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The Best Episodes of The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3

Every episode of The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3!

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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
    The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 10 - Essex Strong
    8.4/10(556 votes)

    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 3 Episode 5 - Parents Weekend 2
    7.8/10(318 votes)

    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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  3. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 8 - The Good Partner Test
    7.6/10(306 votes)

    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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  4. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 2 - Lila by Lila
    7.5/10(336 votes)

    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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  5. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 4 - Franklin the Fox
    7.3/10(306 votes)

    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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  6. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 3 - Four to a Suite
    7.2/10(306 votes)

    S3:E3

    While acclimating to their new roommate, Bela takes a chance on a nice guy, Kimberly gets adventurous, and Whitney fumbles with a professor.

    Director:Michael Spiller
    Writers:Rupinder Gill, Vanessa Baden Kelly

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  7. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 6 - Halloween & Oat Milk
    7.2/10(285 votes)

    S3:E6

    It's Halloween! Kimberly tries to impress in class. Kacey debates when to admit she's a virgin. Bela keeps Taylor busy, and Lila hunts down a hottie.

    Director:Steven Canals
    Writer:Beth Appel

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  8. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 1 - Welcome Back to Essex
    7.1/10(364 votes)

    S3:E1

    As sophomore year begins, Bela tries to embrace a fresh start, Kimberly hopes to make things right with Whitney, and Alicia drops a bomb on Leighton.

    Director:MJ Delaney
    Writers:Mindy Kaling, Justin Noble

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  9. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 9 - Pics
    7.1/10(266 votes)

    S3:E9

    As Kacey preps for a special date, Kimberly takes her first nude. Bela hits a roadblock with Arvind, and Whitney prioritizes her needs.

    Director:Rupinder Gill
    Writers:Beth Appel, David Phillips

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  10. The Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 Episode 7 - The Rodeo
    7.0/10(290 votes)

    S3:E7

    Bela tries to break her dry spell, Kimberly takes a campus tour, Whitney's science project gets messy, and Kacey vies to be on Essex's "50 Most" list.

    Director:Thembi Banks
    Writer:Modupe Thompson

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Essex Strong" is the best rated episode of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" season 3. It scored 8.4/10 based on 556 votes. Directed by Justin Noble and written by Justin Noble, Caroline Goldfarb, it aired on 1/23/2025. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Parents Weekend 2".