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The Best Episodes of State of the Union

Every episode of State of the Union ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of State of the Union!

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Tom and Louise meet in a pub immediately before their weekly marital therapy session. With each successive episode we piece together how their lives were, what drew them together and what has started to pull

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    State of the Union Season 1 Episode 4 - Plaster Cast
    7.7/10(267 votes)

    #1 - Plaster Cast

    S1:E4

    Tom asks Louise to back him up in a lie with their counsellor – is it them against the world or not?

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  2. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 10 - Another Drink
    7.7/10(235 votes)

    #2 - Another Drink

    S1:E10

    Tom has moved back in and feels that their issues are resolved.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  3. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 8 - Dolphins
    7.6/10(234 votes)

    #3 - Dolphins

    S1:E8

    Louise and Tom reflect on why and how they got together in the first place.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  4. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 9 - Prison Sex
    7.5/10(228 votes)

    #4 - Prison Sex

    S1:E9

    Louise and Tom discuss a breakthrough in their relationship - Louise wonders what it means.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  5. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 2 - Antique Globes
    7.4/10(280 votes)

    #5 - Antique Globes

    S1:E2

    Tom commends himself for the courage it took to turn up late to last weeks session and promises to be there from the beginning this week.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  6. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 3 - Syria
    7.4/10(269 votes)

    #6 - Syria

    S1:E3

    Tom and Louise discuss the lost passion in their relationship – is passion something that can be found again?

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  7. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 5 - Normal Slope
    7.4/10(249 votes)

    #7 - Normal Slope

    S1:E5

    Following a bad session, Tom has moved out. This could be the start of a slippery slope.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  8. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 6 - Nigel and Naomi
    7.4/10(235 votes)

    #8 - Nigel and Naomi

    S1:E6

    Tom makes an effort, but Louise complains that it feels contrived.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  9. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 7 - Call the Midwife
    7.4/10(238 votes)

    #9 - Call the Midwife

    S1:E7

    Louise admits that she's ashamed of Tom's unemployment. They decide to communicate more openly.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  10. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 1 - Marathon
    7.3/10(327 votes)

    #10 - Marathon

    S1:E1

    Louise and Tom prepare for their first marital counselling session and try to work out how they got to this point.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  11. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 7 - The Road Most Travelled
    6.8/10(95 votes)

    #11 - The Road Most Travelled

    S2:E7

    Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  12. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 8 - Facetime TV
    6.8/10(97 votes)

    #12 - Facetime TV

    S2:E8

    Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  13. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 10 - The Last Box
    6.8/10(105 votes)

    #13 - The Last Box

    S2:E10

    Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  14. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 9 - Kopi Iuwak
    6.7/10(99 votes)

    #14 - Kopi Iuwak

    S2:E9

    Scott and Ellen have shared a magical night together, but their newfound intimacy hits a road bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  15. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 4 - Prison Thoughts
    6.6/10(101 votes)

    #15 - Prison Thoughts

    S2:E4

    Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  16. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 1 - The Laws of Grammar
    6.5/10(137 votes)

    #16 - The Laws of Grammar

    S2:E1

    Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  17. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 5 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant
    6.5/10(98 votes)

    #17 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant

    S2:E5

    After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  18. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 6 - Intimacy Kit
    6.5/10(96 votes)

    #18 - Intimacy Kit

    S2:E6

    After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  19. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 3 - Big Mustard
    6.4/10(109 votes)

    #19 - Big Mustard

    S2:E3

    Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  20. State of the Union Season 2 Episode 2 - Why Quake?
    6.3/10(113 votes)

    #20 - Why Quake?

    S2:E2

    Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.

    Director:Stephen Frears
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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Best Episodes Summary

"Plaster Cast" is the best rated episode of "State of the Union". It scored 7.7/10 based on 267 votes. Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Nick Hornby, it aired on 5/9/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Another Drink".