Four female journalists follow every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, while finding friendship, love, and scandal along the way.
The worst episode of "The Girls on the Bus" is "Pilot", rated 6.8/10 from 170 user votes. It was directed by Jesse Peretz and written by Amy Chozick, Julie Plec. "Pilot" aired on 3/14/2024 and is rated 0.4 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "She's with Her".
Needing to prove herself to her bosses, Sadie must favor trade with Liberty Direct News reporter Kimberlyn to secure a critical interview.
Director: Jesse Peretz
Writer: Amy Chozick, Julie Plec
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Rina Mimoun
In Las Vegas, Sadie schools Lola on the presidential pool, Kimberlyn snags a primetime slot and Grace pursues a candidate's medical records.
Director: N/A
Writer: Amy Chozick
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jenna Richman
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kevin A. Garnett
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.
Director: DeMane Davis
Writer: Tawal Panyacosit Jr.
While Sadie must defend herself at work, Kimberlyn prepares for her engagement party and Lola contemplates a new relationship.
Director: N/A
Writer: Amy Chozick, Candace Jackson
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.
Director: Kyra Sedgwick
Writer: Rina Mimoun, Tim Stack (II)
Ahead of the DNC, Lola struggles to get credentials, Grace heads home, Kimberlyn gets an exciting offer and Sadie suffers a devastating loss.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jenna Richman, Kevin A. Garnett
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: N/A
Writer: Amy Chozick