HBO’s GIRLS: March Episode Synopses

GIRLS MARCH EPISODES

Episode #39: “Ask Me My Name”

Debut: SUNDAY, MARCH 1 (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT)

Hannah (Lena Dunham) goes for drinks with Fran (Jake Lacy), a new coworker, before attending an unusual art show. Later, she spends time alone with Mimi-Rose (Gillian Jacobs), while Adam (Adam Driver) is unnerved by Ace (Zachary Quinto), Mimi-Rose’s friend. Meanwhile, Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet) helps Ray (Alex Karpovsky) with his community board election campaign.

Written by Murray Miller & Jason Kim; directed by Tricia Brock.

Episode #40: “Tad & Loreen & Avi & Shanaz”

Debut: SUNDAY, MARCH 8 (9:00-9:30 p.m.)

Hannah spends an afternoon with a new young friend; Marnie (Allison Williams) and Desi (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) fight over money; Jessa (Jemima Kirke) gives Shoshanna advice on the art of seduction; Loreen (Becky Ann Baker) and Tad (Peter Scolari) have a tense dinner party with their friends Avi (Fred Melamed) and Shanaz (Jackie Hoffman).

Written by Lena Dunham & Jenni Konner; directed by Jamie Babbit.

Episode #41: “Daddy Issues”

Debut: SUNDAY, MARCH 15 (9:00-9:30 p.m.)

Hannah’s maturity is called into question after she is confronted with a family dilemma; Jessa, Ace, Mimi-Rose and Adam have an awkward encounter; Marnie makes an announcement at Ray’s campaign party.

Written by Paul Simms; directed by Jesse Peretz.

Episode #42: “Home Birth” (season finale)

Debut: SUNDAY, MARCH 22 (9:00-9:30 p.m.)

Hannah, Adam and Jessa each try to convince Caroline (Gaby Hoffman) and Laird (Jon Glaser) to forgo their planned home birth. Shoshanna faces a crucial decision when presented with a unique job opportunity. After Marnie and Desi’s meeting with a record label exec, Ray lets Desi know what he really thinks of him.

Written by Jenni Konner & Lena Dunham & Judd Apatow; directed by Lena Dunham.