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The Best Episodes Written By Nick Hornby

Every TV Episode Written by Nick Hornby Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Dolphins
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Dolphins

    S1:E8

    Louise and Tom reflect on why and how they got together in the first place.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Antique Globes
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Antique Globes

    S1:E2

    Tom commends himself for the courage it took to turn up late to last weeks session and promises to be there from the beginning this week.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Marathon
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Marathon

    S1:E1

    Louise and Tom prepare for their first marital counselling session and try to work out how they got to this point.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Syria
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Syria

    S1:E3

    Tom and Louise discuss the lost passion in their relationship – is passion something that can be found again?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Plaster Cast
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Plaster Cast

    S1:E4

    Tom asks Louise to back him up in a lie with their counsellor – is it them against the world or not?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Normal Slope
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Normal Slope

    S1:E5

    Following a bad session, Tom has moved out. This could be the start of a slippery slope.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Nigel and Naomi
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Nigel and Naomi

    S1:E6

    Tom makes an effort, but Louise complains that it feels contrived.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Call the Midwife
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Call the Midwife

    S1:E7

    Louise admits that she's ashamed of Tom's unemployment. They decide to communicate more openly.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Prison Sex
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Prison Sex

    S1:E9

    Louise and Tom discuss a breakthrough in their relationship - Louise wonders what it means.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Another Drink
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Another Drink

    S1:E10

    Tom has moved back in and feels that their issues are resolved.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The Laws of Grammar
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Laws of Grammar

    S2:E1

    Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Why Quake?
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Why Quake?

    S2:E2

    Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Big Mustard
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Big Mustard

    S2:E3

    Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Prison Thoughts
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Prison Thoughts

    S2:E4

    Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant

    S2:E5

    After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Intimacy Kit
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Intimacy Kit

    S2:E6

    After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Road Most Travelled
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - The Road Most Travelled

    S2:E7

    Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Facetime TV
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Facetime TV

    S2:E8

    Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Kopi Iuwak
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Kopi Iuwak

    S2:E9

    Scott and Ellen have shared a magical night together, but their newfound intimacy hits a road bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Last Box
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Last Box

    S2:E10

    Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Nick Hornby

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Nick Hornby Ratings Summary

"Dolphins" is the best rated episode written by Nick Hornby. It scored 8/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/9/2019 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Antique Globes".