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The Best Episodes of My Happy Place

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My Happy Place invites viewers on an immersive excursion across the world anchored by an all-star cast of hosts including Alan Cumming, Taraji P. Henson, Simu Liu, Billy Porter, Octavia Spencer and Questlove. Across six

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    My Happy Place Season 1 Episode 1 - Scottish Highlands with Alan Cumming
    6.3/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Scottish Highlands with Alan Cumming

    S1:E1

    As a child growing up in Scotland, the Highlands were a place where Alan Cumming went to escape. Now, as an adult, they are a window into his history that provide him with a new sense of belonging, connection and joy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. My Happy Place Season 1 Episode 4 - Mykonos, Greece with Billy Porter
    5.3/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Mykonos, Greece with Billy Porter

    S1:E4

    Billy Porter was working on a cruise sailing around the islands of Greece when he discovered his happy place: Mykonos. He felt a sense of freedom and belonging he had never experienced before, and has found much to celebrate on the island, both then and now.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. My Happy Place Season 1 Episode 5 - New Orleans, Louisiana with Octavia Spencer
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    #3 - New Orleans, Louisiana with Octavia Spencer

    S1:E5

    Octavia Spencer first came to New Orleans for Mardi Gras as a broke college student and has been hooked ever since. Now as an adult, it’s the city’s unique international flair and the familiarity of the American South that makes this her happy place.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. My Happy Place Season 1 Episode 2 - Bali, Indonesia with Taraji P. Henson
    5.1/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Bali, Indonesia with Taraji P. Henson

    S1:E2

    Two years ago, when Taraji P. Henson was feeling burnt out and disillusioned with Hollywood, she fled to Bali where she was able to recharge, refocus, and find her spiritual side. Bali is still a lifeline, and Henson returns to enjoy the rich culture and peace of her happy place.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. My Happy Place Season 1 Episode 3 - Austin, Texas with Questlove
    4.4/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Austin, Texas with Questlove

    S1:E3

    Questlove comes to Austin for creative inspiration, but it’s also home to good friends, favorite stores, and is a place where his band The Roots first found success. He returns to recharge his artistic batteries and enjoy all that the city has to offer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. My Happy Place Season 1 Episode 6 - Bangkok, Thailand with Simu Liu
    1.0/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Bangkok, Thailand with Simu Liu

    S1:E6

    Bangkok was always Simu Liu’s dream destination to visit, and two years ago his dream became a reality. The city was everything he dreamed of, and on this trip he’s revisiting some of his favorite places and finding new things to love about Bangkok.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Scottish Highlands with Alan Cumming" is the best rated episode of "My Happy Place". It scored 6.3/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/27/2025. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Mykonos, Greece with Billy Porter".