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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!

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,...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:SundanceTV

Best Episodes Summary

"Plaster Cast" is the best rated episode of "State of the Union". It scored 7.7/10 based on 251 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".

  • Plaster Cast
    7.7/10251 votes
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    #1 - Plaster Cast

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/2019

    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

  • Another Drink
    7.7/10221 votes
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    #2 - Another Drink

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/9/2019

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby

  • Dolphins
    7.6/10220 votes
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    #3 - Dolphins

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/9/2019

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby

  • Prison Sex
    7.5/10213 votes
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    #4 - Prison Sex

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/9/2019

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby

  • Antique Globes
    7.4/10262 votes
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    #5 - Antique Globes

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/2019

    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

  • Syria
    7.4/10252 votes
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    #6 - Syria

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2019

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby

  • Normal Slope
    7.4/10235 votes
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    #7 - Normal Slope

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2019

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby

  • Nigel and Naomi
    7.4/10221 votes
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    #8 - Nigel and Naomi

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/9/2019

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby

  • Call the Midwife
    7.4/10222 votes
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    #9 - Call the Midwife

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/9/2019

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby

  • Marathon
    7.3/10309 votes
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    #10 - Marathon

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/6/2019

    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

  • The Last Box
    6.8/1095 votes
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    #11 - The Last Box

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/23/2022

    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

  • The Road Most Travelled
    6.7/1087 votes
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    #12 - The Road Most Travelled

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2022

    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

  • Facetime TV
    6.7/1090 votes
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    #13 - Facetime TV

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2022

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby

  • Prison Thoughts
    6.6/1094 votes
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    #14 - Prison Thoughts

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/17/2022

    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

  • Kopi Iuwak
    6.6/1092 votes
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    #15 - Kopi Iuwak

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/22/2022

    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

  • The Laws of Grammar
    6.5/10129 votes
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    #16 - The Laws of Grammar

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2022

    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

  • Led Zeppelin's Accountant
    6.5/1091 votes
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    #17 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2022

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby

  • Big Mustard
    6.4/10101 votes
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    #18 - Big Mustard

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/16/2022

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby

  • Intimacy Kit
    6.4/1088 votes
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    #19 - Intimacy Kit

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/2022

    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

  • Why Quake?
    6.3/10105 votes
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    #20 - Why Quake?

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/15/2022

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

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Nick Hornby