The Worst 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 on campus.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Sex Lives of College Girls" is "Welcome to Essex", rated 7.4/10 from 807 user votes. It was directed by David Gordon Green and written by Mindy Kaling, Justin Noble. "Welcome to Essex" aired on 11/18/2021 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Le Tuteur".
7.4/10 807 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
7.4/10 589 votes#2 - 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
7.5/10 670 votes#3 - 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
7.5/10 567 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
7.5/10 320 votes#5 - Sex & Basketball
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/15/2022
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
Writer: Caroline Goldfarb, Rupinder Gill
7.6/10 358 votes#6 - Will You Be My Girlfriend?
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/24/2022
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
7.6/10 333 votes#7 - The Essex College Food Workers Strike
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/8/2022
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
7.6/10 344 votes#8 - The Rooming Lottery
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/2022
When Leighton is elected Kappa’s campus social chair, the roommates must figure out what sophomore year will look like.
Director: Justin Noble
Writer: Justin Noble, Beth Appel
7.7/10 580 votes#9 - 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
7.7/10 372 votes#10 - The Short King
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/24/2022
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
7.8/10 539 votes#11 - 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
7.8/10 491 votes#12 - 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
7.8/10 449 votes#13 - Winter Is Coming
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2022
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
7.8/10 352 votes#14 - Doppelbanger
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/1/2022
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
7.9/10 418 votes#15 - Frat Problems
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2022
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
7.9/10 344 votes#16 - Taking Shots
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/1/2022
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
Writer: Justin Noble, Sheridan Watson
8.0/10 563 votes#17 - 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
8.1/10 545 votes#18 - 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
8.1/10 359 votes#19 - Pre-Frosh Weekend
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/8/2022
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
Writer: Sarah Tapscott, Modupe Thompson
8.3/10 570 votes#20 - 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