- 6.7/10196 votesLoading...
#1 - Paloma
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2021
As Marcus stumbles through the fallout from his former relationship, a reunion with Mia leads to a heated exchange – and a desperate reentry into the dating pool.
Director: Pete Chatmon
Writer: Leah Nanako Winkler
- 6.8/10178 votesLoading...
#2 - Destiny Mathis
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2021
While in Michigan for their parent’s wedding anniversary, Marcus reignites an old flame and nurses the wounds of his failed relationship – as Ida contends with her own issues.
Director: Thembi Banks
Writer: Amain Berhane
- 6.9/10475 votesLoading...
#3 - Bradley Field
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/27/2020
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
- 6.9/10427 votesLoading...
#4 - Danny Two Phones
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/27/2020
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
- 6.9/10167 votesLoading...
#5 - Ola Adebayo
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2021
Marcus rushes headfirst into a relationship with playwright Ola, but soon finds himself having trouble “performing.”
Director: Pete Chatmon
Writer: Neel Shah
- 7.1/10581 votesLoading...
#6 - Augie Jeong
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/27/2020
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
- 7.1/10266 votesLoading...
#7 - Mia Hines
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2021
Marcus Watkins begins to question his marriage as he develops a unique friendship with the magnetic Mia Hines.
Director: Sam Boyd
Writer: Sam Boyd, Rachelle Williams
- 7.1/10140 votesLoading...
#8 - Suzanné Hayward & Leon Hines
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2021
After an unexpected trip home, Mia experiences complicated feelings that may threaten her relationship with Marcus.
Director: Stacey Muhammad
Writer: Rachelle Williams, Helin Jung
- 7.2/10159 votesLoading...
#9 - Becca Evans
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2021
While juggling a causal relationship with an older woman, Marcus is forced to deal with his “daddy issues” - and some shocking news.
Director: Stacey Muhammad
Writer: Ali Kinney
- 7.2/10165 votesLoading...
#10 - Marcus Watkins
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2021
As 2020 disrupts life for everyone in his circle, Marcus makes great personal strides - but soon finds that all roads lead back to Mia.
Director: Satya Bhabha
Writer: Theo Travers
- 7.3/10396 votesLoading...
#11 - Magnus Lund
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/4/2020
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
- 7.3/10397 votesLoading...
#12 - Luke Ducharme
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/4/2020
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
- 7.3/10398 votesLoading...
#13 - Claudia Hoffman
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/11/2020
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
- 7.3/10334 votesLoading...
#14 - Augie Again
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/11/2020
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
- 7.3/10154 votesLoading...
#15 - Yogi & Kian
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2021
As he tries desperately to get his mind off Mia, Marcus joins Yogi and Kian for an ill-fated glamping trip.
Director: Natalia Leite
Writer: Amain Berhane, Leah Nanako Winkler
- 7.5/10376 votesLoading...
#16 - Sara Yang
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/11/2020
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
- 7.5/10173 votesLoading...
#17 - Epilogue
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/2021
As he juggles the challenges of his newfound career and family life, Marcus relishes a rare night out - and reflects on how far he’s come.
Director: Sam Boyd
Writer: Bridget Bedard, Aundrea Posey
- 7.6/10408 votesLoading...
#18 - The Person
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/11/2020
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
Writer: Sam Boyd, Bridget Bedard
- 7.6/10159 votesLoading...
#19 - Becca Evans Part II
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2021
Marcus reconnects with Mia as he experiences complex emotions in the wake of Becca’s big reveal.
Director: Natalia Leite
Writer: Megan Mercier
- 7.8/10406 votesLoading...
#20 - Magnus Lund (2)
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/4/2020
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
Writer: Brigitte Liebowitz, Jack Moore
The Worst Episodes of Love Life
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A romantic comedy anthology series which follows a different protagonist each season on the journey from first love to last love, with each half-hour episode...
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Network:HBO Max
Worst Episodes Summary
"Paloma" is the worst rated episode of "Love Life". It scored 6.7/10 based on 196 votes. Directed by Pete Chatmon and written by Leah Nanako Winkler, it aired on 10/28/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Destiny Mathis".