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The Worst Episodes of DAVE

Every episode of DAVE ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

"The Observer" is the worst rated episode of "DAVE". It scored 6.7/10 based on 898 votes. Directed by Ben Sinclair and written by Max Searle, it aired on 6/23/2021. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Antsy".

  • The Observer
    6.7/10898 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • Antsy
    7.3/10675 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • International Gander
    7.4/10742 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • What Wood You Wear?
    7.5/10849 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    7.5/10612 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Somebody...
    7.6/10812 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • The Gander
    7.8/101,114 votes
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    #7 - 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
    7.8/10970 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • Bar Mitzvah
    7.9/10629 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • PIBE
    8.0/10759 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • Texas
    8.0/10547 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • Talent Shows
    8.1/10808 votes
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    #12 - 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

  • Rebirthday
    8.1/10424 votes
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    #13 - Rebirthday

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/10/2023

    Dave’s got a new lease on life, a new house and a new house guest. But his friends have other plans…

    Director: Tony Yacenda

    Writer: Jeanie Bergen

  • #RIPLilDicky
    8.2/10468 votes
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    #14 - #RIPLilDicky

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/3/2023

    Dave makes a big decision about tour, but it blows up in his face. 

    Director: Ben Sinclair

    Writer: Starlee Kine

  • Met Gala
    8.2/10460 votes
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    #15 - Met Gala

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/17/2023

    Dave attends his first Met Gala, while Gata attends his first mental health panel.

    Director: Kitao Sakurai

    Writer: Niles Abston, Trevor Alper

  • Wisconsin
    8.3/10518 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • Ad Man
    8.4/10652 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • Somebody Date Me
    8.5/10739 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • The Burds
    8.6/10689 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • Hearsay
    8.6/10570 votes
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    #20 - 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

  • The Storm
    8.6/10598 votes
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    #21 - The Storm

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 4/26/2023

    Dave gets a lesson in Southern hospitality, courtesy of his number one fan.

    Director: Shannon Murphy

    Writer: Rob Rosell

  • Enlightened Dave
    8.8/10953 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • Harrison Ave
    8.8/10653 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • Dream Girl
    8.8/10492 votes
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    #24 - Dream Girl

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 5/24/2023

    Dave straddles the line between fantasy and reality as he contemplates his dream girl.

    Director: Shannon Murphy

    Writer: Vanessa McGee

  • Hypospadias
    8.9/101,189 votes
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    #25 - 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