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The Best Episodes of The Young Offenders

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Coming-of-age drama about lovable rogues Conor and Jock as they navigate their awkward teenage years, hatching plans and adventures to help distract from their tough home lives and their inability to stay out of trouble

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Young Offenders Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    9.0/10(71 votes)

    #1 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    Sun and sand are the new dream, but how can the lads afford it? Enter Billy Murphy with a daring whiskey heist idea.

    Director:Rosco 5
    Writer:Ross Browne

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  2. The Young Offenders Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.8/10(78 votes)

    #2 - Episode 6

    S4:E6

    Six-year-old Star accidentally discovers the Billy Murphy mask, infuriating Sgt Healy. Conor and Jock’s genius plan to help Jock and Star have a video call is rumbled by Linda.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Young Offenders Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.5/10(158 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    There’s only one thing left for Conor and Jock to do to get Linda and Siobhán to really fall for them – spend a whole day together on a beautiful adventure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Young Offenders Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.4/10(145 votes)

    #4 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Facing a dilemma, Siobhán makes a plan with Linda to meet the lads on a bus. An unexpected intervention by local bully Billy Murphy leads to an accidental wild bus ride around Cork, ultimately bringing everyone closer together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Young Offenders Season 5 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.4/10(50 votes)

    #5 - Episode 4

    S5:E4

    It’s time for Conor and Jock to try the exciting Cork dating scene when two girls visiting the city catch their attention.

    Director:Rosco 5
    Writer:Alice Snedden

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  6. The Young Offenders Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.3/10(134 votes)

    #6 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Conor and Mairead’s much loved fridge has finally given up on them. Jock joins them on a long road trip to find a cheap replacement and relive fond memories, and all learn lessons about family connections.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Young Offenders Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Mairead has had enough of the lads behaviour, so she books a therapy session in Dublin. A road trip ensues, leading to bizarre encounters with unsuspecting locals along the way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Young Offenders Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.2/10(59 votes)

    #8 - Episode 4

    S4:E4

    There’s a new Fake Billy Murphy in town, and he steals Conor’s most prized possession – the engraved lighter given to him by his best friend Jock.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Young Offenders Season 5 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.2/10(52 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S5:E3

    Linda Walsh, Conor's one true love, is getting married to another man, which can only lead to chaos at the wedding.

    Director:Rosco 5
    Writer:Paul Howard

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  10. The Young Offenders Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.1/10(165 votes)

    #10 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Conor and Jock’s friendships with Principal Walsh’s daughters Linda and Siobhan intensify, causing awkward tension between the lads, the Principal, and the girls themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Young Offenders Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(69 votes)

    #11 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Conor, Jock and Mairéad, always tight on cash, come up with a hare-brained idea to become business owners as they buy a second hand chip van to try make extra money.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Young Offenders Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(46 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Conor and Jock decide it’s time to move out of home, to Spain, to Mairead’s amusement. But an incident with Billy Murphy distracts them from their plan.

    Director:Simon Delaney
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Young Offenders Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(77 votes)

    #13 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Conor and Jock have grown older, but not any wiser. A madcap trip sees them on the wrong side of the law as they’re given a free holiday to Colombia from a Spanish-speaking fella.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Young Offenders Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #14 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Mairéad and the lads take the family car on a road trip to pick up her unpredictable mother, but disaster strikes.

    Director:Rosco 5
    Writer:Alice Snedden

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  15. The Young Offenders Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(79 votes)

    #15 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Gavin, a new pupil at school who has some history with Jock, ignites a jealousy in Conor that brings a tense situation to comical heights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Young Offenders Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(71 votes)

    #16 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    A day trip in memory of Conor’s dad and the appearance some mysterious cash cause confusion, with the interference of Billy Murphy creating a perfect storm of mayhem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Young Offenders Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.9/10(58 votes)

    #17 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    Conor is becoming an increasing nuisance in Healy and Mairéad’s house, and when Healy shares that he’s going on a fishing trip to where he grew up, Mairead insists he bring Connor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Young Offenders Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(48 votes)

    #18 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    Jock and Siobhán’s daughter Star is turning six and a birthday party is being organised. Orla Walsh however is having her kitchen redone, and asks Mairéad to host the party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Young Offenders Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #19 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Billy Murphy enlists the help of Conor, Jock, and eventually Mairéad, to avoid getting killed by a former cellmate of his who has just been released from prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Young Offenders Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(196 votes)

    #20 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Local town bully Billy Murphy enters the fray as the lads have to approach him to avoid getting caught, leading to a hilarious stand-off. Conor and Jock have to rely on the strength of their friendship to see them through the clashes with the formidable team of Principal Walsh and Sergeant Healy, but not without the help of Mairead, who is unwittingly dragged into the proceedings to support her son and his friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Young Offenders Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(92 votes)

    #21 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    With a new arrival on the way, Jock is getting anxious and Principal Walsh isn’t helping. But a challenge to Jock brings about surprising results.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Young Offenders Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #22 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Conor and Jock are hoping to make the school debs a special night for the girls, but they’re destined to create chaos despite themselves.

    Director:Simon Delaney
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Young Offenders Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(64 votes)

    #23 - Episode 2

    S4:E2

    Conor takes on a job in the fishmongers, still desperate to get back with his former flame Linda. Conor’s arch-enemy, Gavin Madigan, continues to taunt him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Young Offenders Season 5 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #24 - Episode 2

    S5:E2

    The lads decide it’s time to expand their empire in Cork city, as their days of doing all the hard work are over – they plan on being the bosses now.

    Director:Rosco 5
    Writer:Neil Webster

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  25. The Young Offenders Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.6/10(64 votes)

    #25 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    The baby is due and everyone is frustrated with the nonstop arguing of both families, so an ill-advised weekend break for all is organised.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 6" is the best rated episode of "The Young Offenders". It scored 9/10 based on 71 votes. Directed by Rosco 5 and written by Ross Browne, it aired on 5/1/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 6".