Emma Approved S1:E8

I Am Emma Woodhouse

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.

Imminent Success

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.

Self Sufficient

When Alex finds a candidate for the new assistant position, a reluctant Emma agrees to interview recent college grad, Harriet Smith.

The Right Decision

Annie makes a decision about her upcoming wedding.

Do What's Best

Emma pledges to solve the problem standing in the way of Annie and Ryan's wedding despite Alex's objections.

Let's Be Frank

Harriet digs up dirt on the Weston family and Emma attempts to reach the unreachable Frank Churchill.

What Really Matters

Emma has one more trick up her sleeve to convince Annie to go through with her wedding.

A Worthy Subject

With the Weston wedding a week away, Alex wants Emma to start looking for a new client.

Wind in the Sails

Alex disapproves of Emma taking on Harriet as a client.

Underwhelmed

Emma decides Harriet deserves better than the IT guy and plans to find better prospects for her assistant.

The Rooster Obstacle

Emma and Harriet set their sights on California's youngest elected official, Senator James Elton.

Tweetception

Emma tries to track down her next potential client, Senator Elton.

Hashtag Miracle Worker

Emma reassures Alex that Senator Elton will come to them after Ryan's recommendation tweet.

Ambition & Fruition

Emma helps Harriet make a decision about Martin, and Senator Elton finally makes his move.

Giving Thanks

Office morale is down and Emma is forced to think about her actions after Alex expresses his disappoinment in her.

First Impressions

After spending quality time with her father, Emma returns from holiday and meets with her latest high-profile client.

Practice Date

With Emma's help, Harriet and James get to know each other better.

The Proof Is in the Yogurt

Even though James's coaching is progressing nicely, Harriet doesn't seem to be completely on board with Emma's plans.

For a Very Special Lady

Alex finds out about Emma's plans for Harriet and James.

Fine Tuning

Emma convinces Harriet to show off her musical talents to woo the Senator.

Planning Perfection

Emma's plan seems to be working perfectly— to Emma, at least.

Moment of Triumph

On the day of the holiday party, the truth finally sinks in for Emma.

Vingt-et-un

James finally reveals his true intentions, much to Emma's embarrassment.

Should Have Listened

After the first failure in her career, Emma starts the year with a renewed attitude.

New Direction

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.

The Need to Help

Wanting to make sure her instincts are right, Emma asks Harriet and Alex for their opinion on Izzy's situation.

Sister Attack

With no conclusive answers, Emma decides to take the direct approach.

Change of Plans

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.

Winners and Losers

Emma's meddling unfortunately creates more friction between the Knightleys.

Listening, Again

After discovering her schemes, Alex confronts Emma about the conflict she caused in their siblings' marriage.

Back in Business

Emma shares how Izzy and John resolved things. Meanwhile, Harriet shares that she started an online music club.

Back in the Saddle

Alex once again tries to get Emma to take on Maddy Bates as a client.

Attitude and Gratitude

In order to get Alex's approval to throw a party, Emma finally meets with Maddy.

Flies to Honey

Emma plans a high-profile benefit to introduce potential clientele to the Bates' financial service.

Internal Troubles

Harriet and Martin have an awkward encounter. Alex restrains Emma from breaking it up.

Cinderella in the Making

With the benefit over a week away, challenges arise as Emma and Harriet struggle to find a celebrity guest, venue, and cause.

Surprise, Surprise

An unexpected guest could be the answer to Emma's problems.

Benefiting the Greater Good

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.

Two for Two

Emma revels in the success of the benefit. Meanwhile, Alex reveals he may have a bit of a jealous side.

Karma Is a...

Emma is in for a surprise when a former client re-enters her life asking her for her event planning services.

No, No and No

With Alex and Harriet's support, Emma decides to take on James Elton and Caroline Lee's engagement party.

To New Heights

Emma tries to get to know Caroline better, only to be annoyed by her.

A Little Too Familiar

Frustrations escalate as Emma begins planning the engagement party. Caroline tests Emma with her high demands, and Alex points out their striking similarities.

Mirror, Mirror

Emma insists she and Caroline are different, especially after Caroline gets a chef fired.

Cruel Intentions

Alex reassures Emma about the engagement party and encourages Harriet to believe in herself.

Plus One, Minus One

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.

Doppelgangers

The day after the successful party, Caroline drops by the office to say goodbye. Emma takes the opportunity to ask her a question.

The New Girl

The Emma Approved office adjusts to their new employee, Jane Fairfax— Emma, especially, attempts to win her over.

The Bachelor

Emma teams up with Frank Churchill to throw a bachelor/bachelorette auction.

Project Runway

Emma convinces Alex and Jane to take photos for the auction; Frank doesn't show.

True Detective

Emma wants to find out who sent Jane a mysterious gift, but her new hire seems to be hiding secrets.

Gossip Girl

Insisting that she isn't gossiping, Emma is still making speculations about Jane's mystery gift sender.

The Dating Game

Annie wants plays matchmaker for Alex and Jane, much to Emma's dismay.

Mythbusters

Emma puts Annie's theory to the test to see if Alex and Jane really do have any chemistry.

Psych

With the auction only a day away, Frank Churchill has to leave unexpectedly.

Babies and Bids

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.

Ship Shape

Emma scrambles to make both Annie's baby shower and the Boxx event a success. Jane sees a business opportunity for her aunt.

Car Crush

After Frank rescues her from a car accident, Harriet has a new crush, but Emma tries not to interfere this time.

Out of the Bag

Frank comes to visit and he spills some information about the opening that could ruin the event.

The Usual Suspects

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.

Baby Bump

Very busy with the Boxx opening, Emma has to work during Annie's baby shower.

Mood Swings

Frank convinces Emma not to use Maddy's jams for the gift bags given at the restaurant opening.

Boxx Hill

After the party, Emma must face the consequences of her bad actions.

Big Girls Don't Cry

Harriet takes the reins while Emma wallows.

All Apologies

Emma apologizes to Maddy for what went down at the Boxx opening.

Secret Lovers

Annie reveals that Frank and Jane used to date, which proves Emma has been wrong about many things.

The Boy is Mine

Emma has a realization about something she should've known all along.

Strange Days

After Harriet and Emma's revealing conversation things become awkward between the two friends.

At Last

Alex returns to the office.

A Little Less Conversation

Frank visits the office to make an official apology.

After All

Emma helps Harriet plan the perfect proposal for Martin.