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The Worst Episodes of Awkward.

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Worst episode
S3E13 Taking Sides
6.9234 votes
Best episode
S5E10 Reality Does Not Bite
8.4192 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.6avg
Binge time
1d 7h
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Awkward. Season 3 Episode 13 - Taking Sides
    6.9/10(234 votes)

    S3:E13

    Jenna and Matty's breakup forces their friends to choose sides.

    Director:Steve Gainer
    Writers:Michael J. Cinquemani, Erin Ehrlich

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  2. Awkward. Season 3 Episode 14 - The Bad Seed
    7.0/10(219 votes)

    S3:E14

    When Jenna and Collin start to get more serious, it causes tension in her other relationships.

    Director:Greg Guzik
    Writer:Jen Braeden

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  3. Awkward. Season 3 Episode 17 - The Campaign Fail
    7.1/10(218 votes)

    S3:E17

    Jenna decides that it is time to change her ways but could it be too late?

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Christy Stratton

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  4. Awkward. Season 1 Episode 4 - The Scarlet Eye
    7.2/10(335 votes)

    S1:E4

    A Homecoming bonfire gives everyone license to misbehave, and Jenna contemplates the ultimate decision: to DTR (define the relationship) with Matty or not DTR.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Meredith Philpott

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  5. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 4 - Are You There God? It's Me, Jenna
    7.2/10(280 votes)

    S2:E4

    Jenna struggles with her parents' separation. Feeling responsible, she tries to absolve herself by attending a church camp.

    Director:Ryan Shiraki
    Writer:Annabel Oakes

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  6. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 3 - Touched by an Angel
    7.2/10(209 votes)

    S4:E3

    Jenna and Matty try stay friends and have sex, but Jenna find the arrangement unbalanced.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Jenna Lamia

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  7. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 13 - I'm The Kind of Girl Who Found Her Voice In College
    7.2/10(169 votes)

    S5:E13

    Jenna is on top of the world when she gets home from her freshman year of college, but her newfound confidence is shaken when she discovers she’s not the only one who’s changed.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Mike Chessler

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  8. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 15 - The Friend Connection
    7.2/10(164 votes)

    S5:E15

    Jenna avoids a new relationship in order to connect with her co-workers. Meanwhile, Tamara throws a chic birthday party for Sadie that leaves more than one partier feeling less than celebratory.

    Director:Mike Chessler
    Writer:Sarah Walker

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  9. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 21 - Living in Sin
    7.2/10(162 votes)

    S5:E21

    Jenna takes things with Luke to the next level, and Tamara’s debt comes back to bite her.

    Director:Chris Alberghini
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  10. Awkward. Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(519 votes)

    S1:E1

    In the series premiere of "Awkward", Jenna Hamilton finds out that getting the boy of her dreams isn't all it's cracked up to be. When a mysterious letter leads to a misunderstanding of epic proportions, Jenna realizes that her new stigma might be her ticket to social visibility.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  11. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 6 - What Comes First: Sex or Love?
    7.3/10(277 votes)

    S2:E6

    Still reeling from Jake's proclamation of love, Jenna considers sleeping with him, believing sex might bring her some clarity about her own feelings.

    Director:Ryan Shiraki
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  12. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 12 - The Other Shoe
    7.3/10(275 votes)

    S2:E12

    Jenna prepares for her trip to Europe as her decision about the boys goes public in the Season 2 finale.

    Director:Michael Blieden
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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  13. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 11 - Once Upon A Blog
    7.3/10(270 votes)

    S2:E11

    Jenna's imagination runs wild as she fictionalizes her blog in an attempt to change her fate.

    Director:Michael Blieden
    Writer:Erin Ehrlich

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  14. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 4 - Sophmore Sluts
    7.3/10(214 votes)

    S4:E4

    Jenna and Tamara compete with sophomores for the Spirit Week title and attention from Matty and Jake.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Sarah Walker

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  15. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 1 - Prank Amateurs
    7.3/10(204 votes)

    S5:E1

    Some senior pranks manage to cause chaos. Jenna's vow to not think about Matty ends up being tested after she overhears a worrying secret.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Mike Chessler

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  16. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 17 - The New Sex Deal
    7.3/10(196 votes)

    S4:E17

    Jenna hires a party bus for Valentine's Day.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Todd Waldman

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  17. Awkward. Season 4 Episode 19 - Over the Hump
    7.3/10(194 votes)

    S4:E19

    Jenna tries to keep everything balanced, but with the stress of college applications and boy-related drama, her final Spring Break is not much of a respite.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Allison M. Gibson

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  18. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 6 - Don't Dream It's Over
    7.3/10(185 votes)

    S5:E6

    Tamara accuses Jenna of sabotaging relationships, so Jenna confronts her ex-boyfriends to find answers.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  19. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 2 - Short Circuit Party
    7.3/10(184 votes)

    S5:E2

    Jenna causes an accident at school that has surprising results. Meanwhile Matty must deal with the aftermath of his confrontation with Jake.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Chris Alberghini

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  20. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 19 - Girls Gone Viral
    7.3/10(168 votes)

    S5:E19

    Jenna tries to decide between success at Idea Bin and her tenuous friendship with Matty. Jake has an unexpected hookup, and Sadie and Sergio find themselves baring more than ever before.

    Director:Beau Mirchoff
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 17 - Fireworks
    7.3/10(165 votes)

    S5:E17

    Jake secures shifts for Jenna and Tamara at the country club for the Fourth of July, but Sully’s plans for an after-hours party on the golf course lead to some dramatic fireworks.

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Allison M. Gibson

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  22. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 18 - Digging Deep
    7.3/10(165 votes)

    S5:E18

    After their Fourth of July fun, Jenna and Matty continue to rekindle their friendship by throwing a party for Jake, at least until Jenna’s latest Idea Bin post threatens to unravel it all.

    Director:Steve Gainer
    Writer:Leila Cohan-Miccio

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  23. Awkward. Season 5 Episode 16 - Best Friends For Never
    7.3/10(160 votes)

    S5:E16

    In an effort to make Idea Bin a friendlier place for herself, Jenna hooks Tamara up with an internship but quickly discovers that working with friends can be a recipe for disaster.

    Director:Mike Chessler
    Writer:Ryan O'Connell

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  24. Awkward. Season 2 Episode 5 - My Love is a Black Heart
    7.4/10(278 votes)

    S2:E5

    Jenna prepares for her first Valentine's Day with a boyfriend; Jenna and Tamara are jealous that Matty and Ricky seem to be moving on.

    Director:David Katzenberg
    Writer:Michael J. Cinquemani

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  25. Awkward. Season 3 Episode 2 - Responsibly Irresponsible
    7.4/10(235 votes)

    S3:E2

    The death of classmate will leave Jenna to reflect on loss, grieving, and taking responsibility for a secret she's keeping from Matty.

    Director:Lauren Iungerich
    Writer:Lauren Iungerich

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Taking Sides" is the worst rated episode of Awkward.. It scored 6.9/10 from 234 votes. Directed by Steve Gainer and written by Michael J. Cinquemani, Erin Ehrlich, it aired on November 5, 2013. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Bad Seed".

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