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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    You Season 5 Episode 10 - Finale
    6.6/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Finale

    S5:E10

    Hoping to decisively close the book on the past, Joe embarks on a risky new chapter. But as with every great story, one last twist awaits.

    Director:Lee Toland Krieger
    Writers:Michael Foley, Neil Reynolds

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  2. You Season 3 Episode 6 - W.O.M.B.
    6.8/10(38 votes)

    #2 - W.O.M.B.

    S3:E6

    As her mother launches a new venture, Love grows increasingly concerned about a potential big change herself. Joe has a breakthrough in self-awareness.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writers:Kelli Breslin, Kara Lee Corthron

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  3. You Season 3 Episode 3 - Missing White Woman Syndrome
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Missing White Woman Syndrome

    S3:E3

    Love grows apprehensive as media scrutiny intensifies next door. An acute sickness in the family drudges up old memories – and worse – for Joe.

    Director:John Scott
    Writers:Kara Lee Corthron, Justin W. Lo

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  4. You Season 4 Episode 4 - Hampsie
    7.0/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Hampsie

    S4:E4

    A ritzy weekend getaway doubles as a chance for Joe to hunt down his elusive stalker. Without cell service or Wi-Fi, Joe makes a key connection.

    Director:Harry Jierjian
    Writers:Michael Foley, Amanda Johnson-Zetterström

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  5. You Season 3 Episode 5 - Into the Woods
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    #5 - Into the Woods

    S3:E5

    Joe begrudgingly goes on a hunting trip with some other local husbands as Love tries to manage her burgeoning relationship with Theo.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writers:Amanda Johnson-Zetterström, Mairin Reed

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  6. You Season 3 Episode 4 - Hands Across Madre Linda
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #6 - Hands Across Madre Linda

    S3:E4

    An impulsive retaliation by Love lands her and Joe in a bind. Though Joe seeks a different way out than usual, it proves to be a tall order.

    Director:John Scott
    Writers:Michael Foley, Hillary Benefiel

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  7. You Season 4 Episode 1 - Joe Takes a Holiday
    7.4/10(49 votes)

    #7 - Joe Takes a Holiday

    S4:E1

    Now living in London, Joe tries to lay low and resist old habits... until he's forced to tie up loose ends and bond with a circle of wealthy socialites.

    Director:John Scott
    Writers:Sera Gamble, Leo Richardson

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  8. You Season 4 Episode 6 - Best of Friends
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Best of Friends

    S4:E6

    In the aftermath of the murders, Joe searches for a scapegoat and Rhys pursues his grand ambitions while Kate and Phoebe assert their independence.

    Director:John Scott
    Writers:Justin W. Lo, Leo Richardson

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  9. You Season 4 Episode 2 - Portrait of the Artist
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Portrait of the Artist

    S4:E2

    Joe leans on his skills — and a student's insights — to catch his stalker. An art show offers a gallery of suspects, revealing more than the eye can see.

    Director:John Scott
    Writers:Neil Reynolds, Kara Lee Corthron

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  10. You Season 4 Episode 9 - She's Not There
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #10 - She's Not There

    S4:E9

    Torn between his dark side and good intentions, Joe works to right his wrongs. After attempting to help Phoebe, Kate faces her father – and hard truths.

    Director:Penn Badgley
    Writers:Amanda Johnson-Zetterström, Hillary Benefiel

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  11. You Season 1 Episode 7 - Everythingship
    7.6/10(55 votes)

    #11 - Everythingship

    S1:E7

    A grieving Beck turns to therapy, which leads Joe to do the same – for different reasons. Joe's plans for Beck's birthday don't go as expected.

    Director:Kellie Cyrus
    Writers:April Blair, Amanda Johnson-Zetterström

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  12. You Season 3 Episode 1 - And They Lived Happily Ever After
    7.6/10(45 votes)

    #12 - And They Lived Happily Ever After

    S3:E1

    After a delivery room surprise, new dad Joe struggles to connect with his infant child, but he has no trouble at all fostering a new infatuation.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writers:Sera Gamble, Mairin Reed

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  13. You Season 3 Episode 7 - We're All Mad Here
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    #13 - We're All Mad Here

    S3:E7

    While Dottie spirals into emotional turmoil, Love tries to get intel on Matthew's investigation. Joe sets his sights on derailing Marienne's ex.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writers:Amanda Johnson-Zetterström, Justin W. Lo

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  14. You Season 4 Episode 10 - The Death of Jonathan Moore
    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #14 - The Death of Jonathan Moore

    S4:E10

    With love and loss weighing heavily on his mind, Joe commits a final act in hopes of never walking down the same path again.

    Director:Harry Jierjian
    Writers:Sera Gamble, Michael Foley

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  15. You Season 5 Episode 9 - Trial of the Furies
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #15 - Trial of the Furies

    S5:E9

    Joe must use all his talents to liberate himself from the Lockwoods' financial grip. Kate tries a dose of deception to achieve her goal.

    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writers:Justin W. Lo, Hillary Benefiel

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  16. You Season 1 Episode 3 - Maybe
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    #16 - Maybe

    S1:E3

    Beck's continued casual encounters catch Joe off guard, as does a run-in with the police. Both make him realize a key situation must be dealt with.

    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writer:April Blair

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  17. You Season 1 Episode 4 - The Captain
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #17 - The Captain

    S1:E4

    After an awkward evening with Beck, Joe discovers he's not the only one keeping secrets. Peach's antagonistic approach to Joe intensifies.

    Director:Victoria Mahoney
    Writer:Michael Foley

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  18. You Season 2 Episode 2 - Just the Tip
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #18 - Just the Tip

    S2:E2

    Joe realizes Will Bettelheim isn't all he's cracked up to be. The fallout threatens to get in the way of his burgeoning connection with Love.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. You Season 2 Episode 5 - Have a Good Wellkend, Joe!
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #19 - Have a Good Wellkend, Joe!

    S2:E5

    Love brings Joe to a wellness weekend, where he gets a good look at her family's dynamic. But Forty's surprise guest has him feeling anything but zen.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Amanda Johnson-Zetterström

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  20. You Season 5 Episode 3 - Imposter Syndrome
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Imposter Syndrome

    S5:E3

    Joe hits an impasse in Mooney's basement, as tension builds at home. Kate plays hardball to protect Henry. Bronte faces exposure at a literary salon.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writers:Neil Reynolds, Maren Caldwell

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  21. You Season 5 Episode 6 - The Dark Face of Love
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #21 - The Dark Face of Love

    S5:E6

    A viral video complicates Joe's dreams of a fresh start — and forces Bronte to question her loyalties. Kate makes changes at home.

    Director:Gaby Dellal
    Writer:Hillary Benefiel

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  22. You Season 5 Episode 8 - Folie a Deux
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Folie a Deux

    S5:E8

    With their relationship at a crossroads, Joe gives Bronte a gift to test her commitment. Kate finds a shoulder to lean on.

    Director:Cheryl Dunye
    Writer:Kelli Breslin

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  23. You Season 1 Episode 5 - Living with the Enemy
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    #23 - Living with the Enemy

    S1:E5

    A video from Annika's past comes back to haunt her. Joe and Peach's simmering tension boils over when Peach introduces Beck to a major literary agent.

    Director:Marta Cunningham
    Writer:Neil Reynolds

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  24. You Season 1 Episode 6 - Amour Fou
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    #24 - Amour Fou

    S1:E6

    Beck heads to Connecticut with Peach, whose motives are not what they seem. Joe's pursuit of her stirs up old memories – and brings new injuries.

    Director:Marcos Siega
    Writer:Adria Lang

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  25. You Season 1 Episode 8 - You Got Me, Babe
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    #25 - You Got Me, Babe

    S1:E8

    Three months later, life is good for Joe and Beck, respectively. But a series of reconnections may spell trouble for Joe's current relationship.

    Director:Erin Feeley
    Writer:Caroline Kepnes

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Finale" is the worst rated episode of "You". It scored 6.6/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Lee Toland Krieger and written by Michael Foley, Neil Reynolds, it aired on 4/24/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "W.O.M.B.".