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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 1 - Marathon
    7.3/10(328 votes)

    #1 - Marathon

    S1:E1

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

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  2. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 2 - Antique Globes
    7.4/10(281 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 3 - Syria
    7.4/10(270 votes)

    #3 - Syria

    S1:E3

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

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  4. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 4 - Plaster Cast
    7.7/10(268 votes)

    #4 - 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?

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  5. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 5 - Normal Slope
    7.4/10(250 votes)

    #5 - Normal Slope

    S1:E5

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

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  6. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 6 - Nigel and Naomi
    7.4/10(236 votes)

    #6 - Nigel and Naomi

    S1:E6

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

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  8. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 7 - Call the Midwife
    7.4/10(239 votes)

    #7 - Call the Midwife

    S1:E7

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

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  9. State of the Union Season 1 Episode 8 - Dolphins
    7.6/10(235 votes)

    #8 - Dolphins

    S1:E8

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

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

    #9 - Prison Sex

    S1:E9

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

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

    #10 - Another Drink

    S1:E10

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Marathon" is the best rated episode of "State of the Union" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 328 votes. Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Nick Hornby, it aired on 5/6/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Antique Globes".