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The Best Episodes of Russian Doll Season 1

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Russian Doll Season 1 Episode 8 - Ariadne
    8.5/10(3108 votes)

    S1:E8

    Nadia and Alan look for each other and finally cross paths at the deli. Something's not right -- but they're not giving up on each other.

    Director:Natasha Lyonne
    Writer:Natasha Lyonne

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  2. Russian Doll Season 1 Episode 7 - The Way Out
    8.2/10(2785 votes)

    S1:E7

    As the present begins to unravel, Nadia's troubled past comes back to haunt her, and Alan worries they're running out of time.

    Director:Leslye Headland
    Writers:Leslye Headland, Allison Silverman

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  3. Russian Doll Season 1 Episode 6 - Reflection
    8.0/10(2687 votes)

    S1:E6

    Nadia and Alan try to figure out how they're connected. Alan can't remember his first death, so Nadia follows him over the course of his night.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Flora Birnbaum

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  4. Russian Doll Season 1 Episode 4 - Alan's Routine
    7.7/10(2814 votes)

    S1:E4

    Meticulous as always, Alan steadies himself for a rendez-vous with his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Nadia's latest discovery sends her reeling.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:Leslye Headland, Cirocco Dunlap

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  5. Russian Doll Season 1 Episode 5 - Superiority Complex
    7.7/10(2676 votes)

    S1:E5

    Perturbed by the changes in his routine, Alan shows up at Nadia's birthday party. Nadia tries to make amends to John, and Alan confronts Mike.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Jocelyn Bioh

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  6. Russian Doll Season 1 Episode 3 - A Warm Body
    7.5/10(2845 votes)

    S1:E3

    Nadia's hunt for clues leads her to a Yeshiva school -- but she needs John's help. Out searching for Oatmeal, Nadia befriends a homeless man.

    Director:Leslye Headland
    Writer:Allison Silverman

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  7. Russian Doll Season 1 Episode 2 - The Great Escape
    7.4/10(3065 votes)

    S1:E2

    Confused and hung over, Nadia tries to piece together what happened the night before. She tracks down Wardog, the drug dealer with the Israeli joints.

    Director:Leslye Headland
    Writers:Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler

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  8. Russian Doll Season 1 Episode 1 - Nothing in This World Is Easy
    7.2/10(3611 votes)

    S1:E1

    On the night of her 36th birthday, Nadia meets an untimely end ... then suddenly finds herself back at the party her friends threw for her.

    Director:Leslye Headland
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Ariadne" is the best rated episode of Russian Doll season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 3,108 votes. Written and directed by Natasha Lyonne, it aired on February 1, 2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Way Out".