The BEST episodes directed by Thembi Banks

7.89

227 votes

#1 - Lowkey Distant

Insecure - Season 4 - Episode 2

When Issa and Condola decide to confront the elephant in the room head-on, Lawrence gets uncomfortable. In search of a real connection, Molly struggles to get Andrew to open up during a carefully architected date night.

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7.61

146 votes

#2 - Taking Shots

The Sex Lives of College Girls - Season 2 - Episode 5

Leighton helps Kimberly administer her hormone injections. Whitney considers how to handle being repeatedly mistaken for the only other Black girl in class. Bela clashes with her Catullan replacement.

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7.53

1299 votes

#3 - Game of Boyles

Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 8 - Episode 7

Terry, Jake and Charles visit the Boyle Family Farm. Amy and Rosa help out Capt. Holt.

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7.20

15 votes

#4 - Everything’s Fine, Everything’s Okay

Work in Progress - Season 2 - Episode 2

When a crisis in Abby’s apartment threatens her most prized possessions, a cascade of buried memories takes her back to where her mental health journey began. Abby reflects on the rollercoaster of her childhood, looking back to see if she can finally find a way to move forward.

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6.99

76 votes

#5 - Destiny Mathis

Love Life - Season 2 - Episode 3

While in Michigan for their parent’s wedding anniversary, Marcus reignites an old flame and nurses the wounds of his failed relationship – as Ida contends with her own issues.

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6.55

11 votes

#6 - Two Queens on Two Queens

Work in Progress - Season 2 - Episode 3

Abby and her new roommate Campbell provide moral support for each other as they power through a full day of supposedly-fun-but-ultimately-stressful family gatherings. The only way out is through and the only thing keeping them going is the shimmering promise of Two Queens on Two Queens. They deserve it.

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