Insecure: Season 1

2016 · 8 episodes · ★ 4.5

What Season 1 of Insecure

Best friends Issa and Molly build each other up and call each other out as they ride the ups and downs of life, love and work in Los Angeles.

8episodes

Oct 9, 2016aired

Nov 27, 2016Latest episode

3.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Insecure as F**k
Oct 9, 2016 · 28 min · ★ 5.5
In the wake of her 29th birthday, Issa Dee reconsiders her dead-end relationship with Lawrence, her live-in boyfriend. Meanwhile, Issa’s best friend, Molly, mourns her singledom and the state of her “lady parts.” Later, Issa uses an open-mic night as an excuse to reconnect with an ex.
Directing: Melina Matsoukas · Writing: Issa Rae, Larry Wilmore · Starring: Maya Erskine, Ivan Shaw, Langston Kerman, Sujata Day
1x02 Messy as F**k
Oct 16, 2016 · 28 min · ★ 4.6
After the unexpected events of the previous night, Issa tries to decide what to do about Lawrence, while sticking to her plan to embrace a bolder side of herself. Molly treats herself to a “fancy day” and goes on a promising date. Lawrence gets advice from an unexpected source.
Directing: Cecile Emeke · Writing: Issa Rae · Starring: Maya Erskine, Langston Kerman, Sujata Day, Mason McCulley
1x03 Racist as F**k
Oct 23, 2016 · 28 min · ★ 4.5
Issa and Lawrence try to move past their issues at home, as she deals with her colleagues’ doubts and he gets a reality check from a head hunter. Molly introduces Jared to her friends, and later struggles to give words of wisdom to a new summer associate at work.
Directing: Melina Matsoukas · Writing: Dayna Lynne North · Starring: Amanda Seales, Natasha Rothwell, Langston Kerman, Sujata Day
1x04 Thirsty as F**k
Oct 30, 2016 · 27 min · ★ 3.9
Although things are better than ever with Lawrence, Issa turns to Daniel for help during Career Day. Molly finds herself in a tough position when a partner asks her to give Rasheeda a talking-to. Facing disappointment at his new job, Lawrence bonds with a surprising confidante.
Directing: Kevin Bray · Writing: Laura Kittrell · Starring: Maya Erskine, Ivan Shaw, Tiana Le, Dominique Perry
1x05 Shady as F**k
Nov 6, 2016 · 28 min · ★ 4.3
Issa is mortified when a video of her profanity-laced rap at an open-mike night goes viral.
Directing: Melina Matsoukas · Writing: Ben Dougan · Starring: Maya Erskine, Ivan Shaw, Langston Kerman, Moustapha Lamine Diop
1x06 Guilty as F**k
Nov 13, 2016 · 26 min · ★ 4.1
Issa tries to hide her guilt from Lawrence, who reiterates his love for her. Meanwhile, Molly dives into a new romance, but has second thoughts about the future after learning unsavory details about her new boyfriend's past.
Directing: Debbie Allen · Writing: Amy Aniobi · Starring: Amanda Seales, Natasha Rothwell, Langston Kerman, Sujata Day
1x07 Real as F**k
Nov 20, 2016 · 29 min · ★ 4.8
Issa preps for a fund-raiser, but has trouble staying focused. Meanwhile, Lawrence mulls a job opportunity; and Molly learns something new from an old friend.
Directing: Kevin Bray · Writing: Prentice Penny · Starring: Amanda Seales, Maya Erskine, Natasha Rothwell, Ivan Shaw
1x08 Broken as F**k Season Finale
Nov 27, 2016 · 32 min · ★ 4.1
The lingering tension between Molly and Issa threatens to resurface during a girls’ trip. Lawrence reconnects with his friends.
Directing: Melina Matsoukas · Writing: Issa Rae · Starring: Amanda Seales, Natasha Rothwell, Dominique Perry, Neil Brown Jr.