The Best Episodes Directed By Melina Matsoukas

Issa, Molly and Lawrence face choices affecting their work and personal lives, and consider what the future holds for them.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: Issa Rae

Issa tries to make sense of a cryptic encounter. Lawrence considers some crucial decisions. After being on the receiving end of some harsh truths, Molly plots to join the office "boys club." Issa and Frieda encounter a problematic vice principal.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: Amy Aniobi

In the wake of her 29th birthday, Issa Dee reconsiders her dead-end relationship with Lawrence, her live-in boyfriend. Meanwhile, Issa’s best friend, Molly, mourns her singledom and the state of her “lady parts.” Later, Issa uses an open-mic night as an excuse to reconnect with an ex.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: Issa Rae

Issa and Lawrence try to move past their issues at home, as she deals with her colleagues’ doubts and he gets a reality check from a head hunter. Molly introduces Jared to her friends, and later struggles to give words of wisdom to a new summer associate at work.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: Dayna Lynne North

Over a series of Thanksgivings from the '90s to the present, Denise settles into her sexuality and faces the challenge of coming out to her family.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: Aziz Ansari

Issa is mortified when a video of her profanity-laced rap at an open-mike night goes viral.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: Ben Dougan

A sweet job offer forces Dev to take stock of his priorities. Brian helps his dad with a romantic dilemma. A cupcake competition judge gets cold feet.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: N/A

Issa struggles in the aftermath of her breakup with Lawrence, while facing challenges at a new work assignment. Molly questions her worth at work, while Lawrence adjusts to his new living arrangement.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: Issa Rae

The lingering tension between Molly and Issa threatens to resurface during a girls’ trip. Lawrence reconnects with his friends.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: Issa Rae

A bookseller from Queens meets a librarian from Virginia. They fall in love, marry, have a baby—and trigger an unimaginable series of events.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: Kelly Marcel

Pulling up to her ten-year college reunion in style as an alumni panelist, Issa's self-doubt quickly surfaces, while Molly – still reeling from her breakup – struggles to get out of her own head. As the crew takes the opportunity to reflect, old wounds remain tender.

Director: Melina Matsoukas

Writer: Amy Aniobi