7.9/108 votesLoading...#1 - Don't Wanna Die Anonymous
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/16/2015
Watching a sold out Afghan Whigs reunion show leads Johnny to try and get his old band back together.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Denis Leary
7.5/104 votesLoading...#2 - Lust for Life
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2015
Johnny dies. On the internet. And decides to stay dead for financial reasons. Which leads to a big break for Gigi.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Denis Leary
6.9/106 votesLoading...#3 - Clean Rockin' Daddy
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2015
Gigi and her bandmates challenge Johnny to write songs without drugs or alcohol.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Denis Leary
6.8/106 votesLoading...#4 - What You Like Is in the Limo
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/6/2015
Gigi’s success on the NYC scene leads to The Heathens finding out they are somehow still big in Belgium.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Denis Leary
6.8/104 votesLoading...#5 - Supercalifragilisticjuliefriggingandrews
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/27/2015
Gigi meets Johnny's mom and discovers how "Mary Poppins" wrecked her showbiz career—and Johnny's childhood.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Denis Leary
6.8/104 votesLoading...#6 - Hard Out Here for a Pimp
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/3/2015
Johnny sets Gigi up on a date with someone her own age; Bam and Rehab invent a new music genre.
Director: Denis Leary
Writer: Denis Leary
6.2/104 votesLoading...#7 - Tattoo You
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2015
Gigi asks Johnny to get a tattoo of her name as a sign of true fatherly commitment.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Evan Reilly
6.1/105 votesLoading...#8 - Doctor Doctor
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/13/2015
Gigi insists the entire band see a noted music therapist.
Director: Denis Leary
Writer: Denis Leary
6.0/102 votesLoading...#9 - Take My Picture by the Pool
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/10/2015
Gigi lands a record deal of epic proportions; Bam and Rehab quit the band to become DJs.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Denis Leary
6.0/101 votesLoading...#10 - Bad Blood
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2016
Flash gets mixed signals from Gigi as Ava plans her solo debut. Bam and Rehab meet with Campbell Scott.
Director: Jim Serpico
Writer: Denis Leary, Bob Fisher
6.0/101 votesLoading...#11 - And She Was
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/28/2016
Ava prepares for her debut and gets help from Gigi while Johnny becomes surprisingly supportive. Also: Flash makes a big decision and Bam creates a professional persona.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Julieanne Smolinski
6.0/101 votesLoading...#12 - Rolling in the Deep
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 8/25/2016
Someone from the band's past shows up as tension reaches an all time high.
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer: Evan Reilly
5.0/101 votesLoading...#13 - Because We're Legion
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/17/2015
Greg Dulli sets Gigi up with a well-respected producer from the west coast, which Johnny loves because Flash doesn’t.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Denis Leary
5.0/101 votesLoading...#14 - All That Glitters is Gold
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/30/2016
The sudden death of an old friend forces the band to question where they’re at and where they’re going.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Denis Leary, Bob Fisher
5.0/101 votesLoading...#15 - Rock This Bitch Till the Wheels Fall Off
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/4/2016
The band meet an inspiring young fan, which leads Johnny to discover a new talent of his own. Also: Ava gets rave reviews and Bam and Rehab see a new side of Campbell
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Denis Leary, Bob Fisher
5.0/101 votesLoading...#16 - Tramps Like Us
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/11/2016
Gigi tries being a manager while Johnny's charity anthem gains momentum. Flash makes a big decision and Rehab becomes upset about his contribution to "Feast" as rehearsals begin.
Director: Jim Serpico
Writer: Erik Durbin
5.0/101 votesLoading...#17 - Ghosts of Skibbereen
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/18/2016
Opening night begins at "Feast" and Bam and Rehab struggle with Campbell's dedicated manner.
Director: Jim Serpico
Writer: Denis Leary, Bob Fisher, Jack Leary
5.0/101 votesLoading...#18 - Bang Bang
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 9/1/2016
Gigi decides to go in a different direction with the band. Johnny pursues a new solo project.
Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Writer: Evan Reilly
4.0/102 votesLoading...#19 - Cool for the Summer
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/14/2016
Gigi’s recent experience forces Flash to step up his game. Noah and Bam try to convince Rehab to get on board with “Feast”.
Director: Jim Serpico
Writer: Denis Leary, Bob Fisher
3.0/102 votesLoading...#20 - Rebel Rebel
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/7/2016
Ava wants to mix things up while urging Gigi to experience anything and everything while she’s still young. Rehab gets approached by a big time Broadway producer.
Director: Michael Blieden
Writer: Julieanne Smolinski
The Best Episodes of Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll
Every episode of Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll!
Johnny Rock is the aging lead singer of NYC's legendary early-'90s band The Heathens, who is trying to get both his band and his life...
Genre:Comedy
Network:FX
Best Episodes Summary
"Don't Wanna Die Anonymous" is the best rated episode of "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll". It scored 7.9/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Michael Blieden and written by Denis Leary, it aired on 7/16/2015. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Lust for Life".