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She's really trying.
Nora Lin leans on her family as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-NYC.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), and YouTube TV in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Nora Lin leans on her family as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-NYC.
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Episode 1
After a starry-eyed look at her future, Nora trains a new CBD store employee. Grandma's newly diagnosed perfect bill of health leads to a face-off. Daniel catches Nora by surprise.
Directed by Steven K. TsuchidaWritten by Kyle LauGuest stars Nancy Eng, Jonnie Park, Gabo Augustine, Jaboukie Young-White, Wai Ching Ho, Alli Brown, Bea Soong, Jes Dugger
Episode 2
After getting an MRI during an earthquake, Nora time travels to the iPod-filled world of 2003, where she sets out to warn her younger self about the mistakes she's going to make.
Directed by Laura MurphyWritten by Jess DweckGuest stars Chloe Fineman, Judy Gold, Erika Bowman, Jessica Carollo, Earl Baker Jr., Stephen Dexter, Annabelle Chow, Barbara Andres
Episode 3
After Nora and Melanie reunite with a high school friend, they realize New York City isn't what it used to be. Grandma braces herself for a visit from her rich cousin Rosalind.
Directed by Laura MurphyWritten by Hayley Adams, Joellen RedlingshaferGuest stars Chrissie Fit, Catherine Cohen, Jade Wu, Jordan Alexander, Ramon Nuñez, Alexander Zheng
Episode 4
Despite many setbacks and creepy auditions, Nora stands by Edmund's newfound acting career. Wally panics after discovering that Brenda's online dating profile is still active.
Directed by Laura MurphyWritten by Andrew LawGuest stars Jennifer Esposito, Colin Richard Allen, Bowen Yang, Jim Santangeli, Cindy Cheung, Fay Ann Lee, Stephen Berger, David Fierro
Episode 5
Grandma and her gal pals band together to take down a scammer targeting the elderly.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by Cherry ChevapravatdumrongGuest stars Nancy Eng, Bowen Yang, Michelle Buteau, Stephanie Hsu, Bea Soong, Jes Dugger, Alexandra Acosta, Joey Blanco
Episode 6
Nora fears that her maniacal imaginary friend is taking things too far when he helps her plot revenge against Wally’s sweet-natured girlfriend Brenda during a weekend trip to the country.
Directed by Bill BenzWritten by Samantha RileyGuest stars Jennifer Esposito, Ross Butler, Catherine Curtin, Nancy De Mayo, Jennifer Betit Yen, Liz Ramos, Kathleen Kim
Episode 7
Wally, Doug and Nora swap stories of childhood embarrassment, sexual mishaps and bad drug experiences as they ride out a power outage, and Nora learns something new about her mom.
Directed by BD WongWritten by Awkwafina, Teresa HsiaoGuest stars Alex Borstein, Jonnie Park, Alan Kim, Christopher Riley, Patrick Noonan, Casey Waller, Finn Brown, Jordan Coates
Episode 8
Nora inadvertently becomes an actor, Wally has a revelation after catching up with old friends, and Edmund decides to pursue his dreams.
Directed by Andrew McCarthyWritten by Karey DornettoGuest stars C.S. Lee, Aaron Takahashi, Stephanie Cozart, Bowen Yang, Chase Fein, Joseph Lymous, Natalie Carter
Episode 9
Edmund embraces life in Los Angeles, Grandma teaches Brenda about Chinese cuisine and traditions, and Nora does some soul searching when her car breaks down in New Mexico.
Directed by Jordan KimWritten by Ria SardanaGuest stars Kerri Kenney, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Jennifer Esposito, Bowen Yang, Ajay Mehta, Lauren Ash, Tom Beyer
Episode 10
Nora embraces her new life in New Mexico, but a distressing letter from home makes her reevaluate the future, and Grandma deals with loneliness during coronavirus lockdowns.
Directed by Jordan KimWritten by Teresa HsiaoGuest stars Haley Joel Osment, Kerri Kenney, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Jennifer Esposito, Nancy Eng, Bowen Yang, Gabo Augustine
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
AwkwafinaNora Lin
BD WongWally
Lori Tan ChinnGrandma
Kerri KenneyPhobos
Margaret ChoMistress Jupiter
Fortune FeimsterDeimos
Jennifer EspositoBrenda
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