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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!

The Best Episodes of Social Studies

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...
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  1. Background image for Peer/Algorithm Pressure
    8.9/10(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. Background image for Sex Ed
    8.8/10(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. Background image for Deletions and Culminations
    8.5/10(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. Background image for Social Divisions
    7.9/10(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. Background image for 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 8.9/10 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".