The WORST episodes of Never Have I Ever

Every episode of Never Have I Ever ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Never Have I Ever!

Inspired by Mindy Kaling's own childhood in suburban Massachusetts, this coming-of-age comedy series follows the complicated life of Devi Vishwakumar, a modern-day first generation Indian American teenage girl. She is an overachieving high school sophomore with a short fuse that gets her into difficult situations.

Last Updated: 11/21/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Pilot
star
7.28
420 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/27/2020

After recent trauma, Devi starts her first day as a high school sophomore determined to shake off old labels and finally become cool.

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… felt super Indian
star
7.31
333 votes

#2 - … felt super Indian

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2020

At Ganesh Puja celebrations, Devi questions how much she identifies with Indian culture, Nalini dodges acerbic aunties and Kamala frets over her future.

Directors: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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…liked a bad boy
star
7.41
186 votes

#3 - …liked a bad boy

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/2023

As senior year continues to spiral, Devi's resolve to avoid Ethan weakens. Paxton returns to a comforting place. Nalini tackles termite issues.

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… been a big, fat liar
star
7.42
319 votes

#4 - … been a big, fat liar

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/27/2020

Devi oversteps several boundaries in an attempt to be a better friend. Eleanor’s reunion with her mother leads to multiple revelations and confessions.

Directors: Anu Valia
Writer: Erica Oyama
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…lost my virginity
star
7.43
194 votes

#5 - …lost my virginity

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2023

An awkward end to an intimate moment has Devi fuming all summer. As senior year begins, the crew has college — and complicated feelings — on the brain.

…been slut-shamed
star
7.44
218 votes

#6 - …been slut-shamed

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/12/2022

At last, Devi is dating her dream guy, but some catty gossip has her worried about taking things slow. Nalini urges Kamala to rethink a decision.

Directors: Maggie Carey
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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… had sex with Paxton Hall-Yoshida
star
7.50
356 votes

#7 - … had sex with Paxton Hall-Yoshida

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/27/2020

Devi hesitates to tell her friends the truth about her awkward interactions with Paxton. The prospect of an arranged marriage puts Kamala under pressure.

Writer: Justin Noble
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…gotten sweet revenge
star
7.50
181 votes

#8 - …gotten sweet revenge

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2023

Bent on exposing who vandalized her car, Devi makes a bold accusation. Fabiola shakes up the robotics club's culture. Pati hides a secret from the family.

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… gotten drunk with the popular kids
star
7.53
346 votes

#9 - … gotten drunk with the popular kids

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2020

Devi hopes to win cool points with Paxton at a party, until a surprising turn of events. Hidden emotions emerge for Fabiola. Kamala makes a choice.

Directors: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Amina Munir
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… started a nuclear war
star
7.58
326 votes

#10 - … started a nuclear war

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/27/2020

Devi allows rumors about her and Paxton to swirl during an overnight school trip. Fabiola opens up to Eleanor, who gets upsetting news about her mother.

Directors: Kabir Akhtar
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…had a valentine
star
7.58
198 votes

#11 - …had a valentine

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/12/2022

On Valentine’s Day, a compatibility test’s results spark more drama than romance among the Sherman Oaks couples. Meanwhile, Nalini makes a new friend.

Directors: Smriti Mundhra
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…had my own troll
star
7.60
215 votes

#12 - …had my own troll

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/2022

Anonymous messages about Paxton have Devi playing detective. Aneesa feels neglected by Ben. Pati hosts a mixer to find Kamala a “suitable” partner.

Directors: Maggie Carey
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…been ghosted
star
7.61
194 votes

#13 - …been ghosted

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/2022

A charity event gives Devi the chance to polish her rusty flirting skills. As awkward vibes between Fabiola and Aneesa linger, Paxton offers advice.

Directors: Kabir Akhtar
Writer: Gabe Liedman
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…cheated
star
7.66
192 votes

#14 - …cheated

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/12/2022

Up against Des’s team at a debate tournament, Devi takes her competitiveness too far. An opportunity arises for Eleanor. Pati explains herself to Kamala.

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…hooked up with my boyfriend
star
7.67
196 votes

#15 - …hooked up with my boyfriend

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2022

A game night gives Devi and Fab a chance for alone time with Des and Aneesa, but other guests throw the evening off course. An art tutor surprises Ben.

Directors: Kim Nguyen
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…wrecked my future
star
7.67
181 votes

#16 - …wrecked my future

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/8/2023

At a college fair, Devi juggles her love life with her academic ambitions, Fabiola ponders a tricky decision and an unlikely ally comes to Ben's rescue.

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…had my dream stolen
star
7.68
177 votes

#17 - …had my dream stolen

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/8/2023

With early college admissions rolling in, Devi's in for more than one surprise. Kamala warns a smitten Pati about Len. Ben overhears a hurtful comment.

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…had an identity crisis
star
7.68
173 votes

#18 - …had an identity crisis

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/8/2023

As Paxton struggles to let go of his past as the king of high school, he seizes a chance to thrive as a swim coach and finds closure with an old flame.

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… ruined someone's life
star
7.68
219 votes

#19 - … ruined someone's life

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2021

At a 24-hour school relay, Devi's impulsive words spark an insensitive rumor. Fabiola hesitates to introduce her over enthusiastic mother to Eve.

Directors: Maggie Carey
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… been a playa
star
7.69
254 votes

#20 - … been a playa

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2021

Ahead of their impending move to India, Devi faces her first-ever love triangle, while Nalini tries to sell her patient roster to a flashy competitor.

Directors: Kabir Akhtar
Writer: Mindy Kaling
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… betrayed a friend
star
7.69
225 votes

#21 - … betrayed a friend

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/15/2021

While attempting to cover her trail for fueling gossip about Aneesa, Devi's guilt grows. Nalini warms up to a nemesis. Kamala gets a rude shock.

Directors: Anu Valia, Lena Khan
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…been to New Jersey
star
7.71
185 votes

#22 - …been to New Jersey

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/8/2023

On a school trip to New York, Devi discovers that college may be scarier than she thought, Eleanor faces disappointment and Fabiola remains tight-lipped.

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… thrown a rager
star
7.74
239 votes

#23 - … thrown a rager

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2021

Devi plans to throw the ultimate party, but her knotty dating life may turn int into a different kind of blowout. Nalini has an eye-opening trip to India.

Directors: Kabir Akhtar
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… opened a textbook
star
7.76
233 votes

#24 - … opened a textbook

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2021

Making good grades has never been a priority for Paxton — until a mishap urges him to prove he's more than a campus heartthrob and star swimmer.

Directors: Kim Nguyen
Writer: Erica Oyama
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…set my mom up
star
7.80
168 votes

#25 - …set my mom up

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/8/2023

Unsure about her own love life, Devi focuses on Nalini's — but it will mean befriending an enemy. Pati's birthday ends on a high note no one sees coming.

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