The BEST episodes of The Girls on the Bus season 1

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

Four female journalists find friendship, love and scandal as they follow a parade of flawed candidates in an unpredictable presidential campaign.

Last Updated: 12/4/2025Network: HBO MaxStatus: Ended
Everything Is Copy
star
7.72
36 votes

#1 - Everything Is Copy

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/4/2024

While Sadie must defend herself at work, Kimberlyn prepares for her engagement party and Lola contemplates a new relationship.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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Slouching Towards Brooklyn
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7.56
32 votes

#2 - Slouching Towards Brooklyn

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/2/2024

Ahead of the DNC, Lola struggles to get credentials, Grace heads home, Kimberlyn gets an exciting offer and Sadie suffers a devastating loss.

Directors: Marcos Siega
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The Debate
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7.53
34 votes

#3 - The Debate

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/11/2024

Hours before the Democratic debate, Lola, Sadie, Kimberlyn and Grace each contend with their place in the world of political journalism.

Directors: Erica Dunton
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Life is a Highway
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7.51
35 votes

#4 - Life is a Highway

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/25/2024

As Grace faces her family issues, Kimberlyn helps Sadie retrieve a package and Lola goes viral for the wrong reasons.

Directors: Kyra Sedgwick
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The Audacity of Nope
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7.43
44 votes

#5 - The Audacity of Nope

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2024

In Las Vegas, Sadie schools Lola on the presidential pool, Kimberlyn snags a primetime slot and Grace pursues a candidate’s medical records.

Directors: Marcos Siega
Writer: Amy Chozick
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The Everydays
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7.33
36 votes

#6 - The Everydays

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/9/2024

After her source reveals explosive evidence, Sadie mobilizes Grace, Lola and Kimberlyn to investigate a claim that could threaten the Democratic nomination. While Lola's findings pivot into a new opportunity, Kimberlyn makes a career-altering move.

Directors: Erica Dunton
Writer: Amy Chozick
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She Was Against It, Before She Was For It
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7.31
35 votes

#7 - She Was Against It, Before She Was For It

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/18/2024

On the road, Grace and Sadie work together on an explosive story, Lola is haunted by her past and Kimberlyn cracks under pressure.

Directors: DeMane Davis
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Two Americas
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7.23
43 votes

#8 - Two Americas

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2024

Lola and Kimberlyn fall out at a memorial service, Grace clashes with her daughter Annie and Sadie’s career is thrown into jeopardy.

Directors: Maggie Carey
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She's With Her
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7.16
51 votes

#9 - She's With Her

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2024

Sadie spirals after spotting a familiar face at a campaign rally, Kimberlyn snags a key interview and Grace and Lola establish a truce.

Directors: Marta Cunningham
Writer: Rina Mimoun
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Pilot
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6.89
63 votes

#10 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/14/2024

Needing to prove herself to her bosses, Sadie must favor trade with Liberty Direct News reporter Kimberlyn to secure a critical interview.

Directors: Jesse Peretz
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