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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 Worst Episode
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    Louie Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(1429 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    In the first segment, Louie volunteers to chaperon his daughter's field trip along with her teacher, which a surly bus driver helps turn into a disaster. In the second segment, Louie goes on an awkward and unsuccessful first date.

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

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  2. Louie Season 1 Episode 10 - Dentist / Tarese
    7.5/10(919 votes)

    #2 - Dentist / Tarese

    S1:E10

    Louie tries to overcome his fear of dentists, and tries to get a date with an African American grocery cashier.

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

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  3. Louie Season 2 Episode 10 - Halloween / Ellie
    7.6/10(755 votes)

    #3 - Halloween / Ellie

    S2:E10

    Louie takes his girls trick-or-treating and meets a Hollywood mogul.

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

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  4. Louie Season 3 Episode 9 - Looking for Liz / Lilly Changes
    7.6/10(713 votes)

    #4 - Looking for Liz / Lilly Changes

    S3:E9

    Louie searches for a lost love and then for his daughter.

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

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  5. Louie Season 2 Episode 4 - Joan
    7.7/10(851 votes)

    #5 - Joan

    S2:E4

    Louie has a rough show in Atlantic City.

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

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  6. Louie Season 2 Episode 5 - Country Drive
    7.7/10(850 votes)

    #6 - Country Drive

    S2:E5

    Louie takes his kids to visit his great aunt.

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

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  7. Louie Season 3 Episode 1 - Something Is Wrong
    7.7/10(847 votes)

    #7 - Something Is Wrong

    S3:E1

    Louie has a challenging day.

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

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  8. Louie Season 3 Episode 7 - Ikea / Piano Lesson
    7.7/10(723 votes)

    #8 - Ikea / Piano Lesson

    S3:E7

    Louie takes an old friend shopping and has a bit of an emergency.

    Director:Louis C.K.
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Louie Season 4 Episode 8 - Elevator (5)
    7.7/10(641 votes)

    #9 - Elevator (5)

    S4:E8

    Louie and Amia connect.

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

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  10. Louie Season 4 Episode 10 - Pamela (1)
    7.7/10(640 votes)

    #10 - Pamela (1)

    S4:E10

    Louie on the rebound.

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

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  11. Louie Season 5 Episode 7 - The Road (1)
    7.7/10(556 votes)

    #11 - The Road (1)

    S5:E7

    Louie goes on the road.

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

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  12. Louie Season 1 Episode 8 - Dogpound
    7.8/10(941 votes)

    #12 - Dogpound

    S1:E8

    After leaving his girls with their mother for a week, Louie tries to cope with their absence. He initially plans on exercising, but ends up eating ice cream and pizza for two days. Later, he's pressured into smoking pot with his obnoxious neighbor and decides to get an adult dog, which promptly dies. After Animal Control picks up the dog to dispose of it, Louie's girls return and he tells them he had a good weekend.

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

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  13. Louie Season 1 Episode 11 - God
    7.8/10(1046 votes)

    #13 - God

    S1:E11

    When a nun at his Catholic school feels a young Louie and his friend aren't sufficiently penitent over Christ's suffering on the cross, a visiting doctor is brought in to give a graphic, medically specific description of the event, which haunts and frightens Louie. But Louie's mother turns up in a new incarnation as a wise and loving parent who tells Louie that relying on dogma isn't the best way to be a good person.

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

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  14. Louie Season 2 Episode 3 - Moving
    7.8/10(818 votes)

    #14 - Moving

    S2:E3

    Louie looks for a new home.

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

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  15. Louie Season 2 Episode 7 - Oh Louie / Tickets
    7.8/10(793 votes)

    #15 - Oh Louie / Tickets

    S2:E7

    Louie remembers his past career failures and tries to get concert tickets for his daughter.

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

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  16. Louie Season 2 Episode 12 - Niece
    7.8/10(737 votes)

    #16 - Niece

    S2:E12

    Louie's niece visits

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

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  17. Louie Season 3 Episode 8 - Dad
    7.8/10(774 votes)

    #17 - Dad

    S3:E8

    Louie deals with a rash.

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

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  18. Louie Season 1 Episode 2 - Poker / Divorce
    7.9/10(1211 votes)

    #18 - Poker / Divorce

    S1:E2

    In the first segment, the conversation during a poker game becomes an intense exploration of gay culture. In the second segment, after Louie's brother depresses him about the finality of his divorce, Louie reminisces about a high school crush, subsequently looking her up on Facebook.

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

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  19. Louie Season 1 Episode 7 - Double Date / Mom
    7.9/10(973 votes)

    #19 - Double Date / Mom

    S1:E7

    In the first segment, Louie deals with the awkward situation created when he's propositioned by his brother to join in a three-way. In the second segment, Louie's unpleasant and stupid mother visits to report that she's now a lesbian, but is met with unloving indifference from Louie and injured resentment from Robby.

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

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  20. Louie Season 2 Episode 1 - Pregnant
    7.9/10(936 votes)

    #20 - Pregnant

    S2:E1

    Louie gets a visit from one of his sisters.

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

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  21. Louie Season 4 Episode 4 - Elevator (1)
    7.9/10(680 votes)

    #21 - Elevator (1)

    S4:E4

    Louie helps a neighbor.

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

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  22. Louie Season 4 Episode 7 - Elevator (4)
    7.9/10(660 votes)

    #22 - Elevator (4)

    S4:E7

    Louie and Janet seek professional help.

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

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  23. Louie Season 1 Episode 3 - Dr. Ben / Nick
    8.0/10(1146 votes)

    #23 - Dr. Ben / Nick

    S1:E3

    In the first segment, Louie goes to a doctor who's an old high school friend with an odd sense of humor. In the second segment, after performing at the Comedy Cellar, he dines with a fellow comedian who harbors passionate political views.

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

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  24. Louie Season 1 Episode 4 - So Old / Playdate
    8.0/10(1061 votes)

    #24 - So Old / Playdate

    S1:E4

    In the first segment, Louie hooks up with a young woman at the Comedy Cellar (Elizabeth Hower) who's attracted to older guys. In the second segment, he bonds with a woman he meets at a PTA meeting while their kids are on a play date. Throughout the episode, Louie has odd interactions with his therapist.

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

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  25. Louie Season 1 Episode 12 - Gym
    8.0/10(886 votes)

    #25 - Gym

    S1:E12

    After an exhausting morning getting his girls ready for school, Louie lets a fellow dad at his daughter's school train him at the gym, where he proves to be in worse shape than he thought.

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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Louie". It scored 7.5/10 based on 1429 votes. Directed by Louis C.K. and written by Louis C.K., it aired on 6/29/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dentist / Tarese".