The BEST episodes of Alexa & Katie

Every episode of Alexa & Katie ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Alexa & Katie!

Lifelong best friends Alexa and Katie are eagerly anticipating the start of their freshman year of high school. The pals confront a crisis that leaves them feeling like outsiders at a time when what seems to matter most is fitting in.

Last Updated: 5/1/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

8.23

47 votes

#1 - Sweet Sixteen

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/26/2018

An expensive mistake means Katie can't afford to go to London. But she's keeping it a secret so she doesn't ruin Alexa's epic birthday party.

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7.98

43 votes

#2 - 1st Day of Junior Year

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/30/2019

A big fight on the first day of school leaves the girls feeling way out of sync. Lucas starts college, and Lori and Dave toast their 20th anniversary.

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7.91

54 votes

#3 - Winter Luau

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2018

The doctors order Alexa to stay home, but she can still come to school -- on an iPad. Jennifer works overtime to convince Jack her job is cool.

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7.89

44 votes

#4 - Second First Day

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/26/2018

Sophomore year's off to a great start until Katie twists her ankle, giving Alexa something else to focus on while she's waiting to hear from her doctor.

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7.88

52 votes

#5 - Winter Formal (2)

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/23/2018

Alexa's first high school dance is right around the corner. But a risky flu outbreak means she might not be able to go.

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7.86

43 votes

#6 - New Year's ... Whoops

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/26/2018

It's New Year's Eve, and a bold new Katie is finally ready to confess her feelings for Ryan. Cue the fireworks -- and a flaming espresso machine!

Directors: Kelly Park

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7.85

46 votes

#7 - The Ghost of Cancer Past

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/26/2018

Alexa's working overtime to keep Christmas on track. But finding her old hospital bag stirs up memories that throw her off her holiday game.

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7.76

55 votes

#8 - Support Group

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/23/2018

Alexa's got such a great support system at the hospital that Katie isn't sure where she stands. Lori pours her anxieties into baking.

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7.73

41 votes

#9 - PB Without J

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/26/2018

When Alexa and Dylan get into a fight right before the big Halloween party, Katie's sure she can fix it. But what if they're not meant to be together?

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7.72

46 votes

#10 - Winter Formal (1)

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2018

Lucas longs for "bro time" now that Dylan and Alexa are hanging out. Dave's nose detects a cat ... and he's not wrong.

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7.70

44 votes

#11 - Shop 'Til You Cry

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/26/2018

Alexa claims she's fine -- so the girls take her shopping for a Sweet 16 dress. Back at the house, a stressed-out Lucas goes to Dave for dating advice.

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7.69

49 votes

#12 - Thanksgiving

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/23/2018

Alexa insists on cooking Thanksgiving dinner, but Lori has trouble letting go. Katie's desperate to connect with her dad on a deeper level.

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7.61

49 votes

#13 - Secret Sleepover

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/23/2018

Dave can't wait to show Lucas his alma mater. And with her family away for the weekend, Alexa's ready to break all the rules.

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7.60

45 votes

#14 - #GWENCAS

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/26/2018

Katie applies for a job at the coffee shop without telling her mom. When Lucas and Gwenny go out on a date, the girls are determined to sabotage it.

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7.57

37 votes

#15 - It's Just ... Weird

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/30/2019

Alexa struggles to keep her "real" life -- and her life with Spencer -- separate. A horrified Katie's convinced that her mom is dating Gwenny's dad.

Directors: Kelly Park

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7.56

39 votes

#16 - Always Something There to Remind Me

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/30/2019

Being there for Spencer brings back memories Alexa would rather forget. Katie looks for leadership opportunities, and Jennifer preps for a date.

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7.50

105 votes

#17 - Bad Hair Day

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/23/2018

Alexa's plan to hide her cancer from her classmates and start high school like everyone else is totally doable ... until she starts losing her hair.

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7.45

42 votes

#18 - Katie's Beautiful Mind

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/26/2018

When Katie needs help prepping for a math midterm, Alexa offers to ask Dylan. Meanwhile, Jennifer still doesn't know her daughter has a job.

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7.44

36 votes

#19 - Stupid Binder

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/30/2019

Alexa's ready to leave cancer behind her, but it's not that simple. Meanwhile, Katie's trying to balance all the things -- and it's super complicated.

7.44

54 votes

#20 - The Play (2)

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/23/2018

To kiss or not to kiss? Katie's new life as a thespian has Alexa feeling a little left out. Jennifer accuses Lori of stealing her thunder.

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7.44

48 votes

#21 - ChoreCats

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/26/2018

Katie's thrilled when she's chosen to study acting abroad in London -- but the $2,000 tuition is out of her price range. Time to start doing odd jobs!

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7.43

81 votes

#22 - Wigs

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/23/2018

The girls come up with a colorful solution to keep Alexa's diagnosis under wraps. But Dave's having trouble adjusting to his daughter's new look.

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7.43

35 votes

#23 - Writer-Director-Nervous Wreck

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/30/2019

Katie aims high to win a community theater competition, putting unnecessary pressure on her friends -- and herself. Lucas reexamines his future.

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7.39

62 votes

#24 - Ungroundable

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/23/2018

Alexa goes out of her way to prove she can't be punished. Jennifer surprises Jack with a backyard campout but has a hard time getting him to unplug.

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7.38

45 votes

#25 - Tryouts and Latte Doubts

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/26/2018

After getting the OK to play basketball, Alexa struggles on the court. But a heart-to-heart with a young cancer patient reminds her how far she's come.

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