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The Best Episodes of Love & Death

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

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Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples — enjoy their small town Texas life... until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Love & Death Season 1 Episode 7 - Ssssshh
    8.3/10(2070 votes)

    #1 - Ssssshh

    S1:E7

    Despite Don’s concerns about her mental clarity, Candy testifies that she feared for her life. As they await the verdict, Pat tells Candy their lives will never be the same.

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  2. Love & Death Season 1 Episode 4 - Do No Evil
    8.2/10(1933 votes)

    #2 - Do No Evil

    S1:E4

    Following a grisly struggle, Candy attempts to go about her day as normal, while Allan grows concerned when his repeated calls to Betty go unanswered.

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  3. Love & Death Season 1 Episode 5 - The Arrest
    8.1/10(1827 votes)

    #3 - The Arrest

    S1:E5

    After detectives intensify their questioning, Candy retains Don Crowder as her attorney. Later, Allan admits his affair to Betty’s relatives, and Pat becomes frustrated over being kept in the dark about the case.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Love & Death Season 1 Episode 6 - The Big Top
    8.0/10(1763 votes)

    #4 - The Big Top

    S1:E6

    1980. As the trial gets underway, Allan’s testimony about Betty’s state of mind rankles her father, while Candy gets a visit from an incensed Pastor Jackie.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Love & Death Season 1 Episode 3 - Stepping Stone
    7.7/10(1950 votes)

    #5 - Stepping Stone

    S1:E3

    A sense of normalcy returns after Candy is forced to take stock of her own marriage, but Pat soon makes a discovery that leads him to seek answers from Sherry.

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  6. Love & Death Season 1 Episode 2 - Encounters
    7.4/10(1990 votes)

    #6 - Encounters

    S1:E2

    As their affair continues, Candy fears that she and Allan are at risk of breaking their first rule – no feelings. Later, Candy bristles at news that Allan and Betty have signed up for a Christian marriage retreat.

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  8. Love & Death Season 1 Episode 1 - The Huntress
    7.3/10(2262 votes)

    #7 - The Huntress

    S1:E1

    After a surprisingly charged moment at a church volleyball match, Candy proposes that she and Allan have an affair. Though he initially refuses, the pair soon begin strategizing their secret arrangement.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ssssshh" is the best rated episode of "Love & Death". It scored 8.3/10 based on 2070 votes. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/25/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Do No Evil".