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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 he must convince his closest friends, because with their help,

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    DAVE Season 3 Episode 5 - The Storm
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Storm

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Shannon Murphy
    Writer:Rob Rosell

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  2. DAVE Season 3 Episode 6 - #RIPLilDicky
    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - #RIPLilDicky

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Ben Sinclair
    Writer:Starlee Kine

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  3. DAVE Season 3 Episode 7 - Rebirthday
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Rebirthday

    S3:E7

    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

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  4. DAVE Season 2 Episode 3 - The Observer
    2.5/10(4 votes)

    #4 - The Observer

    S2:E3

    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

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  5. DAVE Season 2 Episode 8 - The Burds
    3.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - The Burds

    S2:E8

    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

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  6. DAVE Season 2 Episode 9 - Enlightened Dave
    3.0/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Enlightened Dave

    S2:E9

    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
    Writers:Luvh Rakhe, Lee Sung Jin

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  7. DAVE Season 3 Episode 8 - Met Gala
    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Met Gala

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Kitao Sakurai
    Writers:Trevor Alper, Niles Abston

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  8. DAVE Season 3 Episode 9 - Dream Girl
    3.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Dream Girl

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Shannon Murphy
    Writer:Vanessa McGee

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  9. DAVE Season 2 Episode 2 - Antsy
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Antsy

    S2:E2

    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

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  10. DAVE Season 2 Episode 4 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    S2:E4

    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

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  11. DAVE Season 2 Episode 5 - Bar Mitzvah
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Bar Mitzvah

    S2:E5

    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

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  12. DAVE Season 3 Episode 10 - Looking for Love
    4.5/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Looking for Love

    S3:E10

    Dave’s quest for love reaches its epic conclusion.

    Director:Kitao Sakurai
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. DAVE Season 2 Episode 6 - Somebody Date Me
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Somebody Date Me

    S2:E6

    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

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  14. DAVE Season 3 Episode 4 - Wisconsin
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Wisconsin

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Ben Sinclair
    Writer:Emma Wisdom

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  15. DAVE Season 3 Episode 2 - Harrison Ave
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Harrison Ave

    S3:E2

    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

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  16. DAVE Season 3 Episode 3 - Hearsay
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Hearsay

    S3:E3

    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

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  17. DAVE Season 1 Episode 4 - Somebody...
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Somebody...

    S1:E4

    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

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  18. DAVE Season 1 Episode 7 - What Wood You Wear?
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #18 - What Wood You Wear?

    S1:E7

    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

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  19. DAVE Season 1 Episode 3 - Hypospadias
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Hypospadias

    S1:E3

    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

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  20. DAVE Season 1 Episode 5 - Hype Man
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Hype Man

    S1:E5

    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

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  21. DAVE Season 2 Episode 7 - Ad Man
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Ad Man

    S2:E7

    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

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  22. DAVE Season 2 Episode 10 - Dave
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Dave

    S2:E10

    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

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  23. DAVE Season 1 Episode 2 - Dave's First
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Dave's First

    S1:E2

    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

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  24. DAVE Season 1 Episode 6 - Talent Shows
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Talent Shows

    S1:E6

    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

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  25. DAVE Season 1 Episode 9 - Ally's Toast
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Ally's Toast

    S1:E9

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Storm" is the worst rated episode of "DAVE". It scored 1/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Shannon Murphy and written by Rob Rosell, it aired on 4/26/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "#RIPLilDicky".