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

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.4/10(940 votes)

   #1 - Welcome to Essex

   S1:E111/18/2021

   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

   Writers:Justin Noble, Mindy Kaling

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   Director:David Gordon Green

   Writers:Justin Noble, Mindy Kaling
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   7.5/10(786 votes)

   #2 - Naked Party

   S1:E211/18/2021

   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

   Writers:Caroline Goldfarb, Ali Liebegott

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   Director:Zoe Cassavetes

   Writers:Caroline Goldfarb, Ali Liebegott
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   7.4/10(696 votes)

   #3 - Le Tuteur

   S1:E311/25/2021

   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

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   Director:Zoe Cassavetes

   Writer:Rupinder Gill
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   7.5/10(674 votes)

   #4 - Kappa

   S1:E411/25/2021

   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

   Writers:Charlie Grandy, Beth Appel

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   Director:Kabir Akhtar

   Writers:Charlie Grandy, Beth Appel
5. 

   7.7/10(685 votes)

   #5 - That Comment Tho

   S1:E511/25/2021

   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

   Writers:Matt Warburton, Sheridan Watson

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   Director:Rachel Raimist

   Writers:Matt Warburton, Sheridan Watson
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   8.0/10(675 votes)

   #6 - Parents Weekend

   S1:E612/2/2021

   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

   Writers:Justin Noble, Mindy Kaling

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   Director:Meredith Dawson

   Writers:Justin Noble, Mindy Kaling
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   7.8/10(643 votes)

   #7 - I Think I'm a Sex Addict

   S1:E712/2/2021

   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

   Writers:Vanessa Baden Kelly, Rupinder Gill

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   Director:Lila Neugebauer

   Writers:Vanessa Baden Kelly, Rupinder Gill
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   8.0/10(651 votes)

   #8 - The Surprise Party

   S1:E812/2/2021

   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

   Writers:Kristen Zublin, Charlie Grandy

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   Director:Maggie Carey

   Writers:Kristen Zublin, Charlie Grandy
9. 

   7.8/10(593 votes)

   #9 - Cheating

   S1:E912/9/2021

   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

   Writers:Caroline Goldfarb, Beth Appel

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   Director:Kabir Akhtar

   Writers:Caroline Goldfarb, Beth Appel
10. 

    8.3/10(687 votes)

    #10 - The Truth

    S1:E1012/9/2021

    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

    Writers:Justin Noble, Rupinder Gill

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    Director:Liza Johnson

    Writers:Justin Noble, Rupinder Gill