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Every episode of We Are All Trying Here Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of We Are All Trying Here Season 1!

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An aspiring director hits rock bottom after 20 years chasing his debut — until he meets an overwhelmed producer who helps him rediscover his self-worth.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 1 - Show Me the Script
    8.0/10(440 votes)

    #1 - Show Me the Script

    S1:E1

    The world despises Hwang Dong-man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 2 - If There Is Someone You Love
    8.2/10(392 votes)

    #2 - If There Is Someone You Love

    S1:E2

    “What’s there to life? Nothing!” — Hwang Dong-man. While Dong-man grapples with ostracization, Eun-a seeks counseling to confront her recurring epistaxis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 3 - I’m Going to Go Through It, Hwang Dong-man
    8.5/10(372 votes)

    #3 - I’m Going to Go Through It, Hwang Dong-man

    S1:E3

    “... spent years on the sea and you’ve never seen a boat.” — Director Park Gyeong-se. Dong-man slanders Park Gyeong-se, whose latest film opens to a wave of negative critical reception. Later, he returns home, only to encounter something entirely unforeseen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 4 - Tell Me an Interesting Story
    8.6/10(356 votes)

    #4 - Tell Me an Interesting Story

    S1:E4

    “... your brother refuses to take a seat and recede into the background. ” — Director Park Gyeong-se. Gyeong-se sets his reprisal against Dong-man in motion, resorting to unscrupulous tactics. Meanwhile, a familiar figure from Eun-a’s past re-enters her narrative.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 5 - Because You Hated Me First, Hyung
    8.8/10(364 votes)

    #5 - Because You Hated Me First, Hyung

    S1:E5

    “Love is a concept.” — Byeon Eun-a. Wearied by the incessant derision of his peers, Dong-man finally retaliates against Gyeong-se, finally turning years of pent-up resentment into confrontation. Later, he chastises Ma Jae-yeong over his relationship with Eun-a.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 6 - I Should Have Loved You
    9.1/10(374 votes)

    #6 - I Should Have Loved You

    S1:E6

    “Days like this are worth living.” — Hwang Jin-man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 7 - The First Person to Cross Me Out
    8.6/10(310 votes)

    #7 - The First Person to Cross Me Out

    S1:E7

    Dong-man and Eun-a discuss what is certain in life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 8 - I Really Get Sick to My Stomach When Someone Succeeds
    8.7/10(305 votes)

    #8 - I Really Get Sick to My Stomach When Someone Succeeds

    S1:E8

    “... the limits of language.” — Hwang Dong-man. The prospect of Jae-yeong’s upcoming film sends Dong-man spiraling into an increasingly visceral envy. Elsewhere, Eun-a finally turns her attention toward Jeong-hui.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 9 - That’s My Goal
    8.6/10(272 votes)

    #9 - That’s My Goal

    S1:E9

    “It’s acting and nothing is real.” — Oh Jeong-hui. With his debut drawing near, Dong-man finds himself besieged by his fears.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 10 - Why Don’t You Just Do It With Me?
    8.7/10(273 votes)

    #10 - Why Don’t You Just Do It With Me?

    S1:E10

    ... like we’ll never disappear.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 11 - Take Me Along, Then Let It Rip!
    8.8/10(256 votes)

    #11 - Take Me Along, Then Let It Rip!

    S1:E11

    Life is a comedy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. We Are All Trying Here Season 1 Episode 12 - Director, Hwang Dong-man
    8.9/10(298 votes)

    #12 - Director, Hwang Dong-man

    S1:E12

    Thank you.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Show Me the Script" is the best rated episode of "We Are All Trying Here" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 440 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/18/2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "If There Is Someone You Love".