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An irreverent look at the conflict, chaos and humor that defines teenage life through the eyes of 15-year-old Jenna Hamilton whose life begins to change when a simple accident becomes an epic misunderstanding and is

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    Awkward. Season 5 Episode 10 - Reality Does Not Bite
    8.4/10(189 votes)

    #1 - Reality Does Not Bite

    S5:E10

    The prom takes unexpected turns.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Jenna Lamia

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  2. Awkward. Season 3 Episode 20 - Who I Want to Be
    8.2/10(275 votes)

    #2 - Who I Want to Be

    S3:E20

    After Matty asks for permission to take Bailey to prom, Jenna reevaluates who she has become and who she wants to be.

    Director:Joe Nussbaum
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  3. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 12 - Finals
    8.1/10(231 votes)

    #3 - Finals

    S4:E12

    Jenna tries to focus on her finals after the senior ski trip, but aftershocks from the revelation threaten her chances.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  4. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 11 - The Graduates
    8.1/10(191 votes)

    #4 - The Graduates

    S5:E11

    Sadie is forbidden from walking at graduation.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Mike Chessler

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  5. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 9 - Say No To The Dress
    8.0/10(177 votes)

    #5 - Say No To The Dress

    S5:E9

    Jenna refuses to let a series of obstacles ruin her chance at having a dream prom.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Jenna Lamia

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  6. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 24 - Happy Campers. Happier Trails
    8.0/10(232 votes)

    #6 - Happy Campers. Happier Trails

    S5:E24

    Jenna has to decide between an important SCU event and her camp reunion, which leads to an even bigger choice: Luke or Matty.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writers:Mike Chessler, Chris Alberghini

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  7. Awkward. Season 1 Episode 12 - Fateful
    7.9/10(346 votes)

    #7 - Fateful

    S1:E12

    Jenna is still unsure about her relationship with Matty, but after she attends the winter formal with Jake, she begins to re-think all of her choices.

    Director:Lauren Iungerich
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  8. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 21 - Sprang Break (2)
    7.9/10(219 votes)

    #8 - Sprang Break (2)

    S4:E21

    Sex, secrets and shenanigans occur at Ally's rental beach house in Rosarito, Mexico.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writers:Mike Chessler, Chris Alberghini

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  9. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 12 - Holding On and Letting Go
    7.9/10(173 votes)

    #9 - Holding On and Letting Go

    S5:E12

    Everyone tries to make the last night of high school count.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Chris Alberghini

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  10. Awkward. Season 1 Episode 7 - Over My Dead Body
    7.8/10(335 votes)

    #10 - Over My Dead Body

    S1:E7

    A mock DUI event is held at the school, and Jenna gets cast as the victim. Meanwhile, Jake and Matty vie for her attention.

    Director:Ryan Shiraki
    Writer:Cassie Pappas

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  11. Awkward. Season 1 Episode 8 - The Adventures of Aunt Ally & the Lil' Bitch
    7.8/10(333 votes)

    #11 - The Adventures of Aunt Ally & the Lil' Bitch

    S1:E8

    When Lacey's BFF Ally comes to town, they decide to "help" Jenna throw a rager. The next day, a forgetful and hungover Jenna struggles to reconstruct the events of the wild night and find out who she kissed.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writers:Lauren Iungerich, Andrew Veeder

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  12. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 9 - Homewrecker Hamilton
    7.8/10(289 votes)

    #12 - Homewrecker Hamilton

    S2:E9

    An unexpected text brings Jenna's love drama into the spotlight.

    Director:Joe Nussbaum
    Writers:Vera Herbert, Kelly Fullerton

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  13. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 10 - Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me
    7.8/10(294 votes)

    #13 - Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me

    S2:E10

    After releasing her blog, everyone has opinions about Jenna's life; Jake and Matty want answers.

    Director:Joe Nussbaum
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  14. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 6 - Crowning Moments
    7.8/10(216 votes)

    #14 - Crowning Moments

    S4:E6

    Jenna has a college romance while managing a male beauty pageant; Tamara desperately tries to win Jake back.

    Director:Ryan Shiraki
    Writer:Liz Sczudlo

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  15. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 10 - Snow Job (1)
    7.8/10(208 votes)

    #15 - Snow Job (1)

    S4:E10

    Rivalries and romances all come to a head on the Palos Hills High School senior ski trip.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writers:Mike Chessler, Chris Alberghini

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  16. Awkward. Season 1 Episode 5 - Jenna Lives
    7.7/10(350 votes)

    #16 - Jenna Lives

    S1:E5

    Jenna's big accident is a distant memory, and she actually starts to feel normal again until a strange stalker brings her suicide stigma back to life. Jenna even starts to wonder if her "that girl" reputation is preventing Matty from seeing her as girlfriend material or. does he already have one?

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Kelly Fullerton

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  17. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 1 - Resolutions
    7.7/10(413 votes)

    #17 - Resolutions

    S2:E1

    A gift from Jake forces Jenna to decide whether she's ready to leave her past with Matty behind for good.

    Director:Lauren Iungerich
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  18. Awkward. Season 3 Episode 8 - Rubbed Raw and Reeling
    7.7/10(231 votes)

    #18 - Rubbed Raw and Reeling

    S3:E8

    A challenge from Mr. Hart forces Jenna to expose herself publically and in the process, she is confronted with some disturbing newfound revelations about herself.

    Director:Ryan Shiraki
    Writers:Lauren Iungerich, Jamie Dooner

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  19. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 11 - Snow Job (2)
    7.7/10(218 votes)

    #19 - Snow Job (2)

    S4:E11

    Sadie and Jenna team up to reveal Eva's past to Matty.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writers:Mike Chessler, Chris Alberghini

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  20. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 13 - Auld Lang Party
    7.7/10(211 votes)

    #20 - Auld Lang Party

    S4:E13

    Although Jenna wants to have a quiet New Year's Eve, plans go awry and she ends up at a party at Ally's house.

    Director:Mike Chessler
    Writer:Sarah Walker

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  21. Awkward. Season 1 Episode 9 - My Super Bittersweet Sixteen
    7.6/10(332 votes)

    #21 - My Super Bittersweet Sixteen

    S1:E9

    Jenna's sixteenth birthday isn't very sweet as she suffers one embarrassing experience after the next. Jenna is still reeling from the aftermath of her house party and dealing with the repercussions of everyone she's alienated. After failing her driving test and getting humiliated in the school cafeteria, Jenna wonders if she can repair her relationships with Matty and Tamara.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Erin Ehrlich

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  22. Awkward. Season 1 Episode 11 - I am Jenna Hamilton
    7.6/10(317 votes)

    #22 - I am Jenna Hamilton

    S1:E11

    As the night of winter formal approaches, someone shares the carefrontation letter with the whole student body, and Jenna must make a difficult decision.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writers:Lauren Iungerich, Erin Ehrlich

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  23. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 2 - Sex, Lies and the Sanctuary
    7.6/10(313 votes)

    #23 - Sex, Lies and the Sanctuary

    S2:E2

    Jenna revels in her and Jake’s official relationship status until she learns a hidden camera is filming at the Sanctuary. She then goes to great lengths to destroy the tape, enlisting Ming and others to help.

    Director:Erin Ehrlich
    Writer:Erin Ehrlich

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  24. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 7 - Another One Bites the Dust
    7.6/10(289 votes)

    #24 - Another One Bites the Dust

    S2:E7

    Jenna's plans to sleep with Jake are hindered by Aunt Ally's wedding, someone from her mother's past and Sadie.

    Director:Lauren Iungerich
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  25. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 8 - Time After Time
    7.6/10(289 votes)

    #25 - Time After Time

    S2:E8

    Jake gets upset when he learns of Jenna and Matty's past,breaking up with Jenna saying 'the timing wasn't right'. Matty after finding out goes to comfort Jenna ending up with them making out on Jenna's bed. Once Jake hears Jenna's message on her phone admitting she loves him, he realises his mistake and goes to her house finding Matty and Jenna kissing. Meanwhile Lacey ends up dancing with her old boyfriend Ben at the wedding. Jenna's dad ends up coming finding them dancing and is heartbroken. And, Jenna tells Matty she is still in love with him.

    Director:Lauren Iungerich
    Writers:Lauren Iungerich, Erin Ehrlich

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Best Episodes Summary

"Reality Does Not Bite" is the best rated episode of "Awkward.". It scored 8.4/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by Uta Briesewitz and written by Jenna Lamia, it aired on 11/2/2015. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Who I Want to Be".