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Louis C.K. stars as a fictionalized version of himself; a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Louie Season 4 Episode 14 - Pamela (3)
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Pamela (3)

    S4:E14

    Pamela & Louie

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writers:Louis C.K., Pamela Adlon

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  2. Louie Season 1 Episode 10 - Dentist / Tarese
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Dentist / Tarese

    S1:E10

    Louie tries to overcome his fear of dentists, and tries to get a date with an African American grocery cashier.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  3. Louie Season 3 Episode 3 - Miami
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #3 - Miami

    S3:E3

    Louie goes to Miami.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  4. Louie Season 1 Episode 2 - Poker / Divorce
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Poker / Divorce

    S1:E2

    In the first segment, the conversation during a poker game becomes an intense exploration of gay culture. In the second segment, after Louie's brother depresses him about the finality of his divorce, Louie reminisces about a high school crush, subsequently looking her up on Facebook.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  5. Louie Season 1 Episode 8 - Dogpound
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Dogpound

    S1:E8

    After leaving his girls with their mother for a week, Louie tries to cope with their absence. He initially plans on exercising, but ends up eating ice cream and pizza for two days. Later, he's pressured into smoking pot with his obnoxious neighbor and decides to get an adult dog, which promptly dies. After Animal Control picks up the dog to dispose of it, Louie's girls return and he tells them he had a good weekend.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  6. Louie Season 2 Episode 7 - Oh Louie / Tickets
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Oh Louie / Tickets

    S2:E7

    Louie remembers his past career failures and tries to get concert tickets for his daughter.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  7. Louie Season 3 Episode 1 - Something Is Wrong
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Something Is Wrong

    S3:E1

    Louie has a challenging day.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  8. Louie Season 1 Episode 11 - God
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #8 - God

    S1:E11

    When a nun at his Catholic school feels a young Louie and his friend aren't sufficiently penitent over Christ's suffering on the cross, a visiting doctor is brought in to give a graphic, medically specific description of the event, which haunts and frightens Louie. But Louie's mother turns up in a new incarnation as a wise and loving parent who tells Louie that relying on dogma isn't the best way to be a good person.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  9. Louie Season 3 Episode 6 - Barney / Never
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Barney / Never

    S3:E6

    A guy dies, Louie meets a comedian, and has a bad day with a bad kid.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  10. Louie Season 3 Episode 7 - Ikea / Piano Lesson
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Ikea / Piano Lesson

    S3:E7

    Louie takes an old friend shopping and has a bit of an emergency.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Louie Season 4 Episode 8 - Elevator (5)
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Elevator (5)

    S4:E8

    Louie and Amia connect.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  12. Louie Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    In the first segment, Louie volunteers to chaperon his daughter's field trip along with her teacher, which a surly bus driver helps turn into a disaster. In the second segment, Louie goes on an awkward and unsuccessful first date.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  13. Louie Season 1 Episode 3 - Dr. Ben / Nick
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Dr. Ben / Nick

    S1:E3

    In the first segment, Louie goes to a doctor who's an old high school friend with an odd sense of humor. In the second segment, after performing at the Comedy Cellar, he dines with a fellow comedian who harbors passionate political views.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  14. Louie Season 1 Episode 4 - So Old / Playdate
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #14 - So Old / Playdate

    S1:E4

    In the first segment, Louie hooks up with a young woman at the Comedy Cellar (Elizabeth Hower) who's attracted to older guys. In the second segment, he bonds with a woman he meets at a PTA meeting while their kids are on a play date. Throughout the episode, Louie has odd interactions with his therapist.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  15. Louie Season 2 Episode 4 - Joan
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Joan

    S2:E4

    Louie has a rough show in Atlantic City.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  16. Louie Season 4 Episode 7 - Elevator (4)
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Elevator (4)

    S4:E7

    Louie and Janet seek professional help.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  17. Louie Season 1 Episode 5 - Travel Day / South
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Travel Day / South

    S1:E5

    Louie endures a number of typical airline problems traveling to Birmingham for a gig. After the show, he meets an intense fan and her intimidating brother at a local diner, and a sheriff who just wants a little appreciation.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  18. Louie Season 3 Episode 2 - Telling Jokes / Set Up
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Telling Jokes / Set Up

    S3:E2

    Louie has dinner at a friend's house.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  19. Louie Season 1 Episode 12 - Gym
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Gym

    S1:E12

    After an exhausting morning getting his girls ready for school, Louie lets a fellow dad at his daughter's school train him at the gym, where he proves to be in worse shape than he thought.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  20. Louie Season 3 Episode 8 - Dad
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Dad

    S3:E8

    Louie deals with a rash.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  21. Louie Season 3 Episode 9 - Looking for Liz / Lilly Changes
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Looking for Liz / Lilly Changes

    S3:E9

    Louie searches for a lost love and then for his daughter.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  22. Louie Season 1 Episode 6 - Heckler / Cop Movie
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Heckler / Cop Movie

    S1:E6

    In the first segment, Louie deals with a heckler during his gig at the Comedy Cellar. In the second segment, Louie is guilted into accepting a role as a cop in a movie directed by Matthew Broderick, but finds acting difficult.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  23. Louie Season 2 Episode 1 - Pregnant
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Pregnant

    S2:E1

    Louie gets a visit from one of his sisters.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  24. Louie Season 2 Episode 3 - Moving
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Moving

    S2:E3

    Louie looks for a new home.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  25. Louie Season 2 Episode 5 - Country Drive
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Country Drive

    S2:E5

    Louie takes his kids to visit his great aunt.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pamela (3)" is the worst rated episode of "Louie". It scored 6.7/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Louis C.K. and written by Louis C.K., Pamela Adlon, it aired on 6/16/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dentist / Tarese".