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The Best Episodes of Social Studies

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

The Best Episodes of Social Studies

Filmed in Los Angeles over a school year, a diverse group of LA teens who open up their lives and phones to offer an intimate...

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    9.1/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Peer/Algorithm Pressure

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Lauren Greenfield
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Sex Ed
    8.9/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Sex Ed

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Lauren Greenfield
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #3 - Deletions and Culminations

    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Lauren Greenfield
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.1/10(42 votes)

    #4 - Social Divisions

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Lauren Greenfield
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(47 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.

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    Director:Lauren Greenfield
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Peer/Algorithm Pressure" is the best rated episode of "Social Studies". It scored 9.1/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Lauren Greenfield and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sex Ed".