The Best Episodes of Adolescence

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   8.1/10(144 votes)

   #1 - Episode 1

   S1:E13/13/2025

   Police break down the door of the Millers' family home. Teenage Jamie is arrested and taken in for questioning but insists he's done nothing wrong.

   Director:Philip Barantini

   Writers:Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham

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   Director:Philip Barantini

   Writers:Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham
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   8.1/10(105 votes)

   #2 - Episode 3

   S1:E33/13/2025

   Jamie meets with a psychologist. He's reluctant to speak at first, but eventually he opens up about his complex feelings towards Katie.

   Director:Philip Barantini

   Writers:Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham

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   Director:Philip Barantini

   Writers:Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham
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   7.6/10(106 votes)

   #3 - Episode 2

   S1:E23/13/2025

   The police look for answers — and the weapon — at Jamie's school. They can't get any leads from his friends, until DI Bascombe's son offers to help.

   Director:Philip Barantini

   Writers:Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham

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   Director:Philip Barantini

   Writers:Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham
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   7.4/10(100 votes)

   #4 - Episode 4

   S1:E43/13/2025

   On Eddie's birthday, the Millers try to celebrate like everything is normal. But a series of upsetting events threatens to send the family over the edge.

   Director:Philip Barantini

   Writers:Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham

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   Director:Philip Barantini

   Writers:Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham