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The Best Episodes of Sex Education

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The Best Episodes of Sex Education

Inexperienced Otis channels his sex therapist mom when he teams up with rebellious Maeve to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.

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  1. 8.9/10(5.7k votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

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    Vivid history collides with real awkwardness in France as the poo hits a windshield and friends slam on the brakes. A spark reignites. Jean explodes.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  2. 8.7/10(4.8k votes)

    #2 - Episode 7

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    Home is where the heat is. Jean contends with a hot mess and a cold shoulder. Maeve deals with a mum on the run. The "sex school" finally goes public.

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  3. 8.6/10(5.0k votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

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    Self-expression is out as uniforms sweep the student body. Aimee opens up about the assault while Jackson bonds with cool nonbinary student Cal.

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  4. 8.5/10(5.1k votes)

    #4 - Episode 8

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    As a new day dawns, Moordale's fate hangs in the balance. Aimee spills. Eric confesses. Otis haunts the hospital. Honesty matters now, more than ever.

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  5. 8.4/10(5.3k votes)

    #5 - Episode 1

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    Moordale's friskiest come together again — in more ways than one. Otis sports a 'stache but hides a secret. Jean comes clean. A head teacher arrives.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  6. 8.2/10(4.6k votes)

    #6 - Episode 2

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    Makeovers take over when Ruby gives Otis a magnetic revamp and Hope tones the school down. Way down. Elsewhere, Eric and Adam look to level up.

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  8. 8.1/10(42 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

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    Welcome to the morning after. "Sex kid" has made a huge mess—and just can't stop barfing. Chaos comes to class, and in detention, the girls bond.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  9. 8.1/10(4.4k votes)

    #8 - Episode 4

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    In the cold light of day, can sex turn into intimacy, and vice versa? Ruby recoils from Otis. Maeve connects with Isaac. Abstinence roils Moordale.

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  10. 8.0/10(338 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

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    Despite the ministrations of sex therapist mom Jean and encouragement from pal Eric, Otis worries that he can't get it on. He's not the only one.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  11. 8.0/10(54 votes)

    #10 - Episode 8

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    Otis feels violated by Jean's new book, and Maeve takes the fall for her brother. Eric serves detention with an old foe, while Lily's body betrays her.

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    Director:Kate Herron
  12. 7.9/10(48 votes)

    #11 - Episode 3

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    On her way to surprise Maeve, Aimee gets a horrible shock on the bus. Rahim connects with Eric as a Milburn family dinner gets seriously awkward.

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  13. 7.8/10(70 votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

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    Otis' clinic achieves liftoff, as does his attraction to Maeve, who unexpectedly asks him for help. Eric swings off on his own and fields a come-on.

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  14. 7.8/10(50 votes)

    #13 - Episode 7

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    The big dance brings out the best, and the drama, in Moordale's student body. Otis finds a date, Maeve gets her dress, and Eric returns with style.

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  15. 7.8/10(4.3k votes)

    #14 - Episode 6

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    The truth is out there: Maeve gets the news, Aimee reveals her vulva cupcakes and more, and Eric navigates Nigerian life. Hope goes to new extremes.

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  16. 7.7/10(89 votes)

    #15 - Episode 2

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    Egged on by Maeve—and finding that dispensing sex tips is tougher than he thought—Otis tries offering free advice at a classmate's house party.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  17. 7.7/10(57 votes)

    #16 - Episode 5

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    An explicit pic puts a mean girl on the spot. Maeve wants to track down the shaming culprit, forcing Otis to make a tough choice on an important day.

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  18. 7.6/10(73 votes)

    #17 - Episode 1

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    Masturbation turns out to be Otis' secret talent, but can he master his unruly desires for Ola? A chlamydia outbreak distracts the student body.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  19. 7.6/10(41 votes)

    #18 - Episode 4

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    Ola wants to go all the way, but Otis is on edge. Jean and Maeve need their space. Jackson has performance worries, and star-crossed lovers reconnect.

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  20. 7.6/10(43 votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

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    Bouncing back is the only option, so Otis throws a small gathering that turns rowdy, and Jackson deals with the healing. Who can handle the truth?

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  21. 7.6/10(44 votes)

    #20 - Episode 8

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    The talking cure may be failing Otis and Jean as they sort out their issues. A wary Maeve makes the finals. Sexy Shakespeare never goes out of style.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  22. 7.5/10(67 votes)

    #21 - Episode 4

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    Eric realizes Otis has fallen for Maeve. But the young sex therapist finds himself torn when hot guy Jackson seeks help with his secret crush.

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  23. 7.5/10(52 votes)

    #22 - Episode 6

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    Eric's trauma isolates him, and Maeve's essay wins a prize. Otis tries to hook up with Lily, but his deep-seated issues get in the way.

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  24. 7.5/10(45 votes)

    #23 - Episode 2

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    After Jean makes a cringey appearance at school, Otis tries his hand at pleasing Ola—and advising a hapless teacher. Fearless Maeve buckles.

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  25. 7.5/10(3.5k votes)

    #24 - Episode 6

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    Goodbyes are never easy, but this one's a mess. With emotions firing on all cylinders, Maeve finds the right words. Aimee gets inspired; Eric gets real.

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  26. 7.2/10(43 votes)

    #25 - Episode 5

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    Otis and Eric get away from romance and retreat to the woods with Remi. But parents aren’t perfect, as Maeve knows. Later, Ola follows her heart.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "Sex Education". It scored 8.9/10 based on 5718 votes. Directed by Ben Taylor and written by Mawaan Rizwan, it aired on 9/17/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 7".