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The Best Episodes of Derry Girls

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

Amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five secondary school students square off with the universal challenges of being a teenager.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Channel 4

Best Episodes Summary

"The Agreement" is the best rated episode of "Derry Girls". It scored 9.1/10 based on 1772 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/18/2022. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The President".

  • The Agreement
    9.1/101,772 votes
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    #1 - The Agreement

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2022

    The highlight of the year, Erin and Orla’s joint 18th birthday party, threatens to be overshadowed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The President
    8.8/101,490 votes
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    #2 - The President

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2019

    As Christmas nears, excitement in Derry is at fever pitch for President Bill Clinton's visit. James gets a surprise, and Granda Joe embarks on a mysterious plan.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • The Curse
    8.5/101,339 votes
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    #3 - The Curse

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2019

    The Quinn family cause uproar at a family wedding, and the consequences of the girls' bad behaviour are very serious, especially for cousin Eammon.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • The Prom
    8.5/101,253 votes
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    #4 - The Prom

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/2/2019

    Jenny Joyce organises a 50s style prom, but the girls are more intrigued by the arrival of a new girl. Erin, Clare and Michelle are looking for prom dates, but Orla has got someone special in mind.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • Episode 6
    8.4/101,579 votes
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    #5 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2018

    Erin is over the moon when she becomes editor of the school magazine, Orla's obsessed by step aerobics, and Da Gerry is in trouble with Ma Mary. And there's romance for Aunt Sarah.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • The Concert
    8.3/101,279 votes
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    #6 - The Concert

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2019

    Erin, Clare, Michelle, Orla and James are beside themselves with excitement as they have tickets to see Take That in Belfast. When Ma Mary forbids them to go they decide that they're going anyway.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • Across the Barricade
    8.2/101,387 votes
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    #7 - Across the Barricade

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2019

    Erin and co are excited to attend an outdoor pursuits weekend as part of a peace initiative. But peace is the last thing on Michelle's mind once she finds out that there will be Protestant lads there!

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • The Affair
    8.2/101,105 votes
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    #8 - The Affair

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2022

    Jenny Joyce has big plans for the school talent show: can our gang spice up the competition? Sister Michael had better brace herself... Meanwhile, a weary Ma Mary finds salvation in an unlikely place.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Haunting
    8.2/101,072 votes
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    #9 - The Haunting

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/3/2022

    James's driving skills are put to the test as the gang set off in a van full of hooch and high hopes to an adult-free house in Donegal. And the Quinns visit a psychic.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Halloween
    8.2/101,072 votes
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    #10 - Halloween

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/17/2022

    There is no bigger night in Derry than Halloween, and the gang have miraculously secured tickets to the gig of the century and the chance to meet their idol, Fatboy Slim. But when Da Gerry arrives unannounced, it becomes clear that life will never be the same again for the friends.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 1
    8.1/101,934 votes
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    #11 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2018

    It's the early 90s, the first day of school and a terrible start for 16-year-old Erin as she wakes up to find her cousin Orla reading her diary. And Granda Joe announces there's a bomb on the bridge.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • The Night Before
    8.1/101,249 votes
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    #12 - The Night Before

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2022

    Tomorrow is GCSE results day, and while passions run high, confidence is at rock bottom. They definitely need a plan. Back home, a new member of the Quinn household is causing chaos in the neighbourhood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    8.0/101,623 votes
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    #13 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2018

    Everyone is really excited when Sister Michael announces the school trip to Paris. Back at the Quinn house Uncle Colm is visiting and the whole family are losing the will to live.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • Episode 3
    8.0/101,542 votes
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    #14 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2018

    The girls are tense about a big exam and naturally jump at a dubious opportunity to get out of it, especially as it involves spending time with the beautiful Father Peter.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • Episode 4
    7.9/101,442 votes
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    #15 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2018

    Erin is so excited that teenage Katya 'a child of Chernobyl' is coming to stay, but Katya is not exactly grateful to be in Derry. And there's developments in Granda Joe's love life.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • Stranger on a Train
    7.9/101,049 votes
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    #16 - Stranger on a Train

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 4/26/2022

    The Quinn household is buzzing ahead of the annual day trip to Barry's Amusements in Portrush. Surely an unfeasible amount of sandwiches and a surfboard is all they need?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ms De Brún and the Child of Prague
    7.8/101,268 votes
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    #17 - Ms De Brún and the Child of Prague

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/12/2019

    A new English teacher arrives at Our Lady Immaculate and the gang find themselves inspired.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee

  • The Reunion
    7.8/101,133 votes
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    #18 - The Reunion

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/10/2022

    Ma Mary and Aunt Sarah go all out to prepare for the school reunion. Will the truth come out about what really happened on leavers night 20 years ago?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 5
    7.6/101,427 votes
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    #19 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2018

    It's the 12th July and the Quinn family are rushing to get out of Derry before the Orange Parades start. Aunt Sarah's tarot cards predict a disaster for this trip and, for once, she might be right.

    Director: Michael Lennox

    Writer: Lisa McGee