants to find out who sent Jane a mysterious gift, but her new hire seems to be hiding secrets.
Episode 53 - Gossip Girl
Release Date: 2014-06-16
Insisting that she isn't gossiping, Emma is still making speculations about Jane's mystery gift sender.
Episode 54 - The Dating Game
Release Date: 2014-06-19
Annie wants plays matchmaker for Alex and Jane, much to Emma's dismay.
Episode 55 - Mythbusters
Release Date: 2014-06-23
Emma puts Annie's theory to the test to see if Alex and Jane really do have any chemistry.
Episode 56 - Psych
Release Date: 2014-06-26
With the auction only a day away, Frank Churchill has to leave unexpectedly.
Episode 57 - Babies and Bids
Release Date: 2014-06-30
With the success of the benefit still not far behind them and not wanting to break the momentum, Emma begins to eye another big client: Boxx, an eco-friendly restaurant. Too impatient to wait until the company officially lands them, she also decides she wants to throw Annie a baby shower.
Episode 58 - Ship Shape
Release Date: 2014-07-03
Emma scrambles to make both Annie's baby shower and the Boxx event a success. Jane sees a business opportunity for her aunt.
Episode 59 - Car Crush
Release Date: 2014-07-07
After Frank rescues her from a car accident, Harriet has a new crush, but Emma tries not to interfere this time.
Episode 60 - Out of the Bag
Release Date: 2014-07-10
Frank comes to visit and he spills some information about the opening that could ruin the event.
Episode 61 - The Usual Suspects
Release Date: 2014-07-14
Emma blames Maddy for telling Frank about the restaurant secret and Jane gets offended. Alex suspects Frank and Jane are hiding something, but Emma finds it ridiculous.
Episode 62 - Baby Bump
Release Date: 2014-07-17
Very busy with the Boxx opening, Emma has to work during Annie's baby shower.
Episode 63 - Mood Swings
Release Date: 2014-07-21
Frank convinces Emma not to use Maddy's jams for the gift bags given at the restaurant opening.
Episode 64 - Boxx Hill
Release Date: 2014-07-24
After the party, Emma must face the consequences of her bad actions.
Episode 65 - Big Girls Don't Cry
Release Date: 2014-07-28
Harriet takes the reins while Emma wallows.
Episode 66 - All Apologies
Release Date: 2014-07-31
Emma apologizes to Maddy for what went down at the Boxx opening.
Episode 67 - Secret Lovers
Release Date: 2014-08-04
Annie reveals that Frank and Jane used to date, which proves Emma has been wrong about many things.
Episode 68 - The Boy is Mine
Release Date: 2014-08-07
Emma has a realization about something she should've known all along.
Episode 69 - Strange Days
Release Date: 2014-08-11
After Harriet and Emma's revealing conversation things become awkward between the two friends.
Episode 70 - At Last
Release Date: 2014-08-14
Alex returns to the office.
Episode 71 - A Little Less Conversation
Release Date: 2014-08-18
Frank visits the office to make an official apology.
Episode 72 - After All
Release Date: 2014-08-21
Emma helps Harriet plan the perfect proposal for Martin.