- 8.7/102,076 votesLoading...
#1 - You Have to Go
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/3/2019
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
Writer: Abe Sylvia, Liz Feldman
- 8.6/101,902 votesLoading...
#2 - I Have to Be Honest
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/3/2019
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
- 8.6/101,569 votesLoading...
#3 - It's Not You, It's Me
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/8/2020
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
Writer: Kelly Hutchinson, Liz Feldman
- 8.6/101,633 votesLoading...
#4 - Where Do We Go from Here
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/8/2020
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
Writer: Cara DiPaolo, Liz Feldman
- 8.3/10877 votesLoading...
#5 - We're Almost Out of Time
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/102,072 votesLoading...
#6 - It's All My Fault
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2019
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
- 8.1/101,917 votesLoading...
#7 - I Can't Go Back
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/3/2019
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
- 8.1/101,443 votesLoading...
#8 - You Don't Have To
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2020
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
- 8.1/101,147 votesLoading...
#9 - We've Reached the End
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/101,787 votesLoading...
#10 - Oh My God
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/3/2019
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
- 8.0/10862 votesLoading...
#11 - We're Gonna Beat This Thing
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/102,583 votesLoading...
#12 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/3/2019
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
- 7.9/101,756 votesLoading...
#13 - Try to Stop Me
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2019
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
- 7.9/101,381 votesLoading...
#14 - If Only You Knew
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/8/2020
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
- 7.9/101,366 votesLoading...
#15 - It Had to Be You
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/8/2020
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
- 7.9/10787 votesLoading...
#16 - Can We Be Honest?
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/10785 votesLoading...
#17 - We'll Find a Way
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/102,161 votesLoading...
#18 - Maybe I'm Crazy
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/3/2019
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
- 7.8/101,909 votesLoading...
#19 - I've Gotta Get Away
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2019
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
- 7.8/101,763 votesLoading...
#20 - I Can Handle It
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/3/2019
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
- 7.8/101,608 votesLoading...
#21 - You Know What You Did
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/8/2020
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
- 7.8/10804 votesLoading...
#22 - We Didn't Think This Through
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2022
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/101,434 votesLoading...
#23 - Between You and Me
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2020
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
- 7.7/101,383 votesLoading...
#24 - The Price You Pay
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2020
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
- 7.6/101,469 votesLoading...
#25 - Where Have You Been
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2020
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
The Best Episodes of Dead to Me
Every episode of Dead to Me ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dead to Me!
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.
Genres:DramaComedyCrime
Network:Netflix
Best Episodes Summary
"You Have to Go" is the best rated episode of "Dead to Me". It scored 8.7/10 based on 2076 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".