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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 1 - 101
    0.0/10(98 votes)

    #1 - 101

    S1:E1

    Annie and Mau revisit a traumatic birthday. Elaine calls DeSean twenty times a day and he's fed up. Sarah wants a baby, but Lauren isn't ready to be a mom because she just became a woman. Evelyn and Alan make a painful decision. Dr. Orna Guralnik wrestles with an overwhelming sense of responsibility she feels for her patients.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 2 - 102
    0.0/10(73 votes)

    #2 - 102

    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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  3. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 3 - 103
    0.0/10(60 votes)

    #3 - 103

    S1:E3

    A recent fight between Lauren and Sarah reveals underlying power dynamics. Orna pushes Mau and struggles with her inability to break through. DeSean is sick of failing to make Elaine happy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 4 - 104
    0.0/10(50 votes)

    #4 - 104

    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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  5. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 5 - 105
    0.0/10(53 votes)

    #5 - 105

    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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  6. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 6 - 106
    0.0/10(53 votes)

    #6 - 106

    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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  7. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 7 - 107
    0.0/10(50 votes)

    #7 - 107

    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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  8. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 8 - 108
    0.0/10(48 votes)

    #8 - 108

    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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  9. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 9 - 109
    0.0/10(46 votes)

    #9 - 109

    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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  10. Couples Therapy Season 1 Episode 10 - The COVID Special
    0.0/10(35 votes)

    #10 - The COVID Special

    S1:E10

    One-hour documentary special follows expert couples therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik as she and her patients wrestle with the ‘new normal’ of Covid-19 and the enforcement of stay-at-home orders. As cultural tensions, political unrest and the global pandemic push couples to their breaking points, the limits of remote therapy are put to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Couples Therapy Season 2 Episode 3 - 203
    0.0/10(32 votes)

    #11 - 203

    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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  12. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 8 - 308
    0.0/10(25 votes)

    #12 - 308

    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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  13. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 10 - 310
    0.0/10(24 votes)

    #13 - 310

    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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  14. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 11 - 311
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #14 - 311

    S3:E11

    Christine's PTSD surfaces. Josh's sexual frustration boils over. Erica reveals her resentment. Brock struggles with Kristi's betrayal.

    Directors:Bennett Elliott, Joshua Altman
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 12 - 312
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #15 - 312

    S3:E12

    A misunderstanding sends Nadine into an emotional state. Orna struggles with Sean. Brock & Kristi's conflicts emerge.

    Directors:Bennett Elliott, Joshua Altman
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 13 - 313
    0.0/10(21 votes)

    #16 - 313

    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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  17. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 14 - 314
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #17 - 314

    S3:E14

    Orna shifts her methods with Sean & Erica. Brock reveals a childhood wound. Nadine & Christine attempt a new relationship dynamic.

    Directors:Bennett Elliott, Joshua Altman
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 15 - 315
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #18 - 315

    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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  19. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 16 - 316
    0.0/10(15 votes)

    #19 - 316

    S3:E16

    Brock and Kristi return from a blissful vacation. Orna has a breakthrough with Sean. Josh and Natasha make a surprising turn.

    Directors:Bennett Elliott, Joshua Altman
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 17 - 317
    0.0/10(18 votes)

    #20 - 317

    S3:E17

    Christine learns the roots of her resentment. Erica connects with Sean. Brock and Kristi reach a breaking point.

    Directors:Bennett Elliott, Joshua Altman
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Couples Therapy Season 3 Episode 18 - 318
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #21 - 318

    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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  22. Couples Therapy Season 4 Episode 1 - 401
    0.0/10(28 votes)

    #22 - 401

    S4:E1

    Josh, Aryn & Lorena unpack their polyamorous past.

    Director:Kim Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Couples Therapy Season 4 Episode 2 - 402
    0.0/10(20 votes)

    #23 - 402

    S4:E2

    Aryn doesn't understand why Josh isn't excited about her new job.

    Director:Kim Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Couples Therapy Season 4 Episode 3 - 403
    0.0/10(19 votes)

    #24 - 403

    S4:E3

    Orna sees how Josh plays out the same dynamic with Aryn and Lorena.

    Director:Kim Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Couples Therapy Season 4 Episode 4 - 404
    0.0/10(16 votes)

    #25 - 404

    S4:E4

    Joey uncovers her darker fears behind pregnancy. Lorena is frustrated.

    Director:Kim Roberts
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"101" is the worst rated episode of "Couples Therapy". It scored /10 based on 98 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/6/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "102".