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The Best Episodes of EastSiders

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

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What happens after the world ends? This show explores the aftermath of infidelity on a gay couple in Silver Lake, CA.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    EastSiders Season 4 Episode 6 - Always Upwards
    8.2/10(94 votes)

    #1 - Always Upwards

    S4:E6

    The wedding arrives, but Quincy and Douglas aren't the only ones knee-deep in drama. Thom, Cal, Jeremy, Ian, Derrick -- they're all in it, too.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. EastSiders Season 4 Episode 5 - Both Sides Now
    7.9/10(80 votes)

    #2 - Both Sides Now

    S4:E5

    Douglas and Quincy are feeling the ol' nuptial pressure. Meanwhile, Ian ponders his romantic prospects and Derrick and Jeremy get heartbreaking news.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. EastSiders Season 2 Episode 5 - Open Bar
    7.6/10(73 votes)

    #3 - Open Bar

    S2:E5

    Val comes to town for Cal’s gallery show. Paul’s wife Carmella holds his career in her hand. Douglas confronts Quincy about downplaying their relationship to their coworkers.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  4. EastSiders Season 2 Episode 6 - Evolving
    7.6/10(86 votes)

    #4 - Evolving

    S2:E6

    Season Two Finale. Bri and Jeremy stalk Vera. After spending the day with Quincy and Hillary, Thom and Cal run into Jeremy. Cal considers a move to New York.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  5. EastSiders Season 3 Episode 6 - East of Eden
    7.6/10(89 votes)

    #5 - East of Eden

    S3:E6

    With that their trip is nearing its end, Thom and Cal make a stop in Portland, where they cross paths with a couple in the hotel bar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. EastSiders Season 4 Episode 4 - Pillow Talk
    7.6/10(76 votes)

    #6 - Pillow Talk

    S4:E4

    Quincy introduces Douglas to his mother over brunch. Ian talks labels with Lindy. Jeremy and Derrick have a tough conversation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. EastSiders Season 2 Episode 4 - Thick Like a Lotion
    7.5/10(77 votes)

    #7 - Thick Like a Lotion

    S2:E4

    Tom and Cal make an emergency trip to the free clinic. Hillary takes Ian to look at apartments, driving him into Vera's arms. Jeremy and Derik babysit the kids during Bri and V’s lesbian bridal shower, and Bri becomes suspicious that Vera is seeing someone else.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  8. EastSiders Season 3 Episode 3 - Thelma & Louise
    7.5/10(97 votes)

    #8 - Thelma & Louise

    S3:E3

    After a night of passion and suspense in their camper, Cal and Thom wake to find their circumstances have changed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. EastSiders Season 3 Episode 5 - Our Own Private Idaho
    7.5/10(92 votes)

    #9 - Our Own Private Idaho

    S3:E5

    Still barreling westward on their road trip, Thom and Cal face some difficult questions about past mistakes and their undetermined future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. EastSiders Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.4/10(106 votes)

    #10 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    It's Moving day. Kathy and Ian patch things up and then Kathy helps Cal pull his life together to say goodbye to Thom with dignity. Thom wakes up in Jeremy's apartment and makes a surprising discovery. Thom and Cal finish packing.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  11. EastSiders Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.3/10(110 votes)

    #11 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    It is one year ago and Cal and Thom are spending their first morning in their apartment. Kathy comes over with a bottle of champagne to celebrate. Thom promises Cal that he won't cheat on him again- showing that this pattern goes way back.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  12. EastSiders Season 2 Episode 2 - Sodom (And Gommorah)
    7.3/10(80 votes)

    #12 - Sodom (And Gommorah)

    S2:E2

    The night before. Cal and Thom take Trevor to Douglas and Quincy’s Bastille Day party. It’s Kathy’s last night in town, and she and Ian go to meet the guys there to say goodbye before everything implodes.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  13. EastSiders Season 2 Episode 3 - Sex Therapy
    7.3/10(96 votes)

    #13 - Sex Therapy

    S2:E3

    After Cal's handsome boss Paul makes a pass at him, Quincy and Douglas grill Cal and Thom about the terms of their relationship. Bri and V make plans for their wedding, while Vera begins seeing Ian. Hillary goes looking for a job and begins seeing Ian too. Cal and Thom proceed to sleep their way through all of Silver Lake.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  14. EastSiders Season 3 Episode 1 - Priscilla
    7.3/10(110 votes)

    #14 - Priscilla

    S3:E1

    Douglas and Quincy struggle with their complicated relationship -- and a broken down convertible -- on their way to a drag gig.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. EastSiders Season 3 Episode 2 - Goodbye to All That Shit
    7.3/10(95 votes)

    #15 - Goodbye to All That Shit

    S3:E2

    While on a road trip to move from New York City to Silver Lake, Thom and Cal cross paths with a handsome stranger at a gas station.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. EastSiders Season 4 Episode 2 - Going Viral
    7.3/10(78 votes)

    #16 - Going Viral

    S4:E2

    Ian gets sidetracked while trying to reconnect with Hillary. Douglas and Quincy struggle with different visions for their big day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. EastSiders Season 2 Episode 1 - Weirder Than Normal
    7.2/10(103 votes)

    #17 - Weirder Than Normal

    S2:E1

    The morning after. Thom and Cal wake up at Thom’s place with Trevor in their bed. Cal heads home to find his estranged sister Hillary sleeping on the front steps, and Thom heads to work to find Ian still drunk from the night before. Jeremy kicks nice guy Derrick out of his bed before his sister Bri comes home to find him ditching his babysitting duties. Cal and Thom try to figure out what they want from each other, while Thom's handsome coworker Jarred makes it clear that he wants Thom.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  18. EastSiders Season 4 Episode 1 - A Relationship Like That
    7.2/10(86 votes)

    #18 - A Relationship Like That

    S4:E1

    As Hillary drops some big news on Ian, Thom gets mixed messages about his writing from Cliff. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Derrick suffer a scheduling snafu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. EastSiders Season 4 Episode 3 - Back East
    7.1/10(75 votes)

    #19 - Back East

    S4:E3

    Set a year in the past, Thom crosses paths with Cliff for the first time, Calvin suffers a setback, and Jeremy celebrates an anniversary with Derrick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. EastSiders Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(119 votes)

    #20 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Cal confronts the "other woman," aka Jeremy, and Kathy discovers a major miscommunication with Ian.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  21. EastSiders Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.9/10(113 votes)

    #21 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Jeremy smokes pot with his sister Bri. Cal and Kathy commiserate over their secrets.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  22. EastSiders Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.9/10(113 votes)

    #22 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Quincy drops Kathy off at the clinic and takes Ian along to a gay bar with David, much to David's surprise...

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  23. EastSiders Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.8/10(118 votes)

    #23 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Thom receives a text from Jeremy and ignores it while Kathy and Ian talk about the state of their relationship.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  24. EastSiders Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.8/10(109 votes)

    #24 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    It's the end of the month and the apartment is in boxes. Cal and Thom are moving out and Thom has begun seeing Jeremy. Jeremy asks Thom to move in with him. His answer is a little surprising.

    Director:Kit Williamson
    Writer:Kit Williamson

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  25. EastSiders Season 3 Episode 4 - Cats
    6.6/10(93 votes)

    #25 - Cats

    S3:E4

    Ian, sensing that Hillary needs some alone time, starts taking walks around the neighborhood, where he runs into someone from his past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Always Upwards" is the best rated episode of "EastSiders". It scored 8.2/10 based on 94 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/1/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Both Sides Now".