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The Best Episodes of This Life

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

The Best Episodes of This Life

Five aspiring lawyers are aiming for the top - but behind the scenes they're a mess of love, drugs and excess.

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  1. 9.0/10(40 votes)

    #1 - Apocalypse Wow!

    S2:E21

    Can Miles go through with the wedding? Will Anna be able to deal with it if he does? Will Egg and Milly's new-found happiness last? Will Ferdy finally come to terms with his sexuality?

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  2. 8.3/10(25 votes)

    #2 - The Secret of My Excess

    S2:E17

    Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.

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  3. 8.2/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Wish You Were Queer

    S2:E13

    Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.

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  4. 8.2/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Secrets and Wives

    S2:E20

    Milly discovers the truth about O'Donnell's personal life. Miles becomes increasingly attracted to Anna on his stag night. Nicki puts her foot down at the cafe.

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  5. 8.1/10(24 votes)

    #5 - He's Leaving Home

    S2:E7

    Warren is planning a world tour, but is he ready to finish his therapy? Milly and Miles disagree about who should take his room. Egg learns something new about Nicki. And Ferdy's sexual confusion is heightened when he ends up on a date with Kira and Jo.

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    Director:Joy Perino
  6. 8.0/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Room With a Queue

    S2:E8

    Miles takes matters into his own hands when the search for a new flatmate begins. Anna considers desperate measures to get work. Kira's strategy with Jo is starting to pay off.

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  8. 8.0/10(22 votes)

    #7 - From Here to Maternity

    S2:E15

    Milly throws caution to the wind when Egg accuses her of being boring. Anna gets some news from home. Ferdy needs some time on his own.

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  9. 8.0/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Milly Liar

    S2:E19

    Miles wins his case, but Francesca has convinced herself that he does not want to go through with the wedding. Milly panics when a stupid lie backfires. Anna lets Miles in on an alarming secret, and Ferdy confesses all to Lenny.

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  10. 7.9/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Unusual Suspect

    S2:E6

    Warren faces the indignity of having to be part of an identity parade and appear in court. When Milly's boss forbids her from representing him, Anna steps in. Egg is left in the lurch with Nicki after a misunderstanding at the cafe. Kira plays hard to get after a night out with Jo. Ferdy's attempts to win round Miles backfire.

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  11. 7.9/10(25 votes)

    #10 - One Bedding and a Funeral

    S2:E16

    Egg's younger brother comes to stay and finds a friend in Anna. Milly's reckless behaviour nearly gives the game away. Anna settles on alternative plans for her mother's funeral. And Kira tells Jo where to go.

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    Director:Joe Ahearne
  12. 7.8/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Just Sex

    S1:E9

    Warren decides to stop living a lie, Milly and O'Donnell become closer.

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  13. 7.8/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Let's Get It On

    S1:E11

    Tensions mount as jealousy, lust and shame combine to test the five flatmates.

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    Director:Nigel Douglas
  14. 7.8/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Men Behaving Sadly

    S2:E9

    Ferdy has an explosive encounter with his ex. Rachel finds a tactful way of letting Miles down gently. Nicki confides in Egg about the father of her child. And sexism at chambers sends Anna in search of sisterhood.

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  15. 7.8/10(21 votes)

    #14 - When the Dope Comes In

    S2:E10

    Milly agonises over whether or not to accompany O'Donnell on a business trip to Paris. Miles and Egg get an unexpected visit from the police. Jo has to beat a hasty retreat from Kelly.

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  16. 7.8/10(24 votes)

    #15 - She's Gotta Get It

    S2:E11

    The vote for Anna's tenancy is imminent, and Miles starts a whispering campaign against her. Kira arranges a date for Ferdy. Milly is brooding about Rachel and O'Donnell in Paris. And Egg has no luck getting on a catering course.

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  17. 7.8/10(25 votes)

    #16 - The Plumber Always Rings Twice

    S2:E12

    Milly is suspicious of Rachel and O'Donnell's new rapport since the trip to Paris. A visitor to the house arouses Ferdy's interest. Anna's celebration with Sarah does not quite go as planned. Miles still resists his father's invitation.

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  18. 7.8/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Who's That Girl?

    S2:E14

    Will Miles make a hasty decision about his new girlfriend? Milly and Rachel's relationship comes to a head. And a lost condom sends Jo into a panic.

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  19. 7.8/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Diet Hard

    S2:E18

    Egg's expectations for the opening night at the cafe prove to be slightly overambitious. Ferdy opts for a one-night stand. Kira and Kelly make plans for the future.

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  20. 7.7/10(55 votes)

    #19 - Coming Together

    S1:E1

    Anna attends an interview at a well-to-do firm of solicitors.

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    Director:Sam Miller
  21. 7.7/10(26 votes)

    #20 - Brief Encounter

    S1:E7

    Anna has a one-night stand, but discovers that there's no such thing as casual sex.

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  22. 7.7/10(26 votes)

    #21 - Cheap Thrills

    S1:E8

    Milly is losing patience with Egg's novel-writing career.

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  23. 7.7/10(33 votes)

    #22 - Father Figure

    S1:E10

    O'Donnell could prove to be Milly's knight in shining armour.

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    Director:Nigel Douglas
  24. 7.7/10(31 votes)

    #23 - Last Tango In Southwark

    S2:E1

    Anna and Miles have doubts about each other after finally getting together at a party. Egg says goodbye to both his father and his writing career. Milly is taken aback by the arrival of an attractive new trainee at the firm.

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  25. 7.7/10(26 votes)

    #24 - The Bi Who Came In From The Cold

    S2:E3

    Ferdy's mixed signals are causing problems for Warren. Anna blames Miles for spreading rumours at work. And Milly loses patience when Egg goes on a gambling spree.

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  26. 7.7/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Small Town Boyo

    S2:E5

    Warren's arrest has become common knowledge, and threatens to destroy a promising career. Ferdy is tempted to go back to his ex.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Apocalypse Wow!" is the best rated episode of "This Life". It scored 9/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Morag Fullarton and written by Richard Zajdlic, it aired on 8/7/1997. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Secret of My Excess".