The BEST episodes of Derry Girls

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

Set in the early 1990s, this sitcom features the personal exploits of a 16 year old girl, her family and friends during the Troubles.

Last Updated: 1/21/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
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The Agreement
star
8.45
373 votes

#1 - The Agreement

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2022

We return to Derry a year on, in the week of the Good Friday Agreement referendum, as the gang prepare for their final school year and Erin and Orla's 18th birthday.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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The President
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8.26
476 votes

#2 - The President

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2019

As Christmas nears, excitement in Derry is at fever pitch for President Bill Clinton's visit. James gets a surprise, and Granda Joe embarks on a mysterious plan.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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Halloween
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8.08
333 votes

#3 - Halloween

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/17/2022

The gang have tickets to the gig of the century on Halloween night. But it soon becomes clear that life will never be the same again for our Derry girls.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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Episode 6
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8.07
531 votes

#4 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2018

Erin is over the moon when she becomes editor of the school magazine, Orla's obsessed by step aerobics, and Da Gerry is in trouble with Ma Mary. And there's romance for Aunt Sarah.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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The Prom
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7.95
444 votes

#5 - The Prom

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/2/2019

Jenny Joyce organises a 50s style prom, but the girls are more intrigued by the arrival of a new girl. Erin, Clare and Michelle are looking for prom dates, but Orla has got someone special in mind.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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The Curse
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7.93
466 votes

#6 - The Curse

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2019

The Quinn family cause uproar at a family wedding, and the consequences of the girls' bad behaviour are very serious, especially for cousin Eammon.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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The Affair
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7.91
371 votes

#7 - The Affair

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2022

Jenny Joyce has big plans for the talent show: can our gang spice up the competition? A weary Ma Mary finds salvation in an unlikely place.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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The Night Before
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7.89
388 votes

#8 - The Night Before

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2022

Tomorrow is GCSE results day, and Erin and the gang need a plan. If things go badly, how will they face their mammies again? Back home, a new member of the Quinn household is causing chaos.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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The Haunting
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7.88
343 votes

#9 - The Haunting

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/3/2022

James is put to the test as the gang set off in a van full of hooch and high hopes to an adult-free house in Donegal. And the Quinns visit a psychic.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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Across the Barricade
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7.88
516 votes

#10 - Across the Barricade

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2019

Erin and co are excited to attend an outdoor pursuits weekend as part of a peace initiative. But peace is the last thing on Michelle's mind once she finds out that there will be Protestant lads there!

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
The Reunion
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7.82
337 votes

#11 - The Reunion

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/10/2022

Ma Mary and Aunt Sarah go all out to prepare for the school reunion. Will the truth come out about what really happened on leavers' night 20 years ago?

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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The Concert
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7.79
472 votes

#12 - The Concert

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2019

Erin, Clare, Michelle, Orla and James are beside themselves with excitement as they have tickets to see Take That in Belfast. When Ma Mary forbids them to go they decide that they're going anyway.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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Episode 4
star
7.75
573 votes

#13 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2018

Erin is so excited that teenage Katya 'a child of Chernobyl' is coming to stay, but Katya is not exactly grateful to be in Derry. And there's developments in Granda Joe's love life.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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Stranger on a Train
star
7.74
333 votes

#14 - Stranger on a Train

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/26/2022

The Quinn household is buzzing ahead of the day trip to Portrush. Surely an unfeasible amount of sandwiches and a surfboard is all they need?

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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Episode 1
star
7.71
787 votes

#15 - Episode 1

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

It's the early 90s, the first day of school and a terrible start for 16-year-old Erin as she wakes up to find her cousin Orla reading her diary. And Granda Joe announces there's a bomb on the bridge.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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Episode 5
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7.71
544 votes

#16 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2018

It's the 12th July and the Quinn family are rushing to get out of Derry before the Orange Parades start. Aunt Sarah's tarot cards predict a disaster for this trip and, for once, she might be right.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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Episode 3
star
7.69
618 votes

#17 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2018

The girls are tense about a big exam and naturally jump at a dubious opportunity to get out of it, especially as it involves spending time with the beautiful Father Peter.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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Ms De Brún and the Child of Prague
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7.69
479 votes

#18 - Ms De Brún and the Child of Prague

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

A new English teacher arrives at Our Lady Immaculate and the gang find themselves inspired.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
Episode 2
star
7.69
699 votes

#19 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2018

Everyone is really excited when Sister Michael announces the school trip to Paris. Back at the Quinn house Uncle Colm is visiting and the whole family are losing the will to live.

Directors: Michael Lennox
Writer: Lisa McGee
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