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The Best Episodes Directed By Melina Matsoukas

Every TV Episode Directed by Melina Matsoukas Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Melina Matsoukas Ratings Summary

"Hella Perspective" is the best rated episode directed by Melina Matsoukas. It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by Issa Rae. It aired on 9/10/2017 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Hella Questions".

  • Hella Perspective
    9.0/103 votes

    #1 - Hella Perspective

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/10/2017

    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

  • Hella Questions
    8.3/103 votes

    #2 - Hella Questions

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/30/2017

    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

  • Insecure as F**k
    8.0/107 votes

    #3 - Insecure as F**k

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2016

    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

  • Racist as F**k
    8.0/104 votes

    #4 - Racist as F**k

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2016

    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

  • Thanksgiving
    7.8/1024 votes

    #5 - Thanksgiving

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/12/2017

    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

  • Shady as F**k
    7.3/103 votes

    #6 - Shady as F**k

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2016

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

    Director: Melina Matsoukas

    Writer: Ben Dougan

  • Door #3
    7.1/1021 votes

    #7 - Door #3

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2017

    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

  • Hella Great
    6.8/105 votes

    #8 - Hella Great

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2017

    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

  • First Comes Love
    6.6/108 votes

    #9 - First Comes Love

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2023

    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

  • Broken as F**k
    6.2/104 votes

    #10 - Broken as F**k

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2016

    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

  • Reunited, Okay?!
    4.5/102 votes

    #11 - Reunited, Okay?!

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/24/2021

    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