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The Best Episodes Written By Lena Dunham

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - The Panic in Central Park
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S5:E6

    Needing space after a fight with Desi, Marnie goes for a walk and has an unexpected run-in with someone from her past.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - I Love You Baby
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S5:E10

    Elijah and Loreen help Hannah with her plan to participate in The Moth Story Slam. Marnie prepares to go on tour with Desi. Shoshanna's plan for an "anti-hipster" Ray's takes off. After helping take care of the baby, Jessa and Adam have an epic fight.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Gays and Confused
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E5

    When school shuts down, Chester, Riley and Greta spend a blissful and intimate day together. With Chester distracted by a chance encounter with Sam, Greta and Riley explore a deeper level of their relationship.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Going to Town
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E2

    Kathryn and Walt rush Orvis to a hospital while the rest of the group parties at a local bar.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - It's Back
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    S2:E8

    Hannah tries to hide mounting anxiety about her book from her visiting parents (Becky Ann Baker and Peter Scolari). Marnie is stunned to learn that Charlie has started a successful app company; at AA, Adam meets a boisterous woman (Carol Kane) who coaxes him into dating her daughter, Natalia (Shiri Appleby); and Ray’s aversion to college parties gives Shoshanna pause.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Role-Play
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    S3:E10

    Hannah worries about her relationship with Adam; Marnie starts working at an art gallery; Shoshanna surprises Jessa.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - All Adventurous Women Do
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    S1:E3

    Hannah meets up with her erstwhile college flame to find out how she contracted HPV, uncovering much more in the process. Marnie's art-gallery boss introduces her to a cocky artist who piques her interest, while Jessa gets a babysitting gig.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Two Plane Rides
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    S3:E12

    Hannah receives some news; Marnie divulges a secret to Shoshanna; Jessa's boss asks her for a favor.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - On All Fours
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    S2:E9

    Hannah's deadline worries and pressure from her publisher weigh heavily on her mind; Adam and his new girlfriend have a misunderstanding; Shoshanna avoids Ray at Charlie's work party; Marnie makes a move toward her future.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - It's a Shame About Ray
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    S2:E4

    Hannah concentrates on preparing to host her first dinner party and Marnie confronts her ex-boss, Audrey. Meanwhile, Jessa meets her new in-laws and Shoshanna takes her relationship with Ray to the next phase.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Triggering
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    S4:E2

    Hannah moves into a new place and is thrilled with the amount of space she can afford, but struggles with life as a grad student when her fellow workshop writers don't give her the feedback she expected.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Wedding Day
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S5:E1

    Marnie attempts to organize her upstate wedding to Desi. Shoshanna has to try and carry out out Marnie's wishes. Fran is involved in an awkward moment with Adam.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Goodbye Tour
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S6:E9

    After an important meeting, Hannah reaches out to friends for advice, but has trouble reaching Marnie.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Dead Inside
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    S3:E4

    Hannah tries to process an untimely death; Jessica tracks down an old friend; Marnie discovers a video that Charlie posted online.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Together
    6.2/10(12 votes)

    S2:E10

    In the Season 2 finale, Hannah attempts to write her book in one day so her publisher doesn't sue her. Meanwhile, Ray tries to impress Shoshanna with a bold career move; and Marnie gets the wrong idea about Charlie.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - American Bitch
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    S6:E3

    Hannah has a tense tête-à-tête with Chuck Palmer – an acclaimed author she once greatly admired – about the disturbing allegations swirling around him.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Painful Evacuation
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    S6:E4

    On assignment, Hannah goes to interview a successful female author. Adam disagrees with his director on a film project and decides to quit. Jessa suggests that Adam make his own movie. Ray voices concern to Marnie they aren’t spending enough quality time together.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Tad & Loreen & Avi & Shanaz
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    S4:E8

    Hannah spends an afternoon with a new friend. Marnie and Desi argue over money. Jessa gives Shoshanna advice. Loreen and Tad have a tense dinner party with their friends.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Hard Being Easy
    6.1/10(14 votes)

    S1:E5

    Hannah tries a different tack with her boss to counter his inappropriate office behavior—she propositions him.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Leave Me Alone
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    S1:E9

    Feeling resentful of an old classmate's success and unable to make rent, Hannah is forced to take a job at a café. Marnie has trouble handling Hannah's emotional and financial needs. Jessa runs into her old boss. Shoshanna meets her online match.

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Good Man
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    S5:E2

    An erratic roommate causes Fran to move in with Hannah. Hannah receives an urgent call from her father.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - It's About Time
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    S2:E1

    Hannah throws a housewarming party with brand-new roommate Elijah, but it’s hard to move on when she’s still playing nurse to Adam. Marnie gets bad news at work and a visit from her mom; Shoshanna avoids Ray at the party; and sun-kissed Jessa returns from her honeymoon.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Iowa
    5.9/10(16 votes)

    S4:E1

    Hannah has one last dinner in New York with her parents and Adam before packing up to leave for the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Meanwhile, Marnie and Desi play a jazz-brunch gig for a tough crowd at a downtown restaurant; Shoshanna's annoyed by her parents after getting her diploma; and Jessa clashes with Beedie's daughter over her caretaker status.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Welcome to Bushwick a.k.a. The Crackcident
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E7

    At a raging party in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, Hannah sees a different side of Adam; Jessa lures the sender of an anonymous text message; Marnie finds out what Charlie's been up to for the past two weeks; and Shoshanna gets a hand from Ray when she needs it most.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - She Did
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    S1:E10

    Hannah begins questioning her romantic relationship with Adam. Marnie decides to embrace her free-spirited nature during a mystery party that Jessa is hosting. Shoshanna benefits from her unique personality and characteristics.

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    Writer:Lena Dunham

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Lena Dunham Ratings Summary

"The Panic in Central Park" is the best rated episode written by Lena Dunham. It scored 7.7/10 from 12 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on March 27, 2016. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "I Love You Baby".