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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Love Story Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    The pressure of the Kennedy name weighs on John; Carolyn impresses at Calvin Klein; an unlikely connection forms at a charity event.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Connor Hines

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  2. Love Story Season 1 Episode 5 - Battery Park
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Battery Park

    S1:E5

    John asks an important question. Carolyn and John publicly feud.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  3. Love Story Season 1 Episode 2 - The Pools Party
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #3 - The Pools Party

    S1:E2

    John juggles his mother's waning health, his strained relationship with Daryl and his newfound feelings for Carolyn.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Connor Hines

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  4. Love Story Season 1 Episode 8 - Exit Strategy
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Exit Strategy

    S1:E8

    Tensions boil over after John and Carolyn discover devastating news.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writers:Connor Hines, Juli Weiner

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  5. Love Story Season 1 Episode 6 - The Wedding
    8.9/10(5 votes)

    #5 - The Wedding

    S1:E6

    As press spreads of their altercation, John and Carolyn prepare for their big day. Ann voices her concerns.

    Director:Gillian Robespierre
    Writer:Juli Weiner

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  6. Love Story Season 1 Episode 3 - America's Widow
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #6 - America's Widow

    S1:E3

    After a family tragedy, John seeks comfort from Carolyn.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Connor Hines

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  7. Love Story Season 1 Episode 7 - Obsession
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Obsession

    S1:E7

    Carolyn suffers the consequences of being a public figure; tensions rise between Carolyn and John's family.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writer:Connor Hines

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  8. Love Story Season 1 Episode 9 - Search and Recovery
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Search and Recovery

    S1:E9

    John and Carolyn fight to keep their relationship intact; the world watches as tragedy strikes.

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:Connor Hines

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  9. Love Story Season 1 Episode 4 - I Love You
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #9 - I Love You

    S1:E4

    Carolyn struggles to assimilate into John's world; John discovers a secret.

    Director:Gillian Robespierre
    Writer:D.V. DeVincentis

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Love Story". It scored 7.8/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Max Winkler and written by Connor Hines, it aired on 2/12/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Battery Park".