Episode 1
The Laws of Grammar
11m4.7 / 10
Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Nick Hornby
TV series
State of the Union
2019NR2 seasons6.9 / 10
10 episodes. 10 minutes each. No commitment.
Tom and Louise meet in a pub immediately before their weekly marital therapy session. With each successive episode we piece together how their lives were, what drew them together and what has started to pull them apart.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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Tom and Louise meet in a pub immediately before their weekly marital therapy session. With each successive episode we piece together how their lives were, what drew them together and what has started to pull them apart.
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Episode 2
Why Quake?
10m4.7 / 10
Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Nick Hornby
Episode 3
Big Mustard
10m4.7 / 10
Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Nick HornbyGuest stars Sara Stewart
Episode 4
Prison Thoughts
10m4.7 / 10
Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Nick Hornby
Episode 5
Led Zeppelin's Accountant
11m4.7 / 10
After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Nick HornbyGuest stars Hari Dhillon, Gretchen Egolf
Episode 6
Intimacy Kit
10m4.7 / 10
After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Nick Hornby
Episode 7
The Road Most Travelled
11m4.7 / 10
Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Nick Hornby
Episode 8
Facetime TV
11m4.7 / 10
Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Nick Hornby
Episode 9
Kopi Iuwak
12m4.7 / 10
Scott and Ellen have shared a magical night together, but their newfound intimacy hits a road bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Nick Hornby
Episode 10
The Last Box
13m4.7 / 10finale
Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.
Episode credits
Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Nick Hornby
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
More about State of the Union
Cast
Brendan GleesonScott
Patricia ClarksonEllen
Esco JouléyJay
Chris O'DowdTom
Rosamund PikeLouise
Elliot LeveyChris
Laura CubittGina
Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùGilesCredits
- Created by
- Nick Hornby
- Written by
- Nick Hornby
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 20
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
SundanceTVUnited States
See-Saw FilmsUnited Kingdom
Euronews
Themes
anthologycouples therapydeadpanhusband wife relationshipintimatelondon, englandmarriageoffbeat
