The Best Episodes Written By Issa Rae

Every TV Episode Written by Issa Rae Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Issa Rae Ratings Summary

The best episode written by Issa Rae is "Hella Perspective", rated 9/10 from 3 user votes. It was "directed by Melina Matsoukas". "Hella Perspective" aired on 9/10/2017 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Insecure as F**k".

  • Hella Perspective
    9.0/10 3 votes

    #1 - Hella Perspective

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/10/2017

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

    Director: Melina Matsoukas

    Writer: Issa Rae

  • Insecure as F**k
    8.0/10 7 votes

    #2 - Insecure as F**k

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2016

    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.

    Director: Melina Matsoukas

    Writer: Issa Rae

  • Something for The City
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #3 - Something for The City

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/21/2022

    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.

    Director: Sadé Clacken Joseph

    Writer: Issa Rae

  • Something for The Road
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #4 - Something for The Road

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/1/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Issa Rae

  • Messy as F**k
    7.3/10 5 votes

    #5 - Messy as F**k

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/16/2016

    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.

    Director: Cecile Emeke

    Writer: Issa Rae

  • Hella Great
    6.8/10 5 votes

    #6 - Hella Great

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/23/2017

    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.

    Director: Melina Matsoukas

    Writer: Issa Rae

  • Broken as F**k
    6.2/10 4 votes

    #7 - Broken as F**k

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/27/2016

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

    Director: Melina Matsoukas

    Writer: Issa Rae