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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    DMV Season 1 Episode 19 - Car-lette
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Car-lette

    S1:E19

    When Colette tries to fix up her run-down car to get it re-registered, Gregg encourages her to buy a new one to save money. Meanwhile, Barb tries to teach everyone DMV robbery protocols.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. DMV Season 1 Episode 18 - Abuela
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Abuela

    S1:E18

    Colette agrees to oversee Ceci’s grandmother’s driving test to win her approval, only to discover Ceci’s request to fail her is far more personal. Meanwhile Barb spirals when Vic’s dog takes a liking to her DMV rival Beau (Randall Park), as Gregg fixates on his own aging during an anti‑aging experiment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. DMV Season 1 Episode 4 - Don't Kill The Job
    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Don't Kill The Job

    S1:E4

    When Colette runs into an old friend at the DMV, she pretends to be a fellow customer rather than an employee in order to save face.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Sam Laybourne

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  4. DMV Season 1 Episode 17 - Drive-ory Tower
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Drive-ory Tower

    S1:E17

    Colette tries to bridge a growing divide at the office by bringing the driving examiners and counter clerks together. Meanwhile, Vic stubbornly avoids seeing a doctor after an unusual injury, forcing Barb to get creative to help him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. DMV Season 1 Episode 3 - Easy Pass
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Easy Pass

    S1:E3

    Colette is tasked with giving Noa his driving test and Ceci helps Barb get camera-ready for her new manager portrait.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Ira Ungerleider

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  6. DMV Season 1 Episode 8 - Splash Fountain
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Splash Fountain

    S1:E8

    Colette's effort to redirect holiday plans takes an unexpected turn when it lands her trapped in a car. Meanwhile, a surprising new friendship stirs up jealousy among the team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. DMV Season 1 Episode 9 - The Next Window
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - The Next Window

    S1:E9

    At the Big Sac holiday party, Colette tries to impress Noa before his single "window" closes. Meanwhile, Barb's effort to save the East Hollywood DMV backfires when she accidentally tackles the director, but assistant Sally (Leslie Jones) steps in to help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. DMV Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    East Hollywood Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving examiner Colette pines for her coworker Noa while enduring teasing from colleagues Gregg, Vic and Ceci. Also, new manager Barb rallies the crew to save their branch from government shutdown.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Dana Klein

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  9. DMV Season 1 Episode 2 - Stay in Your Lane
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Stay in Your Lane

    S1:E2

    When the insanity at the DMV causes a new hire to quit, Colette worries Noa will follow and tries to make things better despite colleague Gregg’s advice. Meanwhile, employees and customers struggle through a sweltering L.A. day with a barely functional air conditioner.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writers:Dana Klein, Matt Kuhn

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  10. DMV Season 1 Episode 5 - Stick Shift
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Stick Shift

    S1:E5

    When Ceci accuses Colette of only being kind for the credit, Colette anonymously gives Noa the perfect gift.

    Director:Trent O'Donnell
    Writer:Keith Heisler

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  11. DMV Season 1 Episode 7 - There is No I in DMV
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #11 - There is No I in DMV

    S1:E7

    Barb takes the team on a field trip to the rival North Hollywood branch to learn the secrets of their success; Barb begins to doubt herself after meeting their charismatic manager, Beau.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. DMV Season 1 Episode 16 - Fresh Ink
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Fresh Ink

    S1:E16

    When the SoHo DMV lands a glossy magazine feature, Barb struggles with feeling overlooked, stirring up old insecurities she thought she’d left behind. Meanwhile, Gregg and Vic go head‑to‑head in a competitive quest to earn their first positive review after a rough streak online.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. DMV Season 1 Episode 6 - Blindspot
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Blindspot

    S1:E6

    Colette is crushed to learn that Noa is dating someone; Barb tries to find out who is defacing DMV property with childishly inappropriate drawings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. DMV Season 1 Episode 11 - Power Shift
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Power Shift

    S1:E11

    Barb leaves Ceci in charge, but when Ceci improves the DMV, Barb sabotages the progress and injures her “good foot.” Meanwhile, Colette pushes back against Vic’s outdated views by challenging him to a game of basketball against former pro basketball player Renee Montgomery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. DMV Season 1 Episode 13 - Test Drive
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Test Drive

    S1:E13

    During Teen Outreach Day at the DMV, Colette pushes Gregg to mentor a disengaged teen. Meanwhile, Vic suspects one of the students may be his biological son, and Barb’s attempt to film a promo with Ceci spirals into chaos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. DMV Season 1 Episode 12 - The Fourth Wheel
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - The Fourth Wheel

    S1:E12

    The DMV welcomes a new driving examiner, and Colette's excitement fades when she realizes Robin (Anna Camp) may be trying to push her out. Meanwhile, Noa helps Ceci manage her toxic relationship with Brent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. DMV Season 1 Episode 10 - Hot Gurlz
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Hot Gurlz

    S1:E10

    Colette goes on a date with Ceci’s cousin Miguel (Eddie Ramos) and discovers he may be the key to Ceci’s heart. Meanwhile, Barb finds out about Greg’s lawsuit against the DMV while Vic helps Noa deal with rude customer Brent (Mark Feuerstein).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. DMV Season 1 Episode 15 - Gilbert
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Gilbert

    S1:E15

    Colette and Gregg convince Vic to foster a dog and help him clean up his act to meet the dog rescuer Howie’s (Thomas Lennon) high standards. Meanwhile, Ceci tries to repay Barb by boosting Noa’s processing time, mainly by toning down his hotness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. DMV Season 1 Episode 14 - Payday
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Payday

    S1:E14

    While the DMV crew awaits payday, everyone scrambles for side gigs. Meanwhile, Colette and Ceci attempt to pull Barb out of a pyramid scheme that quickly proves more alluring than any of them anticipated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Car-lette" is the worst rated episode of "DMV". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/4/2026. This episode scored 5.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Abuela".