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The Best Episodes of Louie

Every episode of Louie ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Louie!

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Louis C.K. stars as a fictionalized version of himself; a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Louie Season 2 Episode 11 - Duckling
    9.1/10(1457 votes)

    #1 - Duckling

    S2:E11

    Louie has an adventure in Afghanistan.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  2. Louie Season 5 Episode 1 - Pot Luck
    8.9/10(784 votes)

    #2 - Pot Luck

    S5:E1

    Louie goes to a potluck dinner.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  3. Louie Season 3 Episode 12 - Late Show (3)
    8.8/10(1176 votes)

    #3 - Late Show (3)

    S3:E12

    The final in a 3 Episode story.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  4. Louie Season 4 Episode 12 - In the Woods (2)
    8.8/10(1370 votes)

    #4 - In the Woods (2)

    S4:E12

    Louie Remembers his past.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  5. Louie Season 5 Episode 3 - Cop Story
    8.8/10(715 votes)

    #5 - Cop Story

    S5:E3

    Louie runs into an old acquaintance.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Louie Season 4 Episode 3 - So Did the Fat Lady
    8.7/10(1341 votes)

    #6 - So Did the Fat Lady

    S4:E3

    Louie meets somebody new.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  7. Louie Season 3 Episode 11 - Late Show (2)
    8.5/10(850 votes)

    #7 - Late Show (2)

    S3:E11

    Louie begins a quest.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  8. Louie Season 2 Episode 8 - Come On, God
    8.4/10(1029 votes)

    #8 - Come On, God

    S2:E8

    Louie explores one of his lifelong habits.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  9. Louie Season 2 Episode 9 - Eddie
    8.4/10(1037 votes)

    #9 - Eddie

    S2:E9

    Louie reunites with an old friend.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  10. Louie Season 3 Episode 13 - New Year's Eve
    8.4/10(1033 votes)

    #10 - New Year's Eve

    S3:E13

    Louie struggles through the holidays.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  11. Louie Season 4 Episode 2 - Model
    8.4/10(1001 votes)

    #11 - Model

    S4:E2

    Louie does a benefit show.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  12. Louie Season 4 Episode 6 - Elevator (3)
    8.4/10(675 votes)

    #12 - Elevator (3)

    S4:E6

    Someone from Louie's past pops up again.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  13. Louie Season 5 Episode 2 - A La Carte
    8.4/10(684 votes)

    #13 - A La Carte

    S5:E2

    Louie hosts an open mike.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Louie Season 3 Episode 5 - Daddy's Girlfriend (2)
    8.3/10(958 votes)

    #14 - Daddy's Girlfriend (2)

    S3:E5

    Louie goes on a date.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  15. Louie Season 5 Episode 4 - Bobby's House
    8.3/10(626 votes)

    #15 - Bobby's House

    S5:E4

    Louie is invited to go to a wake with his brother, Bobby; Louie gets injured in the street by a woman; Pamela has to give Louie a makeover in order to mask his injuries so he can perform.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  16. Louie Season 1 Episode 9 - Bully
    8.2/10(1127 votes)

    #16 - Bully

    S1:E9

    Flashbacks depict Louis learning about sex as a boy from his father and in school. On a date, he is emasculated by a high school student who threatens to beat him up. He secretly follows the bully home to Staten Island and confronts his parents.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  17. Louie Season 2 Episode 6 - Subway / Pamela
    8.2/10(925 votes)

    #17 - Subway / Pamela

    S2:E6

    Louie rides the subway and hangs out with his friend.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  18. Louie Season 4 Episode 11 - In the Woods (1)
    8.2/10(1206 votes)

    #18 - In the Woods (1)

    S4:E11

    Louie remembers his past.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  19. Louie Season 1 Episode 13 - Night Out
    8.1/10(897 votes)

    #19 - Night Out

    S1:E13

    On an aimless night out that his babysitter awkwardly talks him out of cancelling, Louie decides to break his rut by hanging out with a couple of black comics. After feeling completely out of place at a club, he ends up going to the Eastville Comedy Club to do a short set, then home to his kids for an early-morning pancake breakfast.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  20. Louie Season 2 Episode 13 - New Jersey / Airport
    8.1/10(814 votes)

    #20 - New Jersey / Airport

    S2:E13

    Louie has a pretty bad time in general.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  21. Louie Season 4 Episode 13 - Pamela (2)
    8.1/10(654 votes)

    #21 - Pamela (2)

    S4:E13

    Louie & Pamela go on a date.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writers:Louis C.K., Pamela Adlon

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  22. Louie Season 2 Episode 2 - Bummer / Blueberries
    8.0/10(903 votes)

    #22 - Bummer / Blueberries

    S2:E2

    Louie has two memorable experiences.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Louie Season 3 Episode 4 - Daddy's Girlfriend (1)
    8.0/10(861 votes)

    #23 - Daddy's Girlfriend (1)

    S3:E4

    Louie is looking for a mate.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Louie Season 4 Episode 5 - Elevator (2)
    8.0/10(685 votes)

    #24 - Elevator (2)

    S4:E5

    Louie takes his new friend to lunch.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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  25. Louie Season 4 Episode 9 - Elevator (6)
    8.0/10(668 votes)

    #25 - Elevator (6)

    S4:E9

    Mother nature takes control of Louie's life.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Louis C.K.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Duckling" is the best rated episode of "Louie". It scored 9.1/10 based on 1457 votes. Directed by Louis C.K. and written by Louis C.K., it aired on 8/25/2011. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pot Luck".