Discover the best and most memorable episodes of State of the Union, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
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.
Tom asks Louise to back him up in a lie with their counsellor – is it them against the world or not?
★ 7.7/10
(222 votes)
#2
Another Drink
S1:E10
Tom has moved back in and feels that their issues are resolved.
★ 7.6/10
(220 votes)
#3
Dolphins
S1:E8
Louise and Tom reflect on why and how they got together in the first place.
★ 7.5/10
(214 votes)
#4
Prison Sex
S1:E9
Louise and Tom discuss a breakthrough in their relationship - Louise wonders what it means.
★ 7.4/10
(264 votes)
#5
Antique Globes
S1:E2
Tom commends himself for the courage it took to turn up late to last weeks session and promises to be there from the beginning this week.
★ 7.4/10
(253 votes)
#6
Syria
S1:E3
Tom and Louise discuss the lost passion in their relationship – is passion something that can be found again?
★ 7.4/10
(235 votes)
#7
Normal Slope
S1:E5
Following a bad session, Tom has moved out. This could be the start of a slippery slope.
★ 7.4/10
(221 votes)
#8
Nigel and Naomi
S1:E6
Tom makes an effort, but Louise complains that it feels contrived.
★ 7.4/10
(222 votes)
#9
Call the Midwife
S1:E7
Louise admits that she's ashamed of Tom's unemployment. They decide to communicate more openly.
★ 7.3/10
(311 votes)
#10
Marathon
S1:E1
Louise and Tom prepare for their first marital counselling session and try to work out how they got to this point.
★ 6.8/10
(95 votes)
#11
The Last Box
S2:E10
Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.
★ 6.7/10
(87 votes)
#12
The Road Most Travelled
S2:E7
Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.
★ 6.7/10
(90 votes)
#13
Facetime TV
S2:E8
Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.
★ 6.6/10
(94 votes)
#14
Prison Thoughts
S2:E4
Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.
★ 6.6/10
(92 votes)
#15
Kopi Iuwak
S2:E9
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.
★ 6.5/10
(129 votes)
#16
The Laws of Grammar
S2:E1
Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.
★ 6.5/10
(91 votes)
#17
Led Zeppelin's Accountant
S2:E5
After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.
★ 6.4/10
(88 votes)
#18
Intimacy Kit
S2:E6
After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.
★ 6.3/10
(106 votes)
#19
Why Quake?
S2:E2
Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.
★ 6.3/10
(102 votes)
#20
Big Mustard
S2:E3
Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.
★ 6.3/10
(106 votes)
#1
Why Quake?
S2:E2
Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.
★ 6.3/10
(102 votes)
#2
Big Mustard
S2:E3
Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.
★ 6.4/10
(88 votes)
#3
Intimacy Kit
S2:E6
After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.
★ 6.5/10
(129 votes)
#4
The Laws of Grammar
S2:E1
Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.
★ 6.5/10
(91 votes)
#5
Led Zeppelin's Accountant
S2:E5
After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.
★ 6.6/10
(94 votes)
#6
Prison Thoughts
S2:E4
Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.
★ 6.6/10
(92 votes)
#7
Kopi Iuwak
S2:E9
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.
★ 6.7/10
(87 votes)
#8
The Road Most Travelled
S2:E7
Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.
★ 6.7/10
(90 votes)
#9
Facetime TV
S2:E8
Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.
★ 6.8/10
(95 votes)
#10
The Last Box
S2:E10
Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.
★ 7.3/10
(311 votes)
#11
Marathon
S1:E1
Louise and Tom prepare for their first marital counselling session and try to work out how they got to this point.
★ 7.4/10
(264 votes)
#12
Antique Globes
S1:E2
Tom commends himself for the courage it took to turn up late to last weeks session and promises to be there from the beginning this week.
★ 7.4/10
(253 votes)
#13
Syria
S1:E3
Tom and Louise discuss the lost passion in their relationship – is passion something that can be found again?
★ 7.4/10
(235 votes)
#14
Normal Slope
S1:E5
Following a bad session, Tom has moved out. This could be the start of a slippery slope.
★ 7.4/10
(221 votes)
#15
Nigel and Naomi
S1:E6
Tom makes an effort, but Louise complains that it feels contrived.
★ 7.4/10
(222 votes)
#16
Call the Midwife
S1:E7
Louise admits that she's ashamed of Tom's unemployment. They decide to communicate more openly.
★ 7.5/10
(214 votes)
#17
Prison Sex
S1:E9
Louise and Tom discuss a breakthrough in their relationship - Louise wonders what it means.
★ 7.6/10
(220 votes)
#18
Dolphins
S1:E8
Louise and Tom reflect on why and how they got together in the first place.
★ 7.7/10
(252 votes)
#19
Plaster Cast
S1:E4
Tom asks Louise to back him up in a lie with their counsellor – is it them against the world or not?
★ 7.7/10
(222 votes)
#20
Another Drink
S1:E10
Tom has moved back in and feels that their issues are resolved.
★ 7.3/10
(311 votes)
Marathon
S1:E1
Louise and Tom prepare for their first marital counselling session and try to work out how they got to this point.
★ 7.4/10
(264 votes)
Antique Globes
S1:E2
Tom commends himself for the courage it took to turn up late to last weeks session and promises to be there from the beginning this week.
★ 7.4/10
(253 votes)
Syria
S1:E3
Tom and Louise discuss the lost passion in their relationship – is passion something that can be found again?
★ 7.7/10
(252 votes)
Plaster Cast
S1:E4
Tom asks Louise to back him up in a lie with their counsellor – is it them against the world or not?
★ 7.4/10
(235 votes)
Normal Slope
S1:E5
Following a bad session, Tom has moved out. This could be the start of a slippery slope.
★ 7.4/10
(221 votes)
Nigel and Naomi
S1:E6
Tom makes an effort, but Louise complains that it feels contrived.
★ 7.4/10
(222 votes)
Call the Midwife
S1:E7
Louise admits that she's ashamed of Tom's unemployment. They decide to communicate more openly.
★ 7.6/10
(220 votes)
Dolphins
S1:E8
Louise and Tom reflect on why and how they got together in the first place.
★ 7.5/10
(214 votes)
Prison Sex
S1:E9
Louise and Tom discuss a breakthrough in their relationship - Louise wonders what it means.
★ 7.7/10
(222 votes)
Another Drink
S1:E10
Tom has moved back in and feels that their issues are resolved.
★ 6.5/10
(129 votes)
The Laws of Grammar
S2:E1
Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.
★ 6.3/10
(106 votes)
Why Quake?
S2:E2
Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.
★ 6.3/10
(102 votes)
Big Mustard
S2:E3
Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.
★ 6.6/10
(94 votes)
Prison Thoughts
S2:E4
Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.
★ 6.5/10
(91 votes)
Led Zeppelin's Accountant
S2:E5
After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.
★ 6.4/10
(88 votes)
Intimacy Kit
S2:E6
After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.
★ 6.7/10
(87 votes)
The Road Most Travelled
S2:E7
Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.
★ 6.7/10
(90 votes)
Facetime TV
S2:E8
Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.
★ 6.6/10
(92 votes)
Kopi Iuwak
S2:E9
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.
★ 6.8/10
(95 votes)
The Last Box
S2:E10
Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.