The WORST episodes of Love Life

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

About the journey from first love to last love, and how the people we're with along the way make us into who we are when we finally end up with someone forever.

Last Updated: 9/29/2024Network: HBO MaxStatus: Ended
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Ola Adebayo
star
6.76
76 votes

#1 - Ola Adebayo

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2021

Marcus rushes headfirst into a relationship with playwright Ola, but soon finds himself having trouble “performing.”

Directors: Pete Chatmon
Writer: Neel Shah
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Paloma
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6.85
86 votes

#2 - Paloma

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/2021

As Marcus stumbles through the fallout from his former relationship, a reunion with Mia leads to a heated exchange – and a desperate reentry into the dating pool.

Directors: Pete Chatmon
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Suzanné Hayward & Leon Hines
star
6.92
75 votes

#3 - Suzanné Hayward & Leon Hines

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2021

After an unexpected trip home, Mia experiences complicated feelings that may threaten her relationship with Marcus.

Directors: Stacey Muhammad
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Becca Evans (2)
star
6.92
77 votes

#4 - Becca Evans (2)

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2021

Marcus reconnects with Mia as he experiences complex emotions in the wake of Becca’s big reveal.

Directors: Natalia Leite
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Destiny Mathis
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6.99
76 votes

#5 - Destiny Mathis

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2021

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.

Directors: Thembi Banks
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Augie Jeong
star
7.01
309 votes

#6 - Augie Jeong

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/27/2020

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.

Directors: Sam Boyd
Writer: Sam Boyd
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Bradley Field
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7.10
232 votes

#7 - Bradley Field

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/27/2020

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.

Directors: Craig Johnson
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Becca Evans (1)
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7.14
78 votes

#8 - Becca Evans (1)

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2021

While juggling a causal relationship with an older woman, Marcus is forced to deal with his “daddy issues” - and some shocking news.

Directors: Stacey Muhammad
Writer: Ali Kinney
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Yogi & Kian
star
7.15
73 votes

#9 - Yogi & Kian

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2021

As he tries desperately to get his mind off Mia, Marcus joins Yogi and Kian for an ill-fated glamping trip.

Directors: Natalia Leite
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Magnus Lund
star
7.21
200 votes

#10 - Magnus Lund

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

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.

Directors: Craig Johnson
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Danny Two Phones
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7.21
228 votes

#11 - Danny Two Phones

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/27/2020

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.

Directors: Tricia Brock
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Sara Yang
star
7.21
180 votes

#12 - Sara Yang

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/11/2020

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.

Directors: Stephanie Laing
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Marcus Watkins
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7.24
72 votes

#13 - Marcus Watkins

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2021

As 2020 disrupts life for everyone in his circle, Marcus makes great personal strides - but soon finds that all roads lead back to Mia.

Directors: Satya Bhabha
Writer: Theo Travers
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Luke Ducharme
star
7.25
198 votes

#14 - Luke Ducharme

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/4/2020

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.

Directors: Stephanie Laing
Writer: Sam Boyd
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Claudia Hoffman
star
7.27
186 votes

#15 - Claudia Hoffman

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/11/2020

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.

Directors: Anu Valia
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Epilogue
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7.27
73 votes

#16 - Epilogue

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/2021

As he juggles the challenges of his newfound career and family life, Marcus relishes a rare night out - and reflects on how far he’s come.

Directors: Sam Boyd
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Augie Again
star
7.30
181 votes

#17 - Augie Again

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/11/2020

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.

Directors: Stephanie Laing
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Mia Hines
star
7.31
97 votes

#18 - Mia Hines

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2021

Marcus Watkins begins to question his marriage as he develops a unique friendship with the magnetic Mia Hines.

Directors: Sam Boyd
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Magnus Lund Part II
star
7.39
192 votes

#19 - Magnus Lund Part II

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

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.

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The Person
star
7.59
185 votes

#20 - The Person

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/11/2020

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.

Directors: Sam Boyd
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