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The Best Episodes of Love & Death Season 1

Every episode of Love & Death Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Love & Death Season 1!

Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples — enjoy their small town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Networks:HBO MaxMax

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Huntress" is the best rated episode of "Love & Death" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 2065 votes. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by N/A, it aired on 4/27/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Encounters".

  • The Huntress
    7.3/102,065 votes

    #1 - The Huntress

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/27/2023

    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.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: N/A

  • Encounters
    7.4/101,811 votes

    #2 - Encounters

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/27/2023

    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.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: N/A

  • Stepping Stone
    7.7/101,780 votes

    #3 - Stepping Stone

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2023

    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.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: N/A

  • Do No Evil
    8.2/101,754 votes

    #4 - Do No Evil

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2023

    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.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: N/A

  • The Arrest
    8.1/101,661 votes

    #5 - The Arrest

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/11/2023

    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: N/A

  • The Big Top
    8.0/101,610 votes

    #6 - The Big Top

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2023

    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: N/A

  • Ssssshh
    8.3/101,901 votes

    #7 - Ssssshh

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2023

    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.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: N/A