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The Worst 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. 6.5/10(5.2k votes)

    #1 - Episode 8

    S4:E8

    Cavendish rallies to search for Cal. As Eric finds his calling, Jackson discovers his roots. Much like love, truth takes many forms — and it will out.

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  2. 6.6/10(3.6k votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S4:E2

    When a popular couple is on the rocks, Otis eyes an opportunity. Eric finds community. Surprises in the bedroom leave Jackson questioning his sexuality.

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  3. 6.7/10(4.3k votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Maeve butts heads with a prickly professor. Oceans apart, will her connection with Otis sizzle or fizzle? An attempted nude leads to a hairy situation.

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  4. 6.7/10(3.2k votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    Jean struggles to find joy in motherhood. Between heated debates and a hot date with a grieving Maeve, can Otis perform? Jackson has an identity crisis.

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  5. 7.1/10(3.4k votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    A scathing review rattles Maeve's resolve. Adam and Michael bond over life as a bachelor. Ruby helps Otis with his campaign — and his loneliness.

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  6. 7.2/10(43 votes)

    #6 - Episode 5

    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.

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  8. 7.2/10(3.3k votes)

    #7 - Episode 4

    S4:E4

    Tragedy brings a familiar face back to Moordale. Jean's saving grace is Otis' worst nightmare. Ruby does recon. Aisha asks out Cal — but there's a twist.

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  9. 7.2/10(3.4k votes)

    #8 - Episode 7

    S4:E7

    Elevator inaction sparks collective action. A sisterly argument years in the making finally boils over. Maeve makes things right — and makes a choice.

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  10. 7.5/10(46 votes)

    #9 - Episode 2

    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.

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  11. 7.5/10(3.5k votes)

    #10 - Episode 6

    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.

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  12. 7.6/10(41 votes)

    #11 - Episode 4

    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.

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  13. 7.6/10(44 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    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?

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  14. 7.6/10(44 votes)

    #13 - Episode 8

    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.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  15. 7.7/10(74 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    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.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  16. 7.8/10(4.3k votes)

    #15 - Episode 6

    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.

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  17. 7.9/10(7.3k votes)

    #16 - Episode 1

    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.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  18. 7.9/10(6.2k votes)

    #17 - Episode 2

    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.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  19. 7.9/10(48 votes)

    #18 - Episode 3

    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.

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  20. 8.0/10(5.4k votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

    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.

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  21. 8.1/10(5.7k votes)

    #20 - Episode 4

    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.

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  22. 8.1/10(4.4k votes)

    #21 - Episode 4

    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.

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  23. 8.2/10(43 votes)

    #22 - Episode 7

    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.

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    Director:Ben Taylor
  24. 8.2/10(4.6k votes)

    #23 - Episode 2

    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.

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  25. 8.3/10(6.1k votes)

    #24 - Episode 3

    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.

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  26. 8.3/10(5.7k votes)

    #25 - Episode 8

    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.

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    Director:Kate Herron

Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 8" is the worst rated episode of "Sex Education". It scored 6.5/10 based on 5161 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/21/2023. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".