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The Best Episodes of Social Studies

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

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Filmed in Los Angeles over a school year, a diverse group of LA teens open up their lives and phones to offer an intimate glimpse into how social media has reshaped childhood.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Social Studies Season 1 Episode 3 - Peer/Algorithm Pressure
    9.0/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Peer/Algorithm Pressure

    S1:E3

    Peer pressure compounds with algorithm pressure to lead teens down rabbit holes that affect their real lives.

    Director:Lauren Greenfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Social Studies Season 1 Episode 4 - Sex Ed
    8.9/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Sex Ed

    S1:E4

    Social media and pornography provide "sex education" that shapes teens' behavior with serious consequences.

    Director:Lauren Greenfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Social Studies Season 1 Episode 5 - Deletions and Culminations
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Deletions and Culminations

    S1:E5

    With graduation and life changes, the teens contemplate their future and the brave new world they navigate.

    Director:Lauren Greenfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Social Studies Season 1 Episode 2 - Social Divisions
    8.0/10(51 votes)

    #4 - Social Divisions

    S1:E2

    Seeking followers, fame, and social mobility, teens encounter racial and class divisions on social media and IRL.

    Director:Lauren Greenfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Social Studies Season 1 Episode 1 - Social 101
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    #5 - Social 101

    S1:E1

    L.A. teens return to school post-COVID and share their phones and lives to explore the effects of social media.

    Director:Lauren Greenfield
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Peer/Algorithm Pressure" is the best rated episode of "Social Studies". It scored 9/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Lauren Greenfield and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sex Ed".