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A hotheaded widow searching for the hit-and-run driver who mowed down her husband befriends an eccentric optimist who isn't quite what she seems.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dead to Me Season 1 Episode 10 - You Have to Go
    8.7/10(2135 votes)

    #1 - You Have to Go

    S1:E10

    Armed with the truth about her husband's death, Jen demands justice. Meanwhile, Judy's attempt to make amends causes all sorts of problems for Steve.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writers:Abe Sylvia, Liz Feldman

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  2. Dead to Me Season 1 Episode 9 - I Have to Be Honest
    8.6/10(1957 votes)

    #2 - I Have to Be Honest

    S1:E9

    As Jen's life begins to crumble personally and professionally, she reveals her darkest secret to Judy, who does some confessing of her own.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Rebecca Addelman

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  3. Dead to Me Season 2 Episode 9 - It's Not You, It's Me
    8.6/10(1621 votes)

    #3 - It's Not You, It's Me

    S2:E9

    Filled with guilt and regret, Jen finds a civic-minded way to unleash some pent-up feelings. Judy revisits her past. The police uncover a new lead.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writers:Liz Feldman, Kelly Hutchinson

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  4. Dead to Me Season 2 Episode 10 - Where Do We Go from Here
    8.6/10(1681 votes)

    #4 - Where Do We Go from Here

    S2:E10

    Determined to protect her family, Jen tries to come clean about Steve's whereabouts, but the situation veers in an unexpected direction thanks to Judy.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writers:Liz Feldman, Cara DiPaolo

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  5. Dead to Me Season 3 Episode 9 - We're Almost Out of Time
    8.3/10(928 votes)

    #5 - We're Almost Out of Time

    S3:E9

    Judy may be ready to face the future, but her BFF isn't. Hot on the heels of a tearful admission, Jen scrambles to secure a Hail Mary option.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dead to Me Season 1 Episode 3 - It's All My Fault
    8.1/10(2132 votes)

    #6 - It's All My Fault

    S1:E3

    On what would have been her husband's 50th birthday, Jen clashes with her disapproving mother-in-law over the best way to mark the occasion.

    Director:Abe Sylvia
    Writer:Anthony King

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  7. Dead to Me Season 1 Episode 4 - I Can't Go Back
    8.1/10(1975 votes)

    #7 - I Can't Go Back

    S1:E4

    When Jen discovers that her late husband harbored a devastating secret, she enlists Judy's help in tracking down more information.

    Director:Abe Sylvia
    Writer:Kate Robin

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  8. Dead to Me Season 2 Episode 6 - You Don't Have To
    8.1/10(1492 votes)

    #8 - You Don't Have To

    S2:E6

    Jen scrambles to contain the fallout from Charlie's vehicular hijinks, Judy faces questions about Steve, and Henry experiences a case of stage fright.

    Director:Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
    Writer:Celeste Hughey

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  9. Dead to Me Season 3 Episode 10 - We've Reached the End
    8.1/10(1207 votes)

    #9 - We've Reached the End

    S3:E10

    On an escape to Mexico, Jen and Judy face the past and make decisions about the future as they forever cement their ride-or-die friendship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dead to Me Season 1 Episode 6 - Oh My God
    8.0/10(1840 votes)

    #10 - Oh My God

    S1:E6

    Jen realizes her sons aren't coping with their dad's death as well as she thought they were. Judy joins Nick as he investigates the hit-and-run.

    Director:Minkie Spiro
    Writer:Njeri Brown

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  11. Dead to Me Season 3 Episode 6 - We're Gonna Beat This Thing
    8.0/10(912 votes)

    #11 - We're Gonna Beat This Thing

    S3:E6

    Jen mobilizes to support Judy, drawing on everything she learned from her mother. Nick's tenacity over a piece of evidence raises concerns for Perez.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dead to Me Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(2661 votes)

    #12 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Overwhelmed by grief and anger after her husband's sudden death, acerbic real estate agent Jen meets tenderhearted Judy at a support group.

    Director:Amy York Rubin
    Writer:Liz Feldman

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  13. Dead to Me Season 1 Episode 8 - Try to Stop Me
    7.9/10(1807 votes)

    #13 - Try to Stop Me

    S1:E8

    Jen makes a reckless decision after Nick narrows down the list of potential suspects, and Judy feels renewed hope over her relationship with Steve.

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:Kelly Hutchinson

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  14. Dead to Me Season 2 Episode 7 - If Only You Knew
    7.9/10(1425 votes)

    #14 - If Only You Knew

    S2:E7

    Judy receives a rude awakening after a romantic night, while Jen looks to make a positive contribution to the community — and a client.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Dan Dietz

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  15. Dead to Me Season 2 Episode 8 - It Had to Be You
    7.9/10(1411 votes)

    #15 - It Had to Be You

    S2:E8

    Jen feels conflicted over a real estate deal. The damage from Charlie's joyride piles up. Judy reaches out to Michelle and runs into Detective Perez.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Emma Rathbone

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  16. Dead to Me Season 3 Episode 7 - Can We Be Honest?
    7.9/10(834 votes)

    #16 - Can We Be Honest?

    S3:E7

    Reeling from the doctor's visit, a poncho-clad Jen wrestles with how to tell Judy. Ben looks to make amends by coming clean, and Nick confronts Perez.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dead to Me Season 3 Episode 8 - We'll Find a Way
    7.9/10(833 votes)

    #17 - We'll Find a Way

    S3:E8

    Jen juggles selling the house next door with anxiety over the FBI investigation as Judy tries to live in denial for a little while longer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dead to Me Season 1 Episode 2 - Maybe I'm Crazy
    7.8/10(2220 votes)

    #18 - Maybe I'm Crazy

    S1:E2

    Amid her escalating rage over the stalled investigation into her husband's death, Jen becomes more entangled in Judy's messy personal life.

    Director:Amy York Rubin
    Writer:Liz Feldman

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  19. Dead to Me Season 1 Episode 5 - I've Gotta Get Away
    7.8/10(1968 votes)

    #19 - I've Gotta Get Away

    S1:E5

    A grief retreat in Palm Springs gives Jen a chance to move on and cut loose under the watchful eye of Judy, who soon follows her friend's lead.

    Director:Minkie Spiro
    Writer:Abe Sylvia

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  20. Dead to Me Season 1 Episode 7 - I Can Handle It
    7.8/10(1813 votes)

    #20 - I Can Handle It

    S1:E7

    A break in the case and a crushing business setback leave Jen shaken. Judy and Steve take care of unfinished business.

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:Emma Rathbone

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  21. Dead to Me Season 2 Episode 1 - You Know What You Did
    7.8/10(1656 votes)

    #21 - You Know What You Did

    S2:E1

    As Jen and Judy grapple with the distressing events of the night before, Jen soon realizes that eyes — and ears — are everywhere in her neighborhood.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Liz Feldman

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  22. Dead to Me Season 2 Episode 4 - Between You and Me
    7.7/10(1477 votes)

    #22 - Between You and Me

    S2:E4

    Jen and Judy try to dig their way out of trouble during a trip out of town, but their cathartic weekend away comes to an abrupt end over tragic news.

    Director:Tamra Davis
    Writer:Jessi Klein

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  23. Dead to Me Season 2 Episode 5 - The Price You Pay
    7.7/10(1429 votes)

    #23 - The Price You Pay

    S2:E5

    A sore back, money worries and a busybody neighbor push Jen to seek relief from the last person she expects. Judy connects with a kindred spirit.

    Director:Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
    Writer:Kelly Hutchinson

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  24. Dead to Me Season 3 Episode 5 - We Didn't Think This Through
    7.7/10(854 votes)

    #24 - We Didn't Think This Through

    S3:E5

    Jen deals with plumbing problems and an impromptu party. Judy keeps a life-changing decision to herself. Ben falls headlong into a grief spiral.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dead to Me Season 2 Episode 2 - Where Have You Been
    7.6/10(1518 votes)

    #25 - Where Have You Been

    S2:E2

    Rattled when an old acquaintance of Judy's turns up asking questions about Steve, Jen prepares for the worst. Detective Perez's suspicions grow.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Elizabeth Benjamin

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Best Episodes Summary

"You Have to Go" is the best rated episode of "Dead to Me". It scored 8.7/10 based on 2135 votes. Directed by Geeta Patel and written by Abe Sylvia, Liz Feldman, it aired on 5/3/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "I Have to Be Honest".