The Best Episodes of State of the Union Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(329 votes)

   #1 - Marathon

   S1:E15/6/2019

   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

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   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby
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   7.4/10(283 votes)

   #2 - Antique Globes

   S1:E25/7/2019

   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

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   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby
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   7.4/10(272 votes)

   #3 - Syria

   S1:E35/8/2019

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

   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby

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   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby
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   7.7/10(269 votes)

   #4 - Plaster Cast

   S1:E45/9/2019

   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

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   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby
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   7.4/10(251 votes)

   #5 - Normal Slope

   S1:E55/9/2019

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

   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby

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   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby
6. 

   7.4/10(237 votes)

   #6 - Nigel and Naomi

   S1:E65/9/2019

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

   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby

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   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby
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7. 

   7.4/10(240 votes)

   #7 - Call the Midwife

   S1:E75/9/2019

   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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   7.6/10(236 votes)

   #8 - Dolphins

   S1:E85/9/2019

   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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   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby
9. 

   7.5/10(230 votes)

   #9 - Prison Sex

   S1:E95/9/2019

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

   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby

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   Director:Stephen Frears

   Writer:Nick Hornby
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    7.7/10(237 votes)

    #10 - Another Drink

    S1:E105/9/2019

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

    Director:Stephen Frears

    Writer:Nick Hornby

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    Director:Stephen Frears

    Writer:Nick Hornby