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The Best Episodes of The Girls on the Bus Season 1

Every episode of The Girls on the Bus Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Girls on the Bus Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Girls on the Bus Season 1

Four female journalists follow every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, while finding friendship, love, and scandal along the way.

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  1. Background image for Pilot
    6.8/10(195 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Needing to prove herself to her bosses, Sadie must favor trade with Liberty Direct News reporter Kimberlyn to secure a critical interview.

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  2. Background image for She's with Her
    7.2/10(172 votes)

    #2 - She's with Her

    S1:E2

    At a Bennett campaign rally, a surprise endorsement sends Sadie into a familiar spiral. Later, Kimberlyn snags a key interview amid personal and professional stress, while Grace and Lola form an unlikely — but mutually beneficial — connection.

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  3. Background image for The Audacity of Nope
    7.4/10(130 votes)

    #3 - The Audacity of Nope

    S1:E3

    In Las Vegas, Sadie schools Lola on the presidential pool, Kimberlyn snags a primetime slot and Grace pursues a candidate's medical records.

    Director:Marcos Siega
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  4. Background image for Two Americas
    7.3/10(116 votes)

    #4 - Two Americas

    S1:E4

    At an unexpected memorial service, Lola and Kimberlyn fall out over different expressions of grief. Later, Grace clashes with her daughter Annie, and Sadie gets an anonymous tip before her career is thrown into jeopardy.

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  5. Background image for Everything Is Copy
    7.7/10(114 votes)

    #5 - Everything Is Copy

    S1:E5

    While Sadie must defend herself at work, Kimberlyn prepares for her engagement party and Lola contemplates a new relationship.

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  6. Background image for The Debate
    7.7/10(106 votes)

    #6 - The Debate

    S1:E6

    When the bus breaks down just hours before the Democratic debate, a disillusioned Lola struggles to fulfill her sponsorships, Grace and Sadie scheme to find a source and Kimberlyn gets existential about her career.

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  8. Background image for She Was Against It, Before She Was for It
    7.9/10(96 votes)

    #7 - She Was Against It, Before She Was for It

    S1:E7

    While on the road, Grace and Sadie track down new sources for their explosive story on one of Walker's donors, Lola confronts her family after an article about her past drops and Kimberlyn cracks under her own expectations.

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  9. Background image for Life Is a Highway
    8.0/10(91 votes)

    #8 - Life Is a Highway

    S1:E8

    After breaking a crucial story, Grace must face her family issues when Annie goes radio silent. Later, Kimberlyn and Sadie bond while retrieving an important package and Lola discovers her social media has been hacked.

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  10. Background image for Slouching Towards Brooklyn
    8.1/10(88 votes)

    #9 - Slouching Towards Brooklyn

    S1:E9

    Ahead of the DNC, Lola struggles to get credentials, Grace heads home, Kimberlyn gets an exciting offer and Sadie suffers a devastating loss.

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  11. Background image for The Everydays
    8.4/10(102 votes)

    #10 - The Everydays

    S1:E10

    After her source reveals explosive evidence, Sadie mobilizes Grace, Lola and Kimberlyn to investigate a claim that could threaten the Democratic nomination. While Lola's findings pivot into a new opportunity, Kimberlyn makes a career-altering move.

    Director:Erica Dunton
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Girls on the Bus" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 195 votes. Directed by Jesse Peretz and written by Julie Plec, Amy Chozick, it aired on 3/14/2024. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "She's with Her".