The Best Episodes of Love Life Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.1/10(635 votes)

   #1 - Augie Jeong

   S1:E15/27/2020

   Following her parents' divorce, Darby Carter struggled to make connections as an adolescent and, later, as a NYU student, until she meets Augie Jeong at a karaoke party. After their whirlwind night together and several days spent waiting by the phone for Augie's follow-up "WYD" text, Darby quickly finds herself in a comfortable, full-blown relationship.

   Director:Sam Boyd

   Writer:Sam Boyd

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   Director:Sam Boyd

   Writer:Sam Boyd
2. 

   6.9/10(522 votes)

   #2 - Bradley Field

   S1:E25/27/2020

   A year later, Darby's life and career feel stagnant. When sparks fly with Bradley, her former boss who's recently divorced and highly successful, Darby feels pressure to revisit her half-baked dream of becoming a photographer, but soon gets swept up into girlfriend duties instead.

   Director:Craig Johnson

   Writer:Bridget Bedard

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   Director:Craig Johnson

   Writer:Bridget Bedard
3. 

   6.9/10(466 votes)

   #3 - Danny Two Phones

   S1:E35/27/2020

   After Darby runs into an old flame and his new girlfriend, her best friend Sara, who's eager to bail on her long-term boyfriend Jim's family obligation, convinces Darby to join her at a coworker's rooftop party. After hours spent stalking her ex's new girl on social media, she winds up connecting with an overeager, romantically bruised.

   Director:Tricia Brock

   Writer:Ali Liebegott

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   Director:Tricia Brock

   Writer:Ali Liebegott
4. 

   7.3/10(433 votes)

   #4 - Magnus Lund

   S1:E46/4/2020

   Feeling empowered after her experience with Danny, Darby embarks on a noncommittal hookup bender, until she falls for up-and-coming chef Magnus. The new couple seem to be a fairytale match until Darby scores a career win while Magnus faces a setback.

   Director:Craig Johnson

   Writer:Brigitte Liebowitz

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   Director:Craig Johnson

   Writer:Brigitte Liebowitz
5. 

   7.3/10(437 votes)

   #5 - Luke Ducharme

   S1:E56/4/2020

   When a therapist encourages her to address her fear of rejection, Darby recalls being 15 and applying to boarding school to get her parents' attention. When she's stranded there for Thanksgiving break, an encounter in the dining hall plunges young Darby into a blissful week with too-cool-for-school Luke Ducharme. But Luke becomes aloof when the student body returns to campus.

   Director:Stephanie Laing

   Writer:Sam Boyd

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   Director:Stephanie Laing

   Writer:Sam Boyd
6. 

   7.7/10(444 votes)

   #6 - Magnus Lund (2)

   S1:E66/4/2020

   It's 2016 and Darby's now hitched. As her marriage becomes increasingly distant, Darby reconnects with someone from her past who's determined to make amends for his callous behavior. Meanwhile, Sara and Jim struggle to reconcile their paradoxical visions for the future.

   Director:Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

   Writers:Brigitte Liebowitz, Jack Moore

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   Director:Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

   Writers:Brigitte Liebowitz, Jack Moore
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   7.4/10(443 votes)

   #7 - Claudia Hoffman

   S1:E76/11/2020

   When Darby has a medical scare, her overbearing mom, Claudia, comes to town to help. As mother-daughter tensions rise, we learn that Claudia's past relationship struggles may have rubbed off on Darby. Despite their differences, the two try their best to connect.

   Director:Anu Valia

   Writer:Megan Mercier

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   Director:Anu Valia

   Writer:Megan Mercier
8. 

   7.5/10(419 votes)

   #8 - Sara Yang

   S1:E86/11/2020

   The girls head upstate to celebrate Mallory's engagement. At the cabin, Darby struggles to get through to Sara as their paths continue to diverge.

   Director:Stephanie Laing

   Writer:Ali Liebegott

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   Director:Stephanie Laing

   Writer:Ali Liebegott
9. 

   7.3/10(372 votes)

   #9 - Augie Again

   S1:E96/11/2020

   After a "serendipitous" reunion, Darby and Augie find themselves falling into a comfortable, full-blown relationship (again). However, Darby is soon left wondering whether "comfortable" is enough.

   Director:Stephanie Laing

   Writer:Franklin Hardy

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   Director:Stephanie Laing

   Writer:Franklin Hardy
10. 

    7.6/10(451 votes)

    #10 - The Person

    S1:E106/11/2020

    Now an overextended gallery owner, Darby relishes some much-needed alone time during a friend's New Year's Eve wedding. The ceremony fosters a new appreciation for her perfectly imperfect life.

    Director:Sam Boyd

    Writers:Sam Boyd, Bridget Bedard

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    Director:Sam Boyd

    Writers:Sam Boyd, Bridget Bedard