The BEST episodes of Heartstopper season 1

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

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.

Last Updated: 12/18/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
Boyfriend
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8.95
509 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Euros Lyn
Writer: Alice Oseman
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Kiss
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8.71
510 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Euros Lyn
Writer: Alice Oseman
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Friend
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8.55
473 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Euros Lyn
Writer: Alice Oseman
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Girls
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8.49
463 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Euros Lyn
Writer: Alice Oseman
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Crush
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8.42
520 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Euros Lyn
Writer: Alice Oseman
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Bully
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8.36
472 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Euros Lyn
Writer: Alice Oseman
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Secret
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8.19
478 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Euros Lyn
Writer: Alice Oseman
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Meet
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8.11
585 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Euros Lyn
Writer: Alice Oseman
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