The Sex Lives of College Girls

The Best Episodes of The Sex Lives of College Girls

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Every episode of The Sex Lives of College Girls ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Sex Lives of College Girls!

Follow four college roommates as they arrive at New England’s prestigious Essex College. A bundle of contradictions and hormones, these girls are equal parts lovable...
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  1. 8.6/10(435 votes)

    #1 - Essex Strong

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    S3:E10

    With a protest looming on campus, the girls find themselves standing up for themselves, for what they need, and for each other.

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    Director:N/A
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  2. 8.3/10(649 votes)

    #2 - The Truth

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    S1:E10

    While Kimberly faces possible expulsion after her honor code violation, Bela takes a stand against the Catullan's culture, Whitney levels with her mom, and Leighton speaks her truth.

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  3. 8.0/10(637 votes)

    #3 - Parents Weekend

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    S1:E6

    After reuniting with their families for the first time since move-in day, the girls struggle through an uncomfortable dinner, where parents clash, egos are bruised, and secrets are revealed.

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  4. 8.0/10(614 votes)

    #4 - The Surprise Party

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    S1:E8

    At Leighton's surprise party for Nico, an unexpected guest sends Kimberly reeling. Bela worries she silenced a fellow Catullan writer, and a rumor threatens to upend Whitney's world.

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  5. 8.0/10(432 votes)

    #5 - Pre-Frosh Weekend

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    S2:E8

    For Pre-Frosh Weekend, Bela hosts her nerdy childhood friend Priya, who's had a surprise glow-up. Leighton prepares to come out to her dad. Kimberly seeks commonalities with Jackson, while Whitney finds chemistry with her lab partner.

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  6. 8.0/10(240 votes)

    #6 - Parents Weekend 2

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    S3:E5

    For Parents Weekend, the girls try to keep their visiting families from finding out every intimate detail of their dating lives.

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  8. 7.9/10(418 votes)

    #7 - Taking Shots

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    S2:E5

    Leighton helps Kimberly administer her hormone injections. Whitney considers how to handle being repeatedly mistaken for the only other Black girl in class. Bela clashes with her Catullan replacement.

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  9. 7.8/10(604 votes)

    #8 - I Think I'm a Sex Addict

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    S1:E7

    While Bela anxiously awaits the Catullan's final decision, Kimberly gets hooked on casual sex with Nico, Whitney explores her connection with Canaan, and Leighton takes the next step with Alicia.

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  10. 7.8/10(558 votes)

    #9 - Cheating

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    S1:E9

    A heartbroken Kimberly considers cheating on an exam. Leighton's fear of coming out upends her weekend getaway with Alicia. Bela navigates the fallout of exposing assault. Whitney confronts the truth about Dalton.

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  11. 7.8/10(525 votes)

    #10 - Winter Is Coming

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    S2:E1

    As they come to terms with their new status on campus, Bela creates an all-female humor magazine, Whitney copes with the off-season, and Kimberly tries to find money with Leighton's unexpected help.

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  12. 7.8/10(487 votes)

    #11 - Frat Problems

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    S2:E2

    Bela and Leighton organize a fundraiser to help Zeta so they can get back to their parties. Kimberly tries to find collateral for her loan and Whitney feels threatened by Canaan's new partner.

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  13. 7.7/10(648 votes)

    #12 - That Comment Tho

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    S1:E5

    While a cryptic message from Nico sends Kimberly reeling, Leighton invites the women's center to her brother's frat party. Bela has an uncomfortable experience with a Catullan editor, and Whitney navigates the fallout of investigative work.

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  14. 7.7/10(444 votes)

    #13 - The Short King

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    S2:E3

    While Leighton enjoys the perks of being out, Bela focuses on a short king. Whitney attempts to expand her horizons with a difficult class, and Kimberly considers a new fix for her money problems.

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  15. 7.7/10(426 votes)

    #14 - Doppelbanger

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    S2:E6

    Bela seizes an opportunity when a late-night comic visits campus. Kimberly attempts to prove she hasn't been “med-zoned” by Jackson. Whitney fights to contribute to a group assignment. Leighton pursues a junior… who reminds her of herself.

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  16. 7.7/10(253 votes)

    #15 - Lila by Lila

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    S3:E2

    Kimberly tries to upgrade their dorm, Whitney has a specific gripe with a hot classmate, Bela struggles as a FAF, and Leighton thinks on her future.

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  17. 7.7/10(225 votes)

    #16 - The Good Partner Test

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    S3:E8

    The girls put the people they're dating through The Good Partner Test, secretly seeing how they'd react to manufactured situations.

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  18. 7.6/10(402 votes)

    #17 - The Essex College Food Workers Strike

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    S2:E7

    Leighton grapples with "dating up" for the first time. Kimberly appeals to an unlikely source for help with the food workers' strike. Whitney sets out to crush her final lab. Bela's faces blowback from a misstep.

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    Director:Tazbah Chavez
    Writer:Beth Appel
  19. 7.6/10(422 votes)

    #18 - The Rooming Lottery

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    S2:E10

    When Leighton is elected Kappa’s campus social chair, the roommates must figure out what sophomore year will look like.

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  20. 7.5/10(745 votes)

    #19 - Naked Party

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    S1:E2

    The first week of class finds Kimberly feeling out of her league, while Leighton thrives academically… but not so much otherwise. Whitney confronts soccer drama, and – looking to get properly wild – Bela and Kimberly go to a naked party.

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  21. 7.5/10(636 votes)

    #20 - Kappa

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    S1:E4

    After mingling with an exclusive sorority, Leighton gets roped into a date with a boy, while Whitney confides in a teammate about her relationship with Dalton. With Kimberly in tow, Bela speaks her mind at a high-profile Catullan event.

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  22. 7.5/10(430 votes)

    #21 - Will You Be My Girlfriend?

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    S2:E4

    Bela scrambles to expand The Foxy's reach ahead of its release. Jackson invites Kimberly to a study session. Canaan asks Whitney to be his girlfriend… but she already thought they were dating. Leighton gets called out.

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  23. 7.5/10(390 votes)

    #22 - Sex & Basketball

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    Whitney and Andrew attempt to bring their chemistry into the real world. Bela over-curates The Foxy’s big spotlight. Kimberly accompanies Canaan to the Econ department’s awards banquet. Leighton visits the women’s center – and Alicia.

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  24. 7.5/10(229 votes)

    #23 - Franklin the Fox

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    S3:E4

    Bela hooks up with the mascot, Kacey puts herself out there, Whitney struggles to find balance in her life, and Kimberly goes to her first rave.

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  25. 7.4/10(897 votes)

    #24 - Welcome to Essex

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    S1:E1

    As they start settling into college life, first-year suite mates Kimberly, Bela, Leighton, and Whitney navigate relationships, extracurriculars, and culture shock. Later, the girls hit an exclusive party to blow off some steam.

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  26. 7.4/10(658 votes)

    #25 - Le Tuteur

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    S1:E3

    While Kimberly connects with Nico during a tutoring session, Leighton begrudgingly starts volunteering at the women's center, Bela explores the local dating app pool, and Whitney seeks to take things with Dalton to the next level.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Essex Strong" is the best rated episode of "The Sex Lives of College Girls". It scored 8.6/10 based on 435 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/23/2025. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Truth".