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The Best Episodes of Girls

Every episode of Girls ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Girls!

The Best Episodes of Girls

The assorted humiliations, disasters and rare triumphs of four very different twenty-something girls: Hannah, an aspiring writer; Marnie, an art gallery assistant and cousins Jessa...

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  1. 8.0/10(886 votes)

    #1 - It's a Shame About Ray

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    S2:E4

    Hannah concentrates on preparing to host her first dinner party and Marnie confronts her ex-boss, Audrey. Meanwhile, Jessa meets her new in-laws and Shoshanna takes her relationship with Ray to the next phase.

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  2. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The Panic in Central Park

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    S5:E6

    Needing space after a fight with Desi, Marnie goes for a walk and has an unexpected run-in with someone from her past.

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  3. 7.9/10(1.0k votes)

    #3 - Welcome to Bushwick a.k.a. The Crackcident

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    S1:E7

    At a raging party in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, Hannah sees a different side of Adam; Jessa lures the sender of an anonymous text message; Marnie finds out what Charlie's been up to for the past two weeks; and Shoshanna gets a hand from Ray when she needs it most.

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  4. 7.9/10(855 votes)

    #4 - Together

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    S2:E10

    In the Season 2 finale, Hannah attempts to write her book in one day so her publisher doesn't sue her. Meanwhile, Ray tries to impress Shoshanna with a bold career move; and Marnie gets the wrong idea about Charlie.

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  5. 7.7/10(903 votes)

    #5 - She Did

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    S1:E10

    Hannah begins questioning her romantic relationship with Adam. Marnie decides to embrace her free-spirited nature during a mystery party that Jessa is hosting. Shoshanna benefits from her unique personality and characteristics.

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    Director:Lena Dunham
  6. 7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #6 - All Adventurous Women Do

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    S1:E3

    Hannah meets up with her erstwhile college flame to find out how she contracted HPV, uncovering much more in the process. Marnie's art-gallery boss introduces her to a cocky artist who piques her interest, while Jessa gets a babysitting gig.

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    Director:Lena Dunham
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  8. 7.6/10(989 votes)

    #7 - Hannah's Diary

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    S1:E4

    Adam's risqué text message sends Hannah over the edge; Jessa gets distracted while babysitting; Shoshanna reunites with a guy she knew at camp; Ray and Charlie stick their noses where they don't belong.

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  9. 7.6/10(911 votes)

    #8 - Weirdos Need Girlfriends Too

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    S1:E8

    While Hannah delves deeper into Adam's life, an unemployed Jessa and a down-and-out Marnie end up forming an unexpected bond before coming face to face with an eligible bachelor who is pretending to be something he is not.

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  10. 7.6/10(860 votes)

    #9 - Bad Friend

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    S2:E3

    On a freelance writing assignment to get out of her comfort zone, Hannah befriends the junkie downstairs and parties hard with Elijah, who reveals an explosive secret. Meanwhile, Marnie has a long awaited run-in with artist Booth Jonathan.

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  11. 7.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #10 - One Man's Trash

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    S2:E5

    Even Hannah is surprised when she's attracted to a fortysomething doctor and his life of unspectacular stability.

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  12. 7.5/10(764 votes)

    #11 - On All Fours

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    S2:E9

    Hannah's deadline worries and pressure from her publisher weigh heavily on her mind; Adam and his new girlfriend have a misunderstanding; Shoshanna avoids Ray at Charlie's work party; Marnie makes a move toward her future.

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  13. 7.4/10(780 votes)

    #12 - Boys

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    S2:E6

    Marnie is asked to act as hostess for an art party thrown by Booth Jonathan and Hannah signs a publishing contract for e-books. Meanwhile, Adam manages to convince Ray to join him on an adventure.

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  14. 7.4/10(5 votes)

    #13 - I Love You Baby

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    S5:E10

    Elijah and Loreen help Hannah with her plan to participate in The Moth Story Slam. Marnie prepares to go on tour with Desi. Shoshanna's plan for an "anti-hipster" Ray's takes off. After helping take care of the baby, Jessa and Adam have an epic fight.

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    Director:Jenni Konner
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  15. 7.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #14 - Vagina Panic

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    S1:E2

    Hannah reveals her "Forrest Gump"-induced AIDS phobia when she realizes Adam might not be practicing monogamy. Marnie lives in denial of her growing boredom with her long-term boyfriend, Charlie; Jessa avoids Marnie's meticulously planned day at a womenʼs health clinic, where Shoshanna confesses a humiliating secret.

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    Director:Lena Dunham
  16. 7.3/10(919 votes)

    #15 - Hard Being Easy

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    S1:E5

    Hannah tries a different tack with her boss to counter his inappropriate office behavior—she propositions him.

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  17. 7.3/10(840 votes)

    #16 - It's About Time

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    S2:E1

    Hannah throws a housewarming party with brand-new roommate Elijah, but it’s hard to move on when she’s still playing nurse to Adam. Marnie gets bad news at work and a visit from her mom; Shoshanna avoids Ray at the party; and sun-kissed Jessa returns from her honeymoon.

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  18. 7.3/10(782 votes)

    #17 - I Get Ideas

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    S2:E2

    Hannah gets unsolicited musical attention from heartbroken Adam and displeasing opinions on her writing from Sandy. Elijah questions his sexuality; Marnie makes a career compromise when her curatorial dreams are crushed; Jessa revels in married life; Shoshanna and Ray make magic; and Elijah and Marnie harbor a secret.

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  19. 7.3/10(723 votes)

    #18 - It's Back

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    S2:E8

    Hannah tries to hide mounting anxiety about her book from her visiting parents (Becky Ann Baker and Peter Scolari). Marnie is stunned to learn that Charlie has started a successful app company; at AA, Adam meets a boisterous woman (Carol Kane) who coaxes him into dating her daughter, Natalia (Shiri Appleby); and Ray’s aversion to college parties gives Shoshanna pause.

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  20. 7.2/10(915 votes)

    #19 - The Return

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    S1:E6

    Hannah visits her parents in Michigan for their 30th anniversary, and winds up going on a date to a fund-raiser for a local family who suffered a tragic loss.

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  21. 7.2/10(850 votes)

    #20 - Leave Me Alone

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    S1:E9

    Feeling resentful of an old classmate's success and unable to make rent, Hannah is forced to take a job at a café. Marnie has trouble handling Hannah's emotional and financial needs. Jessa runs into her old boss. Shoshanna meets her online match.

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  22. 7.2/10(5 votes)

    #21 - American Bitch

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    S6:E3

    Hannah has a tense tête-à-tête with Chuck Palmer – an acclaimed author she once greatly admired – about the disturbing allegations swirling around him.

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  23. 7.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #22 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    In the premiere of this comedy about twentysomething women navigating their way through life in New York, Hannah swings and misses at two curves when her parents rescind their financial support and she loses her unpaid internship. Meanwhile, Hannah's roommate, Marnie, throws a dinner party for their nomadic friend Jessa, who's returned from yet another journey.

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    Director:Lena Dunham
  24. 7.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Role-Play

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    S3:E10

    Hannah worries about her relationship with Adam; Marnie starts working at an art gallery; Shoshanna surprises Jessa.

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  25. 7.0/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Sit-In

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    S4:E5

    Hannah's friends attempt to help her get through a crisis in her life. Hannah and Adam have an honest conversation together.

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  26. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - The Bounce

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    S6:E7

    Elijah prepares for an open-call audition for a new Broadway musical. Marnie tries to pawn a family heirloom. Hannah reconnects with Paul-Louis.

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Best Episodes Summary

"It's a Shame About Ray" is the best rated episode of "Girls". It scored 8/10 based on 886 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/2/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Panic in Central Park".