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The Best Episodes of Genera+ion Season 1

Every episode of Genera+ion Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Genera+ion Season 1!

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A group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(383 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    While Chester catches the attention of the school’s new guidance counselor, Greta learns she can’t sneak anything past her aunt. After secrets drive Nathan and his twin Naomi apart, he hopes Chester can turn his awful evening around.

    Director:Daniel Barnz
    Writers:Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz

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  2. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 2 - Dickscovery
    6.9/10(341 votes)

    #2 - Dickscovery

    S1:E2

    The chaos of Club Fair Day is unexpectedly interrupted, forcing the teens to reckon with some difficult truths. Later, just as Naomi decides to take her relationship with Jack to the next level, she makes a startling discovery.

    Director:Daniel Barnz
    Writers:Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz

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  3. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 3 - Toasted
    7.2/10(331 votes)

    #3 - Toasted

    S1:E3

    Nathan's guilt over what happened with Naomi manifests in a very public declaration, while Chester, Riley and Greta sneak into an aquarium to get high. Later, Nathan once again forces Chester to play hero.

    Director:Daniel Barnz
    Writers:Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz

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  4. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 4 - Pussy Power
    7.4/10(293 votes)

    #4 - Pussy Power

    S1:E4

    Chester angles to land himself in Sam's office, only to struggle with the guidance he's given. Megan grapples with the rapidly evolving world. Naomi and Arianna help their friend through her highly unconventional birth.

    Director:Channing Godfrey Peoples
    Writer:Sharr White

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  5. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 5 - Gays and Confused
    8.0/10(313 votes)

    #5 - Gays and Confused

    S1:E5

    When school shuts down, Chester, Riley and Greta spend a blissful and intimate day together. With Chester distracted by a chance encounter with Sam, Greta and Riley explore a deeper level of their relationship.

    Director:Chioke Nassor
    Writer:Lena Dunham

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  6. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 6 - The Wheels on the Bussy
    7.7/10(281 votes)

    #6 - The Wheels on the Bussy

    S1:E6

    The GSA embarks on their long-awaited trip to San Francisco. Greta and Riley navigate a new awkwardness, Nathan and Naomi turn a fun game into a merciless sibling takedown, and Sam moves his questions for Chester offline.

    Director:Chioke Nassor
    Writer:Max Saltarelli

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  7. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 7 - Desert Island
    7.8/10(291 votes)

    #7 - Desert Island

    S1:E7

    On the way to San Francisco, Nathan and Arianna are forced to navigate an awkward truth, Riley and Greta struggle to connect, and Chester’s admission to Sam sends them both spiraling.

    Director:Daniel Barnz
    Writer:Eli Wilson Pelton

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  8. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 8 - The Last Shall Be First
    8.3/10(304 votes)

    #8 - The Last Shall Be First

    S1:E8

    Chester recovers from his misfire with Sam, Naomi inadvertently shares a private video with her entire family, and Delilah leans on her friends for help making the most important decision of her life.

    Director:Daniel Barnz
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 9 - Deepfake
    8.0/10(232 votes)

    #9 - Deepfake

    S1:E9

    Back at school, Greta and Riley encounter residual weirdness from their trip to San Francisco, and Cooper makes French class way more interesting for Naomi... and Delilah. After an uncharacteristically nervous Chester braves his first date with Bo, Nathan makes him an offer he can't refuse.

    Director:Catalina Aguilar Mastretta
    Writers:Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz

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  10. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 10 - Built for Pleasure
    7.9/10(229 votes)

    #10 - Built for Pleasure

    S1:E10

    As Chester plays the part of his "boyfriend," Nathan returns the favor with some unsolicited dating assistance. Meanwhile, Greta finds herself stuck between family obligations and an exciting new connection with Luz, and Delilah keeps Riley close for an unconventional date with Cooper.

    Director:Catalina Aguilar Mastretta
    Writer:Christina Nieves

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  11. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 11 - Absolute Zero
    7.9/10(231 votes)

    #11 - Absolute Zero

    S1:E11

    Struggling to manage dynamics at home and at school, Riley pours herself into searching for a job, discovering support systems in Sam and Ana. Greta and Luz establish boundaries, while Chester and Bo find a spark. Later, Greta's family dinner is full of surprises and secrets.

    Director:Andrew Ahn
    Writer:Michelle Denise Jackson

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  12. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 12 - The High Priestess
    7.3/10(221 votes)

    #12 - The High Priestess

    S1:E12

    Drowning in excessive male energy, Arianna hosts a girls-only sleepover for Naomi and Delilah. As they work to cast the negativity out of their lives, a potentially devastating secret also helps inspire a solution for Delilah and Naomi's romantic dilemma – much to Arianna's chagrin.

    Director:Andrew Ahn
    Writer:Max Saltarelli

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  13. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 13 - There's Something About Hamburger Mary's
    8.1/10(222 votes)

    #13 - There's Something About Hamburger Mary's

    S1:E13

    After Nathan tries rescheduling their mother-son date night, Megan begrudgingly joins him at a fundraiser for queer youth, where she struggles with revelations about both her kids. Meanwhile, her unexpected arrival forces Chester to divulge the details of his arrangement with Nathan to Bo, and Greta's indecisiveness finally catches up with her.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Sono Patel

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  14. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 14 - Click Whirr
    8.1/10(217 votes)

    #14 - Click Whirr

    S1:E14

    After her father delivers a crushing family update, a sleep-deprived Riley tries to avoid Sam's concern, searches for an MIA Chester, and bumps heads with Greta and Ana. Meanwhile, Naomi's dental procedure wreaks havoc on more than just her mouth.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Sharr White

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  15. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 15 - L'Amour
    8.3/10(198 votes)

    #15 - L'Amour

    S1:E15

    Mark's Valentine's Day party for the teens has an unexpected effect on his wife. After untangling their relationship from Nathan, Chester and Bo land in Megan's crosshairs. Riley and Greta work up the courage to level with each other.

    Director:Daniel Barnz
    Writer:Sono Patel

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  16. Genera+ion Season 1 Episode 16 - V-Day
    8.5/10(225 votes)

    #16 - V-Day

    S1:E16

    Valentine's Day puts love, truth, and friendships to the test as Riley struggles to put out the overwhelming fires around her, Cooper pushes Delilah towards honesty, and Chester and Nathan's relationship comes full circle.

    Director:Daniel Barnz
    Writers:Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Genera+ion" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 383 votes. Directed by Daniel Barnz and written by Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz, it aired on 3/11/2021. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Dickscovery".