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Hannah and her friends are just four girls trying to figure out what they want--from life...from men...from themselves. From actor/writer/director Lena Dunham and comedy veterans Judd Apatow and Jenni Konner comes this contemporary coming-of-age comedy series that follows these 20-somethings struggling through their post-collegiate years in New York City.
Starring: Lena Dunham, Jemima Kirke, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Adam Driver, Alex Karpovsky, Andrew Rannells, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jake Lacy, Rita Wilson, Bridget Everett, Baron Vaughn, Gaby Hoffmann, Jon Glaser, Peter Scolari, Becky Ann Baker, Grace Dunham, Christian Capozzoli, Mouhamad Thiam, Juliana Himawan, Ethan Phillips, Douglas McGrath, Yassir Lester, Corey Stoll, Chelsea Peretti, Caitlin Houlahan, Riz Ahmed, Nick Rehberger, Catherine LaFrere, Joy Bryant, Annie Q., Barrett Doss, Matthew Rhys, Caroline Watters, Tracey Ullman, Colin Quinn, Rezeta Veliu, Okieriete Onaodowan, Bob Johnson, Marisa Ryan, Steven Phillips-Horst, Daisy Eagan
Episodes
A young woman and her three friends struggle through their post-collegiate years in NYC in Season 1 of this coming-of-age comedy series.
1. Pilot
Series Premiere. Struggling writer Hannah is cut off financially; free-spirited ...
2. Vagina Panic
Hannah worries about the efficacy of condoms; Marnie plans a day for the girls a...
3. All Adventurous Women Do
Hannah tracks down her former college flame; a cocky artist piques Marnie's inte...
4. Hannah's Diary
Hannah takes up 'sexting'; Shoshanna runs into a boy from summer camp; Jessa get...
5. Hard Being Easy
Hannah is confused by her boss's mixed signals, as well as Adam's.
6. The Return
Hannah gets an idea as to what her life might be like if she'd stuck around her ...
7. Welcome to Bushwick a.k.a. The Crackcident
The girls face surprising revelations and a few inquiries at a wild party in Bus...
8. Weirdos Need Girlfriends Too
Hannah and Adam grow closer; Jessa and Marnie come together in Hannah's absence ...
9. Leave Me Alone
Hannah decides to take some chances after colliding with Marnie over rent money ...
10. She Did
Season 1 finale. Jessa throws a mystery party where the girls realize their drea...
It's About Time
Season Two Premiere. Hannah tries to start fresh by dating a brand new guy and throwing a housewarming party with brand new roommate Elijah, but it's hard to move on when she's still playing nurse to Adam. Marnie gets some bad news at work and a visit from her mom, Shoshanna avoids Ray at the party, and sun-kissed Jessa returns from her honeymoon.
I Get Ideas
Hannah gets some unsolicited musical attention from heartbroken Adam and some displeasing opinions on her writing from Sandy (Donald Glover). Elijah questions his sexuality; Marnie makes a career compromise when her curatorial dreams are crushed; Jessa revels in married life; Shoshanna and Ray make magic; Elijah and Marnie harbor a secret.
Bad Friend
On a freelance writing assignment to get out of her comfort zone, Hannah befriends the junkie downstairs and parties hard with Elijah, who reveals an explosive secret. Meanwhile, Marnie has a long awaited run-in with artist Booth Jonathan (Jorma Taccone).
It's a Shame About Ray
Hannah hosts a grown-up dinner party to celebrate her writing gig, but her friends' behavior doesn't live up to the setting. Marnie and Audrey square off; Shoshanna realizes that she has inadvertently entered a new phase with Ray; Jessa meets Thomas-John's parents.
One Man's Trash
Hannah goes to apologize to an angry neighbor and is surprised by how drawn she is to both him--a good-looking 42-year-old doctor--and the trappings of his conventionally successful adult life.
Boys
Hannah signs an e-book deal with a dauntingly tight deadline; Marnie plays hostess for Booth Jonathan's art party; Adam coaxes Ray to go on a Staten Island adventure; a depressed Jessa crashes with Hannah.
Video Games
Hannah accompanies Jessa on a visit upstate to see Jessa's estranged father, his new-age wife and Frank, their virginal teenage son.
It's Back
Hannah tries to hide mounting anxiety about her book from her visiting parents. Meanwhile, Marnie is stunned by news that Charlie has started a successful app company; Adam meets a boisterous woman in AA (Carol Kane) who coaxes him into a date with her daughter; and Ray's aversion to college parties gives Shoshanna pause.
On All Fours
Pressure from Hannah's aggressive publisher (John Cameron Mitchell) and a looming deadline further jeopardize Hannah's mental state. Adam and his new girlfriend have their first misunderstanding. At Charlie's work party, Shoshanna avoids Ray, and Marnie makes an unsettling step towards following her dreams.
Together
Season Two Finale. In order to avoid being sued by her publisher, Hannah must write her book in a single day. Marnie misinterprets Charlie's intentions; Ray makes a career move which he hopes will impress Shoshanna.
Females Only
Season Three Premiere. Reeling after a nasty run-in with Natalia at Ray's new coffee & pizza place, Hannah and a reluctant Adam host dinner at their apartment with Marnie, who is living at home in New Jersey and still raw from her breakup with Charlie, and Shoshanna, who is alternating nights of sexual freedom with academia after her breakup with Ray.
Truth or Dare
Hannah, Shoshanna and Adam take a road trip to reunite with Jessa, leaving Marnie feeling left out as she moves into her own place. On the trip, Hannah looks futilely for writing inspiration in order to meet her editor's deadline.
She Said OK
When Adam's eccentric and emotionally toxic sister Caroline shows up unannounced, Hannah offers her a place to stay despite Adam's protests. Marnie's control-freak tendencies reach full tilt at Hannah's 25th birthday party. Ray settles into his role as manager at the new restaurant but has a harder time keeping cool around Shoshanna.
Dead Inside
Hannah tries to process an untimely death but seems more concerned about its impact on her eBook deal. Jessa tracks down an old friend she thought was dead. Marnie is horrified to discover a video Charlie posted online.
Only Child
Hannah is thrilled to be in the presence of the literary illuminati at the funeral of her editor, David Pressler-Goings, until she learns that her eBook deal may also be dead. Later, she tries to help Adam and Caroline work through their anger issues; Jessa makes some positive changes; and Ray gives Marnie some candid advice.
Free Snacks
Hannah gets a job writing advertorials at GQ but worries the corporate environment will kill her creative mojo. Shoshanna rethinks her breakup in light of Ray's newfound success, while he and Marnie butt heads over lunch.
Beach House
During a Long Island weekend getaway with the girls, Hannah runs into Elijah and invites him and his friends to the beach house, hoping to take the pressure off of Marnie's rigorous schedule for honesty and healing.
Incidentals
During a GQ advertorial interview, Patti LuPone warns Hannah that Adam will change now that he's been cast in a Broadway play. Meanwhile, Jessa's boredom at work is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Hannah is assigned to review the Gramercy Park Hotel, and the group celebrates Adam's success with his cast mate Desi, who Marnie finds particularly captivating.
Flo
While visiting her ailing grandmother in the hospital, Hannah is surprised by a strange request from her mother. Later, Hannah shares an uncomfortable drink with her overachieving med student cousin Rebecca.
Role-Play
Alarmed by Adam's indifference after she fails to come home after a night out with her co-workers, Hannah worries that the spark may be gone in their relationship. Marnie begins working at Soo Jin's art gallery, though not in the role she expected; later, Desi helps her rediscover her voice. Shoshanna has a surprise for Jessa.
I Saw You
Hannah gets a glimpse of some harsh realities when she invites Elijah to join her in her quest to complete an unfinished assignment. Jessa searches for a job. Hannah, Shoshanna and Elijah attend Marnie's open-mic performance.
Two Plane Rides
Season Three Finale. On the day of Adam's opening night, Hannah gets news that could change the direction of her career and her relationship. Marnie chooses an inopportune moment to divulge a secret to Shoshanna, who is dealing with her own unexpected news. Jessa's boss asks for an unusual favor.
Iowa
Season Four Premiere. After a congratulatory dinner with her parents, Hannah and Adam pack up the last of Hannah's boxes and discuss 'the plan' for their soon-to-be long-distance relationship. Marnie and Desi perform as part of a jazz brunch. Shoshanna signs for her diploma with her parents. Jessa is confronted by Beedie's daughter Rickie.
Triggering
In her first days as a grad student, Hannah settles into her new life and discovers she can get more for her money, rent-wise, in Iowa. Later, during a video chat, Hannah slyly prods Marnie for intel about Adam. At her first seminar, Hannah warns her fellow workshop writers that her piece might trigger intense emotions, but doesn't get the feedback she had hoped for.
Female Author
With only one class a week, Hannah finds herself doing a lot of nothing, while a visiting Elijah has become the social butterfly of Iowa. Ray gives Marnie a wake-up call about Desi's true intentions. Shoshanna aces, then blows, a job interview. Adam gets drawn into Jessa's chaotic web. At a poets' party, Hannah goes on a rant, and takes things too far.
Cubbies
Hannah is confronted by her classmates after leaving a non-apology apology letter in their cubbies. After getting rejected at yet another job interview, a frustrated Shoshanna spends a day with Ray. Creative and romantic tensions between Marnie and Desi reach their breaking point.
Sit-In
Friends try to help Hannah through a crisis; Hannah and Adam have an honest conversation about the status of their relationship.
Close-Up
Some soul-searching leads Hannah to an epiphany. Meanwhile, another disastrous interview for Shoshanna ends in a positive; Ray attempts to solve his neighborhood noise issue at a community board meeting; Marnie and Desi disagree on how to define their sound; and Adam is shocked by a revelation.
Ask Me My Name
Hannah goes for drinks with Fran, a new coworker, before attending an unusual art show. Later, she spends some time alone with Mimi-Rose, while Adam is unnerved by Mimi-Rose's friend, Ace. Meanwhile, Shoshanna helps Ray with his community board election campaign.
Tad & Loreen & Avi & Shanaz
Hannah spends an afternoon with a new young friend; Marnie and Desi fight over money; Jessa gives Shoshanna advice on the art of seduction; Loreen and Tad have a tense dinner party with their friends Avi and Shanaz.
Daddy Issues
Hannah's maturity is called into question after she is confronted with a family dilemma; Jessa, Ace, Mimi-Rose and Adam have an awkward encounter; Marnie makes an announcement at Ray's campaign party.
Home Birth
Season Four Finale. Hannah, Adam and Jessa each try to convince Caroline and Laird to forgo their planned home birth. Shoshanna faces a crucial decision when presented with a unique job opportunity. After Marnie and Desi's meeting with a record label exec, Ray lets Desi know what he really thinks of him.
Wedding Day
Season Five Premiere. Marnie micromanages her upstate wedding to Desi while trying to maintain the facade of the breezy bride, tasking Shoshanna with kicking out Fran, Hannah's date, so the girls can get ready. Banished to the boys' den, Fran has an awkward moment with Adam; and a dejected Ray steps in to help a nervous Desi with his wedding-day jitters.
Good Man
In NYC, an erratic roommate leads Fran to move in with Hannah. Later, Hannah gets an urgent call from her dad, who is trying to navigate a new type of dating. After a run-in at an AA meeting, Adam and Jessa spend the day together. Ray fumes over the new cafe across the street, which he fears is hurting his business. Elijah is hit on by a famous news anchor.
Japan
Thriving at her new job in Japan, Shoshanna finds herself flirting with her boss, but reminds her work friends that she has a 'kind of' boyfriend back in America. Hannah makes a shocking discovery on Fran's phone and struggles with how to react. After viewing Adam's performance on a TV police procedural, Jessa shares her insights into his character.
Old Loves
Hannah and Fran disagree about their respective teaching methods. Marnie fumes over Desi's decision to launch a major construction project in their studio. Jessa pushes Hannah away over an awkward rice-pudding meetup. Elijah gets closer with Dill Harcourt.
Queen for Two Days
Hannah and her mom embark on a female-empowerment retreat, where Loreen hopes for clarity on her situation with Tad, and Hannah relishes some time away from Fran. In Tokyo, Shoshanna enjoys her budding romance with Yoshi, and gets a surprise visitor from the U.S. Jessa meets up with her sister Minerva and asks for a favor.
The Panic in Central Park
Needing space after a fight with Desi, Marnie goes for a walk and has an unexpected run-in with someone from her past.
Hello Kitty
Hannah gets reprimanded by the school's principal, and her response tactic infuriates Fran. At Adam's play, a nervous Jessa worries about seeing Hannah after their fight, and Marnie shares some news with Ray. Elijah attends a swanky party at Dill's apartment, where he gets the impression that he might be one of many.
Homeward Bound
Stranded after her summer road trip with Fran is cut short, Hannah is rescued by Ray, but their trip back to NYC gets derailed. When he hasn't heard from Caroline, Adam stops by Laird's place and stays to help with the baby. Back from Japan, Shoshanna gets a wakeup call over a sushi lunch. While recording a new song, Marnie is given parameters for her relationship with Desi.
Love Stories
After Hannah gives Principal Toby some unexpected news, she runs into her old friend-slash-nemesis Tally. Marnie has an unsettling dream and later tries to work things out with Desi. Noticing business is suffering at Ray's, Shoshanna offers to help with marketing, performing some clandestine research on their competition. Elijah makes a pitch to Dill.
I Love You Baby
Season Five Finale. Elijah and Loreen help Hannah with her plan to participate in The Moth Story Slam. Marnie prepares to go on tour with Desi. Shoshanna's plan for an 'anti-hipster' Ray's takes off. After helping take care of the baby, Jessa and Adam have an epic fight.
All I Ever Wanted
Season Six Premiere. Riding a wave of newfound career success, Hannah gets an assignment to write a story about a female surf camp in the Hamptons, where she meets an uncomplicated waterski instructor. In hopes of breaking her old patterns post-divorce, Marnie tells Ray he needs to spend more time at his own place, but Adam and Jessa's intensity drives him out of his apartment.
Hostage Situation
Hannah provides cover for Marnie on a secret weekender to Poughkeepsie, which Marnie hopes will help clarify an old chapter in her life. Shoshanna enlists Elijah to be her plus-one at a networking event for young professional women, where Jessa's antics lead Shosh to reevaluate her post-college friendships.
American B***h
Hannah has a tense tete-a-tete with acclaimed author Chuck Palmer--a writer she once greatly admired--about the disturbing allegations swirling around him.
Painful Evacuation
Hannah interviews influential writer Ode Montgomery, who offers eye-opening advice on being a woman and a writer. When Adam storms off the set of his latest acting job, Jessa suggests they embark on a creative endeavor of their own. Ray considers the course of his life after a regular at the coffee shop suddenly dies. Marnie is confronted with her narcissism.
Gummies
Adam and Jessa begin shooting scenes for their film, but Jessa questions Adam's creative direction. In town to visit Hannah, Loreen has a hard time accepting the next phase of her life. Marnie does a less-than-stellar job of being there for a grieving Ray.
Full Disclosure
Marnie tries to convince a resistant Desi to follow through with their planned gig at her mom's birthday party in New Jersey. After rebuffing Adam's request to watch his film, Hannah gets some advice on an important decision from her dad and his new partner Keith. Elijah's thespian talents are rekindled when he helps a coworker run lines for an audition.
The Bounce
Elijah prepares for an open-call audition for a new Broadway musical, but is thrown off his game by an unexpected visitor. In need of cash, Marnie tries to pawn a family heirloom and gets a wakeup call from an unlikely source. Hannah reconnects with Paul-Louis.
What Will We Do This Time About Adam?
All-new episode.
Goodbye Tour
All-new episode.
Latching
Series Finale. Hannah embarks on a new chapter.
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