The BEST episodes of Derry Girls season 1

Every episode of Derry Girls season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Derry Girls season 1!

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: 4/15/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
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Episode 6
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8.09
542 votes

#1 - 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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Episode 4
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7.76
585 votes

#2 - 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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Episode 1
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7.72
804 votes

#3 - 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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7.70
554 votes

#4 - 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
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7.69
632 votes

#5 - 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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Episode 2
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7.68
713 votes

#6 - 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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