The Best Episodes Directed By Lena Dunham
Every TV Episode Directed by Lena Dunham Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Lena Dunham Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Lena Dunham is "All Adventurous Women Do", rated 5.7/10 from 3 user votes. It was "written by Lena Dunham". "All Adventurous Women Do" aired on 4/29/2012 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Induction".
5.7/10 3 votes#1 - All Adventurous Women Do
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2012
Hannah meets up with her erstwhile college flame to find out how she contracted HPV, uncovering much more in the process. Marnie's art-gallery boss introduces her to a cocky artist who piques her interest, while Jessa gets a babysitting gig.
Director: Lena Dunham
Writer: Lena Dunham
5.7/10 7 votes#2 - Induction
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2020
Five young graduates do whatever it takes to make themselves indispensable at preeminent London investment bank Pierpoint & Co. As hungry outsider Harper grapples with a decision that will gravely affect her future at the bank, she and party-boy Robert take very different approaches to their first few weeks in the bank. Meanwhile, Yasmin braves the unchecked disrespect of her superiors and Hari’s unhealthy work habits raise companywide red flags.
Director: Lena Dunham
Writer: Konrad Kay
4.9/10 8 votes#3 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2012
In the premiere of this comedy about twentysomething women navigating their way through life in New York, Hannah swings and misses at two curves when her parents rescind their financial support and she loses her unpaid internship. Meanwhile, Hannah's roommate, Marnie, throws a dinner party for their nomadic friend Jessa, who's returned from yet another journey.
Director: Lena Dunham
Writer: Lena Dunham
4.5/10 4 votes#4 - The Return
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2012
Hannah visits her parents in Michigan for their 30th anniversary, and winds up going on a date to a fund-raiser for a local family who suffered a tragic loss.
Director: Lena Dunham
Writer: Judd Apatow
4.2/10 5 votes#5 - Vagina Panic
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2012
Hannah reveals her "Forrest Gump"-induced AIDS phobia when she realizes Adam might not be practicing monogamy. Marnie lives in denial of her growing boredom with her long-term boyfriend, Charlie; Jessa avoids Marnie's meticulously planned day at a womenʼs health clinic, where Shoshanna confesses a humiliating secret.
Director: Lena Dunham
Writer: Lena Dunham
3.0/10 4 votes#6 - She Did
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/17/2012
Hannah begins questioning her romantic relationship with Adam. Marnie decides to embrace her free-spirited nature during a mystery party that Jessa is hosting. Shoshanna benefits from her unique personality and characteristics.
Director: Lena Dunham
Writer: Lena Dunham
1.5/10 2 votes#7 - On All Fours
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2013
Hannah's deadline worries and pressure from her publisher weigh heavily on her mind; Adam and his new girlfriend have a misunderstanding; Shoshanna avoids Ray at Charlie's work party; Marnie makes a move toward her future.
Director: Lena Dunham
Writer: Jenni Konner
1.5/10 2 votes#8 - Together
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2013
In the Season 2 finale, Hannah attempts to write her book in one day so her publisher doesn't sue her. Meanwhile, Ray tries to impress Shoshanna with a bold career move; and Marnie gets the wrong idea about Charlie.
Director: Lena Dunham
Writer: Judd Apatow
1.5/10 2 votes#9 - All I Ever Wanted
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 2/12/2017
Riding a wave of newfound career success, Hannah gets an assignment to write a story about a female surf camp in the Hamptons, where she meets Paul-Louis, an uncomplicated waterski instructor. Hoping to break her old patterns post-divorce, Marnie tells Ray he needs to spend more time at his own place, but Adam and Jessa’s intensity drives him out of the apartment.
Director: Lena Dunham
Writer: Jenni Konner
1.0/10 1 votes#10 - Hostage Situation
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 2/19/2017
Hannah provides cover for Marnie’s secret weekender to Poughkeepsie, which she hopes will help clarify an old chapter in her life. Shoshanna enlists Elijah to be her plus-one at a networking event for young professional women, where Jessa’s antics lead Shosh to reevaluate her post-college friendships.
Director: Lena Dunham
Writer: Lena Dunham