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The Best Episodes of The Last Movie Stars Season 1

Every episode of The Last Movie Stars Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Last Movie Stars Season 1!

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A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Last Movie Stars Season 1 Episode 6 - Chapter Six: Luck is an Art
    8.1/10(82 votes)

    S1:E6

    In the wake of their son’s death, Paul and Joanne channel their grief into charitable work through Newman’s Own. While Paul and Joanne each undergo a career renaissance, it is their love story that is their most enduring legacy.

    Director:Ethan Hawke
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Last Movie Stars Season 1 Episode 2 - Chapter Two: A Star Is Born
    8.0/10(98 votes)

    S1:E2

    Finally able to go public as newlyweds, Paul and Joanne experience the ups and downs of Hollywood. Later, as the pressures of motherhood cause Joanne to take a step back from the limelight, Paul finds his star on the rise.

    Director:Ethan Hawke
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Last Movie Stars Season 1 Episode 3 - Chapter Three: The Legend of Paul Leonard Newman
    8.0/10(91 votes)

    S1:E3

    Through films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Paul achieves international renown alongside his status as Hollywood’s leading heartthrob. Later, Joanne emerges from semi-retirement to star in Paul’s directorial debut.

    Director:Ethan Hawke
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Last Movie Stars Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter One: Cosmic Orphans
    7.9/10(142 votes)

    S1:E1

    In the early 1950s, aspiring actors Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward meet as understudies on Broadway, sparking two of Hollywood’s most iconic careers and a decades long love story. There’s just one problem: Paul is already married.

    Director:Ethan Hawke
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Last Movie Stars Season 1 Episode 5 - Chapter Five: Against the Sky
    7.9/10(87 votes)

    S1:E5

    As Paul’s alcoholism continues to wreak havoc on their marriage, Joanne gives her husband an ultimatum – get sober or get out. Later, a personal tragedy causes Paul to dive headfirst into a dangerous hobby…racecar driving.

    Director:Ethan Hawke
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Last Movie Stars Season 1 Episode 4 - Chapter Four: Paying the Price
    7.7/10(87 votes)

    S1:E4

    While films such as The Sting and Winning further bolster both Paul and Joanne’s careers, the couple grows more outspoken about social justice issues, but troubles at home threaten their marriage and family life.

    Director:Ethan Hawke
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Chapter Six: Luck is an Art" is the best rated episode of "The Last Movie Stars" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 82 votes. Directed by Ethan Hawke and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/21/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter Two: A Star Is Born".