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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 2 Episode 3 - The Observer
    6.7/10(935 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. DAVE Season 2 Episode 2 - Antsy
    7.3/10(714 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. DAVE Season 2 Episode 1 - International Gander
    7.4/10(778 votes)

    #3 - International Gander

    S2:E1

    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

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  4. DAVE Season 1 Episode 7 - What Wood You Wear?
    7.5/10(883 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. DAVE Season 2 Episode 4 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    7.5/10(644 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. DAVE Season 1 Episode 4 - Somebody...
    7.6/10(844 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. DAVE Season 1 Episode 1 - The Gander
    7.8/10(1157 votes)

    #7 - The Gander

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Jeff Schaffer, Lil Dicky

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  8. DAVE Season 1 Episode 2 - Dave's First
    7.8/10(1005 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. DAVE Season 2 Episode 5 - Bar Mitzvah
    7.9/10(660 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. DAVE Season 1 Episode 8 - PIBE
    8.0/10(794 votes)

    #10 - PIBE

    S1:E8

    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

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  11. DAVE Season 3 Episode 1 - Texas
    8.0/10(582 votes)

    #11 - Texas

    S3:E1

    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
    Writers:Luvh Rakhe, Randall Valdez-Castillo

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  12. DAVE Season 1 Episode 6 - Talent Shows
    8.1/10(843 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. DAVE Season 3 Episode 7 - Rebirthday
    8.1/10(464 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. DAVE Season 3 Episode 6 - #RIPLilDicky
    8.2/10(506 votes)

    #14 - #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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  15. DAVE Season 3 Episode 8 - Met Gala
    8.2/10(496 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. DAVE Season 3 Episode 4 - Wisconsin
    8.3/10(555 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. DAVE Season 2 Episode 7 - Ad Man
    8.4/10(687 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. DAVE Season 2 Episode 6 - Somebody Date Me
    8.5/10(776 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. DAVE Season 3 Episode 3 - Hearsay
    8.5/10(604 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. DAVE Season 2 Episode 8 - The Burds
    8.6/10(723 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. DAVE Season 3 Episode 5 - The Storm
    8.6/10(640 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. DAVE Season 1 Episode 3 - Hypospadias
    8.8/10(1232 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. DAVE Season 2 Episode 9 - Enlightened Dave
    8.8/10(998 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. DAVE Season 3 Episode 2 - Harrison Ave
    8.8/10(700 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. DAVE Season 3 Episode 9 - Dream Girl
    8.8/10(534 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Observer" is the worst rated episode of "DAVE". It scored 6.7/10 based on 935 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".