The Best Episodes Written By Issa Rae

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Something for The City

   S1:E17/21/2022

   Stuck at a dead-end hotel job while her long-distance boyfriend attends law school, aspiring rapper Shawna spontaneously invites her estranged friend Mia out for drinks – yielding surprising results.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Something for The Road

   S1:E89/1/2022

   After the show, Mia and Shawna find themselves questioning the group’s future. Later, Mia forms an unexpected connection, while Shawna considers an offer.

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   5.5/10(17 votes)

   #3 - Insecure as F**k

   S1:E110/9/2016

   In the wake of her 29th birthday, Issa Dee reconsiders her dead-end relationship with Lawrence, her live-in boyfriend. Meanwhile, Issa’s best friend, Molly, mourns her singledom and the state of her “lady parts.” Later, Issa uses an open-mic night as an excuse to reconnect with an ex.

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   5.2/10(13 votes)

   #4 - Hella Perspective

   S2:E89/10/2017

   Issa, Molly and Lawrence face choices affecting their work and personal lives, and consider what the future holds for them.

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   4.8/10(9 votes)

   #5 - Better-Like

   S3:E18/12/2018

   Issa crashes on Daniel’s couch and tries to save up extra cash. Molly returns from a beach vacation with renewed determination to maintain boundaries in her life.

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   4.6/10(14 votes)

   #6 - Messy as F**k

   S1:E210/16/2016

   After the unexpected events of the previous night, Issa tries to decide what to do about Lawrence, while sticking to her plan to embrace a bolder side of herself. Molly treats herself to a “fancy day” and goes on a promising date. Lawrence gets advice from an unexpected source.

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   4.5/10(16 votes)

   #7 - Hella Great

   S2:E17/23/2017

   Issa struggles in the aftermath of her breakup with Lawrence, while facing challenges at a new work assignment. Molly questions her worth at work, while Lawrence adjusts to his new living arrangement.

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   4.1/10(14 votes)

   #8 - Broken as F**k

   S1:E811/27/2016

   The lingering tension between Molly and Issa threatens to resurface during a girls’ trip. Lawrence reconnects with his friends.

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   2.1/10(8 votes)

   #9 - Everything Gonna Be, Okay?!

   S5:E1012/26/2021

   As she and her friends try to make time for each other no matter what, Issa looks back on all it took to get to where she is today.

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    1.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Lowkey Feelin' Myself

    S4:E14/12/2020

    Issa throws a mixer to recruit sponsors for an upcoming block party, but she feels upstaged by her new friend, Condola. Molly wants more with Andrew.

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    1.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Lowkey Distant

    S4:E24/19/2020

    When Issa and Condola decide to confront the elephant in the room head-on, Lawrence gets uncomfortable; in search of a real connection, Molly struggles to get Andrew to open up during a date night.

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    1.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Ghost-Like

    S3:E89/30/2018

    After facing numerous obstacles, Issa gets discouraged about her project, while Molly helps give Issa a drama-free 30th birthday.

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