The Best Episodes Written By Sam Levinson

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(41 votes)

   #1 - Stand Still Like the Hummingbird

   S2:E52/6/2022

   Fate has a way of catching up with those who try to outrun it.

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   8.1/10(53 votes)

   #2 - Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door

   S2:E11/9/2022

   Rue and Jules cross paths for the first time since Christmas as East Highland rings in the new year.

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   7.9/10(52 votes)

   #3 - Shook Ones Pt. II

   S1:E47/7/2019

   Rue tries to get clean for Jules and chaperones Gia at the carnival. Jules encounters Cal with his family. Cassie and Maddy, annoyed at their boyfriends, decide to do molly together. Kat hangs out with Ethan until she misreads a situation. Nate reveals who he really is.

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   7.8/10(192 votes)

   #4 - Pilot

   S1:E16/16/2019

   Seventeen-year-old Rue returns home from rehab with no plans to stay clean. She meets Jules, who's new in town, at a party at McKay's house. Nate gets in McKay's head when McKay takes an interest in Cassie. Nate and Maddy, who have broken up once again, attempt to make each other jealous. Meanwhile, Kat is pressured to lose something big.

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   7.8/10(46 votes)

   #5 - All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name

   S2:E82/27/2022

   As the show goes on, fragments of memories collide with the present and future.

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   7.8/10(54 votes)

   #6 - F**k Anyone Who's Not A Sea Blob

   S0:E21/24/2021

   Over the Christmas holiday, Jules reflects on the year.

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   7.6/10(62 votes)

   #7 - Trouble Don't Last Always

   S0:E112/6/2020

   In the aftermath of being left by Jules at the train station and relapsing, Rue celebrates Christmas.

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   7.6/10(48 votes)

   #8 - The Theater and Its Double

   S2:E72/20/2022

   Art imitates life as the East Highland crew watches their complicated dynamics reflected in Lexi's long-awaited play. Meanwhile, Fezco gets ready to attend.

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   7.5/10(64 votes)

   #9 - Stuntin' Like My Daddy

   S1:E26/23/2019

   On the first day of school, Rue's excited about her new friend, Jules, but struggles to put the past behind her and gets into trouble at Fezco's. Nate becomes obsessed with Maddy's hookup, Tyler, while trying to get back together with Maddy. Kat finds out that a video of her has surfaced online. McKay takes the stress of college out on Cassie.

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10. 

    7.5/10(53 votes)

    #10 - Made You Look

    S1:E36/30/2019

    Kat decides to try camming and has her first session. Jules starts falling for a boy online and asks Rue to help her take some nudes. Maddy finds something odd on Nate's phone. Cassie and McKay spend the weekend at his school and go to a party at the frat he's rushing. Rue is confronted about her lies at NA.

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11. 

    7.5/10(50 votes)

    #11 - '03 Bonnie and Clyde

    S1:E57/14/2019

    In the aftermath of the carnival, Maddy and Nate are forced to deal with a police investigation. Jules begins to feel pressured by her role in Rue's sobriety. Kat ignores a confused Ethan and embraces her new lifestyle. Cassie ries to distance herself from Daniel and focus on her relationship with McKay. Cal worries about how his actions have affected his sons.

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12. 

    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #12 - A Thousand Little Trees of Blood

    S2:E62/13/2022

    As relationships with mothers are tested, Rue tries to recover. Meanwhile, Lexi questions the possible backlash from her play, and Nate celebrates his newfound freedom.

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13. 

    7.4/10(45 votes)

    #13 - The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed

    S1:E77/28/2019

    Rue gets depressed and watches 22 straight episodes of Love Island.​ Jules goes to visit an old friend. Cassie looks for advice in the aftermath of Halloween night.

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14. 

    7.4/10(37 votes)

    #14 - Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys

    S2:E31/23/2022

    Rue pursues a new business venture, Cassie settles into a routine, and Cal finds a target.

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15. 

    7.3/10(37 votes)

    #15 - Out of Touch

    S2:E21/16/2022

    As the semester kicks off, Jules questions Rue and Elliot's new friendship. While Cal hunts for answers, Nate makes a tough decision. The lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur as Kat ponders her relationship, and Maddy contemplates the decision to end hers.

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    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #16 - You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can

    S2:E41/30/2022

    At Maddy’s birthday party, relationships are celebrated and questioned. Meanwhile, Jules turns to Elliot for advice and Cal takes a trip down memory lane.

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    7.2/10(54 votes)

    #17 - And Salt the Earth Behind You

    S1:E88/4/2019

    In the Season One Finale, it's the winter formal at East Highland.

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18. 

    7.2/10(49 votes)

    #18 - The Next Episode

    S1:E67/21/2019

    On Halloween, Rue worries about her reliance on Jules, while Jules starts exhibiting concerning behavior. McKay questions his future in football. After a weird night with McKay, Cassie spends time with Daniel. Business is booming for Kat as she continues to push Ethan away. Nate comes up with a plan to get his life back on track.

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    5.8/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Pop Tarts & Rat Tales

    S1:E16/4/2023

    As Jocelyn preps for her triumphant return, a leaked photo sends her team into crisis mode – just as a journalist arrives to do an in-depth profile on her. Later, Jocelyn has a chance encounter with nightclub owner Tedros.

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    4.5/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Daybreak

    S1:E36/18/2023

    As Tedros inserts himself into Jocelyn's life by offering input on her wardrobe and collaborators, Leia brings her growing concerns to Chaim and Destiny. But when her team suddenly begins to soften toward Tedros, Jocelyn becomes even more emotionally tethered to him.

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    3.8/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Double Fantasy

    S1:E26/11/2023

    After clashing with her team over her album's first single, Jocelyn pushes herself to the limit on the set of her new music video, while Nikki sees potential in backup dancer Dyanne. Later, Tedros introduces Jocelyn and Leia to Izaak and Chloe from his inner circle.

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    2.4/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Stars Belong to the World

    S1:E46/25/2023

    While fighting for the upper hand in her relationship with Tedros, Jocelyn becomes determined to introduce her new persona to the world. Later, Jocelyn’s team discusses her increasing involvement with Tedros and his inner circle.

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