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Insecure

TV·2016–2021·5 seasons, 44 episodes·HBO·Comedy, Drama·7.1·Created by Issa Rae, Larry Wilmore

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Follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman.

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  1. 01Insecure S01E01Insecure as F**kS01E01 · 5.4In 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.
  2. 02Insecure S02E02Hella QuestionsS02E02 · 5.2Issa 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.
  3. 03Insecure S02E08Hella PerspectiveS02E08 · 5.2Issa, 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

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2016Aired 4.2Season avg
  1. S01E01Insecure S01E01Season's bestInsecure as F**kOctober 9, 2016 5.4In the wake of her 29th birthday, Issa Dee reconsiders her dead-end relationship with Lawrence, her live-in boyfriend. Meanwhile, Issa’s bes
  2. S01E02Insecure S01E02Messy as F**kOctober 16, 2016 4.4After 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
  3. S01E03Insecure S01E03Racist as F**kOctober 23, 2016 4.5Issa 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
  4. S01E04Insecure S01E04Thirsty as F**kOctober 30, 2016 3.6Although things are better than ever with Lawrence, Issa turns to Daniel for help during Career Day. Molly finds herself in a tough position
  5. S01E05Insecure S01E05Shady as F**kNovember 6, 2016 4.1Issa is mortified when a video of her profanity-laced rap at an open-mike night goes viral.
  6. S01E06Insecure S01E06Guilty as F**kNovember 13, 2016 3.8Issa tries to hide her guilt from Lawrence, who reiterates his love for her. Meanwhile, Molly dives into a new romance, but has second thoug
  7. S01E07Insecure S01E07Real as F**kNovember 20, 2016 4.2Issa preps for a fund-raiser, but has trouble staying focused. Meanwhile, Lawrence mulls a job opportunity; and Molly learns something new f
  8. S01E08Insecure S01E08Broken as F**kNovember 27, 2016 3.9The lingering tension between Molly and Issa threatens to resurface during a girls’ trip. Lawrence reconnects with his friends.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2017Aired 4.8Season avg
  1. S02E01Insecure S02E01Hella GreatJuly 23, 2017 4.5Issa struggles in the aftermath of her breakup with Lawrence, while facing challenges at a new work assignment. Molly questions her worth at
  2. S02E02Insecure S02E02Season's bestHella QuestionsJuly 30, 2017 5.2Issa tries to make sense of a cryptic encounter. Lawrence considers some crucial decisions. After being on the receiving end of some harsh t
  3. S02E03Insecure S02E03Hella OpenAugust 6, 2017 4.4A sexually frustrated Issa explores a new dating outlook. On a girls' night out, Molly meets a promising new guy. Lawrence's commitment is t
  4. S02E04Insecure S02E04Hella LAAugust 13, 2017 5.0At 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
  5. S02E05Insecure S02E05Hella ShookAugust 20, 2017 5.1Issa 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
  6. S02E06Insecure S02E06Hella BlowsAugust 27, 2017 4.8Issa maintains her roster but is met with disappointment as she finds herself without a car. Molly worries about an important friendship whi
  7. S02E07Insecure S02E07Hella DisrespectfulSeptember 3, 2017 4.4Tensions run high during Derek and Tiffany's dinner party. Molly rethinks her future after being forced to come to terms with her romantic r
  8. S02E08Insecure S02E08Hella PerspectiveSeptember 10, 2017 5.2Issa, Molly and Lawrence face choices affecting their work and personal lives, and consider what the future holds for them.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2018Aired 3.6Season avg
  1. S03E01Insecure S03E01Better-LikeAugust 12, 2018 4.8Issa crashes on Daniel’s couch and tries to save up extra cash. Molly returns from a beach vacation with renewed determination to maintain b
  2. S03E02Insecure S03E02Familiar-LikeAugust 19, 2018 4.7Issa gets advice from Kelli about her financial situation and plays wingwoman as Daniel tries to make a music-industry connection.
  3. S03E03Insecure S03E03Season's bestBackwards-LikeAugust 26, 2018 5.0Issa 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
  4. S03E04Insecure S03E04Fresh-LikeSeptember 2, 2018 3.7Issa 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
  5. S03E05Insecure S03E05High-LikeSeptember 9, 2018 4.9The girls take a weekend trip to celebrate Tiffany. Molly has trouble leaving her obsession with work behind.
  6. S03E06Insecure S03E06Ready-LikeSeptember 16, 2018 3.3Issa needs moral support when her new project proves more complicated than she originally thought; Issa and Kelli press Molly to consider da
  7. S03E07Insecure S03E07Obsessed-LikeSeptember 23, 2018 1.0Issa tries to concentrate on her business plan, but is driven to distraction; Molly steps out of her comfort zone in her love life.
  8. S03E08Insecure S03E08Ghost-LikeSeptember 30, 2018 1.0After facing numerous obstacles, Issa gets discouraged about her project, while Molly helps give Issa a drama-free 30th birthday.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season04Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2020Aired 1.5Season avg
  1. S04E01Insecure S04E01Lowkey Feelin' MyselfApril 12, 2020 1.8Issa throws a mixer to recruit sponsors for an upcoming block party, but she feels upstaged by her new friend, Condola. Molly wants more wit
  2. S04E02Insecure S04E02Lowkey DistantApril 19, 2020 1.2When Issa and Condola decide to confront the elephant in the room head-on, Lawrence gets uncomfortable; in search of a real connection, Moll
  3. S04E03Insecure S04E03Lowkey ThankfulApril 26, 2020 1.0While Molly's family celebrates Thanksgiving together, Issa and Ahmal decide to do their own thing. Meanwhile, when Lawrence joins Friendsgi
  4. S04E04Insecure S04E04Lowkey Losin' ItMay 3, 2020 1.0The 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
  5. S04E05Insecure S04E05Lowkey Movin' OnMay 10, 2020 1.0With the block party finally here, Issa is determined to deliver a memorable event, despite some surprises. Meanwhile, Tiffany enjoys a brea
  6. S04E06Insecure S04E06Lowkey DoneMay 17, 2020 1.0After 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
  7. S04E07Insecure S04E07Lowkey Trippin'May 24, 2020 2.5Trying to leave her troubles with Issa behind, Molly goes on a couples vacation to Mexico with Andrew and his brother and sister-in-law.
  8. S04E08Insecure S04E08Season's bestLowkey HappyMay 31, 2020 3.2Issa and Lawrence meet for drinks. Despite some initial awkwardness, the evening's events show just how deep their connection goes.
  9. S04E09Insecure S04E09Lowkey TryingJune 7, 2020 1.0Issa considers doing Nathan a platonic favor. Meanwhile, both Dr. Rhonda and Andrew ask Molly to consider a different approach in dealing wi
  10. S04E10Insecure S04E10Lowkey LostJune 14, 2020 1.0Molly 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

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season05Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2021Aired 2.0Season avg
  1. S05E01Insecure S05E01Reunited, Okay?!October 24, 2021 1.9Pulling up to her ten-year college reunion in style as an alumni panelist, Issa's self-doubt quickly surfaces, while Molly – still reeling f
  2. S05E02Insecure S05E02Growth, Okay?!October 31, 2021 1.8Despite her now thriving business, Issa struggles to find her footing and turns to an old friend for support. Meanwhile, Molly contemplates
  3. S05E03Insecure S05E03Pressure, Okay?!November 7, 2021 2.1Still adjusting to newfound responsibilities, one of Issa's exes finds himself torn between two places, while an important woman in his life
  4. S05E04Insecure S05E04Faulty, Okay?!November 14, 2021 1.9Issa and her new man tread awkward waters at a work-related social event. Meanwhile, Molly juggles multiple suitors, and Issa plays defense
  5. S05E05Insecure S05E05Surviving, Okay?!November 21, 2021 2.0A family emergency finds Molly stretched thin between taking care of loved ones, staying on top of work, and zeroing in on her own perceived
  6. S05E06Insecure S05E06Tired, Okay?!November 28, 2021 2.0A distracted Issa mulls over work and love as she stumbles through the consequences of her falling out with a colleague. Meanwhile, Molly -
  7. S05E07Insecure S05E07Chillin', Okay?!December 5, 2021 2.0A long overdue girls' night filled with self-reflection and real talk puts things into perspective for Issa and her friends.
  8. S05E08Insecure S05E08Season's bestChoices, Okay?!December 12, 2021 2.2At a crossroads in her career, Issa weighs the pros and cons of two viable paths while simultaneously contemplating an important personal ne
  9. S05E09Insecure S05E09Out, Okay?!December 19, 2021 2.0At a friend's going away party, Issa navigates unresolved feelings. After spending the day letting loose with her new man, Molly opens up ab
  10. S05E10Insecure S05E10Everything Gonna Be, Okay?!December 26, 2021 2.1As 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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