Best Episodes
A group of high school students navigate love and friendships in a world of drugs, sex, trauma, and social media.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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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.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 2207 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 1124 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 1586 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 1786 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 997 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 1061 votes.
Rue pursues a new business venture, Cassie settles into a routine, and Cal finds a target.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 1079 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.85 from 1736 votes.
Rue gets depressed and watches 22 straight episodes of a British reality show. Jules goes to visit an old friend. Cassie looks for advice in the aftermath of Halloween night.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 1542 votes.
In the Season One Finale, it's the winter formal at East Highland.
The episode was rated 7.90 from 1598 votes.
As the show goes on, fragments of memories collide with the present and future.
The episode was rated 8.03 from 1033 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 1725 votes.
Rue and Jules cross paths for the first time since Christmas as East Highland rings in the new year.
The episode was rated 8.12 from 1273 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 8.24 from 1108 votes.
Fate has a way of catching up with those who try to outrun it.
The episode was rated 8.53 from 1162 votes.
