The BEST episodes of Lady Dynamite season 1

Every episode of Lady Dynamite season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Lady Dynamite season 1!

Series is based on what Maria has accepted to be "her life." The occasionally surreal episodes, refracted across multiple periods of the actor/comedian's life, tell the story of a woman who loses - and then finds - herself.

Last Updated: 11/3/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
A Vaginismus Miracle
star
8.34
98 votes

#1 - A Vaginismus Miracle

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2016

Maria's first audition in months leads to fireworks on the Fox lot. Later, she races to have sex before her annual deadline.

Directors: Robert Cohen
Writer: Jen Statsky
Watch Now:Amazon
Mein Ramp
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8.07
85 votes

#2 - Mein Ramp

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/20/2016

Maria is mortified to learn she's trending on YouTube for all the wrong reasons. In a flashback, she faces a difficult choice: her meds or her career.

Directors: Jessica Yu
Writer: Pam Brady
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Knife Feelings
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7.92
90 votes

#3 - Knife Feelings

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/20/2016

Maria braves a romantic hurdle by inviting Scott to her tell-all stand-up show. But she doesn't count on him having some dark secrets of his own.

Directors: Ryan McFaul
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Enter Super Grisham
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7.86
88 votes

#4 - Enter Super Grisham

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/20/2016

While Scott tries to figure out what went wrong, Maria throws herself into her work. In the past, a Checklist gig finally pushes her over the edge.

Directors: Max Winkler
Writer: Pam Brady
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Jack and Diane
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7.82
115 votes

#5 - Jack and Diane

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/20/2016

When Maria slips into a sultry voice at a party, a handsome stranger falls under her spell -- and brings out her worst people-pleaser instincts.

Directors: Bill Benz
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I Love You
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7.72
108 votes

#6 - I Love You

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/20/2016

Maria struggles to keep up with a sporty new beau. But before she can break it off, the relationship takes a startling turn.

Directors: Robert Cohen
Writer: Jen Statsky
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No Friend Left Behind
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7.71
93 votes

#7 - No Friend Left Behind

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/20/2016

Fearing she's ruined all her relationships, Maria seeks out a bitter former friend and vows to win her back by any means necessary.

Directors: Ben Berman
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Loaf Coach
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7.70
102 votes

#8 - Loaf Coach

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2016

After a long history of overcommitting, Maria hires a "loaf coach" to help her master the art of doing nothing. But her timing couldn't be worse.

Directors: Andrew Fleming
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White Trash
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7.63
118 votes

#9 - White Trash

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2016

Worried she may be an unwitting racist, Maria seeks out a support group and fights for a big change on the set of a sitcom pilot.

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Josue
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7.61
102 votes

#10 - Josue

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/20/2016

Maria brings on a savvy young adviser to help her conquer her fear of children before a charity benefit.

Directors: Max Winkler
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Bisexual Because of Meth
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7.50
129 votes

#11 - Bisexual Because of Meth

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/20/2016

Maria weighs an offer to star in a wacky ramen ad and embarks on a confusing new romance with a recovering addict.

Directors: Andrew Fleming
Pilot
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6.50
258 votes

#12 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/20/2016

Jumping back into L.A. life after six months away, Maria hatches a brilliant plan to meet her neighbors and get back into Mark McGrath's good graces.

Directors: Mitchell Hurwitz
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