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Girls: Season 1

10 episodes Premiered Apr 15, 2012 Updated Jul 27, 2026

Girls is a comedy series created by Lena Dunham. The show revolves around the lives of four young women in their early 20s, focusing on their experiences and struggles as they navigate the challenges of adulthood in New York City. The series follows the characters as they attempt to find their place in the world and pursue their dreams. The show features a strong ensemble cast, including Lena Dunham, Allison Williams

Season overview

Girls is a comedy series created by Lena Dunham. The show revolves around the lives of four young women in their early 20s, focusing on their experiences and struggles as they navigate the challenges of adulthood in New York City. The series follows the characters as they attempt to find their place in the world and pursue their dreams. The show features a strong ensemble cast, including Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, and Adam Driver. The series premiered in 2012 and ran for six seasons, concluding in 2017. Girls is a coming-of-age comedy that explores the complexities of female friendship and the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. The show is known for its realistic portrayal of the characters' lives and its unflinching examination of the difficulties and triumphs of young adulthood.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Pilot

Apr 15, 2012 · 28 min

In the premiere of this comedy about twentysomething women navigating their way through life in New York, Hannah swings and misses at two curves when her parents rescind their fina

S1·E2

Vagina Panic

Apr 22, 2012 · 28 min

Hannah reveals her "Forrest Gump"-induced AIDS phobia when she realizes Adam might not be practicing monogamy. Marnie lives in denial of her growing boredom with her long-term boyf

S1·E3

All Adventurous Women Do

Apr 29, 2012 · 28 min

Hannah meets up with her erstwhile college flame to find out how she contracted HPV, uncovering much more in the process. Marnie's art-gallery boss introduces her to a cocky artist

S1·E4

Hannah's Diary

May 6, 2012 · 28 min

Adam's risqué text message sends Hannah over the edge; Jessa gets distracted while babysitting; Shoshanna reunites with a guy she knew at camp; Ray and Charlie stick their noses wh

S1·E5

Hard Being Easy

May 13, 2012 · 28 min

Hannah tries a different tack with her boss to counter his inappropriate office behavior—she propositions him.

S1·E6

The Return

May 20, 2012 · 28 min

Hannah visits her parents in Michigan for their 30th anniversary, and winds up going on a date to a fund-raiser for a local family who suffered a tragic loss.

S1·E7

Welcome to Bushwick a.k.a. The Crackcident

May 27, 2012 · 28 min

At a raging party in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, Hannah sees a different side of Adam; Jessa lures the sender of an anonymous text message; Marnie finds out what Charlie's be

S1·E8

Weirdos Need Girlfriends Too

Jun 3, 2012 · 28 min

While Hannah delves deeper into Adam's life, an unemployed Jessa and a down-and-out Marnie end up forming an unexpected bond before coming face to face with an eligible bachelor wh

S1·E9

Leave Me Alone

Jun 10, 2012 · 28 min

Feeling resentful of an old classmate's success and unable to make rent, Hannah is forced to take a job at a café. Marnie has trouble handling Hannah's emotional and financial need

S1·E10

She Did

Jun 17, 2012 · 28 min

Hannah begins questioning her romantic relationship with Adam. Marnie decides to embrace her free-spirited nature during a mystery party that Jessa is hosting. Shoshanna benefits f