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The Best Episodes of The Sex Lives of College Girls

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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 and infuriating as they live out their new, free lives

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 10 - Essex Strong
    8.4/10(553 votes)

    #1 - Essex Strong

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Justin Noble
    Writers:Justin Noble, Caroline Goldfarb

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  2. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 10 - The Truth
    8.2/10(724 votes)

    #2 - The Truth

    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.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writers:Justin Noble, Rupinder Gill

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  3. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 6 - Parents Weekend
    8.0/10(716 votes)

    #3 - Parents Weekend

    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.

    Director:Meredith Dawson
    Writers:Mindy Kaling, Justin Noble

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  4. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 8 - The Surprise Party
    7.9/10(690 votes)

    #4 - The Surprise Party

    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.

    Director:Maggie Carey
    Writers:Kristen Zublin, Charlie Grandy

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  5. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 Episode 8 - Pre-Frosh Weekend
    7.9/10(496 votes)

    #5 - Pre-Frosh Weekend

    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.

    Director:Tazbah Chavez
    Writers:Modupe Thompson, Sarah Tapscott

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  6. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 7 - I Think I'm a Sex Addict
    7.8/10(681 votes)

    #6 - I Think I'm a Sex Addict

    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.

    Director:Lila Neugebauer
    Writers:Rupinder Gill, Vanessa Baden Kelly

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  7. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 Episode 5 - Taking Shots
    7.8/10(486 votes)

    #7 - Taking Shots

    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.

    Director:Thembi Banks
    Writers:Justin Noble, Sheridan Watson

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  8. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 5 - Parents Weekend 2
    7.8/10(316 votes)

    #8 - Parents Weekend 2

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:David Phillips

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  9. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 9 - Cheating
    7.7/10(628 votes)

    #9 - Cheating

    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.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar
    Writers:Caroline Goldfarb, Beth Appel

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  10. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 Episode 1 - Winter Is Coming
    7.7/10(599 votes)

    #10 - Winter Is Coming

    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.

    Director:Daniella Eisman
    Writer:Caroline Goldfarb

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  11. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 Episode 2 - Frat Problems
    7.7/10(556 votes)

    #11 - Frat Problems

    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.

    Director:Daniella Eisman
    Writer:Rupinder Gill

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  12. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 Episode 3 - The Short King
    7.7/10(512 votes)

    #12 - The Short King

    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.

    Director:Lila Neugebauer
    Writer:Sarah Tapscott

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  13. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 5 - That Comment Tho
    7.6/10(725 votes)

    #13 - That Comment Tho

    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.

    Director:Rachel Raimist
    Writers:Matt Warburton, Sheridan Watson

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  14. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 Episode 6 - Doppelbanger
    7.6/10(492 votes)

    #14 - Doppelbanger

    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.

    Director:David Stassen
    Writer:Mindy Kaling

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  15. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 8 - The Good Partner Test
    7.6/10(304 votes)

    #15 - The Good Partner Test

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Courtney M. Franklin
    Writers:Rupinder Gill, Sarah Tapscott

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  16. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 Episode 4 - Will You Be My Girlfriend?
    7.5/10(497 votes)

    #16 - Will You Be My Girlfriend?

    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.

    Director:Lila Neugebauer
    Writer:Rheeqrheeq Chainey

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  17. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 Episode 7 - The Essex College Food Workers Strike
    7.5/10(465 votes)

    #17 - The Essex College Food Workers Strike

    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.

    Director:Tazbah Chavez
    Writer:Beth Appel

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  18. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 Episode 10 - The Rooming Lottery
    7.5/10(494 votes)

    #18 - The Rooming Lottery

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Justin Noble
    Writers:Justin Noble, Beth Appel

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  19. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 2 - Lila by Lila
    7.5/10(333 votes)

    #19 - Lila by Lila

    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.

    Director:MJ Delaney
    Writer:Sarah Tapscott

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  20. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Essex
    7.4/10(1000 votes)

    #20 - Welcome to Essex

    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.

    Director:David Gordon Green
    Writers:Mindy Kaling, Justin Noble

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  21. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 2 - Naked Party
    7.4/10(831 votes)

    #21 - Naked Party

    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.

    Director:Zoe Cassavetes
    Writers:Caroline Goldfarb, Ali Liebegott

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  22. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 3 - Le Tuteur
    7.4/10(739 votes)

    #22 - Le Tuteur

    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.

    Director:Zoe Cassavetes
    Writer:Rupinder Gill

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  23. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 Episode 4 - Kappa
    7.4/10(714 votes)

    #23 - Kappa

    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.

    Director:Kabir Akhtar
    Writers:Charlie Grandy, Beth Appel

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  24. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 2 Episode 9 - Sex & Basketball
    7.4/10(459 votes)

    #24 - Sex & Basketball

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Rupinder Gill
    Writers:Caroline Goldfarb, Rupinder Gill

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  25. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 4 - Franklin the Fox
    7.3/10(304 votes)

    #25 - Franklin the Fox

    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.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writer:Caroline Goldfarb

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Best Episodes Summary

"Essex Strong" is the best rated episode of "The Sex Lives of College Girls". It scored 8.4/10 based on 553 votes. Directed by Justin Noble and written by Justin Noble, Caroline Goldfarb, it aired on 1/23/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Truth".