7.4/10822 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
7.5/10679 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
7.4/10597 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
7.5/10575 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
7.7/10588 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
8.1/10571 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
7.9/10547 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
8.1/10554 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
7.8/10500 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
8.3/10579 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
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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...
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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 822 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".