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The Best Episodes of Looking

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

Three friends in San Francisco who explore the fun and sometimes overwhelming options available to a new generation of gay men.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Looking for a Plot" is the best rated episode of "Looking". It scored 9.4/10 based on 654 votes. Directed by Andrew Haigh and written by Jhoni Marchinko, it aired on 3/1/2015. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Looking for Home".

  • Looking for a Plot
    9.4/10654 votes
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    #1 - Looking for a Plot

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/2015

    After Doris learns of the sudden death of her father, Dom and Patrick travel with Doris to Dom and Doris' hometown of Modesto, where they revisit some old haunts and attend an emotional funeral.

    Director: Andrew Haigh

    Writer: Jhoni Marchinko

  • Looking for Home
    9.0/10507 votes
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    #2 - Looking for Home

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/22/2015

    In the season two finale, Patrick makes a discovery that leads him to question what he wants in a relationship. Malik encourages Dom to try to patch things up with Doris. Agustin's nerves come out at the shelter's mural-unveiling event.

    Director: Andrew Haigh

    Writer: Andrew Haigh, John Hoffman

  • Looking for the Future
    8.9/10743 votes
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    #3 - Looking for the Future

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/16/2014

    Patrick calls in sick to work so he can spend the day exploring with Richie. They see the sights of San Francisco while discussing their pasts and what they want to do in their futures.

    Director: Andrew Haigh

    Writer: Andrew Haigh

  • Looking Glass
    8.9/10609 votes
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    #4 - Looking Glass

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2014

    Frank tells Agustín what is on his mind, Patrick tries fixing what is broken in his life, while Dom's restaurant pop-up event sees Patrick and Agustín show up, as does Lynn, with a surprising guest.

    Director: Reed Morano, Andrew Haigh

    Writer: Michael Lannan, Tanya Saracho

  • Looking for a Plus-One
    8.6/10563 votes
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    #5 - Looking for a Plus-One

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/2/2014

    Patrick is nervous about Richie meeting his family at his sister's wedding. Unsure of himself, Agustín pulls out of an art exhibition and fights with Frank, while Dom ignores Lynn's advice as they prepare for the restaurant pop-up. opening.

    Director: Jamie Babbit

    Writer: John Hoffman

  • Looking for Truth
    8.6/10455 votes
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    #6 - Looking for Truth

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2015

    On an excursion to San Leandro, Patrick gets to see where Richie grew up, and finally has a chance to apologize for the way things ended. Agustín decides to pay a visit to Eddie after hearing he's sick at home. Meanwhile, wrought over the situation with Patrick, Kevin considers what to do next.

    Director: Andrew Haigh

    Writer: Tanya Saracho

  • Looking for the Promised Land
    8.5/10602 votes
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    #7 - Looking for the Promised Land

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2015

    Patrick, Agustin, and Dom make their way to the Russian River for a short visit to Lynn's cabin and end up attending a party in the woods. Patrick thinks about what he wants. Dom looks for clues about Lynn's old life.

    Director: Andrew Haigh

    Writer: Andrew Haigh

  • Looking Top to Bottom
    8.5/10470 votes
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    #8 - Looking Top to Bottom

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2015

    Patrick gets ready for his first official overnight stay with Kevin. Kevin does not want Patrick's friends to know they are seeing one another. Agustin goes to see Richie to sort things out.

    Director: Ryan Fleck

    Writer: John Hoffman

  • Looking Down the Road
    8.4/10450 votes
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    #9 - Looking Down the Road

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2015

    Patrick attempts to find out if he can still be friends with Richie. Patrick starts to question his relationship with Kevin. Agustin spends a day at a shelter with Eddie.

    Director: Ryan Fleck

    Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

  • Looking for Gordon Freeman
    8.4/10462 votes
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    #10 - Looking for Gordon Freeman

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/2015

    Patrick throws a bash for Halloween and dresses up as his favorite video-game character, but he's distracted by Richie and his new boyfriend. Meanwhile, Agustín hopes to make after-party plans with Eddie; and Doris reluctantly agrees to a couples costume with Malik.

    Director: Jamie Babbit

    Writer: J.C. Lee

  • Looking for Glory
    8.4/10437 votes
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    #11 - Looking for Glory

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2015

    Patrick is eager to present his new game app with Kevin at the upcoming GaymerX convention, but soon worries their booth may not be 'sexy' enough. Dom shows Doris and Malik the progress on his chicken take-out window. Agustin is forced to confront his underlying fears about having protected sex with HIV-pos Eddie.

    Director: Jamie Babbit

    Writer: J.C. Lee, Michael Lannan

  • Looking for Results
    8.3/10467 votes
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    #12 - Looking for Results

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2015

    Patrick and Kevin attempt to create a gay game app. Patrick finds a small rash. Dom take a look around a location in the Tenderloin.

    Director: Andrew Haigh

    Writer: Michael Lannan

  • Looking for Sanctuary
    8.3/10411 votes
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    #13 - Looking for Sanctuary

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/15/2015

    Patrick and Kevin look at a sleek new apartment for Kevin, and later, Patrick's mom convinces him to spend a day at the zoo with his judgmental sister Megan. Some bad financial news forces a wedge in Doris and Dom's friendship. Eddie convinces a resistant Agustin to take on an art project for the shelter.

    Director: Craig Johnson

    Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Tanya Saracho

  • Looking for $220/Hour
    8.2/10568 votes
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    #14 - Looking for $220/Hour

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/2014

    Dom asks Lynn to lunch, but is unsure if it is for business or pleasure. Meanwhile, Patrick and Kevin's outing is interrupted by a call from the latter's boyfriend, and Agustín considers hiring help for an art project.

    Director: Ryan Fleck

    Writer: Allan Heinberg

  • Looking in the Mirror
    8.2/10527 votes
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    #15 - Looking in the Mirror

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/23/2014

    Dom's feelings for Lynn grow as they discuss becoming business partners, a frustrated Agustín introduces CJ to Frank, and Patrick introduces Richie to his friends at Dom's 40th birthday party.

    Director: Joe Swanberg

    Writer: J.C. Lee, Tanya Saracho

  • Looking at Your Browser History
    8.0/10594 votes
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    #16 - Looking at Your Browser History

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2014

    Patrick goes to a party on an aircraft carrier for a video-game launch, where he meets his new boss. Meanwhile, Dom shares his plans for a Portuguese restaurant with Doris, and Agustín gets fired for criticizing a sculpture.

    Director: Andrew Haigh

    Writer: Michael Lannan, Andrew Haigh

  • Looking for Uncut
    7.7/10648 votes
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    #17 - Looking for Uncut

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/26/2014

    Dom helps Agustín move into Frank's house in Oakland while discussing Patrick's love life. Back in San Francisco, Patrick goes on a date with Richie, and Dom has an encouraging reunion with Ethan.

    Director: Andrew Haigh

    Writer: Andrew Haigh

  • Looking for Now
    7.6/10770 votes
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    #18 - Looking for Now

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/19/2014

    Patrick deals with news of his ex's engagement, Agustín prepares to move in with his boyfriend, and Dom considers reconnecting with an old flame.

    Director: Andrew Haigh

    Writer: Andrew Haigh