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The Best Episodes of The Girlfriend

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

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Laura has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel. But her perfect life unravels when Daniel brings home Cherry, a girlfriend who changes everything. After a tense introduction, Laura

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(784 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Glamorous Laura Sanderson's beloved son, Daniel, confides that he's met someone special. Wanting to impress, Laura meets the beguiling Cherry but soon catches her telling lies and starts to investigate. Cherry hides her humble beginnings as she works and plays amongst London's elite. She does everything to win over her new boyfriend's mother, Laura, but the more she tries the worse it gets.

    Director:Robin Wright
    Writers:Naomi Sheldon, Gabbie Asher, Polly Cavendish

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  2. The Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.9/10(677 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Cherry joins the Sandersons' family holiday, intimidated by Daniel's bond with Laura. As Cherry seeks alone time with Daniel, Laura grows suspicious of her secrets. The tension peaks until a yacht incident unexpectedly brings the women together. Just as they form a genuine connection, Laura witnesses something she was never meant to see and threatens Cherry, who in turn gives her an ultimatum.

    Director:Robin Wright
    Writers:Marek Horn, Polly Cavendish, Polly Cavendish

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  3. The Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.8/10(629 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Laura digs deeper into Cherry's past as they continue to tussle for Daniel's affection. When Daniel confronts his mother over her behaviour, they have a vicious argument and Daniel spends his birthday with Cherry. With no support at home, Laura turns to her former lover for comfort before a phone call changes her and Cherry's lives forever.

    Director:Robin Wright
    Writers:Polly Cavendish, Ava Wong Davies, Polly Cavendish

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  4. The Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.5/10(629 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Laura finds proof that her instincts were right about Cherry, and she whisks her family to Spain, spinning a web of lies to explain Cherry's sudden disappearance. Back in London, Cherry's life starts to unravel and she’s forced to move in with her mother. Upset the Sanderson's are callously ignoring her, it's not long until Cherry's plotting to get her life back.

    Director:Andrea Harkin
    Writers:Isis Davis, Smita Bhide, Helen Kingston

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  5. The Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    5.0/10(648 votes)

    #5 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Cherry and Daniel seem blissfully in love, but cracks are starting to show. As Cherry fights to hold on to her new life, Laura discovers their relationship is progressing quickly. A tense visit to Cherry's family brings the evidence Laura thinks she needs to take Cherry down. It looks like Laura's won until the tables turn and a bitter showdown erupts, with Daniel caught in the crossfire.

    Director:Andrea Harkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    4.8/10(634 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    An explosive revelation shatters Laura and Daniel's relationship, as Cherry must decide if reclaiming him is worth re-entering Laura's toxic orbit. But she's done being pushed around and she and Daniel are more in love than ever. Laura's desperation to win back her son and her obsession with Cherry spiral out of control, as her life unravels, their mutual hatred reaches new heights.

    Director:Andrea Harkin
    Writers:Naomi Sheldon, Helen Kingston

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Girlfriend". It scored 7.1/10 based on 784 votes. Directed by Robin Wright and written by Naomi Sheldon, Gabbie Asher, Polly Cavendish, it aired on 9/10/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".