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The Best Episodes of DAVE

Every episode of DAVE ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of DAVE!

A suburban neurotic man in his late 20s has convinced himself that he’s destined to be one of the best rappers of all time. Now...
Genre:Comedy
Network:FXX

Best Episodes Summary

"Jail" is the best rated episode of "DAVE". It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Tony Yacenda and written by Lil Dicky, it aired on 4/29/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Texas".

  • Jail
    10.0/102 votes
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    #1 - Jail

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/29/2020

    Dave finds himself trapped in a prison of his own making and must figure out a way to escape from it.

    Director: Tony Yacenda

    Writer: Lil Dicky

  • Texas
    10.0/103 votes
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    #2 - Texas

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2023

    Dave and the gang are on tour! First stop, Texas. Dave is looking for love, but Texas is looking for Lil Dicky.

    Director: Brian Lannin

    Writer: Luvh Rakhe, Randall Valdez-Castillo

  • Harrison Ave
    10.0/101 votes
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    #3 - Harrison Ave

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/5/2023

    Back in his hometown of Philadelphia, Dave grapples with his romantic origin story - both in his art, and in real life.

    Director: Kitao Sakurai

    Writer: Jordan Mendoza

  • Hearsay
    10.0/101 votes
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    #4 - Hearsay

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 4/12/2023

    The tour continues in Atlanta where an encounter with Rick Ross causes a chain reaction that requires Dave and GaTa's full attention.

    Director: Tony Yacenda

    Writer: Biniam Bizuneh

  • Wisconsin
    10.0/101 votes
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    #5 - Wisconsin

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 4/19/2023

    Ally joins the tour to rekindle an old flame, while Dave looks to ignite a new one.

    Director: Ben Sinclair

    Writer: Emma Wisdom

  • PIBE
    9.0/102 votes
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    #6 - PIBE

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2020

    Dave meets with labels about a record deal, and ends up in the studio with Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco. After getting invited to his first Hollywood party, Dave rubs elbows with Kourtney Kardashian, while Ally and Elz get browned out.

    Director: Andrew DeYoung

    Writer: Max Searle

  • Ad Man
    9.0/101 votes
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    #7 - Ad Man

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2021

    Dave and Emma reminisce about their advertising days while battling present day identity crises, at one of hip hop's largest showcases.

    Director: Tony Yacenda

    Writer: April Shih

  • Talent Shows
    8.5/102 votes
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    #8 - Talent Shows

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/1/2020

    Dave is in Philly for his first concert ever, and the gang stays with his parents. After reuniting with his overnight camp friends, Dave ponders his artistic roots.

    Director: Andrew DeYoung

    Writer: Lil Dicky

  • International Gander
    8.5/106 votes
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    #9 - International Gander

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2021

    Dave's making a video that will vault him to global success, but he's forced to face reality as the project threatens to implode - and create an international incident.

    Director: Jake Schreier

    Writer: Lee Sung-jin

  • Hype Man
    8.0/103 votes
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    #10 - Hype Man

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/25/2020

    Dave has an opportunity to open for a big rapper, but his nerves cause him to spiral into an identity crisis. When Dave asks GaTa to act as his hype man, GaTa is forced to confront memories from his past and reveal his biggest secret to his friends.

    Director: Tony Yacenda

    Writer: Saladin K. Patterson

  • Ally's Toast
    8.0/102 votes
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    #11 - Ally's Toast

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/22/2020

    Dave and Ally attend her sister's wedding in Napa, and Ally wants to impress her family with the perfect maid of honor speech. Dave struggles to be a good boyfriend while negotiating a record deal.

    Director: Ben Sinclair

    Writer: Vanessa McGee

  • The Gander
    7.9/109 votes
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    #12 - The Gander

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2020

    Dave encounters GaTa for the first time and learns the social dynamics of the rap world and under her tutelage, he attempts to score a feature verse from YG.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Lil Dicky, Jeff Schaffer

  • Dave's First
    7.8/105 votes
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    #13 - Dave's First

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/2020

    Dave books his first live performance, but it's in the worst place imaginable. Elz hesittantly agrees to DJ. Mike shows Dave a new skincare routine.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Yamara Taylor

  • Hypospadias
    7.5/106 votes
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    #14 - Hypospadias

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/11/2020

    Ally tries to open Dave up to new sexual experiences but inadvertently exposes his deepest, darkest insecurities. Dave asks his friends for advice about satiating Ally's newfound appetites.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Lil Dicky

  • What Wood You Wear?
    7.5/102 votes
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    #15 - What Wood You Wear?

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/8/2020

    Someone breaks into Emma's car, and Elz tries to help her recover her laptop. Meanwhile, in an effort to play his beats for Trippie, Elz ends up taking on a precarious task.

    Director: Andrew DeYoung

    Writer: Alex Russell

  • Dave
    7.0/103 votes
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    #16 - Dave

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/11/2021

    With pressure mounting as he records his debut album, Dave has some decisions to make about what he's willing to sacrifice.

    Director: Alma Har'el

    Writer: Lil Dicky

  • Somebody...
    6.7/106 votes
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    #17 - Somebody...

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/18/2020

    Exhausted from his soul crushing job, Mike takes a special interest in Dave's creative process. With nothing to lose, Dave adopts an extreme approach to gaining fame and recognition. GaTa introduces Elz to Trippie Redd.

    Director: Tony Yacenda

    Writer: Luvh Rakhe

  • Looking for Love
    6.0/101 votes
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    #18 - Looking for Love

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 5/31/2023

    Dave’s quest for love reaches its epic conclusion.

    Director: Kitao Sakurai

    Writer: N/A

  • The Observer
    1.0/101 votes
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    #19 - The Observer

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2021

    Dave and Benny's friendship blossoms in strange and unexpected ways, leading them to confront questions of privilege, race, sexuality, and dermatology. Meanwhile, Mike's isolation deepens, and a chance encounter sheds light on the root of his anger.

    Director: Ben Sinclair

    Writer: Max Searle

  • The Burds
    1.0/101 votes
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    #20 - The Burds

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/28/2021

    Dave has a professional set back and is forced to spend more time with his parents. Family time has never been more eye-opening.

    Director: Tony Yacenda

    Writer: Vanessa McGee

  • Enlightened Dave
    1.0/101 votes
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    #21 - Enlightened Dave

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/4/2021

    Dave journeys to a legendary recording studio, hoping to break through his creative block, but he is forced to confront his greatest obstacle: his own ego.

    Director: Kitao Sakurai

    Writer: Luvh Rakhe, Lee Sung-jin

  • Antsy
    NaN/100 votes
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    #22 - Antsy

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/16/2021

    Back home, Dave is trying to hold his own feet to the creative fire, but the world has conspired to throw every possible distraction at him - especially the fact that he's going to see Ally for the first time since they broke up.

    Director: Ben Sinclair

    Writer: Luvh Rakhe

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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    #23 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/30/2021

    Dave meets NBA all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but gaining his affection is not exactly a lay up.

    Director: Kitao Sakurai

    Writer: Biniam Bizuneh

  • Bar Mitzvah
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    #24 - Bar Mitzvah

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/7/2021

    Dave and Elz's friendship is tested when they perform together at a Bar Mitzvah. GaTa has a night out.

    Director: Ben Sinclair

    Writer: Lil Dicky

  • Somebody Date Me
    NaN/100 votes
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    #25 - Somebody Date Me

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/14/2021

    Dave joins an exclusive online dating app and matches with a pop star. Technological courtship ensues, as Dave gets caught up in the excitement of a modern day romance.

    Director: Tayarisha Poe

    Writer: Alex Russell