The Best Episodes of GLOW Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(1848 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E16/23/2017

   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

   Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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   Director:Jesse Peretz

   Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch
2. 

   7.4/10(1570 votes)

   #2 - Slouch. Submit.

   S1:E26/23/2017

   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

   Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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   Director:Wendey Stanzler

   Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch
3. 

   7.6/10(1452 votes)

   #3 - The Wrath of Kuntar

   S1:E36/23/2017

   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

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   Director:Claire Scanlon

   Writer:Nick Jones
4. 

   7.5/10(1395 votes)

   #4 - The Dusty Spur

   S1:E46/23/2017

   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

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   Director:Melanie Mayron

   Writer:Sascha Rothchild
5. 

   8.0/10(1361 votes)

   #5 - Debbie Does Something

   S1:E56/23/2017

   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

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   Director:Phil Abraham

   Writer:Rachel Shukert
6. 

   7.6/10(1300 votes)

   #6 - This Is One of Those Moments

   S1:E66/23/2017

   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

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   Director:Kate Dennis

   Writer:Jenji Kohan
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   8.3/10(1375 votes)

   #7 - Live Studio Audience

   S1:E76/23/2017

   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

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   Director:Jesse Peretz

   Writer:Rachel Shukert
8. 

   7.8/10(1313 votes)

   #8 - Maybe It's All the Disco

   S1:E86/23/2017

   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:Sian Heder

   Writer:Nick Jones

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   Director:Sian Heder

   Writer:Nick Jones
9. 

   8.1/10(1296 votes)

   #9 - The Liberal Chokehold

   S1:E96/23/2017

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

   Director:Lynn Shelton

   Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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   Director:Lynn Shelton

   Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch
10. 

    8.7/10(1468 votes)

    #10 - Money's in the Chase

    S1:E106/23/2017

    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

    Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch

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    Director:Tristram Shapeero

    Writers:Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch