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The Best Episodes of Love Story

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Love Story Season 1 Episode 9 - Search and Recovery
    8.2/10(578 votes)

    S1:E9

    John and Carolyn fight to keep their relationship intact; the world watches as tragedy strikes.

    Director:Anthony Hemingway
    Writer:Connor Hines

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  2. Love Story Season 1 Episode 5 - Battery Park
    8.1/10(765 votes)

    S1:E5

    John asks an important question. Carolyn and John publicly feud.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writer:Kim Rosenstock

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  3. Love Story Season 1 Episode 6 - The Wedding
    7.9/10(630 votes)

    S1:E6

    As press spreads of their altercation, John and Carolyn prepare for their big day. Ann voices her concerns.

    Director:Gillian Robespierre
    Writer:Juli Weiner

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  4. Love Story Season 1 Episode 3 - America's Widow
    7.8/10(854 votes)

    S1:E3

    After a family tragedy, John seeks comfort from Carolyn.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Connor Hines

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  5. Love Story Season 1 Episode 4 - I Love You
    7.8/10(772 votes)

    S1:E4

    Carolyn struggles to assimilate into John's world; John discovers a secret.

    Director:Gillian Robespierre
    Writer:D.V. DeVincentis

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  6. Love Story Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(1032 votes)

    S1:E1

    The pressure of the Kennedy name weighs on John; Carolyn impresses at Calvin Klein; an unlikely connection forms at a charity event.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Connor Hines

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  7. Love Story Season 1 Episode 2 - The Pools Party
    7.5/10(856 votes)

    S1:E2

    John juggles his mother's waning health, his strained relationship with Daryl and his newfound feelings for Carolyn.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writer:Connor Hines

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  8. Love Story Season 1 Episode 7 - Obsession
    7.4/10(525 votes)

    S1:E7

    Carolyn suffers the consequences of being a public figure; tensions rise between Carolyn and John's family.

    Director:Crystle Roberson Dorsey
    Writer:Connor Hines

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  9. Love Story Season 1 Episode 8 - Exit Strategy
    6.6/10(669 votes)

    S1:E8

    Tensions boil over after John and Carolyn discover devastating news.

    Director:Jesse Peretz
    Writers:Connor Hines, Juli Weiner

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Best Episodes Summary

"Search and Recovery" is the best rated episode of "Love Story". It scored 8.2/10 based on 578 votes. Directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by Connor Hines, it aired on 3/26/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Battery Park".