The Best Episodes Written By Paul W. downs

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Lost and Found

   S5:E62/28/2019

   The girls meet Ilana’s 16th cousin – who is a Holocaust survivor – and take him to a drag brunch; Abbi tries out a new look.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Twaining Day

   S4:E29/20/2017

   Ilana lands a new job at a trendy sushi restaurant, and Abbi finally gets the chance to train Shania Twain.

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   7.9/10(19 votes)

   #3 - New Eyes

   S1:E65/27/2021

   While Deborah recovers from surgery, she and Ava have a unique bonding experience when Deborah dispels a major misperception about her past.

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   7.9/10(8 votes)

   #4 - Just the Tips

   S4:E39/27/2017

   Abbi throws herself fully into a new relationship, and Ilana basks in her newfound riches.

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   7.9/10(8 votes)

   #5 - Working Girls

   S1:E32/5/2014

   Abbi goes to the ends of the Earth to get a package for her hot neighbor, and Ilana juggles two jobs – terribly.

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   7.6/10(22 votes)

   #6 - Primm

   S1:E25/13/2021

   Deborah tests Ava's limits.

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   7.4/10(22 votes)

   #7 - There Is No Line

   S1:E15/13/2021

   An entitled young writer and a waning comedy legend must put aside their differences to save their careers.

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   7.3/10(10 votes)

   #8 - Bulletproof

   S3:E95/30/2024

   As Deborah works to perfect her second run at Late Night, Ava receives a dream offer, and Jimmy and Kayla seek to grow their company.

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   7.2/10(13 votes)

   #9 - The One, The Only

   S2:E86/2/2022

   Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping as Ava deals with a new opportunity.

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Chase Gets a Girlfriend

    S1:E32/7/2019

    Chase collaborates with another up-and-coming singer, forcing Brooke and Cary to confront their own relationships.

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    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Knockoffs

    S2:E42/4/2015

    Ilana's family comes to town to sit shiva for her grandmother, and Abbi finally strikes up a romance with Jeremy.

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    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #12 - There Will Be Blood

    S2:E15/12/2022

    Deborah eagerly anticipates trying out her new material on the road, while Ava dreads the fallout of an explosive email.

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    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Yes, And

    S3:E85/23/2024

    A calendar mix-up finds Deborah double booked ... just as an unfortunate supercut of her most problematic early jokes starts circulating.

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    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #14 - A Slippery Slope

    S4:E95/22/2025

    Deborah and Ava struggle as Late Night lands in unwanted controversy. While Jimmy navigates the worst day, Kayla thrives.

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    6.8/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Coat Check

    S2:E93/11/2015

    After working coat check for a charity event, Abbi goes on a mission to get Kelly Ripa's coat back to her and Ilana develops a sexual relationship with her doppelganger.

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    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Quid Pro Quo

    S2:E25/12/2022

    Deborah embraces tour life. Ava grapples with the value of honesty. Jimmy learns the harsh realities of Hollywood dealmaking.

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    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Big, Brave Girl

    S4:E14/10/2025

    With Deborah determined to boot her from Late Night, Ava attempts to beat her boss at her own game.

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    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Trust the Process

    S2:E35/19/2022

    Deborah continues to workshop her material on the road, as Ava adapts to a new lifestyle. Marcus is overwhelmed by life without Wilson.

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    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Just for Laughs

    S3:E15/2/2024

    As Deborah prepares to accept an award in Montreal, Ava does her best to avoid her former employer.

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    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Bitcoin & the Missing Girl

    S5:E32/7/2019

    Ilana visits an old flame to cash out her share of Bitcoin; Abbi drops off her laundry for the first time and loses her favorite sweatshirt.

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    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Co-Op

    S3:E22/24/2016

    Abbi impersonates Ilana to cover her shift at a strict food co-op, and Lincoln drives Ilana to a doctor's appointment on Long Island.

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    5.6/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Heaven

    S4:E105/29/2025

    Deborah deals with a difficult contract negotiation.

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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Two Chainz

    S3:E12/17/2016

    Abbi tries to find a way to remove a security tag from her new shirt before her friend's big gallery show, and Ilana loses the key to her bike lock.

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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - B&B-NYC

    S3:E73/30/2016

    The girls have a whirlwind night on the town after subletting both of their apartments to tourists.

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