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The Worst Episodes of Adolescence

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The Worst Episodes of Adolescence

When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking: what really...

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  1. 8.1/10(8.6k votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

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    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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  2. 8.5/10(8.5k votes)

    #2 - Episode 4

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    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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  3. 8.8/10(10.1k votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

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    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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  4. 9.1/10(11.3k votes)

    #4 - Episode 3

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    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the worst rated episode of "Adolescence". It scored 8.1/10 based on 8556 votes. Directed by Philip Barantini and written by Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham, it aired on 3/13/2025. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 4".