7.8/1055 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2009
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
Writer: Anna Fricke, Adam Giaudrone
7.0/1023 votes#2 - The Beautiful Aftermath
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/2009
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.
Director: Christian Duguay, Michael Lehmann
Writer: Anna Fricke, Adam Giaudrone
7.9/1012 votes#3 - The Beautiful Lie
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2009
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.
Director: Sanford Bookstaver, Christian Duguay, Michael Lehmann
Writer: Anna Fricke
7.3/1015 votes#4 - The Beautiful Triangle
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired Unknown
The sparks between Cole and Raina fly in public and in private during their Calvin Klein photo shoot causing their outside relationships to suffer. Sonja, with the help of Claudia and Claudias husband Richard, books her first major cosmetics campaign since her fall from grace. Marissa tries to help Rainas brother Alex out by bringing in the A-listers to his club.
Director: Christian Duguay, Michael Lehmann
Writer: Anna Fricke
7.9/1015 votes#5 - The Beautiful Campaign
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired Unknown
The unveiling of the Calvin Klein billboard in Times Square and the interest from W Magazine starts to take a toll on Raina as she continues to struggle with her feelings for Cole. Problems arise in Claudias marriage with Richard while Sonjas working on the campaign. Marissa steals a one of a kind pair of shoes from Max Azaria when she doesnt get booked for the Herve Leger show.
Director: Christian Duguay, Michael Lehmann
Writer: Anna Fricke, Adam Giaudrone
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Genre:Drama
Network:The CW
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Beautiful Life: TBL" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by Christian Duguay and written by Anna Fricke, Adam Giaudrone, it aired on 9/16/2009. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Beautiful Aftermath".