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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!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Marathon" is the best rated episode of "State of the Union" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 309 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".

  • Marathon
    7.3/10309 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Antique Globes
    7.4/10261 votes

    #2 - 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

    #3 - 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

  • Plaster Cast
    7.7/10250 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Normal Slope
    7.4/10234 votes

    #5 - 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
    7.4/10220 votes

    #6 - 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
    7.4/10221 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Dolphins
    7.6/10219 votes

    #8 - 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
    7.5/10212 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Another Drink
    7.7/10220 votes

    #10 - 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