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The Worst Episodes of Love Life

Every episode of Love Life ranked from worst to best. Explore 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 chronicling one of their relationships.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Love Life Season 2 Episode 2 - Paloma
    6.6/10(228 votes)

    #1 - Paloma

    S2:E2

    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

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  2. Love Life Season 2 Episode 3 - Destiny Mathis
    6.7/10(206 votes)

    #2 - Destiny Mathis

    S2:E3

    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

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  3. Love Life Season 2 Episode 4 - Ola Adebayo
    6.7/10(195 votes)

    #3 - Ola Adebayo

    S2:E4

    Marcus rushes headfirst into a relationship with playwright Ola, but soon finds himself having trouble “performing.”

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Neel Shah

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  4. Love Life Season 1 Episode 2 - Bradley Field
    6.9/10(522 votes)

    #4 - Bradley Field

    S1:E2

    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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  5. Love Life Season 1 Episode 3 - Danny Two Phones
    6.9/10(466 votes)

    #5 - Danny Two Phones

    S1:E3

    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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  6. Love Life Season 2 Episode 1 - Mia Hines
    7.0/10(307 votes)

    #6 - Mia Hines

    S2:E1

    Marcus Watkins begins to question his marriage as he develops a unique friendship with the magnetic Mia Hines.

    Director:Sam Boyd
    Writers:Sam Boyd, Rachelle Williams

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  7. Love Life Season 2 Episode 5 - Becca Evans
    7.0/10(190 votes)

    #7 - Becca Evans

    S2:E5

    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

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  8. Love Life Season 1 Episode 1 - Augie Jeong
    7.1/10(635 votes)

    #8 - Augie Jeong

    S1:E1

    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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  9. Love Life Season 2 Episode 7 - Suzanné Hayward & Leon Hines
    7.1/10(164 votes)

    #9 - Suzanné Hayward & Leon Hines

    S2:E7

    After an unexpected trip home, Mia experiences complicated feelings that may threaten her relationship with Marcus.

    Director:Stacey Muhammad
    Writers:Helin Jung, Rachelle Williams

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  10. Love Life Season 2 Episode 8 - Yogi & Kian
    7.2/10(178 votes)

    #10 - Yogi & Kian

    S2:E8

    As he tries desperately to get his mind off Mia, Marcus joins Yogi and Kian for an ill-fated glamping trip.

    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writers:Amain Berhane, Leah Nanako Winkler

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  11. Love Life Season 2 Episode 9 - Marcus Watkins
    7.2/10(190 votes)

    #11 - Marcus Watkins

    S2:E9

    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

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  12. Love Life Season 1 Episode 4 - Magnus Lund
    7.3/10(433 votes)

    #12 - Magnus Lund

    S1:E4

    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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  13. Love Life Season 1 Episode 5 - Luke Ducharme
    7.3/10(437 votes)

    #13 - Luke Ducharme

    S1:E5

    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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  14. Love Life Season 1 Episode 9 - Augie Again
    7.3/10(372 votes)

    #14 - Augie Again

    S1:E9

    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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  15. Love Life Season 1 Episode 7 - Claudia Hoffman
    7.4/10(443 votes)

    #15 - Claudia Hoffman

    S1:E7

    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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  16. Love Life Season 2 Episode 10 - Epilogue
    7.4/10(197 votes)

    #16 - Epilogue

    S2:E10

    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
    Writers:Bridget Bedard, Aundrea Posey

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  17. Love Life Season 1 Episode 8 - Sara Yang
    7.5/10(419 votes)

    #17 - Sara Yang

    S1:E8

    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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  18. Love Life Season 2 Episode 6 - Becca Evans Part II
    7.5/10(183 votes)

    #18 - Becca Evans Part II

    S2:E6

    Marcus reconnects with Mia as he experiences complex emotions in the wake of Becca’s big reveal.

    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writer:Megan Mercier

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  19. Love Life Season 1 Episode 10 - The Person
    7.6/10(451 votes)

    #19 - The Person

    S1:E10

    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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  20. Love Life Season 1 Episode 6 - Magnus Lund (2)
    7.7/10(444 votes)

    #20 - Magnus Lund (2)

    S1:E6

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Paloma" is the worst rated episode of "Love Life". It scored 6.6/10 based on 228 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".