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The Best Episodes of Never Have I Ever

Every episode of Never Have I Ever ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Never Have I Ever!

After a traumatic year, all an Indian-American teen wants is to go from pariah to popular -- but friends, family and feeling won't make it...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Netflix

Best Episodes Summary

"...said goodbye" is the best rated episode of "Never Have I Ever". It scored 9/10 based on 989 votes. Directed by Lang Fisher and written by Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher, it aired on 6/8/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "... said I'm sorry".

  • ...said goodbye
    9.0/10989 votes
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    #1 - ...said goodbye

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/2023

    The last weekend of summer coincides with a festive occasion — and on the brink of their new lives, Devi, her family and friends have lots to celebrate.

    Director: Lang Fisher

    Writer: Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher

  • ... said I'm sorry
    8.8/101,513 votes
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    #2 - ... said I'm sorry

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/27/2020

    After unwelcome news sparks a fight with her mother, Devi seeks an escape. Mohan’s birthday brings an opportunity for closure — and for new beginnings.

    Director: Tristram Shapeero

    Writer: Lang Fisher

  • ...lived the dream
    8.8/10958 votes
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    #3 - ...lived the dream

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2022

    The end of the school year has the Sherman Oaks crew all up in their feels. Devi is torn between planning the future and enjoying the present.

    Director: Lang Fisher

    Writer: Lang Fisher

  • ... been a perfect girl
    8.6/101,107 votes
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    #4 - ... been a perfect girl

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 7/15/2021

    As Paxton's mixed messages have Devi questioning herself, the upcoming winter dance offers a chance to determine where she stands — and what she needs.

    Director: Lang Fisher

    Writer: Lang Fisher

  • ...had a breakdown
    8.6/10802 votes
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    #5 - ...had a breakdown

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2022

    Chasing Ivy League dreams and his dad's approval, Ben ignores warning signs of burnout until the stress of his jam-packed workload builds up — literally.

    Director: Kabir Akhtar

    Writer: Amina Munir

  • ...gone to prom
    8.6/10607 votes
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    #6 - ...gone to prom

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2023

    After a major setback, Devi feels the burden of telling a lie and must dig deep for a second chance. On prom night, the friends share their truths.

    Director: Lang Fisher

    Writer: Aaron Geary, Ben Steiner

  • ... been the loneliest boy in the world
    8.5/101,349 votes
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    #7 - ... been the loneliest boy in the world

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/27/2020

    With absentee parents, a shallow girlfriend and no one to hang out with, Ben Gross is lonelier than ever, until an unlikely invitation offers some hope.

    Director: Kabir Akhtar

    Writer: Aaron Geary, Ben Steiner

  • ... stalked my own mother
    8.4/10960 votes
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    #8 - ... stalked my own mother

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/15/2021

    A disastrous snooping incident compels Devi and Nalini to do some introspection. Paxton steps out of his comfort zone. Eleanor has a breakthrough.

    Director: Claire Scanlon

    Writer: Chris Schleicher

  • ... had to be on my best behavior
    8.3/101,188 votes
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    #9 - ... had to be on my best behavior

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/27/2020

    Flashbacks unearth painful memories and resentment for Devi. Meanwhile, Kamala is forced to get honest as the family welcomes her suitor at home.

    Director: Tristram Shapeero

    Writer: Matt Warburton

  • …had an Indian boyfriend
    8.3/10678 votes
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    #10 - …had an Indian boyfriend

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/12/2022

    Watching Devi struggle with a painful memory, a nervous Rhyah orders Des to keep his distance. Paxton enlists Eleanor's help to break some news to Trent.

    Director: Erica Oyama

    Writer: Erica Oyama

  • ...set my mom up
    8.2/10521 votes
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    #11 - ...set my mom up

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 6/8/2023

    Unsure about her own love life, Devi focuses on Nalini's — but it will mean befriending an enemy. Pati's birthday ends on a high note no one sees coming.

    Director: Adam Countee

    Writer: Akshara Sekar

  • ...had an identity crisis
    8.1/10551 votes
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    #12 - ...had an identity crisis

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 6/8/2023

    As Paxton struggles to let go of his past as the king of high school, he seizes a chance to thrive as a swim coach and finds closure with an old flame.

    Director: Kabir Akhtar

    Writer: Marina Cockenberg

  • ... pissed off everyone I know
    8.0/101,145 votes
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    #13 - ... pissed off everyone I know

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/27/2020

    After another fallout with her friends, Devi grapples with unresolved trauma. A party at Ben’s turns out to be equal parts awkward, awful and amazing.

    Director: Anu Valia

    Writer: Chris Schleicher

  • ... had an Indian frenemy
    8.0/10915 votes
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    #14 - ... had an Indian frenemy

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/2021

    Devi instantly resents the new Indian girl at school, but is taken by surprise as they get acquainted. Kamala struggles to be respected at her lab.

    Director: Lena Khan

    Writer: Amina Munir

  • ...made someone jealous
    8.0/10676 votes
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    #15 - ...made someone jealous

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/12/2022

    Kamala invites Manish over for Navratri, to Pati's annoyance. Devi isn't thrilled about taking Rhyah's son to a house party, but she's in for a surprise.

    Director: Smriti Mundhra

    Writer: Akshara Sekar

  • ... begged for forgiveness
    7.9/10887 votes
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    #16 - ... begged for forgiveness

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2021

    Devi must learn the art of a genuine apology before it’s too late. Kamala considers standing up for herself. Nalini takes some parenting advice.

    Director: Lena Khan

    Writer: Dave King

  • ...hooked up with my boyfriend
    7.9/10657 votes
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    #17 - ...hooked up with my boyfriend

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2022

    A game night gives Devi and Fab a chance for alone time with Des and Aneesa, but other guests throw the evening off course. An art tutor surprises Ben.

    Director: Kim O. Nguyen

    Writer: Christina Hjelm, Beth Appel

  • ... started a nuclear war
    7.8/101,189 votes
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    #18 - ... started a nuclear war

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/27/2020

    Devi allows rumors about her and Paxton to swirl during an overnight school trip. Fabiola opens up to Eleanor, who gets upsetting news about her mother.

    Director: Kabir Akhtar

    Writer: Akshara Sekar, Chris Schleicher

  • ... thrown a rager
    7.8/10955 votes
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    #19 - ... thrown a rager

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2021

    Devi plans to throw the ultimate party, but her knotty dating life may turn it into a different kind of blowout. Nalini has an eye-opening trip to India.

    Director: Kabir Akhtar

    Writer: Akshara Sekar

  • ... opened a textbook
    7.8/10941 votes
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    #20 - ... opened a textbook

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2021

    Making good grades has never been a priority for Paxton — until a mishap urges him to prove he’s more than a campus heartthrob and star swimmer.

    Director: Kim O. Nguyen

    Writer: Erica Oyama

  • ... ruined someone's life
    7.8/10902 votes
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    #21 - ... ruined someone's life

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2021

    At a 24-hour school relay, Devi’s impulsive words spark an insensitive rumor. Fabiola hesitates to introduce her overenthusiastic mother to Eve.

    Director: Maggie Carey

    Writer: Aaron Geary, Ben Steiner

  • ... betrayed a friend
    7.8/10886 votes
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    #22 - ... betrayed a friend

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2021

    While attempting to cover her trail for fueling gossip about Aneesa, Devi's guilt grows. Nalini warms up to a nemesis. Kamala gets a rude shock.

    Director: Anu Valia, Lena Khan

    Writer: Marina Cockenberg, Vance Stringer

  • ... been Daisy Buchanan
    7.8/10861 votes
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    #23 - ... been Daisy Buchanan

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/15/2021

    Watching an ex with someone new tests Devi’s resolve to be more mature. Fabiola struggles to stay true to herself, and grows concerned for Eleanor.

    Director: Claire Scanlon

    Writer: Asmita Paranjare, Christina Hjelm

  • ...cheated
    7.8/10640 votes
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    #24 - ...cheated

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/12/2022

    Up against Des' team at a debate tournament, Devi takes her competitiveness too far. An opportunity arises for Eleanor. Pati explains herself to Kamala.

    Director: Kim O. Nguyen

    Writer: Aaron Geary, Ben Steiner

  • ...wrecked my future
    7.8/10543 votes
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    #25 - ...wrecked my future

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 6/8/2023

    At a college fair, Devi juggles her love life with her academic ambitions, Fabiola ponders a tricky decision and an unlikely ally comes to Ben's rescue.

    Director: Dean Holland

    Writer: Amina Munir