The BEST episodes of Heartstopper
Every episode of Heartstopper ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Heartstopper!
Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.
#1 - Friend
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2022
Nick decides whether he should skip his date with Imogen for Charlie's birthday. Tao vows to protect Charlie from Nick and his rude rugby friends.
#2 - Girls
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/22/2022
Tara makes her relationship official on social media, but she isn't ready for the side effects. The friends try to play matchmaker with Elle and Tao.
#3 - Bully
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/22/2022
After both Nick and Tao get into fights with Harry, Charlie worries that he's making Nick's life too difficult and straining his friendship with Tao.
#4 - Kiss
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2022
Sparks fly at a birthday party where Nick's friend Tara confides in him. Inspired, Nick shares his feelings with Charlie — and they grow even closer.
#5 - Boyfriend
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/22/2022
As the boys and girls schools meet for a Sports Day, Charlie's on the brink of breaking it all off with Nick while Elle and Tao share a special moment.
#6 - Out
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/3/2023
As his relationship with Charlie matures, Nick considers coming out to Imogen — but it's a lot harder than he expected. Elle tries flirting with Tao.
#7 - Challenge
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/3/2023
On a school trip to Paris, Nick and Charlie try to keep their relationship under wraps. Elle and Tao reconnect at a museum. Imogen stands up to Ben.
#8 - Heat
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2023
Rumors spread when Charlie wakes up with something on his neck. A group tour of the city's most famous sights reveals more than one major secret.
#10 - Sorry
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/3/2023
Elle keeps big news from Tao, Ben pressures Charlie to forgive him, and Isaac opens up to James. Nick invites Charlie to a tense family dinner.
#11 - Perfect
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/3/2023
The gang comes together for a memorable prom with a fitting theme: "Summer of Love." But with someone important missing... it feels incomplete.
#12 - Crush
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/22/2022
Elle struggles to settle into her new school as Charlie and Tao are convinced Nick is straight. Nick starts to question his unfamiliar feelings.
#13 - Secret
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2022
Charlie and Nick agree to keep their relationship a secret at school while Nick figures things out. Nick's friend Imogen asks him out on a date.
#14 - Promise
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/3/2023
Nick tries to come out to some of his teammates at a bonfire party after exams. Tao plans the perfect date. Things get weird between Tara and Darcy.
#15 - Family
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/3/2023
With Charlie's grades slipping, his parents tighten the rules. Tao's jealous when Elle makes new friends. Nick's older brother invades his privacy.
#16 - Meet
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/22/2022
Stuck in a secret relationship, shy Charlie starts to crush on Nick, the school's popular rugby star, and joins the team against his friends' advice.
#17 - Love
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2024
On a trip to the beach, Charlie's desperate to tell Nick how he feels — but Nick also has something he wants to discuss. Tao plans a summer of romance.
#18 - Home
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2024
On holiday in Menorca, Nick worries about Charlie, who is struggling more than ever. Isaac starts to feel like a third wheel around Elle and Tao.
#19 - Talk
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2024
It's a new term, and Tao misses Elle now they're at different schools. Charlie plans a birthday surprise for Nick, who's still worried for his boyfriend.
#20 - Journey
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2024
Charlie seeks medical help and begins the long road to recovery. Nick starts keeping a journal, and Tao makes a video to support his absent friend.
#21 - Winter
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2024
It's a tough Christmas for Charlie, and his family — except for Tori — isn't helping. Elle and Tao talk about sex, and sparks fly at a New Year's party.
#22 - Body
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/3/2024
Elle's art going viral on social media lands her an interview. Charlie tells Nick he's ready to go to the next level and Tara suffers a panic attack.
#23 - Together
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/3/2024
As the school year comes to an end and the students begin thinking about their futures, Charlie and Nick struggle to find a moment alone together.
#24 - Apart
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/3/2024
Nick and the girls go on a road trip to look at unis, as he tries to decide whether to stay near Charlie or move away. Sahar's band plays at a fete.