The best episode written by Faith Soloway is "Exciting and New", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Marta Cunningham". "Exciting and New" aired on 9/23/2016 and is rated 2.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Standing Order".
The Pfeffermans escape their problems on land by taking a cruise together. Though the clan spends most of the cruise apart - venturing on their own journeys of self discovery - they ultimately find themselves coming together at the Seder that almost wasn't.
Director: Marta Cunningham
Writer: Faith Soloway
An exciting offer draws Maura to Tel Aviv. Hoping for a fresh start, Shelly sells her condo and shacks up with Josh. Grappling with their family's weird intimacy issues, Sarah, Ali, and Josh attend a sex and love addicts meeting together. Ali rents out the Pfefferman house and contends with weird AirBnBers.
Director: Joey Soloway
Writer: Faith Soloway
Relationships are tested as the Pfefferman family gather for Maura's birthday. Sarah confronts Buzzy on temple board politics and Maura makes a big announcement, experiencing pushback from both Vicki and Shelly. The night culminates in a game of Sardines, forcing tense situations into tight spaces.
Director: Joey Soloway
Writer: Faith Soloway
Josh goes on a date with Rabbi Raquel while Ali explores her feminine side with a TA from Gender Studies class. The kids turn out for Maura's performance in a talent show, but her delight quickly turns to dejection.
Director: Joey Soloway
Writer: Faith Soloway
Josh and Raquel ask Colton to move in; Maura and Ali meet a feminist scholar—and Maura's former nemesis—at UCLA; Sarah launches a sexual fantasy life with a domineering figure from her past.
Director: Marielle Heller
Writer: Faith Soloway