TV series
Living the dream. One mistake at a time.
The assorted humiliations, disasters and rare triumphs of four very different twenty-something girls: Hannah, an aspiring writer; Marnie, an art gallery assistant and cousins Jessa and Shoshanna.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The assorted humiliations, disasters and rare triumphs of four very different twenty-something girls: Hannah, an aspiring writer; Marnie, an art gallery assistant and cousins Jessa and Shoshanna.
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Episode 1
Hannah throws a housewarming party with brand-new roommate Elijah, but it’s hard to move on when she’s still playing nurse to Adam. Marnie gets bad news at work and a visit from her mom; Shoshanna avoids Ray at the party; and sun-kissed Jessa returns from her honeymoon.
Guest stars Andrew Rannells, Christopher Abbott, Chris O'Dowd, Rita Wilson, Donald Glover
Episode 2
Hannah gets unsolicited musical attention from heartbroken Adam and displeasing opinions on her writing from Sandy. Elijah questions his sexuality; Marnie makes a career compromise when her curatorial dreams are crushed; Jessa revels in married life; Shoshanna and Ray make magic; and Elijah and Marnie harbor a secret.
Guest stars Andrew Rannells, Chris O'Dowd, Donald Glover
Episode 3
On a freelance writing assignment to get out of her comfort zone, Hannah befriends the junkie downstairs and parties hard with Elijah, who reveals an explosive secret. Meanwhile, Marnie has a long awaited run-in with artist Booth Jonathan.
Guest stars Andrew Rannells, Jon Glaser, Jorma Taccone
Episode 4
Hannah concentrates on preparing to host her first dinner party and Marnie confronts her ex-boss, Audrey. Meanwhile, Jessa meets her new in-laws and Shoshanna takes her relationship with Ray to the next phase.
Guest stars Andrew Rannells, Christopher Abbott, Chris O'Dowd
Episode 5
Even Hannah is surprised when she's attracted to a fortysomething doctor and his life of unspectacular stability.
Guest stars Patrick Wilson
Episode 6
Marnie is asked to act as hostess for an art party thrown by Booth Jonathan and Hannah signs a publishing contract for e-books. Meanwhile, Adam manages to convince Ray to join him on an adventure.
Guest stars John Cameron Mitchell, Jorma Taccone, Greta Lee
Episode 7
Hannah goes along with Jessa to visit her estranged father, his alternative girlfriend and her teen son in Upstate New York.
Guest stars Peter Scolari, Becky Ann Baker, Ben Mendelsohn, Rosanna Arquette, Nick Lashaway
Episode 8
Hannah tries to hide mounting anxiety about her book from her visiting parents (Becky Ann Baker and Peter Scolari). Marnie is stunned to learn that Charlie has started a successful app company; at AA, Adam meets a boisterous woman (Carol Kane) who coaxes him into dating her daughter, Natalia (Shiri Appleby); and Ray’s aversion to college parties gives Shoshanna pause.
Directed by Jesse PeretzWritten by Lena Dunham, Steven Rubinshteyn, Deborah SchoenemanGuest stars Shiri Appleby, Christopher Abbott, Peter Scolari, Becky Ann Baker, Anjili Pal, Judy Collins, Bob Balaban
Episode 9
Hannah's deadline worries and pressure from her publisher weigh heavily on her mind; Adam and his new girlfriend have a misunderstanding; Shoshanna avoids Ray at Charlie's work party; Marnie makes a move toward her future.
Directed by Lena DunhamWritten by Lena Dunham, Jenni KonnerGuest stars Shiri Appleby, Christopher Abbott, Peter Scolari, Becky Ann Baker, John Cameron Mitchell, Amy Schumer
Episode 10
In the Season 2 finale, Hannah attempts to write her book in one day so her publisher doesn't sue her. Meanwhile, Ray tries to impress Shoshanna with a bold career move; and Marnie gets the wrong idea about Charlie.
Directed by Lena DunhamWritten by Lena Dunham, Judd ApatowGuest stars Christopher Abbott, Peter Scolari, Jon Glaser, John Cameron Mitchell
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Lena DunhamHannah Horvath
Allison WilliamsMarnie Michaels
Zosia MametShoshanna Shapiro
Alex KarpovskyRay Ploshansky
Jemima KirkeJessa Johansson
Andrew RannellsElijah Krantz
Christopher AbbottCharlie Dattolo
Ebon Moss-BachrachDesi Harperin
HBOUnited StatesHBOUnited States
Apatow ProductionsUnited States
Jenni Konner ProductionsUnited States
