Why Are You Like This? backdrop
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The Best Episodes of Why Are You Like This? Season 1

Every episode of Why Are You Like This? Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Why Are You Like This? Season 1!

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Penny and Mia are best friends, but they are not good for each other or anyone else. Leaving a path of destruction in their wake wherever they go, they say and do what they want

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Why Are You Like This? Season 1 Episode 1 - I Love Gay
    7.0/10(99 votes)

    #1 - I Love Gay

    S1:E1

    Mia loses her job and goes on the hunt to find a new one, despite having little motivation to actually work. Austin supports Penny's acts of protest as she strives to be the ultimate ally at her all-male tech startup.

    Directors:Jessie Oldfield, Adam Murfet
    Writers:Naomi Higgins, Mark Bonanno, Humyara Mahbub

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  2. Why Are You Like This? Season 1 Episode 2 - The Pressures of Late Capitalism
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    #2 - The Pressures of Late Capitalism

    S1:E2

    Penny is confronted with the harsh reality of the world when she visits the office of a misogynistic client. Mia enlists a very reluctant Austin to help her tackle a jammy situation with her moon cup.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Why Are You Like This? Season 1 Episode 3 - D*ck or P*ssy of Colour
    7.9/10(66 votes)

    #3 - D*ck or P*ssy of Colour

    S1:E3

    After another bad date with a white guy, Mia decolonises her p*ssy. Penny tries to become best friends with Mia's other best friends, and Austin starts to spiral.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Why Are You Like This? Season 1 Episode 4 - Hey Rich Baby
    7.8/10(62 votes)

    #4 - Hey Rich Baby

    S1:E4

    Mia appoints herself manager to a questionably young cosplayer to make money off nerds, and Penny helps Austin prepare for a drag competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Why Are You Like This? Season 1 Episode 5 - The Infinite Mercy of God
    7.7/10(63 votes)

    #5 - The Infinite Mercy of God

    S1:E5

    While Mia does Ramadan her own way, Penny somehow becomes friends with the most annoying Muslims on earth. Austin pursues self-care in the form of expensive skincare.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Why Are You Like This? Season 1 Episode 6 - I Will Not Speak for the Entire Queer Community
    8.5/10(63 votes)

    #6 - I Will Not Speak for the Entire Queer Community

    S1:E6

    Penny's idol's problematic past surfaces online, much to Mia's glee and the frustration of Austin, whose new job relies on them attending her performance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"I Love Gay" is the best rated episode of "Why Are You Like This?" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 99 votes. Directed by Jessie Oldfield, Adam Murfet and written by Naomi Higgins, Mark Bonanno, Humyara Mahbub, it aired on 2/16/2021. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Pressures of Late Capitalism".