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The Best Episodes of Couples Therapy

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Far from reality-show caricatures, this is true documentary filmmaking that brings viewers into the authentic and visceral experience of weekly therapy with four couples. World-class therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik deftly guides the couples through the

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    Couples Therapy Season 2 Episode 5 - 205
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    S2:E5

    Tashira evades Dru’s affection. Michal and Michael announce a life-changing surprise and Orna critiques Michal. Matthew digs into his traumatic childhood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Couples Therapy Season 2 Episode 9 - 209
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    S2:E9

    Michael begins to shoulder the anxiety in his marriage. Matthew has one breakthrough at an AA meeting and another in bed. Dru’s gift to Tashira produces an overwhelming reaction. Orna wrestles with letting go. Season Finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 6 - 106
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S1:E6

    Elaine and DeSean argue about the impact of racism on their marriage. Orna feels frustrated by the lack of progress. Sarah's doubts scare Lauren. Evelyn and Alan make an excruciating decision about their marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Couples Therapy Season 2 Episode 1 - 201
    8.1/10(48 votes)

    S2:E1

    Dr. Orna Guralnik guides a new group of couples. Michal is furious at her husband for not delivering the life she wants. Tashira resents Dru for insisting they live together. Gianni and Matthew reel from Matthew’s battle with alcoholism.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Couples Therapy Season 2 Episode 3 - 203
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    S2:E3

    The pandemic quarantine throws everyone’s life into chaos. Gianni’s anxieties lead him to a destructive decision. Michael’s passivity triggers Michal’s anger. Dru confronts Tashira about their sex life. Orna struggles to connect with her clients.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Couples Therapy Season 2 Episode 8 - 208
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    S2:E8

    Orna helps Matthew make a connection between his troubled sex life and his reasons for drinking. A parenting conflict forces Tashira to question whether she can accept Dru as her son’s stepfather. Michal struggles to imagine her life without anxiety.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 18 - 318
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    S3:E18

    As their sessions come to a close, some couples emerge with a sense of clarity and optimism around their relationships. Season finale.

    Directors:Bennett Elliott, Joshua Altman
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Couples Therapy Season 4 Episode 9 - 409
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    S4:E9

    The couples learn to listen to their internal Orna voice.

    Director:Kim Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Couples Therapy Season 5 Episode 1 - 501
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    S5:E1

    Marjorie & Jason clash; a breach upends Sienna & Chris.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 7 - 107
    8.0/10(53 votes)

    S1:E7

    Annie questions what they're fighting to hold on to. Lauren and Sarah are devastated, and Sarah can't shake the feeling she's being punished. Orna feels pressure to do more. DeSean is furious and Orna presses Elaine to face her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Couples Therapy Season 2 Episode 6 - 206
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    S2:E6

    Michael investigates his own passivity. Evidence from past traumas haunts Matthew and Gianni. Orna is tempted to cross a line. A family crisis devastates Tashira, but Dru struggles to relate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 4 - 304
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    S3:E4

    Ping and Will disclose the roots of their dynamic. Orna guides India to a truth about herself. Molly begins to understand Josh in a new light. A recent fight between Cyn and Yaya brings a moment of clarity.

    Director:Maya Seidler
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 13 - 313
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    S3:E13

    Natasha reveals her deepest fears. Kristi sheds light on Brock's betrayal. Orna reaches her limit with Sean.

    Directors:Bennett Elliott, Joshua Altman
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 4 - 104
    7.9/10(52 votes)

    S1:E4

    Alan reveals the impact of his father's infidelity. Sarah wants Lauren to initiate sex. Mau's traumatic past casts a long shadow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Couples Therapy Season 2 Episode 4 - 204
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    S2:E4

    Michael and Michal dissect their toxic dynamic. After a fight, Dru learns how to be vulnerable. Back in Orna’s office, Gianni unpacks his resentments toward Matthew.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Couples Therapy Season 2 Episode 7 - 207
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    S2:E7

    Matthew and Gianni struggle with sober sex. Michal examines her past for the key to her anxiety. Dru can’t face the painful truths about Tashira’s family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 1 - 301
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    S3:E1

    Dr. Orna Guralnik meets four new couples. Ping and Will navigate the challenges of an open relationship. Molly wonders whether her marriage to Josh can withstand their “scar tissue.” India and Dale grapple with grievances after the arrival of a new baby. Cyn questions her monogamous life with Yaya. Season premiere.

    Director:Maya Seidler
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 2 - 302
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    S3:E2

    Ping traces her problems with Will to a recent trip he took. Cyn opens up about a childhood trauma. India lashes out against feelings of judgment by Dale. Molly reveals the incidents that nearly broke her marriage to Josh.

    Director:Maya Seidler
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 10 - 310
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    S3:E10

    Four new couples begin sessions. Brock & Kristi unpack their Mormon upbringing. Josh struggles with Natasha's lack of intimacy. Christine transitions to a poly relationship one with Nadine. Sean shows Orna the meaning of the word gaslighting.

    Directors:Bennett Elliott, Joshua Altman
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 2 - 102
    7.8/10(76 votes)

    S1:E2

    Mau needs sex every day. Back at the beginning of therapy, Evelyn feels betrayed by Alan and no longer trusts him. Orna has trouble remaining impartial. Elaine discovers a connection between her childhood trauma and her marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 5 - 105
    7.8/10(55 votes)

    S1:E5

    Elaine discovers the roots of her feeling that DeSean doesn't care about her. Lauren and Sarah make a pivotal decision about the future. Annie opens up about past sexual trauma and Mau loses his cool. Orna walks a tightrope.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 8 - 108
    7.8/10(50 votes)

    S1:E8

    Sarah wants to feel precious, and Lauren investigates her own defensiveness. Elaine has a breakthrough while DeSean discovers his role in their struggle. Alan finally opens up and Evelyn is shocked. Annie states the brutal truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 9 - 109
    7.8/10(50 votes)

    S1:E9

    Lauren and Sarah make a choice about their future. Alan and Evelyn find a path forward. Elaine and DeSean feel a shift. Orna feels the weight of her work, and marvels at how bizarre her profession is. Finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 8 - 308
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S3:E8

    Orna confronts Will about his lack of engagement with Ping. Molly and Josh deal with the fallout from their previous session. A startling comment from Cyn threatens her renewed connection to Yaya.

    Director:Maya Seidler
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 15 - 315
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    S3:E15

    Brock & Kristi struggle to get on the same page. Orna helps Josh to make a connection. Nadine comes clean about her feelings for another lover.

    Directors:Bennett Elliott, Joshua Altman
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"205" is the best rated episode of "Couples Therapy". It scored 8.4/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/2/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "209".