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The Best Episodes of Adults

Every episode of Adults ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Adults!

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A group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither "good" nor "people" yet.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Adults Season 2 Episode 3 - Talia
    5.7/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Talia

    S2:E3

    Anton learns that his sister is starting a family, while Issa begins thinking about her own fertility.

    Director:Maggie Carey
    Writer:Shaun Menchel

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  2. Adults Season 1 Episode 9 - Marathon Day
    5.6/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Marathon Day

    S1:E9

    How the group met Paul Baker.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold

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  3. Adults Season 2 Episode 1 - The Scrub
    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Scrub

    S2:E1

    The housemates uncover Paul Baker's long-kept secret.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold

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  4. Adults Season 2 Episode 2 - Fake ID
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Fake ID

    S2:E2

    Billie befriends the 20-year-old who inherited her fake ID.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writer:Ananya Hegde

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  5. Adults Season 2 Episode 4 - Raccoon
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Raccoon

    S2:E4

    Issa and Paul Baker host Acid Night.

    Director:Oz Rodriguez
    Writer:Sanaz Toossi

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  6. Adults Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    4.2/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    The friend group finds out that someone they know is making national headlines.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold

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  7. Adults Season 1 Episode 8 - The Mail
    4.1/10(19 votes)

    #7 - The Mail

    S1:E8

    The group opens the mailbox for the first time in months.

    Director:Nick Kroll
    Writers:Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold

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  8. Adults Season 1 Episode 2 - Spitroast
    3.9/10(23 votes)

    #8 - Spitroast

    S1:E2

    The group accompanies Billie to the hospital for a colonoscopy and must decide who should be her medical proxy.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writers:Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold

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  9. Adults Season 1 Episode 6 - Roast Chicken
    3.9/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Roast Chicken

    S1:E6

    The group throws their first dinner party.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Sanaz Toossi

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  10. Adults Season 1 Episode 7 - Annabelle
    3.9/10(18 votes)

    #10 - Annabelle

    S1:E7

    Anton and Paul Baker host a visitor from out of town, while Issa takes a stand at work.

    Director:Stefani Robinson
    Writers:Shaun Menchel, Stefani Robinson

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  11. Adults Season 1 Episode 4 - House Rules
    3.7/10(18 votes)

    #11 - House Rules

    S1:E4

    The group continues a house tradition.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Sarah Naftalis

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  12. Adults Season 1 Episode 3 - Have You Seen This Man?
    3.5/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Have You Seen This Man?

    S1:E3

    A stabber is on the loose in the neighborhood and the group realizes Anton may have accidentally befriended him.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writers:Rebecca Shaw, Ben Kronengold

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  13. Adults Season 1 Episode 5 - Theracide
    3.5/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Theracide

    S1:E5

    Issa and Anton look for meaning after an unexpected loss, while Samir and Paul Baker start underage drinking.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writers:Curtis Cook, Allie Levitan

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  14. Adults Season 2 Episode 5 - Room Swap
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Room Swap

    S2:E5

    Everyone switches bedrooms.

    Director:Paul Briganti
    Writer:Sarah Naftalis

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  15. Adults Season 2 Episode 6 - Pop Girlie
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Pop Girlie

    S2:E6

    Samir's girlfriend Carly makes a drastic career change, and Anton grapples with the power of his influence.

    Director:Paul Briganti
    Writer:Rob Rosell

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Best Episodes Summary

"Talia" is the best rated episode of "Adults". It scored 5.7/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Maggie Carey and written by Shaun Menchel, it aired on 9/3/2026. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Marathon Day".