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The Best Episodes of Telenovela

Every episode of Telenovela ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Telenovela!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Telenovela Season 1 Episode 7 - The Grand Gesture
    8.1/10(82 votes)

    #1 - The Grand Gesture

    S1:E7

    Ana's relationship with James (Zachary Levi) heats up too much for her, so she tries to get out of the relationship without hurting him. Meanwhile, an on-set piano inspires the cast members to showcase their musical side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Telenovela Season 1 Episode 5 - The Rivals
    8.0/10(106 votes)

    #2 - The Rivals

    S1:E5

    Ana and Xavi run into their rivals, Kate and Diego - a married couple on a competitive telenovela. The cast rallies around Ana and Xavi as they try to finally one up their rivals while building a home for a needy family. Gael realizes his latest crush is actually a forbidden love.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Telenovela Season 1 Episode 6 - The Hurricane
    8.0/10(93 votes)

    #3 - The Hurricane

    S1:E6

    The cast members, all dieting for a bathing-suit scene, get stuck together when a hurricane hits Miami, with Ana taking control and leading the search for food. Meanwhile, Isaac builds up courage to ask Roxie for a date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Telenovela Season 1 Episode 9 - Split Personalities
    8.0/10(79 votes)

    #4 - Split Personalities

    S1:E9

    After Mimi's husband is released from prison, it looks like that he has become a better and more attractive person. Ana makes plans for a night out with the ladies to try and distract Mimi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Telenovela Season 1 Episode 10 - Caught in the Act
    7.9/10(68 votes)

    #5 - Caught in the Act

    S1:E10

    After Ana finds out that Xavi has a girlfriend, she attempts to help him by trying to fix all the things about him that annoyed her when they were married. A pregnancy story line on the show makes Rodrigo begin to think about having children.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Telenovela Season 1 Episode 3 - Trapped in a Well
    7.8/10(110 votes)

    #6 - Trapped in a Well

    S1:E3

    Ana fakes amnesia to avoid a showdown with Mimi. Rodrigo and Xavier bond.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Telenovela Season 1 Episode 4 - The Kiss
    7.8/10(104 votes)

    #7 - The Kiss

    S1:E4

    When Ana finds out that her work dinner with her boss, James, is actually a date, she uses some "enhancements" to win him over. Meanwhile, the cast becomes worried that there is a ghost haunting the soundstage, but Xavi is skeptical.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Telenovela Season 1 Episode 11 - The Stalker
    7.8/10(68 votes)

    #8 - The Stalker

    S1:E11

    After Xavi invites Ana to have coffee and then doesn't show up, Ana is concerned that he has been kidnapped. Some cast members attempt to impress Isaac as he works on a script for the next year's show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Telenovela Season 1 Episode 8 - Sexual Awakening
    7.5/10(77 votes)

    #9 - Sexual Awakening

    S1:E8

    Mimi and Ana attempt to work out the best way to educate Mimi's eldest son about sex. The guys get ready for a Photoshop-free magazine cover shoot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Telenovela Season 1 Episode 2 - Evil Twin
    7.0/10(138 votes)

    #10 - Evil Twin

    S1:E2

    Ana doesn't like her co-workers having secrets and tries to implement an "open book" policy at work. Things get crazy when a workplace romance and a surprise visitor put that policy to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Telenovela Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.9/10(174 votes)

    #11 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Ana is taken by surprise when her ex-husband, Xavi, joins the cast of her popular telenovela. With the help of her best friends and co-workers, Mimi and Gael, Ana sets out to prove that she is still in charge.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Grand Gesture" is the best rated episode of "Telenovela". It scored 8.1/10 based on 82 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/25/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Rivals".