The Best Episodes of GLOW

On the day of the big taping, Sam attends to unfinished personal business, while Ruth scrambles to make last-minute changes to the lineup.

Director: Tristram Shapeero

Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

Tammé's back problems lead to a major shake-up in the ring. An offer to extend the show divides the producers. Justine asks Sam to read her screenplay.

Director: Mark A. Burley

Writer: Marquita Robinson

As the women prepare for their first live match, Debbie and Ruth seek outside help with their moves, and Rhonda gives Sam a good-luck gift.

Director: Jesse Peretz

Writer: Rachel Shukert

With morale running low, Carmen convinces the team to perform "A Christmas Carol" in the ring. Debbie and Bash strike up an unlikely new partnership.

Director: Jesse Peretz, Lynn Shelton

Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

With the show's future in jeopardy, Bash and the ladies search for creative way to drum up cash. A pair of revelations leaves Sam reeling.

Director: Lynn Shelton

Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

Debbie attends her first wrestling match and has a major epiphany. Meanwhile, Ruth finally finds the inspiration for her alter ego.

Director: Phil Abraham

Writer: Rachel Shukert

A camping trip in the desert canyons outside Vegas spirals into a night of soul-searching, bitter showdowns and bombshell revelations.

Director: Anya Adams

Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

Ruth heads to LA for her big audition, Debbie helps Bobby take the Libertine Ball to the next level, and Rhonda plots to rekindle Bash's interest.

Director: Phil Abraham

Writer: Rachel Shukert

Jenny whips up a party for Sheila's birthday while Sam helps Ruth deal with a new complication in her personal life. Mark changes his tune with Debbie.

Director: Siân Heder

Writer: Nick Jones

Sam takes Justine to meet with studio execs, Birdie arrives in Las Vegas to spend time with her daughter-in-law, and Debbie makes a new friend.

Director: Alison Brie

Writer: Victor Quinaz

Desperate to jump-start her career, struggling actress Ruth heads to a casting call at an LA gym -- and quickly realizes it's not a typical audition.

Director: Jesse Peretz

Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

Sam's flashy young producer drops in and whisks the girls off to Malibu to party. But artistic differences soon threaten to spoil the fun.

Director: Claire Scanlon

Writer: Nick Jones

Sam searches for the perfect "heel" to fight Debbie, but she's tough to please. To hone her act, Ruth tags along with Gregory to a family function.

Director: Kate Dennis

Writer: Jenji Kohan

Fed up with the ladies' sloppy performances and lack of training, Cherry takes them to a showgirl dance class, which stokes Debbie's insecurities.

Director: Jesse Peretz

Writer: Rachel Shukert

With just five weeks left to crank out a show, Sam and Bash move all the ladies into a motel. Ruth struggles to nail down a memorable character.

Director: Melanie Mayron

Writer: Sascha Rothchild

Hours before GLOW's opening show at the Fan-Tan casino in Las Vegas, a national tragedy unfolds on live TV, leaving everyone spooked.

Director: Claire Scanlon

Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

On a day off, Sam teaches Ruth how to gamble, Bash struggles to take care of an ailing Rhonda, and Arthie and Yolanda face an intimate dilemma.

Director: Mark A. Burley

Writer: Sascha Rothchild

Fed up with the ladies' sloppy performances and lack of training, Cherry takes them to a showgirl dance class, which stokes Debbie's insecurities.

Director: Claire Scanlon

Writer: Isaac Oliver

Cherry tries to whip the final group into shape, while Sam sets out in pursuit of a star for his show. Ruth acts out an uncomfortable scene.

Director: Wendey Stanzler

Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

As Ruth grapples with major doubts about her path in life, Bash and Rhonda go on a spending spree, and Cherry and Carmen pick up a new side gig.

Director: Lynn Shelton

Writer: Sascha Rothchild, Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

Wedding bells are ringing as the wrestlers step through the ropes for the big finale. But last-minute twists catch everyone off guard.

Director: Jesse Peretz

Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

On the day of the big match between Welfare Queen and Liberty Belle, Tammé visits her son at Stanford, and Debbie hits an emotional wall.

Director: Mark A. Burley, John Cameron Mitchell

Writer: Kim Rosenstock

Nerves run high as the ladies return to work and meet a new cast member. To boost morale, Ruth takes the gang on a raucous outing to the mall.

Director: Lynn Shelton

Writer: Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

The ladies get creative when Sam forces them to compete for airtime. Debbie discovers the producer life isn't quite what she'd hoped.

Director: Mark A. Burley

Writer: Nick Jones

It's the moment you’ve been waiting for: A straight-to-the-airwaves episode of “GLOW,” complete with dream sequences, music videos and epic wrestling.

Director: Meera Menon

Writer: Rachel Shukert, Nick Jones