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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.
  1. 7.8/10(29 votes)

    #1 - Just Sex

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    S1:E9

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

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  2. 7.8/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Let's Get It On

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    S1:E11

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

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    Director:Nigel Douglas
  3. 7.7/10(55 votes)

    #3 - Coming Together

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    S1:E1

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

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    Director:Sam Miller
  4. 7.7/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Brief Encounter

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    S1:E7

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

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  5. 7.7/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Cheap Thrills

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    S1:E8

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

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  6. 7.7/10(33 votes)

    #6 - Father Figure

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    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Nigel Douglas
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  8. 7.6/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Happy Families

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    S1:E2

    Anna hopes to rekindle her romance with Miles.

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    Director:Sam Miller
  9. 7.6/10(33 votes)

    #8 - Living Dangerously

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    S1:E3

    Egg takes on a medical negligence case and becomes emotionally involved with a client.

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    Director:Sam Miller
  10. 7.6/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Sex, Lies and Muesli Yoghurt

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    S1:E4

    Delilah outstays her welcome and Anna resorts to devious means to get her way.

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  11. 7.6/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Family Outing

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    S1:E6

    Warren fears that Kira might 'out' him to the rest of the family.

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  12. 7.4/10(29 votes)

    #11 - Fantasy Football

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    S1:E5

    Egg takes his work worries to a therapist but finds that football is the only way forward.

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  13. 1.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Last Tango In Southwark

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    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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    #13 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

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    Anna throws herself into her work, only to find herself up against Miles on a case, while Milly loses her cool. Kira's career suffers a setback. A dinner party is interrupted by Warren's ex-lover Ferdy.

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    #14 - The Bi Who Came In From The Cold

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    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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    #15 - How to Get in Bed by Advertising

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    S2:E4

    Warren begins losing patience with Ferdy, and his efforts to relieve his stress get him into trouble. Miles finds there is no such thing as uncomplicated sex after he resorts to the lonely hearts pages. Egg starts a new job, while Milly finds it difficult being the boss.

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    #16 - Small Town Boyo

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    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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    #17 - Unusual Suspect

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    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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    #18 - He's Leaving Home

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    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
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    #19 - Room With a Queue

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    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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    #20 - Men Behaving Sadly

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    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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    #21 - When the Dope Comes In

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    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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    #22 - She's Gotta Get It

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    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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    #23 - The Plumber Always Rings Twice

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    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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    #24 - Wish You Were Queer

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    S2:E13

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

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    #25 - Who's That Girl?

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    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Just Sex" is the best rated episode of "This Life". It scored 7.8/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Nigel Douglas and written by Matthew Graham, it aired on 5/13/1996. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Let's Get It On".