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The Best Episodes of Sex Education

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

Best episode
S2E7 Episode 7
8.97,613 votes
Worst episode
S4E8 Episode 8
6.55,600 votes
Top season
Season 3
8.4avg
Binge time
1d 5h
32 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sex Education Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.9/10(7613 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Laurie Nunn

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  2. Sex Education Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.9/10(6139 votes)

    S3:E5

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Mawaan Rizwan

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  3. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.7/10(6760 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Kate Herron
    Writers:Sophie Goodhart, Laura Hunter

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  4. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(6356 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Kate Herron
    Writer:Sophie Goodhart

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  5. Sex Education Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(5206 votes)

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Runyararo Mapfumo
    Writer:Sophie Goodhart

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  6. Sex Education Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.6/10(5387 votes)

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writers:Laurie Nunn, Alice Seabright

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  7. Sex Education Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.5/10(5498 votes)

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Runyararo Mapfumo
    Writer:Laurie Nunn

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  8. Sex Education Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.4/10(5643 votes)

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Laurie Nunn

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  9. Sex Education Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.4/10(5637 votes)

    S2:E6

    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?

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Sophie Goodhart

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  10. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(6551 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Sophie Goodhart

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  11. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.3/10(6094 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Kate Herron
    Writer:Laurie Nunn

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  12. Sex Education Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(5424 votes)

    S2:E3

    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.

    Director:Sophie Goodhart
    Writer:Sophie Goodhart

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  13. Sex Education Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.2/10(4908 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Sophie Goodhart

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  14. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(6063 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writers:Laurie Nunn, Laura Neal

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  15. Sex Education Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(5913 votes)

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Laurie Nunn

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  16. Sex Education Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(4710 votes)

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Runyararo Mapfumo
    Writer:Selina Lim

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  17. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(5774 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Kate Herron
    Writers:Laurie Nunn, Freddy Syborn

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  18. Sex Education Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(5254 votes)

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Alice Seabright
    Writers:Laurie Nunn, Rosie Jones

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  19. Sex Education Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(5408 votes)

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Sophie Goodhart
    Writers:Laurie Nunn, Mawaan Rizwan

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  20. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(6583 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Laurie Nunn

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  21. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(7822 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Laurie Nunn

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  22. Sex Education Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.8/10(4667 votes)

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Runyararo Mapfumo
    Writer:Temi Wilkey

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  23. Sex Education Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.8/10(7163 votes)

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor
    Writer:Laurie Nunn

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  24. Sex Education Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.7/10(5316 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Alice Seabright
    Writers:Laurie Nunn, Richard Gadd

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  25. Sex Education Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(3885 votes)

    S4:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 7" is the best rated episode of Sex Education. It scored 8.9/10 from 7,613 votes. Directed by Ben Taylor and written by Laurie Nunn, it aired on January 17, 2020.

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