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Follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman.
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- 01
Insecure as F**kIn the wake of her 29th birthday, Issa Dee reconsiders her dead-end relationship with Lawrence, her live-in boyfriend. Meanwhile, Issa’s best friend, Molly, mourns her singledom and the state of her “lady parts.” Later, Issa uses an open-mic night as an excuse to reconnect with an ex. - 02
Hella QuestionsIssa tries to make sense of a cryptic encounter. Lawrence considers some crucial decisions. After being on the receiving end of some harsh truths, Molly plots to join the office "boys club." Issa and Frieda encounter a problematic vice principal. - 03
Hella PerspectiveIssa, Molly and Lawrence face choices affecting their work and personal lives, and consider what the future holds for them.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Season's bestInsecure as F**kOctober 9, 2016In the wake of her 29th birthday, Issa Dee reconsiders her dead-end relationship with Lawrence, her live-in boyfriend. Meanwhile, Issa’s bes - S01E02
Messy as F**kOctober 16, 2016After the unexpected events of the previous night, Issa tries to decide what to do about Lawrence, while sticking to her plan to embrace a b - S01E03
Racist as F**kOctober 23, 2016Issa and Lawrence try to move past their issues at home, as she deals with her colleagues’ doubts and he gets a reality check from a head hu - S01E04
Thirsty as F**kOctober 30, 2016Although things are better than ever with Lawrence, Issa turns to Daniel for help during Career Day. Molly finds herself in a tough position - S01E05
Shady as F**kNovember 6, 2016Issa is mortified when a video of her profanity-laced rap at an open-mike night goes viral. - S01E06
Guilty as F**kNovember 13, 2016Issa tries to hide her guilt from Lawrence, who reiterates his love for her. Meanwhile, Molly dives into a new romance, but has second thoug - S01E07
Real as F**kNovember 20, 2016Issa preps for a fund-raiser, but has trouble staying focused. Meanwhile, Lawrence mulls a job opportunity; and Molly learns something new f - S01E08
Broken as F**kNovember 27, 2016The lingering tension between Molly and Issa threatens to resurface during a girls’ trip. Lawrence reconnects with his friends.
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Hella GreatJuly 23, 2017Issa struggles in the aftermath of her breakup with Lawrence, while facing challenges at a new work assignment. Molly questions her worth at - S02E02
Season's bestHella QuestionsJuly 30, 2017Issa tries to make sense of a cryptic encounter. Lawrence considers some crucial decisions. After being on the receiving end of some harsh t - S02E03
Hella OpenAugust 6, 2017A sexually frustrated Issa explores a new dating outlook. On a girls' night out, Molly meets a promising new guy. Lawrence's commitment is t - S02E04
Hella LAAugust 13, 2017At a day party, Issa has her newfound confidence shaken. Molly has a blast from the past with childhood friend, Dro. A trip to the grocery s - S02E05
Hella ShookAugust 20, 2017Issa attempts to build a roster and butts heads with Frieda at a work retreat. Molly's day takes an unexpected turn at her parents' vow rene - S02E06
Hella BlowsAugust 27, 2017Issa maintains her roster but is met with disappointment as she finds herself without a car. Molly worries about an important friendship whi - S02E07
Hella DisrespectfulSeptember 3, 2017Tensions run high during Derek and Tiffany's dinner party. Molly rethinks her future after being forced to come to terms with her romantic r - S02E08
Hella PerspectiveSeptember 10, 2017Issa, Molly and Lawrence face choices affecting their work and personal lives, and consider what the future holds for them.
Season03
- S03E01
Better-LikeAugust 12, 2018Issa crashes on Daniel’s couch and tries to save up extra cash. Molly returns from a beach vacation with renewed determination to maintain b - S03E02
Familiar-LikeAugust 19, 2018Issa gets advice from Kelli about her financial situation and plays wingwoman as Daniel tries to make a music-industry connection. - S03E03
Season's bestBackwards-LikeAugust 26, 2018Issa is inspired while recruiting at a job fair with Frieda. Later, she treats Daniel to a thank-you dinner as she remains hopeful about the - S03E04
Fresh-LikeSeptember 2, 2018Issa tries to let go of some cherished mementos. At work, Frieda tries to help Issa get back in Joanne's good graces. Molly bonds with her n - S03E05
High-LikeSeptember 9, 2018The girls take a weekend trip to celebrate Tiffany. Molly has trouble leaving her obsession with work behind. - S03E06
Ready-LikeSeptember 16, 2018Issa needs moral support when her new project proves more complicated than she originally thought; Issa and Kelli press Molly to consider da - S03E07
Obsessed-LikeSeptember 23, 2018Issa tries to concentrate on her business plan, but is driven to distraction; Molly steps out of her comfort zone in her love life. - S03E08
Ghost-LikeSeptember 30, 2018After facing numerous obstacles, Issa gets discouraged about her project, while Molly helps give Issa a drama-free 30th birthday.
Season04
- S04E01
Lowkey Feelin' MyselfApril 12, 2020Issa throws a mixer to recruit sponsors for an upcoming block party, but she feels upstaged by her new friend, Condola. Molly wants more wit - S04E02
Lowkey DistantApril 19, 2020When Issa and Condola decide to confront the elephant in the room head-on, Lawrence gets uncomfortable; in search of a real connection, Moll - S04E03
Lowkey ThankfulApril 26, 2020While Molly's family celebrates Thanksgiving together, Issa and Ahmal decide to do their own thing. Meanwhile, when Lawrence joins Friendsgi - S04E04
Lowkey Losin' ItMay 3, 2020The girls get together to help Tiffany with her new baby girl. Later, Issa struggles to finalize key details for the block party and turns t - S04E05
Lowkey Movin' OnMay 10, 2020With the block party finally here, Issa is determined to deliver a memorable event, despite some surprises. Meanwhile, Tiffany enjoys a brea - S04E06
Lowkey DoneMay 17, 2020After the block party, Issa tries to decide whether Molly's right about some things. But her attempts to prove Molly wrong don't bring her m - S04E07
Lowkey Trippin'May 24, 2020Trying to leave her troubles with Issa behind, Molly goes on a couples vacation to Mexico with Andrew and his brother and sister-in-law. - S04E08
Season's bestLowkey HappyMay 31, 2020Issa and Lawrence meet for drinks. Despite some initial awkwardness, the evening's events show just how deep their connection goes. - S04E09
Lowkey TryingJune 7, 2020Issa considers doing Nathan a platonic favor. Meanwhile, both Dr. Rhonda and Andrew ask Molly to consider a different approach in dealing wi - S04E10
Lowkey LostJune 14, 2020Molly takes Andrew to a work function and they struggle to see eye to eye. Issa continues to search for happiness. The girls get a distressi
Season05
- S05E01
Reunited, Okay?!October 24, 2021Pulling up to her ten-year college reunion in style as an alumni panelist, Issa's self-doubt quickly surfaces, while Molly still reeling f - S05E02
Growth, Okay?!October 31, 2021Despite her now thriving business, Issa struggles to find her footing and turns to an old friend for support. Meanwhile, Molly contemplates - S05E03
Pressure, Okay?!November 7, 2021Still adjusting to newfound responsibilities, one of Issa's exes finds himself torn between two places, while an important woman in his life - S05E04
Faulty, Okay?!November 14, 2021Issa and her new man tread awkward waters at a work-related social event. Meanwhile, Molly juggles multiple suitors, and Issa plays defense - S05E05
Surviving, Okay?!November 21, 2021A family emergency finds Molly stretched thin between taking care of loved ones, staying on top of work, and zeroing in on her own perceived - S05E06
Tired, Okay?!November 28, 2021A distracted Issa mulls over work and love as she stumbles through the consequences of her falling out with a colleague. Meanwhile, Molly - - S05E07
Chillin', Okay?!December 5, 2021A long overdue girls' night filled with self-reflection and real talk puts things into perspective for Issa and her friends. - S05E08
Season's bestChoices, Okay?!December 12, 2021At a crossroads in her career, Issa weighs the pros and cons of two viable paths while simultaneously contemplating an important personal ne - S05E09
Out, Okay?!December 19, 2021At a friend's going away party, Issa navigates unresolved feelings. After spending the day letting loose with her new man, Molly opens up ab - S05E10
Everything Gonna Be, Okay?!December 26, 2021As she and her friends try to make time for each other no matter what, Issa looks back on all it took to get to where she is today.
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