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The Best Episodes of Meaning of Life Season 1

Every episode of Meaning of Life Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Meaning of Life Season 1!

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Alva wants nothing more than to become a parent together with boyfriend Nico, but it's just not happening. Meanwhile, her sister Ellen has three children with husband Alex — and dearly wishes she hadn't.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Meaning of Life Season 1 Episode 1 - Everybody Pees Themselves Sometimes
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Everybody Pees Themselves Sometimes

    S1:E1

    Ellen realizes that she has no idea who she is anymore, and the sudden death of an anonymous colleague sends her into a fright. Alva and Nico are starting an IVF treatment, but Alva doubts if it will succeed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Meaning of Life Season 1 Episode 2 - Buddha the Bullshitter
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Buddha the Bullshitter

    S1:E2

    Ellen desperately tries to figure out what she really wants. Meanwhile, Alex is worried that she is going to leave him. Alva is entirely focused on the motherhood-to-come when she meets someone from her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Meaning of Life Season 1 Episode 3 - Never Let the Idiots Win
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Never Let the Idiots Win

    S1:E3

    Ellen starts a hunting course and meets Matteo, while Alex feels that Ellen is slipping further away. Alva and Nico both receive life-changing news. Polly pushes Ellen and Alva into a hurtful conflict.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Meaning of Life Season 1 Episode 4 - Do You Want to Shoot Me?
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Do You Want to Shoot Me?

    S1:E4

    Alva lets go of her fears and allows herself to fully embrace the pregnancy, while Adam reappears in her life. Nico is torn between Alva and Harry and is forced into a betrayal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Meaning of Life Season 1 Episode 5 - Look, There’s the Heart
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Look, There’s the Heart

    S1:E5

    Alex tries to get Ellen back to her old self. Alva and Nico have booked an ultrasound where they anticipate to hear the baby's heartbeat — the actual proof of whether they are going to be parents or not.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Meaning of Life Season 1 Episode 6 - The Battle of Hastings
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #6 - The Battle of Hastings

    S1:E6

    Alva tries to process the loss of the child, which leads her into the worst possible emotional state. Meanwhile, Ellen attends a butchering course with Matteo and everything between them is put to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Meaning of Life Season 1 Episode 7 - So Now I’m a Sexist Too?
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #7 - So Now I’m a Sexist Too?

    S1:E7

    After being confronted with Alva and Nico's real problems, Ellen realizes that all the bickering between her and Alex is trivial in comparison. However, the idyllic existence is soon abruptly broken.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Meaning of Life Season 1 Episode 8 - I Just Wanted to Protect You
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #8 - I Just Wanted to Protect You

    S1:E8

    Ellen and Alex are going on a joint hunting weekend with the intent on saving their marriage. Alva and Nico decide that it's going to be the two of them, but while in town, they run into Adam and Aida.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Everybody Pees Themselves Sometimes" is the best rated episode of "Meaning of Life" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/11/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Buddha the Bullshitter".