The WORST episodes of Younger

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

The series follows 40-year old Liza Miller, a suddenly single mother who tries to get back into the working world, only to find it’s nearly impossible to start at the bottom at her age. When a chance encounter with a young guy at a bar convinces her she looks younger than she is, Liza tries to pass herself off as 26 – with the help of a makeover, courtesy of her best friend Maggie. Armed with new confidence, she lands a job as an assistant to the temperamental Diana and teams up with her new co-worker and twentysomething Kelsey to make it in the career of her dreams. Now she just has to make sure no one finds out the secret only she and Maggie share.

Last Updated: 9/7/2024Network: Paramount+Status: Ended
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It’s the End of the World, Worm Girl
star
7.02
130 votes

#1 - It’s the End of the World, Worm Girl

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2021

Liza tries to settle into the next chapter of her personal life. Liza and Kelsey dig deep to win over Fupa Grünhoff, a teenage climate change activist.

Directors: Andrew Fleming
Writer: Don Roos
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FKA Millennial
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7.07
121 votes

#2 - FKA Millennial

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/15/2021

With her personal life on rocky ground, Liza focuses on work and a new book pitch by sexy surfer, Kai Manning. The Empirical team meets with Quinn Tyler, whose latest book idea was inspired by Charles. Empirical rebrands.

Directors: Andrew Fleming
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The Baroness
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7.13
116 votes

#3 - The Baroness

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/13/2021

When Caitlin needs help with a Vassar event, Liza is forced to turn to an inconvenient source: Quinn. Kelsey is unhappy with her time in the spotlight and tries to find a way out of it. Maggie gets cancelled.

Directors: Jennifer Arnold
Writer: Don Roos
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The Son Also Rises
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7.16
116 votes

#4 - The Son Also Rises

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/6/2021

After an Empirical author dies, Charles reconnects with the widow who was the real-life inspiration for his novel, “The Miseducattion of Henry Cane.” Maggie teaches a class on her past art and is confronted with a big problem.

Directors: Jennifer Arnold
Writer: Joe Murphy
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The Good Shepherd
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7.18
591 votes

#5 - The Good Shepherd

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2016

Liza pursues an author she likes because of his minimalist manifesto.

Directors: Andrew Fleming
Writer: Darren Star
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The Exes
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7.18
668 votes

#6 - The Exes

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2015

Liza tries to keep Josh at arm’s length, but a surprise run-in leaves her reevaluating her feelings for him. Kelsey asks Liza to keep her in check as she celebrates her new author acquisition with innumerable shots of tequila.

Directors: Tamra Davis
Writer: Rick Singer
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Pilot
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7.19
1015 votes

#7 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2015

40-year-old Liza passes herself off as 26 to land a job in the field of her dreams. Now she just has to make sure no one discovers her secret.

Directors: Darren Star
Writer: Darren Star
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Inku-baited
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7.28
116 votes

#8 - Inku-baited

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/27/2021

Maggie debuts a new art show at an unconventional venue. Clare helps Kelsey at work, as their dating lives become intertwined. Liza convinces Charles to come to her literary salon where a major talent reads.

Directors: Peter Lauer
Writer: Grant Sloss
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The F Word
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7.31
124 votes

#9 - The F Word

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/29/2021

Liza and Kelsey start an underground event called Inkubator. Liza debates telling Charles about Quinn’s true motives. Maggie’s first class lands her an invite to dinner at the dean’s.

Directors: Jennifer Arnold
Writer: Sarah Choi
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An Inside Glob
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7.32
250 votes

#10 - An Inside Glob

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/10/2019

In the wake of a book loss, Liza and Kelsey shift their focus to an author who is skeptical of Millennials in charge. Kelsey deals with the stress of her new job. Maggie tries a holistic remedy.

Directors: Miriam Shor
Writer: Alison Brown
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I'm with Stupid
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7.33
591 votes

#11 - I'm with Stupid

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/19/2015

Liza returns to her New Jersey book club hoping to incite interest in an unpublished author she discovered at work. Meanwhile, Josh freezes Liza out when she insults his intelligence.

Writer: Alison Brown
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Risky Business
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7.33
128 votes

#12 - Risky Business

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2021

Liza travels to Montauk to help sexy surfer pro Kai Manning with his memoir and comes back to the office refreshed. An unexpected adventure with Quinn leaves Kelsey questioning her career choices. Josh’s new love interest gets loud.

Directors: Andrew Fleming
Writer: Alison Brown
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A Decent Proposal
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7.33
136 votes

#13 - A Decent Proposal

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/15/2021

As Diana sets out on her honeymoon, Liza considers Charles’s proposal. Kelsey turns Quinn down, but some speed bumps in her personal and professional life make Kelsey doubt herself. Lauren’s 30th is out of this world.

Directors: Andrew Fleming
Writer: Darren Star
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Shedonism
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7.35
610 votes

#14 - Shedonism

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/28/2015

Liza gets to prove herself when Diana tasks her with running a book launch party for a notoriously demanding author. Maggie runs into an old crush, who’s finally single, while Kelsey starts to fall for her new author, who’s not.

Directors: Arlene Sanford
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Make No Mustique
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7.35
113 votes

#15 - Make No Mustique

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/3/2021

Things seem to be warming up between Liza and Charles, but a piece of intel and an exotic trip make Liza feel iced out. Kelsey moves into a new apartment, and Lauren throws her a housewarming party with a surprising ending.

Directors: Peter Lauer
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IRL
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7.38
708 votes

#16 - IRL

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2015

Liza worries about sleeping with Josh and seeks help from Maggie; Kelsey works to land a hot new author. Diana tries online dating.

Directors: Darren Star
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Fallout
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7.39
115 votes

#17 - Fallout

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/20/2021

Liza and Charles work closely together to land a married writing duo. After Redmond calls her out, Kelsey takes drastic measures to keep an author she nurtured at her literary salon. Kelsey’s personal life gets complicated.

Directors: Peter Lauer
Writer: Alison Brown
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The Last Unicorn
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7.39
120 votes

#18 - The Last Unicorn

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2021

After Quinn’s new romance goes public, Liza decides to fact-check her manuscript. Maggie gets an exciting new job offer and love interest. Sparks fly between Liza and someone from her old life.

Directors: Jennifer Arnold
Writer: Grant Sloss
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The Boy with the Dragon Tattoo
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7.39
563 votes

#19 - The Boy with the Dragon Tattoo

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/26/2015

After a bedbug scare forces Liza into some uncomfortable and illuminating sleeping arrangements, she struggles to close the deal on her first literary find.

Writer: Rick Singer
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Stiff Competition
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7.40
240 votes

#20 - Stiff Competition

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/17/2019

Liza and Charles use competiton to spice up their relationship. Kelsey and Diana question Liza’s loyalty. Josh reaps the perks of going viral.

Directors: Peter Lauer
Writer: Joe Murphy
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It's All About the Money, Honey
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7.41
234 votes

#21 - It's All About the Money, Honey

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/21/2019

Liza is shocked to see an unexpected costar in her Infinitely 21 ad campaign; Kelsey and Charles head to Chicago with a plan; Josh considers his options beyond Inkburg.

Directors: Jennifer Arnold
Writer: Alison Brown
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Liza Sows Her Oates
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7.43
782 votes

#22 - Liza Sows Her Oates

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2015

While settling into life as a 26-year-old, Liza looks to date someone age-appropriate, and learn to market to a younger audience.

Directors: Darren Star
Writer: Darren Star
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Merger, She Wrote
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7.44
246 votes

#23 - Merger, She Wrote

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/24/2019

Liza and Charles attend a micro-dosing retreat, where Liza is surprised by new friends and familiar faces. Brownyn Madigan finds an unlikely voice for her audio books. Maggie gets hogtied.

Directors: Peter Lauer
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The Talented Mr. Ridley
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7.45
393 votes

#24 - The Talented Mr. Ridley

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2018

Liza takes a chance on a charming journalist, both professionally and personally. Diana steps outside her comfort zone.

Directors: Peter Lauer
Writer: Grant Sloss
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The Mao Function
star
7.45
608 votes

#25 - The Mao Function

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2016

Liza questions Josh’s interest in her. Kelsey is courted by another publisher.

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