Russian Doll

10 Best Episodes of Russian Doll

Nadia keeps dying and reliving her 36th birthday party. She's trapped in a surreal time loop -- and staring down the barrel of her own mortality.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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#15 - Coney Island Baby (Season 2 - Episode 2)

While hopping around the city searching for missing Krugerrands, Nadia runs into a familiar face who lends her a hand.

The episode was rated 7.03 from 516 votes.

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#14 - Nothing in This World Is Easy (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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On the night of her 36th birthday, Nadia meets an untimely end ... then suddenly finds herself back at the party her friends threw for her.

The episode was rated 7.03 from 1589 votes.

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#13 - Brain Drain (Season 2 - Episode 3)

Nadia learns an intriguing fact about the family fortune that sends her on a quest for clues — and her situation takes a bizarre new turn.

The episode was rated 7.16 from 446 votes.

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#12 - Nowhen (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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Nadia's 40th birthday is a few days away, and she's planning to celebrate it quietly with Alan. Then something really strange happens.

The episode was rated 7.18 from 594 votes.

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#11 - Station to Station (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Alan gets in touch with his roots in Berlin. On a trip to Budapest, Nadia and Maxine wind up at a mind-bending house party.

The episode was rated 7.25 from 425 votes.

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#10 - Matryoshka (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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On Nadia's birthday, she and Alan reunite in a familiar place. But they clash over how to handle the future (and the past).

The episode was rated 7.29 from 434 votes.

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#9 - The Great Escape (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Confused and hung over, Nadia tries to piece together what happened the night before. She tracks down Wardog, the drug dealer with the Israeli joints.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 1272 votes.

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#8 - Exquisite Corpse (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Nadia tracks down the stolen valuables and formulates a plan to secure her family's future. But she comes to a grim realization.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 413 votes.

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#7 - A Warm Body (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Nadia's hunt for clues leads her to a Yeshiva school -- but she needs John's help. Out searching for Oatmeal, Nadia befriends a homeless man.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 1185 votes.

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#6 - Schrödinger's Ruth (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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After the weirdest subway ride yet, Nadia navigates a puzzling predicament. Meanwhile, Alan desperately tries to find Nadia.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 416 votes.

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#5 - Superiority Complex (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Perturbed by the changes in his routine, Alan shows up at Nadia's birthday party. Nadia tries to make amends to John, and Alan confronts Mike.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 1157 votes.

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#4 - Alan's Routine (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Meticulous as always, Alan steadies himself for a rendez-vous with his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Nadia's latest discovery sends her reeling.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 1174 votes.

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#3 - Reflection (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Nadia and Alan try to figure out how they're connected. Alan can't remember his first death, so Nadia follows him over the course of his night.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 1143 votes.

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#2 - The Way Out (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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As the present begins to unravel, Nadia's troubled past comes back to haunt her, and Alan worries they're running out of time.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 1164 votes.

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#1 - Ariadne (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Nadia and Alan look for each other and finally cross paths at the deli. Something's not right -- but they're not giving up on each other.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 1185 votes.

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