The Best Episodes of Never Have I Ever Season 1
Every episode of Never Have I Ever Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Never Have I Ever Season 1!
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 easy on her.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Never Have I Ever" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.5/10 from 1628 user votes. It was directed by Tristram Shapeero and written by Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher. "Pilot" aired on 4/27/2020 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "... had sex with Paxton Hall-Yoshida".
7.5/10 1,628 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/27/2020
After recent trauma, Devi starts her first day as a high school sophomore determined to shake off old labels and finally become cool.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher
7.6/10 1,316 votes#2 - ... had sex with Paxton Hall-Yoshida
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/27/2020
Devi hesitates to tell her friends the truth about her awkward interactions with Paxton. The prospect of an arranged marriage puts Kamala under pressure.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Justin Noble
7.7/10 1,226 votes#3 - ... gotten drunk with the popular kids
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2020
Devi hopes to win cool points with Paxton at a party, until a surprising turn of events. Hidden emotions emerge for Fabiola. Kamala makes a choice.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Amina Munir
7.5/10 1,197 votes#4 - ... felt super Indian
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2020
At Ganesh Puja celebrations, Devi questions how much she identifies with Indian culture, Nalini dodges acerbic aunties and Kamala frets over her future.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Mindy Kaling
7.8/10 1,181 votes#5 - ... 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
8.5/10 1,344 votes#6 - ... 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
7.6/10 1,100 votes#7 - ... been a big, fat liar
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/27/2020
Devi oversteps several boundaries in an attempt to be a better friend. Eleanor’s reunion with her mother leads to multiple revelations and confessions.
Director: Anu Valia
Writer: Erica Oyama
8.0/10 1,138 votes#8 - ... 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
8.3/10 1,182 votes#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
8.8/10 1,505 votes#10 - ... 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