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The Best Episodes Directed By Paul W. downs

Every TV Episode Directed by Paul W. downs Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Background image for I Love LA
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #1 - I Love LA

    S4:E4

    As the taping of her first Late Night episode approaches, Deborah experiences a shocking "first," while Ava makes a new romantic connection.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Pat Regan

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  2. Background image for Falling
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Falling

    S1:E5

    Deborah blackmails Marty. Ava has a wild night to remember in Vegas that puts everything in perspective.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Andrew Law

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  3. Background image for 1.69 Million
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #3 - 1.69 Million

    S1:E8

    With a little encouragement from Ava, Deborah’s unpolished set sparks a career-defining moment.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Pat Regan

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  4. Background image for Retired
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Retired

    S2:E5

    An impromptu detour finds Deborah reckoning with long-held guilt while reconnecting with a former comedian friend.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Andrew Law

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  5. Background image for The Click
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #5 - The Click

    S2:E6

    A girls’ night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother – and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Joe Mande

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  6. Background image for Yes, And
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Yes, And

    S3:E8

    A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Lucia Aniello

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  7. Background image for Par for the Course
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Par for the Course

    S3:E6

    Deborah participates in a golf tournament to get face time with the cable affiliates who could decide her future.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Ariel Karlin

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  8. Background image for Mrs. Table
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Mrs. Table

    S4:E6

    Deborah receives the "Courage in Comedy" award, while Ava reaches a breaking point.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Carolyn Lipka

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  9. Background image for Clickable Face
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Clickable Face

    S4:E5

    Following a focus group, Deborah goes above and beyond to reach a coveted demo, while Ava desperately tries to maintain the show's integrity.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Aisha Muharrar

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  10. Background image for Shenanigans
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Shenanigans

    S5:E7

    Ilana gets recruited to be a hair model; Abbi’s new flame tells her that she’s not mature enough.

    Director:Paul W. Downs
    Writer:Gabe Liedman

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Paul W. Downs Ratings Summary

"I Love LA" is the best rated episode directed by Paul W. Downs. It scored 8.6/10 based on 7 votes. It was written by Pat Regan. It aired on 4/24/2025 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Falling".