The BEST episodes of Rain Dogs
Every episode of Rain Dogs ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Rain Dogs!
Costello Jones is a devoted mother who wants more for her precocious young daughter, Iris. As she hustles to survive, Costello leans on Selby, Iris' pseudo father (and Costello's pseudo soulmate), and Gloria, the duo's loyal yet chaotic godmother/best friend – together forming a makeshift swaggerous family bound by a complex but deep-rooted love and defiance towards a system built against them. An extraordinary tale of a mother's love for her daughter, Rain Dogs explores a dysfunctional family on the fringes of society, attempting to go straight in a crooked world.
#1 - Jesus Loves a Hustler
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2023
As he pines for a phone call from Costello, Selby acclimates to his new reality. Meanwhile, Costello has found a safe space to land, but must continue to hustle to make a living. Gloria wavers over a life-altering decision.
#2 - The Small World of Florian Selby
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2023
Costello goes on an underwhelming date, while Iris confides in Gloria. After an old acquaintance from prison demands restitution, Selby comes to Costello with a proposition.
#3 - Emotional Erection
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2023
When a visit with her family drudges up old demons, Costello finds the courage to say goodbye to Selby. Allegra arrives to help Selby clean up his act. Gloria receives surprising news.
#4 - You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2023
Post-visit from Fen, Selby enters a heated conversation with his therapist. After receiving surprising news that may turn around her future, Costello ties up some loose ends before leaving London – but slowly starts to spiral back into bad habits.
#5 - It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2023
After getting kicked out of their apartment, Costello and Iris scramble to find housing before nightfall. Meanwhile, Selby‘s return from prison receives mixed reactions from Costello, Iris, and Gloria.
#6 - Scenes from a Crucifixion
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2023
As Costello works her job at a local peep show, a journalist offers an exciting opportunity. Gloria unexpectedly forms a connection at the funeral home, while Selby meanders back to his old ways.
#7 - Didion Hell
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2023
In Bruton, Costello is finally able to hold a part-time job and live her best life. But as cracks in their family unit begin to form, their seemingly perfect new life begins to deteriorate – with devastating results.
#8 - This Is Not an Exit
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2023
After receiving a troubling call from Iris, Selby rounds up Gloria and Lenny for a road trip in search of Costello, who is close to her breaking point after receiving upsetting news. Costello agrees to abandon her dreams and lead an ordinary life for Iris's sake, but the crushing weight of her disappointment won't shift, and she contemplates a different ending.