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The Best Episodes of Adolescence Season 1

Every episode of Adolescence Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Adolescence Season 1!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Adolescence Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    9.1/10(18970 votes)
    S1:E3

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

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  2. Adolescence Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.8/10(17385 votes)
    S1:E1

    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.

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  3. Adolescence Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(14778 votes)
    S1:E4

    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.

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  4. Adolescence Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(14724 votes)
    S1:E2

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of Adolescence season 1. It scored 9.1/10 from 18,970 votes. Directed by Philip Barantini and written by Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham, it aired on March 13, 2025. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 1".