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The Best Episodes of Euphoria

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

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A group of high school students navigate love and friendships in a world of drugs, sex, trauma, and social media.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Euphoria Season 2 Episode 5 - Stand Still Like the Hummingbird
    9.5/10(14063 votes)

    #1 - Stand Still Like the Hummingbird

    S2:E5

    Fate has a way of catching up with those who try to outrun it.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  2. Euphoria Season 2 Episode 1 - Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door
    9.1/10(11386 votes)

    #2 - Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door

    S2:E1

    Rue and Jules cross paths for the first time since Christmas as East Highland rings in the new year.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  3. Euphoria Season 1 Episode 4 - Shook Ones Pt. II
    9.0/10(9575 votes)

    #3 - Shook Ones Pt. II

    S1:E4

    Rue tries to get clean for Jules and chaperones Gia at the carnival. Jules encounters Cal with his family. Cassie and Maddy, annoyed at their boyfriends, decide to do molly together. Kat hangs out with Ethan until she misreads a situation. Nate reveals who he really is.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  4. Euphoria Season 2 Episode 7 - The Theater and Its Double
    8.9/10(9752 votes)

    #4 - The Theater and Its Double

    S2:E7

    Art imitates life as the East Highland crew watches their complicated dynamics reflected in Lexi's long-awaited play. Meanwhile, Fezco gets ready to attend.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  5. Euphoria Season 1 Episode 7 - The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed
    8.4/10(7563 votes)

    #5 - The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed

    S1:E7

    Rue gets depressed and watches 22 straight episodes of a British reality show.​ Jules goes to visit an old friend. Cassie looks for advice in the aftermath of Halloween night.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  6. Euphoria Season 2 Episode 3 - Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys
    8.4/10(7875 votes)

    #6 - Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys

    S2:E3

    Rue pursues a new business venture, Cassie settles into a routine, and Cal finds a target.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  7. Euphoria Season 2 Episode 4 - You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can
    8.4/10(8279 votes)

    #7 - You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can

    S2:E4

    At Maddy’s birthday party, relationships are celebrated and questioned. Meanwhile, Jules turns to Elliot for advice and Cal takes a trip down memory lane.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  8. Euphoria Season 1 Episode 3 - Made You Look
    8.3/10(7964 votes)

    #8 - Made You Look

    S1:E3

    Kat decides to try camming and has her first session. Jules starts falling for a boy online and asks Rue to help her take some nudes. Maddy finds something odd on Nate's phone. Cassie and McKay spend the weekend at his school and go to a party at the frat he's rushing. Rue is confronted about her lies at NA.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  9. Euphoria Season 2 Episode 8 - All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name
    8.3/10(7969 votes)

    #9 - All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name

    S2:E8

    As the show goes on, fragments of memories collide with the present and future.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  10. Euphoria Season 1 Episode 8 - And Salt the Earth Behind You
    8.2/10(8161 votes)

    #10 - And Salt the Earth Behind You

    S1:E8

    In the Season One Finale, it's the winter formal at East Highland.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  11. Euphoria Season 2 Episode 6 - A Thousand Little Trees of Blood
    8.2/10(6624 votes)

    #11 - A Thousand Little Trees of Blood

    S2:E6

    As relationships with mothers are tested, Rue tries to recover. Meanwhile, Lexi questions the possible backlash from her play, and Nate celebrates his newfound freedom.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  12. Euphoria Season 1 Episode 2 - Stuntin' Like My Daddy
    8.1/10(8396 votes)

    #12 - Stuntin' Like My Daddy

    S1:E2

    On the first day of school, Rue's excited about her new friend, Jules, but struggles to put the past behind her and gets into trouble at Fezco's. Nate becomes obsessed with Maddy's hookup, Tyler, while trying to get back together with Maddy. Kat finds out that a video of her has surfaced online. McKay takes the stress of college out on Cassie.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  13. Euphoria Season 1 Episode 6 - The Next Episode
    8.1/10(7200 votes)

    #13 - The Next Episode

    S1:E6

    On Halloween, Rue worries about her reliance on Jules, while Jules starts exhibiting concerning behavior. McKay questions his future in football. After a weird night with McKay, Cassie spends time with Daniel. Business is booming for Kat as she continues to push Ethan away. Nate comes up with a plan to get his life back on track.

    Director:Pippa Bianco
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  14. Euphoria Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(10387 votes)

    #14 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Seventeen-year-old Rue returns home from rehab with no plans to stay clean. She meets Jules, who's new in town, at a party at McKay's house. Nate gets in McKay's head when McKay takes an interest in Cassie. Nate and Maddy, who have broken up once again, attempt to make each other jealous. Meanwhile, Kat is pressured to lose something big.

    Director:Augustine Frizzell
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  15. Euphoria Season 1 Episode 5 - '03 Bonnie and Clyde
    8.0/10(7247 votes)

    #15 - '03 Bonnie and Clyde

    S1:E5

    In the aftermath of the carnival, Maddy and Nate are forced to deal with a police investigation. Jules begins to feel pressured by her role in Rue's sobriety. Kat ignores a confused Ethan and embraces her new lifestyle. Cassie ries to distance herself from Daniel and focus on her relationship with McKay. Cal worries about how his actions have affected his sons.

    Director:Jennifer Morrison
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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  16. Euphoria Season 2 Episode 2 - Out of Touch
    8.0/10(7424 votes)

    #16 - Out of Touch

    S2:E2

    As the semester kicks off, Jules questions Rue and Elliot's new friendship. While Cal hunts for answers, Nate makes a tough decision. The lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur as Kat ponders her relationship, and Maddy contemplates the decision to end hers.

    Director:Sam Levinson
    Writer:Sam Levinson

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Best Episodes Summary

"Stand Still Like the Hummingbird" is the best rated episode of "Euphoria". It scored 9.5/10 based on 14063 votes. Directed by Sam Levinson and written by Sam Levinson, it aired on 2/6/2022. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door".