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Five aspiring lawyers are aiming for the top - but behind the scenes they're a mess of love, drugs and excess.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    This Life Season 2 Episode 21 - Apocalypse Wow!
    8.9/10(43 votes)

    S2:E21

    Can Miles go through with the wedding? Will Anna be able to deal with it if he does? Will Egg and Milly's new-found happiness last? Will Ferdy finally come to terms with his sexuality?

    Director:Morag Fullarton
    Writer:Richard Zajdlic

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  2. This Life Season 2 Episode 13 - Wish You Were Queer
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    S2:E13

    Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Annie Caulfield

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  3. This Life Season 2 Episode 17 - The Secret of My Excess
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    S2:E17

    Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.

    Director:Joe Ahearne
    Writer:William Gaminara

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  4. This Life Season 2 Episode 20 - Secrets and Wives
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    S2:E20

    Milly discovers the truth about O'Donnell's personal life. Miles becomes increasingly attracted to Anna on his stag night. Nicki puts her foot down at the cafe.

    Director:Morag Fullarton
    Writer:Richard Zajdlic

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  5. This Life Season 2 Episode 7 - He's Leaving Home
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    S2:E7

    Warren is planning a world tour, but is he ready to finish his therapy? Milly and Miles disagree about who should take his room. Egg learns something new about Nicki. And Ferdy's sexual confusion is heightened when he ends up on a date with Kira and Jo.

    Director:Joy Perino
    Writer:Joe Ahearne

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  6. This Life Season 2 Episode 6 - Unusual Suspect
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S2:E6

    Warren faces the indignity of having to be part of an identity parade and appear in court. When Milly's boss forbids her from representing him, Anna steps in. Egg is left in the lurch with Nicki after a misunderstanding at the cafe. Kira plays hard to get after a night out with Jo. Ferdy's attempts to win round Miles backfire.

    Director:Dominic Lees
    Writer:Mark Davies Markham

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  7. This Life Season 2 Episode 8 - Room With a Queue
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    S2:E8

    Miles takes matters into his own hands when the search for a new flatmate begins. Anna considers desperate measures to get work. Kira's strategy with Jo is starting to pay off.

    Director:Joy Perino
    Writer:Ian Iqbal Rashid

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  8. This Life Season 2 Episode 15 - From Here to Maternity
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    S2:E15

    Milly throws caution to the wind when Egg accuses her of being boring. Anna gets some news from home. Ferdy needs some time on his own.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Jimmy Gardner

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  9. This Life Season 2 Episode 16 - One Bedding and a Funeral
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S2:E16

    Egg's younger brother comes to stay and finds a friend in Anna. Milly's reckless behaviour nearly gives the game away. Anna settles on alternative plans for her mother's funeral. And Kira tells Jo where to go.

    Director:Joe Ahearne
    Writer:Jimmy Gardner

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  10. This Life Season 2 Episode 19 - Milly Liar
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    S2:E19

    Miles wins his case, but Francesca has convinced herself that he does not want to go through with the wedding. Milly panics when a stupid lie backfires. Anna lets Miles in on an alarming secret, and Ferdy confesses all to Lenny.

    Director:Morag Fullarton
    Writer:Joe Ahearne

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  11. This Life Season 1 Episode 10 - Father Figure
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    S1:E10

    O'Donnell could prove to be Milly's knight in shining armour.

    Director:Nigel Douglas
    Writer:Amy Jenkins

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  12. This Life Season 2 Episode 11 - She's Gotta Get It
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    S2:E11

    The vote for Anna's tenancy is imminent, and Miles starts a whispering campaign against her. Kira arranges a date for Ferdy. Milly is brooding about Rachel and O'Donnell in Paris. And Egg has no luck getting on a catering course.

    Director:Harry Bradbeer
    Writer:Amelia Bullmore

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  13. This Life Season 2 Episode 14 - Who's That Girl?
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    S2:E14

    Will Miles make a hasty decision about his new girlfriend? Milly and Rachel's relationship comes to a head. And a lost condom sends Jo into a panic.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Annie Caulfield

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  14. This Life Season 1 Episode 6 - Family Outing
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    S1:E6

    Warren fears that Kira might 'out' him to the rest of the family.

    Director:Audrey Cooke
    Writer:Patrick Wilde

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  15. This Life Season 1 Episode 7 - Brief Encounter
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    S1:E7

    Anna has a one-night stand, but discovers that there's no such thing as casual sex.

    Director:Audrey Cooke
    Writer:Patrick Wilde

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  16. This Life Season 1 Episode 9 - Just Sex
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    S1:E9

    Warren decides to stop living a lie, Milly and O'Donnell become closer.

    Director:Nigel Douglas
    Writer:Matthew Graham

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  17. This Life Season 1 Episode 11 - Let's Get It On
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S1:E11

    Tensions mount as jealousy, lust and shame combine to test the five flatmates.

    Director:Nigel Douglas
    Writer:Amy Jenkins

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  18. This Life Season 2 Episode 3 - The Bi Who Came In From The Cold
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    S2:E3

    Ferdy's mixed signals are causing problems for Warren. Anna blames Miles for spreading rumours at work. And Milly loses patience when Egg goes on a gambling spree.

    Director:Sallie Aprahamian
    Writer:Matthew Graham

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  19. This Life Season 2 Episode 5 - Small Town Boyo
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    S2:E5

    Warren's arrest has become common knowledge, and threatens to destroy a promising career. Ferdy is tempted to go back to his ex.

    Director:Dominic Lees
    Writer:Mark Davies Markham

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  20. This Life Season 2 Episode 9 - Men Behaving Sadly
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    S2:E9

    Ferdy has an explosive encounter with his ex. Rachel finds a tactful way of letting Miles down gently. Nicki confides in Egg about the father of her child. And sexism at chambers sends Anna in search of sisterhood.

    Director:Joy Perino
    Writer:Ian Iqbal Rashid

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  21. This Life Season 2 Episode 10 - When the Dope Comes In
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    S2:E10

    Milly agonises over whether or not to accompany O'Donnell on a business trip to Paris. Miles and Egg get an unexpected visit from the police. Jo has to beat a hasty retreat from Kelly.

    Director:Harry Bradbeer
    Writer:Amelia Bullmore

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  22. This Life Season 2 Episode 12 - The Plumber Always Rings Twice
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    S2:E12

    Milly is suspicious of Rachel and O'Donnell's new rapport since the trip to Paris. A visitor to the house arouses Ferdy's interest. Anna's celebration with Sarah does not quite go as planned. Miles still resists his father's invitation.

    Director:Harry Bradbeer
    Writer:Eirene Houston

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  23. This Life Season 2 Episode 18 - Diet Hard
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    S2:E18

    Egg's expectations for the opening night at the cafe prove to be slightly overambitious. Ferdy opts for a one-night stand. Kira and Kelly make plans for the future.

    Director:Joe Ahearne
    Writer:William Gaminara

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  24. This Life Season 1 Episode 1 - Coming Together
    7.5/10(73 votes)

    S1:E1

    Anna attends an interview at a well-to-do firm of solicitors.

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writer:Amy Jenkins

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  25. This Life Season 1 Episode 2 - Happy Families
    7.5/10(48 votes)

    S1:E2

    Anna hopes to rekindle her romance with Miles.

    Director:Sam Miller
    Writer:Amy Jenkins

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Best Episodes Summary

"Apocalypse Wow!" is the best rated episode of "This Life". It scored 8.9/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Morag Fullarton and written by Richard Zajdlic, it aired on 8/7/1997. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Wish You Were Queer".