6.9/10284 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/15/2022
In the summer before their final year at Trinity College, Frances and her best friend Bobbi meet an impressive local writer, Melissa. Bobbi quickly develops a crush on Melissa but Frances is unexpectedly drawn to Melissa’s husband, Nick.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Writer: Alice Birch
7.1/10252 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/15/2022
At Melissa’s birthday party, Frances finds herself alone with Nick. They can’t resist the attraction between them and kiss. The next day Frances visits her parents in the country and agonises over what this turn of events might mean.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Writer: Mark O'Halloran
7.1/10230 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2022
Back in Dublin, Frances and Nick meet to discuss the kiss. Their attraction deepens and they begin an affair. Things become complicated when Nick travels to Scotland for work. Frances is unable to confide in Bobbi and their relationship also suffers.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Writer: Mark O'Halloran
7.1/10230 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2022
Frances and Bobbi travel to Croatia to join Melissa and Nick on holiday. Having not seen or spoken to Nick in a few weeks, Frances learns that he has had a tough time recently and they both realise that they are still attracted to each other.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Writer: Susan Soon He Stanton, Meadhbh McHugh
7.1/10212 votes#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/15/2022
As Frances and Nick grow closer things become tense between Bobbi and Frances. Bobbi can sense Nick’s attraction to Frances and becomes frustrated with Frances’s reluctance to talk about it. A visit from Melissa’s agent raises tensions in the villa.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Writer: Susan Soon He Stanton, Meadhbh McHugh
6.9/10204 votes#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/2022
Back in Ireland, tensions remain unresolved with Bobbi. Frances visits her mother but ends up in hospital when she has an attack of severe abdominal pain. Before returning to Dublin, she visits her father and is confronted by his growing alcoholism.
Director: Leanne Welham
Writer: Meadhbh McHugh
7.0/10197 votes#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2022
As final year at Trinity begins, Bobbi reveals she is looking for a room to rent and Frances asks her to move in. Nick returns from Croatia. He and Frances contemplate being more open about their relationship – which excites and frightens her.
Director: Leanne Welham
Writer: Meadhbh McHugh
6.9/10198 votes#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/15/2022
At Melissa’s book launch Frances struggles with her growing feelings for Nick. Her jealousy frustrates Bobbi. Feeling alone, Frances seeks intimacy elsewhere but the reality of her feelings for Nick cause her to behave in a destructive way.
Director: Leanne Welham
Writer: Meadhbh McHugh
7.1/10193 votes#9 - Episode 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/15/2022
Frances writes her first short story. Her health is still causing her problems and she collapses at college. Bobbi brings her home and as Frances recovers they talk more honestly about their friendship. Nick makes a surprising revelation.
Director: Leanne Welham
Writer: Mark O'Halloran
7.1/10191 votes#10 - Episode 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/15/2022
Frances receives a surprise email from Melissa and the groups’ dynamics are tested in unsuspected ways. Frances’ dad leaves a concerning voicemail and Bobbi also has problems with her family; she and Frances experience a shift in their friendship.
Director: Leanne Welham
Writer: Alice Birch
7.1/10184 votes#11 - Episode 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/15/2022
Frances sees a consultant and is given a diagnosis that distresses her. This news, combined with an upsetting revelation from Nick and an unexpected argument with Bobbi, causes Frances’ life to spiral out of control.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Writer: Alice Birch
7.1/10213 votes#12 - Episode 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/15/2022
Frances faces up to the consequences of her actions and attempts to repair her relationship with Bobbi. She also finds a fragile understanding with her parents. But as she strives to take control of her life, the question of her and Nick remains.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson
Writer: Alice Birch
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Two college students, Frances and Bobbi, forge a strange and unexpected relationship with a married couple.
Genre:Drama
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Conversations with Friends" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 284 votes. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson and written by Alice Birch, it aired on 5/15/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".