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The Best Episodes of The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1

Every episode of The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 1!

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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Welcome to Essex" is the best rated episode of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 844 votes. Directed by David Gordon Green and written by Mindy Kaling, Justin Noble, it aired on 11/18/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Naked Party".

  • Welcome to Essex
    7.4/10844 votes

    #1 - Welcome to Essex

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/18/2021

    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

    Writer: Mindy Kaling, Justin Noble

  • Naked Party
    7.5/10698 votes

    #2 - Naked Party

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/2021

    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

    Writer: Ali Liebegott, Caroline Goldfarb

  • Le Tuteur
    7.4/10616 votes

    #3 - Le Tuteur

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/25/2021

    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

  • Kappa
    7.5/10594 votes

    #4 - Kappa

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/25/2021

    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

    Writer: Charlie Grandy, Beth Appel

  • That Comment Tho
    7.7/10607 votes

    #5 - That Comment Tho

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/25/2021

    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

    Writer: Matt Warburton, Sheridan Watson

  • Parents Weekend
    8.1/10589 votes

    #6 - Parents Weekend

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/2/2021

    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

    Writer: Mindy Kaling, Justin Noble

  • I Think I'm a Sex Addict
    7.8/10565 votes

    #7 - I Think I'm a Sex Addict

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/2021

    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

    Writer: Rupinder Gill, Vanessa Baden Kelly

  • The Surprise Party
    8.1/10571 votes

    #8 - The Surprise Party

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2021

    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

    Writer: Kristen Zublin, Charlie Grandy

  • Cheating
    7.8/10517 votes

    #9 - Cheating

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2021

    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

    Writer: Caroline Goldfarb, Beth Appel

  • The Truth
    8.3/10599 votes

    #10 - The Truth

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2021

    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

    Writer: Justin Noble, Rupinder Gill