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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(390 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Despite the ministrations of sex therapist mom Jean and encouragement from pal Eric, Otis worries that he can't get it on. He's not the only one.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.8/10(64 votes)

    #2 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    Welcome to the morning after. "Sex kid" has made a huge mess—and just can't stop barfing. Chaos comes to class, and in detention, the girls bond.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.6/10(117 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Egged on by Maeve—and finding that dispensing sex tips is tougher than he thought—Otis tries offering free advice at a classmate's house party.

    Director:Ben Taylor
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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Sharon's parents visit from Ireland and have a strained introduction to Rob. More health complications create stress for them both, and Rob's secret friendship with Chris explodes in his face.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(55 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    Vivid history collides with real awkwardness in France as the poo hits a windshield and friends slam on the brakes. A spark reignites. Jean explodes.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.5/10(97 votes)

    #6 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Otis' clinic achieves liftoff, as does his attraction to Maeve, who unexpectedly asks him for help. Eric swings off on his own and fields a come-on.

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    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Sharon and Rob plan their wedding while Rob plans a surprise birthday party for Sharon. Rob is fired via Skype by his Boston bosses and begins searching for employment in London.

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    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(96 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Masturbation turns out to be Otis' secret talent, but can he master his unruly desires for Ola? A chlamydia outbreak distracts the student body.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Sharon faces the reality of having a new room-mate in the form of Rob, the man whose child she happens to be carrying. She introduces him to her brother Fergal who gives them both a royal hard time.

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Times have changed for the turbulent lovers with their new arrival at home. A family gathering brings Rob's mother and an incident with a dog.

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Rob faces an indecent proposal from an exotic new colleague, while Sharon suffers a tough rejection from her only 'mum friend'.

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    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Rob and Sharon embark on a trip to Paris in order to galvanise their love life. Unfortunately, results are mixed at best.

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Everyone gathers for Des's funeral. Mia arrives from America and develops an odd friendship with Carol before taking up residence at Rob and Sharon's, greatly annoying both of them. After Chris's threats, Fran gets dumped by her boyfriend, and she gets very upset, and knocks on Chris's door, and punches him in the nose. Rob picks up a drunken Sharon from a bar, and they head home. However, Sharon decides she wants to order some pizza, so Rob drops her off. While Rob looks for a place to park, his car gets hit by another car. Although bleeding, he is still conscious, and confesses to Sharon that he has been drinking again, and will fail the breathalyser test that the police will give him, due to the accident.

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(68 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Moordale's friskiest come together again — in more ways than one. Otis sports a 'stache but hides a secret. Jean comes clean. A head teacher arrives.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(91 votes)

    #15 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Eric realizes Otis has fallen for Maeve. But the young sex therapist finds himself torn when hot guy Jackson seeks help with his secret crush.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Can Sharon, 'an extraordinarily good-smelling woman', and Rob, 'a sturdy love-maker', navigate the thorny situations they find themselves in and still find time for an emergency shag in a stairwell?

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Rob and Sharon have a weird dinner experience with estranged couple Fran and Chris. Catherine confronts Dave with the shocking revelation that she is pregnant. Sharon's parents visit and Fergal is back from Spain. Rob returns to his old job while Sharon gets some unexpected news from the doctor.

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    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.3/10(65 votes)

    #18 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Bouncing back is the only option, so Otis throws a small gathering that turns rowdy, and Jackson deals with the healing. Who can handle the truth?

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    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Rob and Sharon are estranged. While Rob falls off the wagon, Sharon has a heavy night out that could have dire consequences.

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    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Rob and Sharon find themselves facing financial difficulty after hearing bad news from the estate agent. Rob's at an all-time low and tries to battle his weight gain by joining a gym. Sharon's friend Fran is also dealing with vanity issues and tries to kick start a new life with plastic surgery. A last ditch attempt to resolve their money problems results in Rob being humiliated - will it lead him crawling back to his old job?

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.1/10(66 votes)

    #21 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    The talking cure may be failing Otis and Jean as they sort out their issues. A wary Maeve makes the finals. Sexy Shakespeare never goes out of style.

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    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    As Rob and Sharon celebrate a tainted wedding anniversary, Fran and Chris are drifting further apart. Elsewhere, Dave's flourishing love affair with Catherine - a high achiever he's met through AA - is gathering momentum.

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    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Rob picks up where he left off last time, with an unexplained receipt for the morning after pill in his hand and a lot of questions for Sharon. Too drunk at the time to remember what she did, Sharon dodges Rob's interrogation and goes to see Nico perform with his band to find out the truth. Will she tell Rob what actually happened? The issue is unexpectedly forced when one of the kids has an accident.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #24 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    Rob officially returns to work and has some awkward encounters with his co-workers. Des has a stroke, prompting Sharon and Fergal to travel back to Ireland where family tensions intensify. Rob is left alone to look after the kids. Chris confronts and threatens Fran's new boyfriend.

    Director:Ben Taylor
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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(56 votes)

    #25 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Makeovers take over when Ruby gives Otis a magnetic revamp and Hope tones the school down. Way down. Elsewhere, Eric and Adam look to level up.

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Ben Taylor Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode directed by Ben Taylor. It scored 7.873/10 based on 390 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/11/2019 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 7".