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The Best Episodes of The Beautiful Life: TBL

Every episode of The Beautiful Life: TBL ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Beautiful Life: TBL!

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The daily lives of young models living together in a models' residence in New York, while struggling to deal with the cutthroat competition and fleeting fame of the fashion world.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Beautiful Life: TBL Season 1 Episode 3 - The Beautiful Lie
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #1 - The Beautiful Lie

    S1:E3

    Trouble brews between Chris and Raina when Raina books a big Calvin Klein campaign with Cole under false pretense that they're a real life couple. Chris books his first big spread with Isaac for Details magazine. Repercussions from Sonja's planted photo create major difficulties in her life and career. Marissa helps her designer friend Richie Rich throw a party to show off his new collection.

    Directors:Michael Lehmann, Christian Duguay, Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Anna Fricke

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  2. The Beautiful Life: TBL Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(55 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Young models Raina Marinelli and Chris Andrews slowly adjust to the intense fashion world. Meanwhile, notorious supermodel Sonja Stone returns to New York City after her mysterious disappearance.

    Director:Christian Duguay
    Writers:Anna Fricke, Adam Giaudrone

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  3. The Beautiful Life: TBL Season 1 Episode 2 - The Beautiful Aftermath
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #3 - The Beautiful Aftermath

    S1:E2

    Believing that his chances at a modeling career are over, Chris makes arrangements to leave New York City. However, an unexpected call from Claudia quickly leads to a change of plans. Meanwhile, secrets from Raina's past are exposed when Marissa invites Raina's brother Alex to a party, and Marissa decides to seek revenge publicly when she believes that Sonja stole a major campaign from her.

    Directors:Michael Lehmann, Christian Duguay
    Writers:Anna Fricke, Adam Giaudrone

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Beautiful Lie" is the best rated episode of "The Beautiful Life: TBL". It scored 7.9/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Michael Lehmann, Christian Duguay, Sanford Bookstaver and written by Anna Fricke, it aired on 9/30/2009. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pilot".