The WORST episodes of DAVE

Every episode of DAVE ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of DAVE!

A neurotic suburbanite in his mid-20s is convinced he’s destined to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Now he has to prove it to everyone else.

Last Updated: 11/22/2024Network: FXXStatus: Ended
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
star
7.13
263 votes

#1 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/30/2021

Dave meets NBA all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but gaining his affection is not exactly a lay up.

Directors: Kitao Sakurai
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The Observer
star
7.17
284 votes

#2 - The Observer

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2021

Dave and Benny's friendship blossoms in strange and unexpected ways, leading them to confront questions of privilege, race, sexuality, and dermatology. Meanwhile, Mike's isolation deepens, and a chance encounter sheds light on the root of his anger.

Directors: Ben Sinclair
Writer: Max Searle
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Met Gala
star
7.27
156 votes

#3 - Met Gala

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/17/2023

Dave attends his first Met Gala, while Gata attends his first mental health panel.

Directors: Kitao Sakurai
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International Gander
star
7.29
309 votes

#4 - International Gander

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2021

Dave’s making a video that will vault him to global success, but he’s forced to face reality as the project threatens to implode — and create an international incident.

Directors: Jake Schreier
Writer: Lee Sung Jin
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Somebody...
star
7.31
398 votes

#5 - Somebody...

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/18/2020

Exhausted from his soul crushing job, Mike takes a special interest in Dave's creative process. With nothing to lose, Dave adopts an extreme approach to gaining fame and recognition. GaTa introduces Elz to Trippie Redd.

Directors: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Luvh Rakhe
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Antsy
star
7.34
282 votes

#6 - Antsy

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/16/2021

Back home, Dave is trying to hold his own feet to the creative fire, but the world has conspired to throw every possible distraction at him — especially the fact that he’s going to see Ally for the first time since they broke up.

Directors: Ben Sinclair
Writer: Luvh Rakhe
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Texas
star
7.34
191 votes

#7 - Texas

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2023

Dave and the gang are on tour! First stop, Texas. Dave is looking for love, but Texas is looking for Lil Dicky.

Directors: Brian Lannin
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What Wood You Wear?
star
7.42
380 votes

#8 - What Wood You Wear?

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/8/2020

Emma's car is broken into, and Elz tries to help her recover her laptop. In an effort to play his beats for Trippie, Elz ends up taking on a precarious task.

Directors: Andrew DeYoung
Writer: Alex Russell
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Rebirthday
star
7.43
158 votes

#9 - Rebirthday

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/10/2023

Dave's got a new lease on life, a new house and a new house guest. But his friends have other plans...

Directors: Tony Yacenda
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Dave's First
star
7.47
472 votes

#10 - Dave's First

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/2020

Dave books his first-ever live performance, but it's in the worst setting imaginable. Elz reluctantly agrees to DJ, and Mike introduces Dave to a new skincare routine.

Directors: Greg Mottola
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Bar Mitzvah
star
7.47
273 votes

#11 - Bar Mitzvah

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/7/2021

Dave and Elz's friendship is tested when they perform together at a Bar Mitzvah. GaTa has a night out.

Directors: Ben Sinclair
Writer: Dave Burd
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The Storm
star
7.49
177 votes

#12 - The Storm

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/26/2023

Dave gets a lesson in Southern hospitality, courtesy of his number one fan.

Directors: Shannon Murphy
Writer: Rob Rosell
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The Burds
star
7.56
236 votes

#13 - The Burds

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/28/2021

Dave has a professional setback and is forced to spend more time with his parents. Family time has never been more eye-opening.

Directors: Tony Yacenda
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Enlightened Dave
star
7.56
252 votes

#14 - Enlightened Dave

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/4/2021

Dave journeys to a legendary recording studio, hoping to break through his creative block, but he is forced to confront his greatest obstacle: his own ego.

Directors: Kitao Sakurai
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Somebody Date Me
star
7.56
259 votes

#15 - Somebody Date Me

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/14/2021

Dave joins an exclusive online dating app and matches with a pop star. Technological courtship ensues, as Dave gets caught up in the excitement of a modern day romance.

Directors: Tayarisha Poe
Writer: Alex Russell
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Ad Man
star
7.57
246 votes

#16 - Ad Man

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2021

Dave and Emma reminisce about their advertising days while battling present day identity crises, at one of hip hop’s largest showcases.

Directors: Tony Yacenda
Writer: April Shih
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The Gander
star
7.57
550 votes

#17 - The Gander

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2020

Dave meets GaTa for the first time and gets educated on the social dynamics of the rap world. Under GaTa's tutelage, Dave tries to score a feature verse from YG.

Directors: Greg Mottola
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Talent Shows
star
7.59
379 votes

#18 - Talent Shows

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/1/2020

Dave is in Philly for his first concert ever, and the gang stays with his parents. After reuniting with his overnight camp friends, Dave ponders his artistic roots.

Directors: Tony Yacenda
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Wisconsin
star
7.62
168 votes

#19 - Wisconsin

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/19/2023

Ally joins the tour to rekindle an old flame, while Dave looks to ignite a new one.

Directors: Ben Sinclair
Writer: Emma Wisdom
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#RIPLilDicky
star
7.65
158 votes

#20 - #RIPLilDicky

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/3/2023

Dave makes a big decision about tour, but it blows up in his face.

Directors: Ben Sinclair
Writer: Starlee Kine
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Dream Girl
star
7.68
170 votes

#21 - Dream Girl

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/24/2023

Dave straddles the line between fantasy and reality as he contemplates his dream girl.

Directors: Shannon Murphy
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PIBE
star
7.70
359 votes

#22 - PIBE

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2020

Dave meets with labels about a record deal, and ends up in the studio with Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco. After getting invited to his first Hollywood party, Dave rubs elbows with Kourtney Kardashian, while Ally and Elz get browned out.

Directors: Andrew DeYoung
Writer: Max Searle
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Hearsay
star
7.71
180 votes

#23 - Hearsay

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/12/2023

The tour continues in Atlanta where an encounter with Rick Ross causes a chain reaction that requires Dave and GaTa's full attention.

Directors: Tony Yacenda
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Harrison Ave
star
7.77
196 votes

#24 - Harrison Ave

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/5/2023

Back in his hometown of Philadelphia, Dave grapples with his romantic origin story - both in his art, and in real life.

Directors: Kitao Sakurai
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Hype Man
star
7.84
393 votes

#25 - Hype Man

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/25/2020

Dave has an opportunity to open for a big rapper, but his nerves cause him to spiral into an identity crisis. When Dave asks GaTa to act as his hype man, GaTa is forced to confront memories from his past and reveal his biggest secret to his new friends.

Directors: Tony Yacenda
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