The BEST seasons of Ode to Joy

Every season of Ode to Joy ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Ode to Joy!

Can five single, independent career women who live in the Ode to Joy apartment building find fulfillment on their own terms? Can the women find the personal happiness they seek? It is based on a novel by the same name.

Last Updated: 1/18/2026Network: WeTVStatus: Continuing
Season 1
star
7.33
15 votes

#1 - Season 1

First Aired 4/18/2016

In a bustling Shanghai apartment complex, five women from different walks of life form an unlikely friendship, supporting each other through love, career challenges, and personal growth as they navigate life in the big city.

Season 2
star
6.56
9 votes

#2 - Season 2

First Aired 5/11/2017

The women of the 22nd floor face new personal and professional challenges, from romance and family struggles to career pressures, learning to support each other through life’s obstacles while finding love and personal growth.

Season 4
star
6.00
3 votes

#3 - Season 4

First Aired 4/7/2023

Life continues to test the women of the 22nd floor with new career, relationship, and personal hurdles. Through mutual support, they confront setbacks, reconcile differences, and grow stronger together.

Season 3
star
5.33
3 votes

#4 - Season 3

First Aired 8/11/2022

A new group of five women moves into the Ode to Joy complex, each navigating work, family, and romantic challenges. Through initial misunderstandings, they build trust and friendship, growing together in Shanghai’s fast-paced city life.

star
2.00
1 votes

#5 - Season 5

First Aired 3/16/2024

The five women face deeper life challenges, but strengthened friendships help them navigate family, career, and personal growth, allowing them to overcome obstacles and pursue happiness together.