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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!

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.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO Max

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Love Life" is "Paloma", rated 6.7/10 from 194 user votes. It was directed by Pete Chatmon and written by Leah Nanako Winkler. "Paloma" aired on 10/28/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Destiny Mathis".

  • Paloma
    6.7/10 194 votes

    #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

  • Destiny Mathis
    6.8/10 176 votes

    #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

  • Bradley Field
    6.9/10 473 votes

    #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

  • Danny Two Phones
    6.9/10 425 votes

    #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

  • Ola Adebayo
    7.0/10 166 votes

    #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

  • Augie Jeong
    7.1/10 580 votes

    #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

  • Mia Hines
    7.1/10 264 votes

    #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

  • Becca Evans
    7.2/10 159 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Suzanné Hayward & Leon Hines
    7.2/10 139 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Marcus Watkins
    7.2/10 163 votes

    #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

  • Magnus Lund
    7.3/10 394 votes

    #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

  • Luke Ducharme
    7.3/10 396 votes

    #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

  • Claudia Hoffman
    7.3/10 396 votes

    #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

  • Augie Again
    7.3/10 333 votes

    #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

  • Yogi & Kian
    7.4/10 152 votes

    #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

  • Sara Yang
    7.5/10 374 votes

    #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

  • Epilogue
    7.5/10 173 votes

    #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

  • The Person
    7.6/10 407 votes

    #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

  • Becca Evans Part II
    7.6/10 158 votes

    #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

  • Magnus Lund (2)
    7.8/10 405 votes

    #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