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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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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Awkward. Season 3 Episode 13 - Taking Sides
    6.9/10(233 votes)

    #1 - Taking Sides

    S3:E13

    Jenna and Matty's breakup forces their friends to choose sides.

    Director:Steve Gainer
    Writers:Michael J. Cinquemani, Erin Ehrlich

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  2. Awkward. Season 3 Episode 14 - The Bad Seed
    7.0/10(218 votes)

    #2 - The Bad Seed

    S3:E14

    When Jenna and Collin start to get more serious, it causes tension in her other relationships.

    Director:Greg Guzik
    Writer:Jen Braeden

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  3. Awkward. Season 3 Episode 17 - The Campaign Fail
    7.1/10(219 votes)

    #3 - The Campaign Fail

    S3:E17

    Jenna decides that it is time to change her ways but could it be too late?

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Christy Stratton

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  4. Awkward. Season 1 Episode 4 - The Scarlet Eye
    7.2/10(334 votes)

    #4 - The Scarlet Eye

    S1:E4

    A Homecoming bonfire gives everyone license to misbehave, and Jenna contemplates the ultimate decision: to DTR (define the relationship) with Matty or not DTR.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Meredith Philpott

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  5. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 3 - Touched by an Angel
    7.2/10(207 votes)

    #5 - Touched by an Angel

    S4:E3

    Jenna and Matty try stay friends and have sex, but Jenna find the arrangement unbalanced.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Jenna Lamia

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  6. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 13 - I'm The Kind of Girl Who Found Her Voice In College
    7.2/10(166 votes)

    #6 - I'm The Kind of Girl Who Found Her Voice In College

    S5:E13

    Jenna is on top of the world when she gets home from her freshman year of college, but her newfound confidence is shaken when she discovers she’s not the only one who’s changed.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Mike Chessler

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  7. Awkward. Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(513 votes)

    #7 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    In the series premiere of "Awkward", Jenna Hamilton finds out that getting the boy of her dreams isn't all it's cracked up to be. When a mysterious letter leads to a misunderstanding of epic proportions, Jenna realizes that her new stigma might be her ticket to social visibility.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  8. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 4 - Are You There God? It's Me, Jenna
    7.3/10(280 votes)

    #8 - Are You There God? It's Me, Jenna

    S2:E4

    Jenna struggles with her parents' separation. Feeling responsible, she tries to absolve herself by attending a church camp.

    Director:Ryan Shiraki
    Writer:Annabel Oakes

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  9. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 6 - What Comes First: Sex or Love?
    7.3/10(278 votes)

    #9 - What Comes First: Sex or Love?

    S2:E6

    Still reeling from Jake's proclamation of love, Jenna considers sleeping with him, believing sex might bring her some clarity about her own feelings.

    Director:Ryan Shiraki
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  10. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 11 - Once Upon A Blog
    7.3/10(272 votes)

    #10 - Once Upon A Blog

    S2:E11

    Jenna's imagination runs wild as she fictionalizes her blog in an attempt to change her fate.

    Director:Michael Blieden
    Writer:Erin Ehrlich

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  11. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 12 - The Other Shoe
    7.3/10(274 votes)

    #11 - The Other Shoe

    S2:E12

    Jenna prepares for her trip to Europe as her decision about the boys goes public in the Season 2 finale.

    Director:Michael Blieden
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  12. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 4 - Sophmore Sluts
    7.3/10(212 votes)

    #12 - Sophmore Sluts

    S4:E4

    Jenna and Tamara compete with sophomores for the Spirit Week title and attention from Matty and Jake.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Sarah Walker

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  13. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 17 - The New Sex Deal
    7.3/10(193 votes)

    #13 - The New Sex Deal

    S4:E17

    Jenna hires a party bus for Valentine's Day.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Todd Waldman

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  14. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 19 - Over the Hump
    7.3/10(191 votes)

    #14 - Over the Hump

    S4:E19

    Jenna tries to keep everything balanced, but with the stress of college applications and boy-related drama, her final Spring Break is not much of a respite.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Allison M. Gibson

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  15. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 1 - Prank Amateurs
    7.3/10(201 votes)

    #15 - Prank Amateurs

    S5:E1

    Some senior pranks manage to cause chaos. Jenna's vow to not think about Matty ends up being tested after she overhears a worrying secret.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Mike Chessler

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  16. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 2 - Short Circuit Party
    7.3/10(181 votes)

    #16 - Short Circuit Party

    S5:E2

    Jenna causes an accident at school that has surprising results. Meanwhile Matty must deal with the aftermath of his confrontation with Jake.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Chris Alberghini

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  17. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 6 - Don't Dream It's Over
    7.3/10(182 votes)

    #17 - Don't Dream It's Over

    S5:E6

    Tamara accuses Jenna of sabotaging relationships, so Jenna confronts her ex-boyfriends to find answers.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  18. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 15 - The Friend Connection
    7.3/10(161 votes)

    #18 - The Friend Connection

    S5:E15

    Jenna avoids a new relationship in order to connect with her co-workers. Meanwhile, Tamara throws a chic birthday party for Sadie that leaves more than one partier feeling less than celebratory.

    Director:Mike Chessler
    Writer:Sarah Walker

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  19. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 16 - Best Friends For Never
    7.3/10(157 votes)

    #19 - Best Friends For Never

    S5:E16

    In an effort to make Idea Bin a friendlier place for herself, Jenna hooks Tamara up with an internship but quickly discovers that working with friends can be a recipe for disaster.

    Director:Mike Chessler
    Writer:Ryan O'Connell

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  20. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 18 - Digging Deep
    7.3/10(162 votes)

    #20 - Digging Deep

    S5:E18

    After their Fourth of July fun, Jenna and Matty continue to rekindle their friendship by throwing a party for Jake, at least until Jenna’s latest Idea Bin post threatens to unravel it all.

    Director:Steve Gainer
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  21. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 19 - Girls Gone Viral
    7.3/10(165 votes)

    #21 - Girls Gone Viral

    S5:E19

    Jenna tries to decide between success at Idea Bin and her tenuous friendship with Matty. Jake has an unexpected hookup, and Sadie and Sergio find themselves baring more than ever before.

    Director:Beau Mirchoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 21 - Living in Sin
    7.3/10(159 votes)

    #22 - Living in Sin

    S5:E21

    Jenna takes things with Luke to the next level, and Tamara’s debt comes back to bite her.

    Director:Chris Alberghini
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  23. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 5 - My Love is a Black Heart
    7.4/10(283 votes)

    #23 - My Love is a Black Heart

    S2:E5

    Jenna prepares for her first Valentine's Day with a boyfriend; Jenna and Tamara are jealous that Matty and Ricky seem to be moving on.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Michael J. Cinquemani

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  24. Awkward. Season 3 Episode 2 - Responsibly Irresponsible
    7.4/10(235 votes)

    #24 - Responsibly Irresponsible

    S3:E2

    The death of classmate will leave Jenna to reflect on loss, grieving, and taking responsibility for a secret she's keeping from Matty.

    Director:Lauren Iungerich
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  25. Awkward. Season 3 Episode 3 - A Little Less Conversation
    7.4/10(230 votes)

    #25 - A Little Less Conversation

    S3:E3

    As Jenna continues to question where she's going with her life, she has a new concern: Matty is suddenly becoming emotionally distant.

    Director:Erin Ehrlich
    Writer:Erin Ehrlich

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Taking Sides" is the worst rated episode of "Awkward.". It scored 6.9/10 based on 233 votes. Directed by Steve Gainer and written by Michael J. Cinquemani, Erin Ehrlich, it aired on 11/5/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Bad Seed".