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The Best Episodes of Sex Education Season 1

Every episode of Sex Education Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sex Education Season 1!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Sex Education" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 7183 votes. Directed by Ben Taylor and written by Laurie Nunn, it aired on 1/11/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.9/107,183 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2019

    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

  • Episode 2
    7.9/106,073 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2019

    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

  • Episode 3
    8.3/106,057 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/11/2019

    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

  • Episode 4
    8.1/105,594 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/11/2019

    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

    Writer: Laurie Nunn, Laura Neal

  • Episode 5
    8.7/106,243 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/11/2019

    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

    Writer: Sophie Goodhart, Laura Hunter

  • Episode 6
    8.0/105,326 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2019

    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

    Writer: Laurie Nunn, Freddy Syborn

  • Episode 7
    8.6/105,893 votes

    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/11/2019

    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

  • Episode 8
    8.3/105,627 votes

    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/11/2019

    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