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The Best Episodes of The Boyfriend

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

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Over the course of a month, a group of men live under one roof and run a coffee truck together to connect and hopefully meet their one true boyfriend.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 11 - Beyond Goodbye
    9.5/10(58 votes)

    #1 - Beyond Goodbye

    S2:E11

    Huwei opens up about a recent heartache. Kazuyuki rocks the house with an announcement. Over oden, the boys share their feelings about coming out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 15 - Will You Be My First Boyfriend?
    9.1/10(41 votes)

    #2 - Will You Be My First Boyfriend?

    S2:E15

    The boys share a final dinner of relections and reunions. As they say goodbye on the last day, will hope, courage and new love follow the home?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 10 - The Day We Leave Youth Behind
    8.9/10(42 votes)

    #3 - The Day We Leave Youth Behind

    S2:E10

    Hiroya returns and immediately sets his sights on a new member. While Kazuyuki reflects on his past, Izaya makes a firm decision about the future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 12 - Won't Back Down
    8.9/10(39 votes)

    #4 - Won't Back Down

    S2:E12

    A couple of lucky members take the coffee truck to Sapporo for a special shift. Back at the Green Room, two guys clash over a misunderstanding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Boyfriend Season 1 Episode 5 - I Don't Need an Answer
    8.7/10(94 votes)

    #5 - I Don't Need an Answer

    S1:E5

    Two members go on an overnight date and bond over dinner. Shun clarifies his feelings. After a heartwarming shift, Usak makes a big announcement.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Boyfriend Season 1 Episode 8 - Did You Wait Long? I've Been Waiting Forever
    8.7/10(107 votes)

    #6 - Did You Wait Long? I've Been Waiting Forever

    S1:E8

    Over drinks, the group shares their different coming out experiences. With one last chance for a romantic date, the boys must make their choice count.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Boyfriend Season 1 Episode 10 - I Don't Want This to End
    8.7/10(86 votes)

    #7 - I Don't Want This to End

    S1:E10

    A surprise event strengthens the boys' bonds. On the final day, they face confessions and shocks. What future will they choose for themselves?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 9 - Until the Flames Go Out
    8.7/10(38 votes)

    #8 - Until the Flames Go Out

    S2:E9

    Jobu's next shift turns frosty. Tomoaki struggles with group living. William and his crush spend a night alone to resolve uncertainty about their future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 14 - You Won't Sleep Next to Me
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #9 - You Won't Sleep Next to Me

    S2:E14

    With five days left, the boys work their final coffee truck shift before heading to Sapporo. As some grow closer, tension divides a budding couple.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 13 - Even if Our Bodies Intertwine
    8.6/10(30 votes)

    #10 - Even if Our Bodies Intertwine

    S2:E13

    Two oys want the same guy for an overnight date, leaving him with a tough choice. Jobu, eager for a genuine connection, cooks dinner for his crush

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 8 - Once More for Love
    8.5/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Once More for Love

    S2:E8

    A familiar returns to the Green Room for another shot at love, Stirring dormant feelings in one guy. Meanwhile, Huwei prepares a heartfelt surprise.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Boyfriend Season 1 Episode 4 - One Step Closer
    8.4/10(85 votes)

    #12 - One Step Closer

    S1:E4

    Usak reveals his anxieties. As food prices escalate, so does the chicken crisis. Kazuto's popularity provokes some of the boys to make bold moves.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Boyfriend Season 1 Episode 6 - Welcome to a Stormy Picnic
    8.4/10(86 votes)

    #13 - Welcome to a Stormy Picnic

    S1:E6

    Inspired by Usak's words, Gensei takes a step forward. A new face joins the group. The boys go on an eventful picnic with their new housemate.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 6 - These Feelings May Not Last
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    #14 - These Feelings May Not Last

    S2:E6

    It's off to Niseko! The boys compete in an arm wrestling showdown to go on dates with crushes, rivals and friends. William opens up about his guardedness.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Boyfriend Season 1 Episode 3 - A Kiss Would Make Things Clear
    8.3/10(96 votes)

    #15 - A Kiss Would Make Things Clear

    S1:E3

    A new member stirs things up. As the sun sets, Shun reveals his true feelings. A lucky few may get to go on a date — only if their feelings are mutual.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 7 - Love by a Misty Lake
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    #16 - Love by a Misty Lake

    S2:E7

    Bomi gives a gift to his crush and bares his heart. Hiroya makes up his mind about what he must do. A tender moment unfolds at foggy Lake Mashu.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Boyfriend Season 1 Episode 2 - Getting to Know the Real You
    8.2/10(97 votes)

    #17 - Getting to Know the Real You

    S1:E2

    The coffee truck opens for business, and the boys must choose their shift partners. Shun begins to feel uneasy over an unexpected discovery.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Boyfriend Season 1 Episode 7 - There's Nothing I Want Now
    8.1/10(80 votes)

    #18 - There's Nothing I Want Now

    S1:E7

    With a chance to get a wish granted, the boys compete to be the fastest go-kart racer. Dai has a difficult conversation. Ikuo goes on the offensive.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 5 - Masking Tears With Sweat
    8.1/10(47 votes)

    #19 - Masking Tears With Sweat

    S2:E5

    The boys finally get a chance to pair off for solo dates 一 but only if the spark goes both ways. Later, Jobu faces a searing moment of truth in the sauna.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Boyfriend Season 1 Episode 1 - That Summer, I Fell in Love with Him
    8.0/10(108 votes)

    #20 - That Summer, I Fell in Love with Him

    S1:E1

    The boys move into an oceanside cottage, sharing their first impressions. As sparks fly and a new face heats things up, an unforgettable summer begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Boyfriend Season 1 Episode 9 - Accepting You No Matter What
    8.0/10(78 votes)

    #21 - Accepting You No Matter What

    S1:E9

    Dai confides in a few members for advice. Ikuo's good intentions backfire. As things cool down, a surprise announcement leaves the boys in tears.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 4 - In the Wake of Repeated Spirals
    8.0/10(48 votes)

    #22 - In the Wake of Repeated Spirals

    S2:E4

    Despite his confidence slipping, Kazuyuki steps up for his first shift. A dinnertime arrival causes a stir. Tired of letdowns, Jobu decides to speak up.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 2 - I Remember, You Forgot
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    #23 - I Remember, You Forgot

    S2:E2

    Romance blooms on the ski slopes as Jobu makes a move and a frozen relationship thaws. Bomi takes the first coffee truck shift and must choose a partner.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 1 - This Winter, We Meet Again
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #24 - This Winter, We Meet Again

    S2:E1

    By train, bus, ship and plane, a group of men heads to a snowy cottage, where new love, friendship, unexpected reunions and an unforgettable winter await.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Boyfriend Season 2 Episode 3 - I'm Not Right for You
    7.8/10(49 votes)

    #25 - I'm Not Right for You

    S2:E3

    William's natural charm creates uneasy tension with two others guys. Hiroya boldly makes his feelings known. One member's view on cheating creates a stir.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Beyond Goodbye" is the best rated episode of "The Boyfriend". It scored 9.5/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/27/2026. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Will You Be My First Boyfriend?".