Love Life

10 Best Episodes of Love Life - Season 1

A romantic comedy anthology series which follows a different protagonist each season on the journey from first love to last love, with each half-hour episode chronicling one of their relationships.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

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Love Life - S1E1

#10 - Augie Jeong (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Following her parents' divorce, Darby Carter struggled to make connections as an adolescent and, later, as a NYU student, until she meets Augie Jeong at a karaoke party. After their whirlwind night together and several days spent waiting by the phone for Augie's follow-up "WYD" text, Darby quickly finds herself in a comfortable, full-blown relationship.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 302 votes.

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#9 - Bradley Field (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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A year later, Darby's life and career feel stagnant. When sparks fly with Bradley, her former boss who's recently divorced and highly successful, Darby feels pressure to revisit her half-baked dream of becoming a photographer, but soon gets swept up into girlfriend duties instead.

The episode was rated 7.12 from 226 votes.

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#8 - Magnus Lund (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Feeling empowered after her experience with Danny, Darby embarks on a noncommittal hookup bender, until she falls for up-and-coming chef Magnus. The new couple seem to be a fairytale match until Darby scores a career win while Magnus faces a setback.

The episode was rated 7.22 from 195 votes.

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#7 - Sara Yang (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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The girls head upstate to celebrate Mallory's engagement. At the cabin, Darby struggles to get through to Sara as their paths continue to diverge.

The episode was rated 7.23 from 175 votes.

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#6 - Danny Two Phones (Season 1 - Episode 3)

After Darby runs into an old flame and his new girlfriend, her best friend Sara, who's eager to bail on her long-term boyfriend Jim's family obligation, convinces Darby to join her at a coworker's rooftop party. After hours spent stalking her ex's new girl on social media, she winds up connecting with an overeager, romantically bruised.

The episode was rated 7.23 from 221 votes.

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#5 - Luke Ducharme (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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When a therapist encourages her to address her fear of rejection, Darby recalls being 15 and applying to boarding school to get her parents' attention. When she's stranded there for Thanksgiving break, an encounter in the dining hall plunges young Darby into a blissful week with too-cool-for-school Luke Ducharme. But Luke becomes aloof when the student body returns to campus.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 192 votes.

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#4 - Claudia Hoffman (Season 1 - Episode 7)

When Darby has a medical scare, her overbearing mom, Claudia, comes to town to help. As mother-daughter tensions rise, we learn that Claudia's past relationship struggles may have rubbed off on Darby. Despite their differences, the two try their best to connect.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 182 votes.

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#3 - Augie Again (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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After a "serendipitous" reunion, Darby and Augie find themselves falling into a comfortable, full-blown relationship (again). However, Darby is soon left wondering whether "comfortable" is enough.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 177 votes.

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#2 - Magnus Lund (2) (Season 1 - Episode 6)

It's 2016 and Darby's now hitched. As her marriage becomes increasingly distant, Darby reconnects with someone from her past who's determined to make amends for his callous behavior. Meanwhile, Sara and Jim struggle to reconcile their paradoxical visions for the future.

The episode was rated 7.40 from 187 votes.

Love Life - S1E10

#1 - The Person (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Now an overextended gallery owner, Darby relishes some much-needed alone time during a friend's New Year's Eve wedding. The ceremony fosters a new appreciation for her perfectly imperfect life.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 180 votes.

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