8.8/10474 votesLoading...#1 - Carry the Weight
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/5/2017
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.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Sarah Watson
8.6/10125 votesLoading...#2 - Don't Turn Away
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 6/23/2021
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
Writer: Celeste Vasquez, Shani Am. Moore
8.3/10154 votesLoading...#3 - Some Kind of Wonderful
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2020
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.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Lara Azzopardi
8.3/10157 votesLoading...#4 - I Expect You to Have Adventures
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 6/30/2021
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
Writer: Lara Azzopardi, Jessica Kozak
8.2/10387 votesLoading...#5 - Before Tequilla Sunrise
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/29/2017
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.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Lynn Sternberger
8.2/10162 votesLoading...#6 - Breaking Through the Noise
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/11/2019
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.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Becky Hartman Edwards, Lijah J. Barasz, Celeste Vasquez
8.2/10172 votesLoading...#7 - Love
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 7/9/2020
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
8.1/10537 votesLoading...#8 - O Hell No
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/11/2017
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.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Sarah Watson
8.1/10207 votesLoading...#9 - We'll Always Have Paris
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/7/2018
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
8.1/10177 votesLoading...#10 - #TBT
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2019
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
Writer: Céline Geiger, Amy-Jo Perry
8.0/10380 votesLoading...#11 - The Breast Issue
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/8/2017
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
8.0/10135 votesLoading...#12 - 5, 6, 7, 8
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2020
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.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Celeste Vasquez, Lauren Parks
8.0/10130 votesLoading...#13 - Lost
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 6/25/2020
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
8.0/10126 votesLoading...#14 - The Truth Will Set You Free
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 7/2/2020
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
7.9/10448 votesLoading...#15 - The Woman Behind the Clothes
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/18/2017
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
7.9/10455 votesLoading...#16 - If You Can't Do It With Feeling
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/25/2017
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
7.9/10394 votesLoading...#17 - No Feminism in the Champagne Room
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/1/2017
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
7.9/10266 votesLoading...#18 - Rose Colored Glasses
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/12/2018
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.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Wendy Straker Hauser
7.9/10231 votesLoading...#19 - The Scarlet Letter
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/2018
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
7.9/10209 votesLoading...#20 - The Domino Effect
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/10/2018
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
7.9/10194 votesLoading...#21 - Trippin
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/31/2018
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.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Neel Shah, Céline Geiger
7.9/10101 votesLoading...#22 - The Crossover
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2021
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
Writer: Lara Azzopardi, Lori Lakin Hutcherson
7.9/1097 votesLoading...#23 - Rolling into the Future
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 6/9/2021
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
Writer: Chase Baxter, Sahar Jahani
7.8/10340 votesLoading...#24 - Three Girls in a Tub
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/15/2017
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
Writer: Ian Deitchman, Kristin Rusk Robinson
7.8/10175 votesLoading...#25 - Plus It Up
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/16/2019
Jane begins her fertility treatments in preparation for freezing her eggs and is assigned an article to write about her experience, but with a very personal twist. Kat learns that a prominent lesbian bar is being closed down and replaced with condos and decides to throw a Queer Prom to fundraise its rescue. Sutton moves in with Richard but struggles to accept his help when Oliver’s mysterious absences force her to put in more hours at work.
Director: Ellen S. Pressman
Writer: Matt McGuinness, Amanda Lasher
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,...
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Network:Freeform
Best Episodes Summary
"Carry the Weight" is the best rated episode of "The Bold Type". It scored 8.8/10 based on 474 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".