The BEST episodes of Out There (2013) season 1

Every episode of Out There (2013) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Out There (2013) season 1!

Created by Emmy winner Ryan Quincy, "Out There" chronicles the coming-of-age misadventures of socially awkward Chad, his little brother Jay and his best friend, Chris. Living in the small town of Holford, the boys wander its surreal, bleak landscape waiting out their last few years of adolescence. Along the way, viewers meet Chad's conservative parents, Wayne and Rose, as well as Chris's single mother, Joanie and her disastrous boyfriend, Terry. They also meet the object of Chad's affection, Sharla. The series confronts the perils of youth including puberty, first loves and social ostracism, while exploring that terrifying limbo between childhood and adulthood when fragile young personalities form and re-form. Relive the agony and ecstasy of those special times as Chad and Chris try to navigate life... out there.

Last Updated: 10/5/2024Network: IFCStatus: Ended
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Springoween
star
8.25
4 votes

#1 - Springoween

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/8/2013

Because the previous Halloween was canceled due to extreme weather, Holford rescheduled the holiday for spring instead. Chad still wants to trick-or-treat, but Chris convinces him to go to a boy-girl party that goes horribly wrong. Meanwhile, Jay is on the run from Holford’s legendary maniacal bad boy, Johnny Slade.

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Joanie Loves Terry
star
8.00
3 votes

#2 - Joanie Loves Terry

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/29/2013

Chris is upset by how close his mom and her boyfriend Terry have become. When he sees Terry buying a ring at the flea market, Chris is terrified he’s going to propose. Chris and Chad concoct a plan to get Terry out of Chris’ life for good.

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Ace's Wild
star
8.00
4 votes

#3 - Ace's Wild

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/2013

Chad’s classroom doodles draw the attention of the “cool kid” yearbook staff, who invite him to join their inner circle. Chad and Chris enjoy their popular status until Chad discovers their new friends have ulterior motives.

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Frosty King
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7.75
4 votes

#4 - Frosty King

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/15/2013

Chad wrecks the family car and gets a job at Frosty King to pay for the damage. Chad immediately clashes with manager Benjamin Brent, the only other male employee who sees Chad as an obstacle in his otherwise sweet life of being the only rooster in the hen house. Chad must endure Benjamin’s torture while Chris tries to raise enough money to set Chad free from the shackles of the corporate world.

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Viking Days
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7.75
4 votes

#5 - Viking Days

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/12/2013

When Wayne declines Chad’s request to compete in Holford’s annual father-and-son Hexathalon, Chad asks Sharla’s dad to compete with him instead. Meanwhile, Joanie asks Chris and Terry to do the race together to strengthen their bond, and the contest brings out everyone’s true colors.

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Salem, My Salem
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7.75
4 votes

#6 - Salem, My Salem

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/5/2013

After botching his oral presentation for history class, Chad decides to make a movie instead. With Chris’ help/interference, the project becomes increasingly off-topic and out of control, leading to a disaster of near-biblical proportions.

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Enter Destiny
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7.50
4 votes

#7 - Enter Destiny

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/22/2013

Chad is smitten with new girl Destiny, but he blows his chance after saving Jay from a bully who turns out to be her brother. Chad enlists Chris’ help to win her back with an elaborate plan involving walkie-talkies and a mysterious aphrodisiac.

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Quest for Fantasy
star
7.00
3 votes

#8 - Quest for Fantasy

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/22/2013

When Chad faints in class after seeing a diagram of the female reproductive system, Chris makes it his mission to get Chad more comfortable with the female form. The boys hear a rumor about an adult photo shoot outside of town and embark on a quest to find it.

Directors: Ryan Quincy
Writer: Ryan Quincy
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A Chris By Any Other Name
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6.67
3 votes

#9 - A Chris By Any Other Name

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/1/2013

When Chris gets knocked down the bleachers during an assembly by one of the school bullies, he cries out in pain for his mom -- earning him the humiliating nickname “Mommy.” Chad helps Chris plot to get a better nickname, until one of Chris‘ ideas threatens Chad’s relationship with school crush Sharla.

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The Great Escape
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5.70
69 votes

#10 - The Great Escape

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/22/2013

Chad Stevens is a 15-year-old boy in the small town of Holford. He’s a loner until he meets fellow outcast Chris; who hates Holford and is planning his escape.

Directors: Ryan Quincy
Writer: Ryan Quincy
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