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The Best Episodes of DAVE Season 1

Every episode of DAVE Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of DAVE Season 1!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Gander" is the best rated episode of "DAVE" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 1122 votes. Directed by Greg Mottola and written by Lil Dicky, Jeff Schaffer, it aired on 3/4/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Dave's First".

  • The Gander
    7.8/101,122 votes

    #1 - 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
    7.9/10974 votes

    #2 - 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
    8.8/101,196 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Somebody...
    7.6/10816 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Hype Man
    9.2/101,447 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Talent Shows
    8.1/10813 votes

    #6 - 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

  • What Wood You Wear?
    7.5/10853 votes

    #7 - 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

  • PIBE
    8.0/10764 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Ally's Toast
    8.9/101,149 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Jail
    9.5/101,611 votes

    #10 - 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