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Lauren Heller is a fictional character portrayed by Molly Bernard in the TV series Younger.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 26 years old.
They appear in 69 episodes out of a total of 84 aired and have accumulated 5584 positive votes.
The character of Lauren Heller is mainly associated with Kelsey Peters, Liza Miller and Josh.

Lauren Heller

by Molly Bernard

character

Episodes69

  • 7.4
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    Pilot

    episode S1.E1 february 2015
    40-year-old Liza (Sutton Foster) passes herself off as 26 to land a job in the field of her dreams. Now she just has to make sure no one discovers her secret. Also stars Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, Nico Tortorella and Miriam Shor.
  • 7.3
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    Liza Sows Her Oates

    episode S1.E2 march 2015
    As she settles into her new 26 year-old life, Liza is tasked with marketing an older writer to a younger audience. Although she has a perfect date with Josh, she tries to convince herself to aim for someone more age-appropriate.
  • 7.3
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    The Exes

    episode S1.E4 april 2015
    Liza tries to keep Josh at arm's length, but a surprise run-in leaves her reevaluating her feelings for him. Kelsey asks Liza to keep her in check as she celebrates her new author acquisition with innumerable shots of tequila.
  • 7.4
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    Girl Code

    episode S1.E5 april 2015
    After lending Kelsey a hand in the bathroom, Liza joins Kelsey's inner circle and neglects Maggie at the worst possible time. Diana's excited by the arrival of Empirical's handsome and potentially soon-to-be-divorced publisher.
  • 7.5
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    Shedonism

    episode S1.E6 april 2015
    Liza gets to prove herself when Diana tasks her with running a book launch party for a notoriously demanding author. Maggie runs into an old crush, who's finally single, while Kelsey starts to fall for her new author, who's not.
  • 7.5
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    Broke and Pantyless

    episode S1.E7 may 2015
    When her ex comes up short on a tuition payment, Liza has to swallow her pride to earn some quick cash without arousing suspicion from Josh. Kelsey continues to blur the line between editor and mistress with her prize author.
  • 7.7
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    The Boy with the Dragon Tattoo

    episode S1.E10 may 2015
    After a bedbug scare forces Liza into some uncomfortable and illuminating sleeping arrangements, she struggles to close the deal on her first literary find.
  • 7.9
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    Hot Mitzvah

    episode S1.E11 june 2015
    Liza learns of a potential new career option while Lauren throws the outlandish bat mitzvah she never got to have. Kelsey deals with the fall-out from her affair.
  • 8.1
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    The Old Ma'am and the C

    episode S1.E12 june 2015
    Liza's lies come to a disastrous head on multiple fronts, threatening to ruin her professionally and romantically.
  • 7.7
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    Tattoo You

    episode S2.E1 january 2016
    Liza tries to sort out her relationship with Josh as her daughter Caitlin returns from school.
  • 7.5
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    The Mao Function

    episode S2.E2 january 2016
    Liza questions Josh's interest in her while another publisher courts Kelsey.
  • 7.8
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    Like a Boss

    episode S2.E3 january 2016
    Liza and Kelsey prepare to launch their new imprint in spite of online criticism.
  • 7.5
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    The Jade Crusade

    episode S2.E4 january 2016
    Liza and Kelsey pursue their first author, who is a temperamental fashion blogger.
  • 7.5
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    Jersey, Sure

    episode S2.E5 february 2016
    Hoping to learn more about Liza's life, Josh attends a dinner in Jersey with her.
  • 7.7
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    Un-Jaded

    episode S2.E6 february 2016
    When their first author proves to be more trouble than she's worth, Liza and Kelsey worry their imprint might be over before it ever gets started
  • 7.6
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    Into the Woods & Out of the Woods

    episode S2.E7 february 2016
    Liza accompanies Josh to a musical festival and helps Charles with a work assignment.
  • 7.7
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    Beyond Therapy

    episode S2.E8 february 2016
    Josh's inclusion in a New York Times profile puts a strain on his relationship with Liza.
  • 7.4
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    The Good Shepherd

    episode S2.E9 march 2016
    Liza is in for a big surprise when she drives up to the farm of the Shepard she met at the farmers market.
  • 7.6
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    Bad Romance

    episode S2.E10 march 2016
    Liza leans in at work, joining an assistants' networking group where she learns more than she'd like to about Thad.
  • 8
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    No Weddings & a Funeral

    episode S2.E12 march 2016
    When tragedy strikes, Liza wonders if it's time to say goodbye to her 26-year-old life forever.
  • 7.6
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    A Kiss Is Just a Kiss

    episode S3.E1 september 2016
    Liza returns to her job and sends her daughter back to college. Kelsey is burying herself in work after Thad's death. Liza is having trouble in paradise after Charles, her boss kissed her. She has to choose between Charles and Josh.
  • 7.5
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    The Marshmallow Experiment

    episode S3.E2 october 2016
    Liza's identity is under threat by Thad's laptop and Kelsey being exposed to the truth. A Silicon Valley billionaire invests in Empirical.
  • 7.5
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    Last Days of Books

    episode S3.E3 october 2016
    Liza rallies the Empirical team to save her hometown bookstore from closure. Kelsey dips her toe back into the dating world.
  • 7.2
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    A Night at the Opera

    episode S3.E4 october 2016
    Liza has to bridge millennial divides in the workplace and in her personal life when Empirical's new investor tasks her with signing YouTube stars.
  • 7.5
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    P Is for Pancake

    episode S3.E5 october 2016
    Kelsey dates a seemingly perfect guy, but Liza and Lauren think it's too soon. At a party of doctors, Josh puts his relationship with Liza under the microscope.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Ladies Who Lust

    episode S3.E7 november 2016
    Liza and Kelsey try to preserve their author's anonymity, but a women's erotica event threatens to expose the truth.
  • 8.2
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    Get Real

    episode S3.E12 december 2016
    Liza returns from the Hamptons and has to deal with the aftermath. A famous life coach, whose book Empirical is pursuing, forces Liza to face some hard truths.
  • 7.4
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    Post Truth

    episode S4.E1 june 2017
    Liza deals with the aftermath of coming clean with Kelsey, and Charles tests their synchronicity. Kelsey and Josh become unlikely allies.
  • 7.3
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    Gettin' Hygge with It

    episode S4.E2 july 2017
    Liza faces fallout over the revelation of her age. Kelsey is infuriated over Liza's lack of millennial knowledge.
  • 7.4
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    In the Pink

    episode S4.E4 july 2017
    Liza and Kelsey dive back into the dating pool and quickly discover how complicated it is.
  • 7.7
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    A Close Shave

    episode S4.E6 august 2017
    The success of Liza and Kelsey's latest title spurns a Twitter feud, ending in disaster. Maggie meets a woman with a little something extra.
  • 7.8
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    Fever Pitch

    episode S4.E7 august 2017
    Liza deals with Charles and the aftermath of his confession while Kelsey goes upstate with Lauren and Josh to try to do the opposite and avoid her boss.
  • 7.7
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    The Gelato and the Pube

    episode S4.E8 august 2017
    Liza receives a great opportunity at work, but there's a catch. Josh meets someone new.
  • 7.4
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    A Novel Marriage

    episode S4.E10 august 2017
    When Liza is drawn into an author's Upper East Side life, her two worlds collide. Kelsey rescues Lauren.
  • 7.8
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    It's Love, Actually

    episode S4.E11 september 2017
    When Charles invites his wife to move back in, Liza decides to try a new relationship. Diane learns an ugly truth about Richard. Lauren encourages Josh to follow his heart.
  • 7.7
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    A Titanic Problem

    episode S5.E2 june 2018
    Liza and Kelsey seek out a potential business partner for Millennial; newlywed Josh returns to Brooklyn; Charles sees Liza with fresh eyes.
  • 7.8
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    The End of the Tour

    episode S5.E3 june 2018
    Liza and Diana cover up the continued book tour flubs from Pauline about her tell-all relationship book, until at the end of the tour, when Charles discovers the deception.
  • 7.5
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    The Talented Mr. Ridley

    episode S5.E4 june 2018
    Liza takes a chance on a charming journalist, both professionally and personally; Diana steps outside her comfort zone.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Big Little Liza

    episode S5.E5 july 2018
    Liza's secret forces her to think on her feet. Kelsey gets familiar with her new author. Josh grapples with the commitments he's made.
  • 7.7
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    Sex, Liza and Rock & Roll

    episode S5.E6 july 2018
    Charles calls in Liza after running into trouble with a rock-star author on Shelter Island. Maggie reaches a career milestone.
  • 8.1
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    The Bubble

    episode S5.E8 july 2018
    After Christmas, Liza adjusts to a huge change; Maggie confronts long buried issues; Kelsey corrects the course of her love life.
  • 7.5
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    Honk If You're Horny

    episode S5.E9 august 2018
    Liza and Kelsey find themselves at odds when a self-made billionaire pitches a book on power to Millennial. Lauren proves her worth.
  • 7.4
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    Girls on the Side

    episode S5.E10 august 2018
    Liza is distressed when she meets Caitlin's middle-aged boyfriend. Diana refuses to back down from a challenge. Josh rebrands.
  • 7.8
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    Fraudlein

    episode S5.E11 august 2018
    Charles takes Empirical and Millennial to the world's biggest annual book fair in Frankfurt, Germany; where Liza receives an offer that could uncomplicate her life.
  • 7.8
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    Lizability

    episode S5.E12 august 2018
    Change is in the air at Empirical, and Liza considers her options. Kelsey receives surprising news, and Charles finds a solution.
  • 7.4
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    Big Day

    episode S6.E1 june 2019
    Kelsey makes her debut as a publisher, quickly realizing that the company is in trouble. The new regime and a revelation about Liza sends Diana into a crisis. Josh finds out the paternity of Clare's baby.
  • 7.2
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    Flush with Love

    episode S6.E2 june 2019
    Liza and Kelsey clash with Quinn, who's walking the line between author and investor. Diana offends Enzo. Lauren throws Josh and Clare a gender reveal party.
  • 7.2
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    The Unusual Suspect

    episode S6.E3 june 2019
    Liza and Charles' romance heats up, but Liza suspects he's keeping something from her. Millennial gets the scoop on a tell-all from acquitted murderer Audrey Colbert; Kelsey feels undermined by Quinn.
  • 7.2
    /10

    An Inside Glob

    episode S6.E4 july 2019
    In the wake of a book loss, Liza and Kelsey shift their focus to an author who is skeptical of Millennials in charge. Kelsey deals with the stress of her new job. Maggie tries a holistic remedy.
  • 7.1
    /10

    Stiff Competition

    episode S6.E5 july 2019
    Liza and Charles use competiton to spice up their relationship. Kelsey and Diana question Liza's loyalty. Josh reaps the perks of going viral.
  • 7.3
    /10

    Merger, She Wrote

    episode S6.E6 july 2019
    Liza and Charles attend a micro-dosing retreat, where Liza is surprised by new friends and familiar faces. Brownyn Madigan finds an unlikely voice for her audio books. Maggie gets hogtied.
  • 7.3
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    Friends with Benefits

    episode S6.E7 july 2019
    Kelsey defines the Mercury and Millennial brands post-merger, but has trouble standing up to Charles. Liza attends a ball and has a flashback to her old life. Diana attends a family event with Enzo and meets his ex.
  • 8.1
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    The Debu-taunt

    episode S6.E8 august 2019
    Liza bumps into Pauline and receives an unexpected olive branch. Charles makes a romantic proposal to Liza. Diana listens to her Doorman's tell-all pitch and is fascinated. Millennial participates in a Debutante Ball.
  • 7.4
    /10

    Millennial's Next Top Model

    episode S6.E9 august 2019
    Millennial deals with the fallout of the Debutante Ball. Liza is pulled into a media frenzy, led by a publicity-hungry Quinn Tyler. Maggie dates against type. Kelsey and Zane reset.
  • 7.6
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    It's All About the Money, Honey

    episode S6.E10 august 2019
    Liza is shocked to see an unexpected costar in her Infinitely 21 ad campaign. Kelsey and Charles head to Chicago with a plan. Josh considers his options beyond Inkburg.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Holding Out for a SHero

    episode S6.E11 august 2019
    Millennial is left reeling after another regime change. Kelsey deals with the aftermath of her social media mishap. Liza tries to be polite while letting go of the past. The gang celebrates Diana.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Forever

    episode S6.E12 september 2019
    Liza struggles to balance without Kelsey. Kelsey strategizes with an unlikely ally. Diana and Charles both make moves for the future.
  • 6.9
    /10

    A Decent Proposal

    episode S7.E1 april 2021
    As Diana sets out on her honeymoon, Liza considers Charles's proposal. Kelsey turns Quinn down, but some speed bumps in her personal and professional life make Kelsey doubt herself. Lauren's 30th is out of this world.
  • 5.3
    /10

    It's the End of the World, Worm Girl

    episode S7.E2 april 2021
    Liza tries to settle into the next chapter of her personal life. Liza and Kelsey dig deep to win over Fupa Grünhoff, a teenage climate change activist.
  • 6.6
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    FKA Millennial

    episode S7.E3 april 2021
    With her personal life on rocky ground, Liza focuses on work and a new book pitch by sexy surfer, Kai Manning. The Empirical team meets with Quinn Tyler, whose latest book idea was inspired by Charles. Empirical rebrands.
  • 6.9
    /10

    Risky Business

    episode S7.E4 april 2021
    Liza travels to Montauk to help a sexy pro surfer with his memoir. She comes back to the office refreshed. An unexpected adventure with Quinn leaves Kelsey questioning her career choices. Josh's new love interest gets loud.
  • 7.1
    /10

    The Last Unicorn

    episode S7.E5 april 2021
    After Quinn's new romance goes public, Liza decides to fact-check her manuscript. Maggie gets an exciting new job offer and love interest. Sparks fly between Liza and someone from her old life.
  • 7.2
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    The F Word

    episode S7.E6 april 2021
    Liza and Kelsey start an underground event called Inkubator. Liza debates telling Charles about Quinn's true motives. Maggie's first class lands her an invite to dinner at the dean's.
  • 7.2
    /10

    The Son Also Rises

    episode S7.E7 may 2021
    After an Empirical author dies, Charles reconnects with the widow who was the real-life inspiration for his novel, The miseducation of Henry Cane. Maggie teaches a class on her past art and is confronted with a big problem.
  • 6.9
    /10

    The Baroness

    episode S7.E8 may 2021
    When Caitlin needs help with a Vassar event, Liza is forced to turn to an inconvenient source: Quinn. Kelsey is unhappy with her time in the spotlight and tries to find a way out of it. Maggie gets cancelled.
  • 7.4
    /10

    Fallout

    episode S7.E9 may 2021
    Liza and Charles work closely together to land a married writing duo. After Redmond calls her out, Kelsey takes drastic measures to keep an author she nurtured at her literary salon. Kelsey's personal life gets complicated.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Inku-baited

    episode S7.E10 may 2021
    Maggie debuts a new art show at an unconventional venue. Clare helps Kelsey at work, as their dating lives become intertwined. Liza convinces Charles to come to her literary salon where a major talent reads.
  • 7.4
    /10

    Make No Mustique

    episode S7.E11 june 2021
    Things seem to be warming up between Liza and Charles, but a piece of intel and an exotic trip make Liza feel iced out. Kelsey moves into a new apartment, and Lauren throws her a housewarming party with a surprising ending.
  • 5.7
    /10

    Older

    episode S7.E12 june 2021
    Charles and Liza make amends and promise not to lie anymore, but Kelsey's plans force Liza to withhold the truth. Lauren plans a romantic reunion. Sparks fly between Maggie and an enemy-turned-friend.

Best moments10

  • 7.5
    /10
    14% of the votes

    Honk If You're Horny

    episode S5.E9 august 2018
    Liza and Kelsey find themselves at odds when a self-made billionaire pitches a book on power to Millennial. Lauren proves her worth.
  • 6.9
    /10
    11% of the votes

    A Decent Proposal

    episode S7.E1 april 2021
    As Diana sets out on her honeymoon, Liza considers Charles's proposal. Kelsey turns Quinn down, but some speed bumps in her personal and professional life make Kelsey doubt herself. Lauren's 30th is out of this world.
  • 7.4
    /10
    10% of the votes

    Make No Mustique

    episode S7.E11 june 2021
    Things seem to be warming up between Liza and Charles, but a piece of intel and an exotic trip make Liza feel iced out. Kelsey moves into a new apartment, and Lauren throws her a housewarming party with a surprising ending.
  • 7.9
    /10
    10% of the votes

    Hot Mitzvah

    episode S1.E11 june 2015
    Liza learns of a potential new career option while Lauren throws the outlandish bat mitzvah she never got to have. Kelsey deals with the fall-out from her affair.
  • 7.1
    /10
    10% of the votes

    Stiff Competition

    episode S6.E5 july 2019
    Liza and Charles use competiton to spice up their relationship. Kelsey and Diana question Liza's loyalty. Josh reaps the perks of going viral.
  • 7.5
    /10
    7% of the votes

    Last Days of Books

    episode S3.E3 october 2016
    Liza rallies the Empirical team to save her hometown bookstore from closure. Kelsey dips her toe back into the dating world.
  • 7.4
    /10
    5% of the votes

    Post Truth

    episode S4.E1 june 2017
    Liza deals with the aftermath of coming clean with Kelsey, and Charles tests their synchronicity. Kelsey and Josh become unlikely allies.
  • 5.3
    /10
    4% of the votes

    It's the End of the World, Worm Girl

    episode S7.E2 april 2021
    Liza tries to settle into the next chapter of her personal life. Liza and Kelsey dig deep to win over Fupa Grünhoff, a teenage climate change activist.
  • 7.3
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Gettin' Hygge with It

    episode S4.E2 july 2017
    Liza faces fallout over the revelation of her age. Kelsey is infuriated over Liza's lack of millennial knowledge.
  • 7.5
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Inku-baited

    episode S7.E10 may 2021
    Maggie debuts a new art show at an unconventional venue. Clare helps Kelsey at work, as their dating lives become intertwined. Liza convinces Charles to come to her literary salon where a major talent reads.

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