The BEST episodes of Sex Education season 1

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

Insecure Otis has all the answers when it comes to sex advice, thanks to his therapist mom. So rebel Maeve proposes a school sex-therapy clinic.

Last Updated: 12/2/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
Episode 8
star
8.15
1807 votes

#1 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/11/2019

Otis feels violated by Jean's new book, and Maeve takes the fall for her brother. Eric serves detention with an old foe, while Lily's body betrays her.

Directors: Kate Herron
Writer: Laurie Nunn
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Episode 7
star
8.07
1781 votes

#2 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/11/2019

The big dance brings out the best, and the drama, in Moordale's student body. Otis finds a date, Maeve gets her dress, and Eric returns with style.

Directors: Kate Herron
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Episode 5
star
7.99
1821 votes

#3 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/11/2019

An explicit pic puts a mean girl on the spot. Maeve wants to track down the shaming culprit, forcing Otis to make a tough choice on an important day.

Directors: Kate Herron
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Episode 4
star
7.86
1821 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/11/2019

Eric realizes Otis has fallen for Maeve. But the young sex therapist finds himself torn when hot guy Jackson seeks help with his secret crush.

Directors: Ben Taylor
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Episode 3
star
7.86
1878 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/11/2019

Otis' clinic achieves liftoff, as does his attraction to Maeve, who unexpectedly asks him for help. Eric swings off on his own and fields a come-on.

Directors: Ben Taylor
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Episode 6
star
7.80
1728 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2019

Eric's trauma isolates him, and Maeve's essay wins a prize. Otis tries to hook up with Lily, but his deep-seated issues get in the way.

Directors: Kate Herron
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Episode 2
star
7.73
1964 votes

#7 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2019

Egged on by Maeve -- and finding that dispensing sex tips is tougher than he thought -- Otis tries offering free advice at a classmate's house party.

Directors: Ben Taylor
Writer: Laurie Nunn
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Episode 1
star
7.63
2301 votes

#8 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2019

Despite the ministrations of sex therapist mom Jean and encouragement from pal Eric, Otis worries that he can't get it on. He's not the only one.

Directors: Ben Taylor
Writer: Laurie Nunn
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