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The Worst 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,...
  1. 6.3/10(108 votes)

    #1 - Why Quake?

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

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  2. 6.4/10(104 votes)

    #2 - Big Mustard

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    S2:E3

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

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  3. 6.4/10(90 votes)

    #3 - Intimacy Kit

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    S2:E6

    After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.

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  4. 6.5/10(131 votes)

    #4 - The Laws of Grammar

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    Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.

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  5. 6.5/10(93 votes)

    #5 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant

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

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  6. 6.6/10(96 votes)

    #6 - Prison Thoughts

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    S2:E4

    Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

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  8. 6.6/10(94 votes)

    #7 - Kopi Iuwak

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    S2:E9

    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.

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  9. 6.7/10(89 votes)

    #8 - The Road Most Travelled

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    S2:E7

    Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.

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  10. 6.8/10(92 votes)

    #9 - Facetime TV

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    S2:E8

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

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  11. 6.8/10(97 votes)

    #10 - The Last Box

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    S2:E10

    Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.

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  12. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Prison Sex

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    S1:E9

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

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  13. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Another Drink

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    S1:E10

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

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  14. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Marathon

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    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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  15. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Syria

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    S1:E3

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

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  16. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Plaster Cast

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    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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  17. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Normal Slope

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    S1:E5

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

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  18. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Nigel and Naomi

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    S1:E6

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

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  19. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Call the Midwife

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    S1:E7

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

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  20. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Antique Globes

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    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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  21. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Dolphins

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    S1:E8

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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Why Quake?" is the worst rated episode of "State of the Union". It scored 6.3/10 based on 108 votes. Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Nick Hornby, it aired on 2/15/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Big Mustard".