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The Best Episodes of The Bold Type

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A glimpse into the outrageous lives of Jane, Kat and Sutton, who are working at the nation's top women's magazine, Scarlet, while navigating their careers, identities and individual voices.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 10 - Carry the Weight
    8.8/10(487 votes)

    #1 - Carry the Weight

    S1:E10

    Jane gets an eye-opening experience when she is tasked with writing a piece about a performance artist/activist who is speaking out about sexual assault. Kat is distracted by thoughts of Adena while trying to throw a memorable NY Fashion Week party for Scarlet; and Sutton gets into an awkward situation with Richard.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Sarah Watson

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  2. The Bold Type Season 5 Episode 5 - Don't Turn Away
    8.6/10(132 votes)

    #2 - Don't Turn Away

    S5:E5

    Kat struggles to get a movement off the ground and is faced with a life-changing opportunity. Sutton gets an unexpected call that threatens the progress she’s made at therapy, and Jane is faced with her biggest challenge ever at Scarlet.

    Director:Aprill Winney
    Writers:Celeste Vasquez, Shani Am. Moore

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  3. The Bold Type Season 4 Episode 10 - Some Kind of Wonderful
    8.3/10(158 votes)

    #3 - Some Kind of Wonderful

    S4:E10

    Sutton and Richard’s wedding day is here, and Sutton is faced with a big decision. Jane tries to celebrate her friends while struggling to process recent discoveries. Kat’s continuing crusade against the board has unexpected and life-altering consequences.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Lara Azzopardi

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  4. The Bold Type Season 5 Episode 6 - I Expect You to Have Adventures
    8.3/10(166 votes)

    #4 - I Expect You to Have Adventures

    S5:E6

    After a season of big changes and hard decisions, the future looks bright for the women of “The Bold Type” … but it’s always full of surprises. Jane, Kat and Sutton each face huge choices and evaluate their own paths.

    Director:Aprill Winney
    Writers:Lara Azzopardi, Jessica Kozak

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  5. The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 2 - O Hell No
    8.2/10(547 votes)

    #5 - O Hell No

    S1:E2

    Kat finds herself questioning her identity as she continues to spend time with Adena. Jane is horrified when she is tasked with writing Scarlet’s sex column – especially when her story turns intensely personal. And Sutton is given an opportunity to advance at Scarlet, but questions if it’s what she really wants to be doing with her life.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Sarah Watson

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  6. The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 9 - Before Tequilla Sunrise
    8.2/10(398 votes)

    #6 - Before Tequilla Sunrise

    S1:E9

    Jane, Sutton, Alex, Pinstripe and Jacqueline are all trapped in the Scarlet offices due to a massive traffic jam. Forced to spend time together, Jane reexamines her feelings for Pinstripe. Sutton makes a surprising move. And when she learns Adena is leaving New York, Kat makes an impulsive decision.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Lynn Sternberger

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  7. The Bold Type Season 3 Episode 10 - Breaking Through the Noise
    8.2/10(168 votes)

    #7 - Breaking Through the Noise

    S3:E10

    When Jane and Jacqueline’s exposé makes an impact, Jacqueline takes a hard look at how she can make Scarlet an industry leader that practices what it preaches. Sutton celebrates the end of her design seminar with a fashion show but surprises herself with the results. Jane deals with an emotional fallout amidst a career high. Kat makes a choice not to run from her problems anymore.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writers:Becky Hartman Edwards, Celeste Vasquez, Lijah J. Barasz

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  8. The Bold Type Season 4 Episode 15 - Love
    8.2/10(178 votes)

    #8 - Love

    S4:E15

    In five short love stories, Kat, Jane, Sutton, Jacqueline, and Alex confront challenges in their various relationships, bringing newfound understanding of their partners or creating irreparable rifts between them.

    Director:Aprill Winney
    Writer:Wendy Straker Hauser

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  9. The Bold Type Season 2 Episode 10 - We'll Always Have Paris
    8.1/10(213 votes)

    #9 - We'll Always Have Paris

    S2:E10

    Sutton’s professional dreams come true when she jets off to Paris for Fashion Week, but while there she gains a new perspective on her situation. Jane moves forward with her fertility plan until she learns surprising news about her options and is faced with Ben and Pinstripe’s different solutions. Kat faces pressure from Jacqueline to make their Paris party a success while attempting to reset her relationship with Adena.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Annie Weisman

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  10. The Bold Type Season 3 Episode 6 - #TBT
    8.1/10(183 votes)

    #10 - #TBT

    S3:E6

    The Scarlet email hack brings up memories of the trio’s first meeting four years ago, reminding them that together they can overcome anything.

    Director:Anna Mastro
    Writers:Céline Geiger, Amy-Jo Perry

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  11. The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 4 - If You Can't Do It With Feeling
    8.0/10(466 votes)

    #11 - If You Can't Do It With Feeling

    S1:E4

    Sutton is flustered when someone at Scarlet has the wrong impression of her professional background. Jane is determined to prove she can have a friends with benefits relationship without feelings getting in the way. And Kat and Adena continue growing closer.

    Director:Anna Mastro
    Writer:Wendy Straker Hauser

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  12. The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 6 - The Breast Issue
    8.0/10(388 votes)

    #12 - The Breast Issue

    S1:E6

    In promoting Scarlet’s breast health awareness campaign, Kat tries to be bold with her message, but is left wondering whether her competitive nature is hurting her cause. Jane confronts past issues and current anxieties when she is tasked with writing a controversial piece about BRCA gene testing. Sutton is determined to excel at her tasks at hand, but when things fall apart, it’s Alex who rushes to her rescue.

    Director:Jamie Travis
    Writer:Matt McGuinness

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  13. The Bold Type Season 2 Episode 3 - The Scarlet Letter
    8.0/10(238 votes)

    #13 - The Scarlet Letter

    S2:E3

    Sutton is in an awkward position when she is put in charge of hiring a photographer for an accessories shoot, and Kat asks her to hire Adena. Jane follows around a cute and altruistic doctor named Ben for her latest article. Scarlet’s newest board member, Cleo, causes Jacqueline to defend her role at the magazine.

    Director:Jamie Travis
    Writer:Céline Geiger

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  14. The Bold Type Season 2 Episode 9 - Trippin
    8.0/10(200 votes)

    #14 - Trippin

    S2:E9

    The girls take a trip to Sutton’s hometown and meet a few important figures from her past. Meanwhile, Jane struggles with planning for her future, and Kat feels a rift in her relationship with Adena. Guest starring Billy Magnussen.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writers:Céline Geiger, Neel Shah

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  15. The Bold Type Season 4 Episode 9 - 5, 6, 7, 8
    8.0/10(139 votes)

    #15 - 5, 6, 7, 8

    S4:E9

    Jane decides to throw Sutton an epic bachelorette party, but the bride can’t quite bring herself to enjoy the festivities. Kat learns surprising info about RJ, which leads her to question the company’s morals. Jane gets career news while facing some devastating personal issues.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writers:Celeste Vasquez, Lauren Parks

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  16. The Bold Type Season 4 Episode 13 - Lost
    8.0/10(136 votes)

    #16 - Lost

    S4:E13

    Sutton grapples with her complex reaction towards the massive changes in her life. At Kat's urging, Jane starts dating again. Kat plans her next move as she faces financial insecurity and turns to Alex for help.

    Director:Erin Ehrlich
    Writer:Celeste Vasquez

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  17. The Bold Type Season 4 Episode 14 - The Truth Will Set You Free
    8.0/10(130 votes)

    #17 - The Truth Will Set You Free

    S4:E14

    Jane isn’t comfortable in her post-surgery body, but a visit from her dad may change her outlook. Sutton and Richard make plans for the future. Kat tries to move forward at work with a podcast, but her first episode comes with a price.

    Director:Erin Ehrlich
    Writer:Ashley Skidmore

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  18. The Bold Type Season 5 Episode 3 - Rolling into the Future
    8.0/10(102 votes)

    #18 - Rolling into the Future

    S5:E3

    Jane faces unexpected performance reviews that shake her confidence in The Failing Feminist. Sutton’s attempts to move on from her divorce are thwarted by other’s opinions, and Kat reunites with Adena, who has a secret.

    Director:Yoko Okumura
    Writers:Chase Baxter, Sahar Jahani

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  19. The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 3 - The Woman Behind the Clothes
    7.9/10(459 votes)

    #19 - The Woman Behind the Clothes

    S1:E3

    Kat finds herself the victim of internet trolling when she stands up for gender inequality. Sutton thinks she may have found her dream job but worries she doesn’t have what it takes to make it work. And Jane pursues a story about a congresswoman but tries to find a different angle to make her voice heard.

    Director:Tara Nicole Weyr
    Writer:Justin W. Lo

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  20. The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 5 - No Feminism in the Champagne Room
    7.9/10(404 votes)

    #20 - No Feminism in the Champagne Room

    S1:E5

    Jane is stunned when the subject of her latest article, a woman who left a finance job to become an exotic dancer, threatens to sue Scarlet – and Jane. Sutton is excited when she thinks she’s making a step forward in her career. Kat questions whether she is ready for a real relationship with anyone, especially in light of recent events with Adena.

    Director:Jamie Travis
    Writer:Lynn Sternberger

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  21. The Bold Type Season 2 Episode 2 - Rose Colored Glasses
    7.9/10(274 votes)

    #21 - Rose Colored Glasses

    S2:E2

    Believing it shouldn’t matter, Kat bristles when Alex recommends she highlights that she is black in her company bio. However, while introducing her parents to Adena, Kat is forced to confront how her avoidance of labels has affected her life. Sutton is horrified when she discovers her fellow fashion assistants think she was asked to organize a photo shoot featuring “honorable men” for reasons other than her talent. And Jane tries to defend herself after the fallout from her Incite article, which doesn’t go as planned.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Wendy Straker Hauser

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  22. The Bold Type Season 2 Episode 6 - The Domino Effect
    7.9/10(217 votes)

    #22 - The Domino Effect

    S2:E6

    Jane is thrilled when her sexual assault article for Scarlet is nominated for a prestigious journalism award. Determined to prove herself to Jacqueline, Jane jumps at the chance to write a follow-up piece, until the story takes an unexpected turn. Kat struggles with whether to tell Adena a secret and Sutton is given a challenging assignment – styling Richard’s date.

    Director:Anna Mastro
    Writer:Amy-Jo Perry

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  23. The Bold Type Season 3 Episode 4 - The Deep End
    7.9/10(175 votes)

    #23 - The Deep End

    S3:E4

    Jane stumbles on the scoop of a lifetime, but Jacqueline turns down the pitch when her impending 10th-anniversary gala and continued power-struggles with Patrick force her to contemplate her future with Scarlet. Sutton preps a design seminar application for Oliver’s recommendation, but he remains distracted by things in his personal life. Kat decides to run for City Council but reconsiders when she learns what the opposition might spin about her past.

    Director:Jamie Travis
    Writer:Becky Hartman Edwards

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  24. The Bold Type Season 5 Episode 2 - The Crossover
    7.9/10(106 votes)

    #24 - The Crossover

    S5:E2

    All eyes are on Jane as she and Jacqueline combat a public inconsistency in her latest story. Kat runs into an old friend, sparking a new idea. Alex uses his podcast to make a statement. Sutton gets a career win but a personal blow.

    Director:Jill Carter
    Writers:Lara Azzopardi, Lori Lakin Hutcherson

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  25. The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 7 - Three Girls in a Tub
    7.8/10(351 votes)

    #25 - Three Girls in a Tub

    S1:E7

    Richard is determined to get to know Sutton’s friends outside of the office and invites the girls to dinner, but things don’t quite go as planned. Sutton attempts to network with a new social circle by attending a high tea. While on a date with someone else, Jane comes to a realization about Pinstripe; and Jacqueline is forced to intervene when Kat’s new staffer keeps damaging Scarlet’s social media presence.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writers:Kristin Rusk Robinson, Ian Deitchman

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Best Episodes Summary

"Carry the Weight" is the best rated episode of "The Bold Type". It scored 8.8/10 based on 487 votes. Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr. and written by Sarah Watson, it aired on 9/5/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Don't Turn Away".