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The Best Episodes of Big Boys

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

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Big Boys is a silly, sweet comedy about two boys from very different ends of the “spectrum of masculinity” who become best mates at Brent Uni Freshers Week 2013.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Big Boys Season 3 Episode 6 - The Sea
    9.4/10(245 votes)

    #1 - The Sea

    S3:E6

    At graduation time, Jules and Shannon each have an unexpected surprise waiting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Big Boys Season 1 Episode 6 - The Letter
    9.0/10(241 votes)

    #2 - The Letter

    S1:E6

    Jack moves back home for the summer holidays, desperate for Danny to get in touch after his disappearance. After a chaotic family lunch celebrating his homecoming, Jack and Peggy return to the house with a series of surprises, testing their inseparable bond for the very first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Big Boys Season 3 Episode 5 - Goodbye U-N-I
    9.0/10(121 votes)

    #3 - Goodbye U-N-I

    S3:E5

    The blue shed gets packed up as dissertations are handed in and old hometowns await. But as Jack rediscovers a former crush, Nanny Bingo reveals hers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Big Boys Season 2 Episode 6 - The Night When
    8.8/10(175 votes)

    #4 - The Night When

    S2:E6

    Everyone descends on Watford Hospital for a long night on the maternity ward

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Big Boys Season 3 Episode 4 - Eurovision, Brexit & Shloer
    8.7/10(84 votes)

    #5 - Eurovision, Brexit & Shloer

    S3:E4

    Final year zooms by as the gang finish up uni work and Shannon plans a party for Eurovision 2016, where her estranged mum is the ultimate party pooper.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Big Boys Season 2 Episode 4 - Surprise, Surprise!
    8.6/10(140 votes)

    #6 - Surprise, Surprise!

    S2:E4

    Jack and the gang plan a huge surprise for Danny, just as his dad visits from Margate

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Big Boys Season 1 Episode 3 - Merry Sexmas
    8.4/10(202 votes)

    #7 - Merry Sexmas

    S1:E3

    It’s Christmas at Brent Uni as first years are encouraged to create work for Jules’ Sexual Health Awareness Week Showcase. Meanwhile, Jack and Danny both try facing up to their own sexual shortcomings.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Big Boys Season 1 Episode 5 - What a Bummer
    8.4/10(189 votes)

    #8 - What a Bummer

    S1:E5

    A frustrated Jack attempts to lose his V-plates, meanwhile Peggy is being encouraged by a pushy Shannon to get back on the romantic market. Yemi campaigns to stand for LGBTQ+ society president, whilst Corinne tries to help Danny get back on his feet.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Big Boys Season 3 Episode 1 - My Big Fat Gay Greek Holiday
    8.3/10(91 votes)

    #9 - My Big Fat Gay Greek Holiday

    S3:E1

    After a big win at bingo, the whole gang jet off to Faliraki for 4 nights of sun, sex and stoned parents, all before final year at Brent Uni begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Big Boys Season 1 Episode 4 - Dad, I Did Drugs
    8.2/10(194 votes)

    #10 - Dad, I Did Drugs

    S1:E4

    A still grieving Jack tries to become more like his infamously adored Dad, Corinne attempts to loosen up and Danny conducts an experiment with the help of campus dealer, Ash. Down the local pub, the results cause some very messy outcomes for all involved.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Big Boys Season 2 Episode 5 - All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Gay
    8.2/10(121 votes)

    #11 - All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Gay

    S2:E5

    Jack, Danny and Corinne do work experience with a lads' mag editor and a radio host

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Big Boys Season 3 Episode 2 - Happy Anniversary You Silly Billy
    8.2/10(85 votes)

    #12 - Happy Anniversary You Silly Billy

    S3:E2

    It’s romantic meals for two at a pretentious pub for our new couples, meanwhile SU leader Jules tries to help some of the gang figure out their next big steps.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Big Boys Season 2 Episode 2 - Strictly Cum Dumping
    8.1/10(142 votes)

    #13 - Strictly Cum Dumping

    S2:E2

    Jack and Danny try to pull a fresher. Peggy gets Shannon to contact her one-night stand.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Big Boys Season 3 Episode 3 - Thin Lips, Fat Lines & a Poem on Princess Di
    8.1/10(79 votes)

    #14 - Thin Lips, Fat Lines & a Poem on Princess Di

    S3:E3

    Jack’s newfound spoken-word habit starts to wind everyone up as Peggy, Corinne and Yemi take their future into their own hands, whilst Danny freaks out about his.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Big Boys Season 2 Episode 1 - The Boys Are Back in Town
    8.0/10(156 votes)

    #15 - The Boys Are Back in Town

    S2:E1

    The gang grapple with having nowhere to live for second year whilst Jack has an eye-opening gay encounter. Meanwhile cousin Shannon gets a huge shock.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Big Boys Season 2 Episode 3 - Tennis Table Tennis
    8.0/10(136 votes)

    #16 - Tennis Table Tennis

    S2:E3

    Danny's dad gets in touch with him. Jack stalks his sexy lecturer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Big Boys Season 1 Episode 2 - I Wanna Take You to a Gay Bar!
    7.9/10(216 votes)

    #17 - I Wanna Take You to a Gay Bar!

    S1:E2

    Jack and Danny try to find their individual crowds during Freshers Week whilst being banned from partying in halls. A night out with fashion student Yemi leads to them both getting far more than they bargained for.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Big Boys Season 1 Episode 1 - Hello You
    7.6/10(250 votes)

    #18 - Hello You

    S1:E1

    With a newly dead dad and a bad perm, shy closeted teen Jack is finally leaving his potty-mouthed mum Peggy for a Journalism degree at Brent Uni. Paired up to live in a campus outbuilding with lads' lad mature student Danny, these two mis-matched freshers go on their first big night out.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Sea" is the best rated episode of "Big Boys". It scored 9.4/10 based on 245 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/9/2025. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Letter".