Best Episodes
The assorted humiliations, disasters and rare triumphs of four very different twenty-something girls: Hannah, an aspiring writer; Marnie, an art gallery assistant and cousins Jessa and Shoshanna.
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Hannah receives some news; Marnie divulges a secret to Shoshanna; Jessa's boss asks her for a favor.
The episode was rated 7.97 from 589 votes.
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 idea for an "anti-hipster" Ray's takes off. After helping take care of the baby, Jessa and Adam have an epic fight.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 771 votes.
After an important meeting, Hannah reaches out to friends for advice, but has trouble reaching Marnie.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 905 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 515 votes.
At a raging party, 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 recently. Shoshanna gets a hand from Ray when she needs it most.
The episode was rated 7.82 from 628 votes.
Adam's risqué text message sends Hannah over the edge. Jessa gets distracted while babysitting. Shoshanna reunites with a guy she knew at camp. Ray and Charlie stick their noses where they don't belong.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 672 votes.
Hannah and her friends go on a weekend getaway; Hannah runs into Elijah and invites him to the beach house.
The episode was rated 7.79 from 648 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 557 votes.
While Hannah delves deeper into Adam's life, an unemployed Jessa and a down-and-out Marnie end up forming an unexpected bond before coming face to face with an eligible bachelor who is pretending to be something he is not.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 598 votes.
Adam comes to Hannah with surprising news. Jessa spends a day off on her own. Shoshanna slogs through helping Ray with his oral-history project, until a fortuitous run-in with Abigail, her old boss, infuses the venture with new energy.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 905 votes.
Needing space after a fight with Desi, Marnie goes for a walk and has an unexpected run-in with someone from her past.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 745 votes.
On a freelance writing assignment to get out of her comfort zone, Hannah befriends the junkie downstairs and parties hard with Elijah, who reveals an explosive secret. Meanwhile, Marnie has a long awaited run-in with artist Booth Jonathan.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 532 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 533 votes.
Hannah gets a strange request from her mother while visiting her grandmother in the hospital; Hannah has a drink with her cousin.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 602 votes.
Hannah and Elijah have dinner with Patti LuPone; Jessa looks for a job; Hannah, Shoshanna and Elijah attend Marnie's performance.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 593 votes.
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. Jessa gets a babysitting gig.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 730 votes.
Elijah prepares for an open-call audition for a new Broadway musical, but is thrown off his game by an unexpected visitor. In need of cash, Marnie tries to pawn a family heirloom and gets a wakeup call from an unlikely source. Hannah reconnects with Paul-Louis.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 919 votes.
Even Hannah is surprised when she's attracted to a fortysomething doctor and his life of unspectacular stability.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 518 votes.
Hannah interviews influential writer Ode Montgomery, who offers eye-opening advice on being a woman and a writer. When Adam storms off the set of his latest acting job, Jessa suggests they embark on a creative endeavor of their own. Ray considers the course of his life after a regular at the coffee shop dies suddenly. Marnie is confronted with her narcissism.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 968 votes.
Shoshanna tries to balance her time at college between sex and studying, while Marnie must accept she and Charlie are through. Also, Adam and Hannah and host a dinner party.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 718 votes.
Last updated: jan 06, 2023
