The Young Offenders

10 Best Episodes of The Young Offenders

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 at school.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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The Young Offenders - S3E2

#15 - Episode 2 (Season 3 - Episode 2)

After the slowest bike chase in history, Sergeant Healy has finally cornered Conor and Jock, and with seemingly no escape, the lads have no option but to call on Mairead for help.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 54 votes.

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#14 - Episode 4 (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 66 votes.

The Young Offenders - S3E4

#13 - Episode 4 (Season 3 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 51 votes.

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#12 - Episode 5 (Season 4 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 19 votes.

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#11 - Episode 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 172 votes.

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#10 - Episode 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 138 votes.

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#9 - Episode 3 (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 55 votes.

The Young Offenders - S2E2

#8 - Episode 2 (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 61 votes.

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#7 - Episode 6 (Season 4 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 19 votes.

The Young Offenders - S3E5

#6 - Episode 5 (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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Jock gets caught up in a row with a local tearaway, leading to a challenge to a boxing match, which Jock reluctantly agrees to.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 48 votes.

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#5 - Episode 6 (Season 3 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 51 votes.

The Young Offenders - S1E5

#4 - Episode 5 (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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With an extra mouth to feed at home, Mairead is starting to feel the pinch more and more. Eager to help out, Conor and Jock concoct an absurd plan to raise some cash, involving a farcical encounter with a very valuable fish…

The episode was rated 7.97 from 109 votes.

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#3 - Episode 3 (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 131 votes.

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#2 - Episode 4 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 120 votes.

The Young Offenders - S1E6

#1 - Episode 6 (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 109 votes.

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