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The Best Episodes of DAVE

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A suburban neurotic man in his late 20s has convinced himself that he’s destined to be one of the best rappers of all time. Now he must convince his closest friends, because with their help,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    DAVE Season 2 Episode 10 - Dave
    9.5/10(1521 votes)

    S2:E10

    With pressure mounting as he records his debut album, Dave has some decisions to make about what he's willing to sacrifice.

    Director:Alma Har'el
    Writer:Lil Dicky

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  2. DAVE Season 3 Episode 10 - Looking for Love
    9.5/10(1113 votes)

    S3:E10

    Dave’s quest for love reaches its epic conclusion.

    Director:Kitao Sakurai
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. DAVE Season 1 Episode 10 - Jail
    9.4/10(2074 votes)

    S1:E10

    Dave finds himself trapped in a prison of his own making and must figure out a way to escape from it.

    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:Lil Dicky

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  4. DAVE Season 1 Episode 5 - Hype Man
    9.2/10(1508 votes)

    S1:E5

    Dave has an opportunity to open for a big rapper, but his nerves cause him to spiral into an identity crisis. When Dave asks GaTa to act as his hype man, GaTa is forced to confront memories from his past and reveal his biggest secret to his friends.

    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:Saladin K. Patterson

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  5. DAVE Season 1 Episode 9 - Ally's Toast
    8.9/10(1208 votes)

    S1:E9

    Dave and Ally attend her sister's wedding in Napa, and Ally wants to impress her family with the perfect maid of honor speech. Dave struggles to be a good boyfriend while negotiating a record deal.

    Director:Ben Sinclair
    Writer:Vanessa McGee

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  6. DAVE Season 1 Episode 3 - Hypospadias
    8.8/10(1251 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ally tries to open Dave up to new sexual experiences but inadvertently exposes his deepest, darkest insecurities. Dave asks his friends for advice about satiating Ally's newfound appetites.

    Director:Greg Mottola
    Writer:Lil Dicky

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  7. DAVE Season 2 Episode 9 - Enlightened Dave
    8.8/10(1017 votes)

    S2:E9

    Dave journeys to a legendary recording studio, hoping to break through his creative block, but he is forced to confront his greatest obstacle: his own ego.

    Director:Kitao Sakurai
    Writers:Luvh Rakhe, Lee Sung Jin

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  8. DAVE Season 3 Episode 2 - Harrison Ave
    8.8/10(712 votes)

    S3:E2

    Back in his hometown of Philadelphia, Dave grapples with his romantic origin story - both in his art, and in real life.

    Director:Kitao Sakurai
    Writer:Jordan Mendoza

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  9. DAVE Season 3 Episode 9 - Dream Girl
    8.8/10(545 votes)

    S3:E9

    Dave straddles the line between fantasy and reality as he contemplates his dream girl.

    Director:Shannon Murphy
    Writer:Vanessa McGee

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  10. DAVE Season 2 Episode 8 - The Burds
    8.6/10(734 votes)

    S2:E8

    Dave has a professional set back and is forced to spend more time with his parents. Family time has never been more eye-opening.

    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:Vanessa McGee

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  11. DAVE Season 3 Episode 5 - The Storm
    8.6/10(651 votes)

    S3:E5

    Dave gets a lesson in Southern hospitality, courtesy of his number one fan.

    Director:Shannon Murphy
    Writer:Rob Rosell

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  12. DAVE Season 3 Episode 3 - Hearsay
    8.5/10(616 votes)

    S3:E3

    The tour continues in Atlanta where an encounter with Rick Ross causes a chain reaction that requires Dave and GaTa's full attention.

    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:Biniam Bizuneh

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  13. DAVE Season 2 Episode 6 - Somebody Date Me
    8.4/10(790 votes)

    S2:E6

    Dave joins an exclusive online dating app and matches with a pop star. Technological courtship ensues, as Dave gets caught up in the excitement of a modern day romance.

    Director:Tayarisha Poe
    Writer:Alex Russell

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  14. DAVE Season 2 Episode 7 - Ad Man
    8.3/10(699 votes)

    S2:E7

    Dave and Emma reminisce about their advertising days while battling present day identity crises, at one of hip hop's largest showcases.

    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:April Shih

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  15. DAVE Season 3 Episode 4 - Wisconsin
    8.3/10(567 votes)

    S3:E4

    Ally joins the tour to rekindle an old flame, while Dave looks to ignite a new one.

    Director:Ben Sinclair
    Writer:Emma Wisdom

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  16. DAVE Season 3 Episode 6 - #RIPLilDicky
    8.2/10(516 votes)

    S3:E6

    Dave makes a big decision about tour, but it blows up in his face. 

    Director:Ben Sinclair
    Writer:Starlee Kine

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  17. DAVE Season 3 Episode 8 - Met Gala
    8.2/10(505 votes)

    S3:E8

    Dave attends his first Met Gala, while Gata attends his first mental health panel.

    Director:Kitao Sakurai
    Writers:Trevor Alper, Niles Abston

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  18. DAVE Season 1 Episode 6 - Talent Shows
    8.1/10(853 votes)

    S1:E6

    Dave is in Philly for his first concert ever, and the gang stays with his parents. After reuniting with his overnight camp friends, Dave ponders his artistic roots.

    Director:Andrew DeYoung
    Writer:Lil Dicky

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  19. DAVE Season 3 Episode 7 - Rebirthday
    8.1/10(473 votes)

    S3:E7

    Dave’s got a new lease on life, a new house and a new house guest. But his friends have other plans…

    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:Jeanie Bergen

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  20. DAVE Season 1 Episode 8 - PIBE
    8.0/10(806 votes)

    S1:E8

    Dave meets with labels about a record deal, and ends up in the studio with Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco. After getting invited to his first Hollywood party, Dave rubs elbows with Kourtney Kardashian, while Ally and Elz get browned out.

    Director:Andrew DeYoung
    Writer:Max Searle

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  21. DAVE Season 3 Episode 1 - Texas
    8.0/10(594 votes)

    S3:E1

    Dave and the gang are on tour! First stop, Texas. Dave is looking for love, but Texas is looking for Lil Dicky.

    Director:Brian Lannin
    Writers:Luvh Rakhe, Randall Valdez-Castillo

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  22. DAVE Season 2 Episode 5 - Bar Mitzvah
    7.9/10(670 votes)

    S2:E5

    Dave and Elz's friendship is tested when they perform together at a Bar Mitzvah. GaTa has a night out.

    Director:Ben Sinclair
    Writer:Lil Dicky

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  23. DAVE Season 1 Episode 1 - The Gander
    7.8/10(1175 votes)

    S1:E1

    Dave encounters GaTa for the first time and learns the social dynamics of the rap world and under her tutelage, he attempts to score a feature verse from YG.

    Director:Greg Mottola
    Writers:Jeff Schaffer, Lil Dicky

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  24. DAVE Season 1 Episode 2 - Dave's First
    7.8/10(1020 votes)

    S1:E2

    Dave books his first live performance, but it's in the worst place imaginable. Elz hesittantly agrees to DJ. Mike shows Dave a new skincare routine.

    Director:Greg Mottola
    Writer:Yamara Taylor

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  25. DAVE Season 1 Episode 4 - Somebody...
    7.6/10(855 votes)

    S1:E4

    Exhausted from his soul crushing job, Mike takes a special interest in Dave's creative process. With nothing to lose, Dave adopts an extreme approach to gaining fame and recognition. GaTa introduces Elz to Trippie Redd.

    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:Luvh Rakhe

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dave" is the best rated episode of "DAVE". It scored 9.5/10 based on 1521 votes. Directed by Alma Har'el and written by Lil Dicky, it aired on 8/11/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Looking for Love".