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The Best Episodes of State of the Union Season 1

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

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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
    State of the Union Season 1 Episode 4 - Plaster Cast
    7.7/10(271 votes)

    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(238 votes)

    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(237 votes)

    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(231 votes)

    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(284 votes)

    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(273 votes)

    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(252 votes)

    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(237 votes)

    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(240 votes)

    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(332 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Plaster Cast" is the best rated episode of "State of the Union" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 271 votes. Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Nick Hornby, it aired on 5/9/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Another Drink".