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The Best Episodes of Heartstopper Season 1

Every episode of Heartstopper Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Heartstopper Season 1!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Heartstopper Season 1 Episode 1 - Meet
    8.3/10(4449 votes)

    #1 - Meet

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Euros Lyn

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  2. Heartstopper Season 1 Episode 2 - Crush
    8.8/10(3988 votes)

    #2 - Crush

    S1:E2

    Elle struggles to settle into her new school as Charlie and Tao are convinced Nick is straight. Nick starts to question his unfamiliar feelings.

    Director:Euros Lyn

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  3. Heartstopper Season 1 Episode 3 - Kiss
    9.1/10(4186 votes)

    #3 - Kiss

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Euros Lyn

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  4. Heartstopper Season 1 Episode 4 - Secret
    8.4/10(3662 votes)

    #4 - Secret

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Euros Lyn

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  5. Heartstopper Season 1 Episode 5 - Friend
    8.9/10(3654 votes)

    #5 - Friend

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Euros Lyn

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  6. Heartstopper Season 1 Episode 6 - Girls
    8.8/10(3589 votes)

    #6 - Girls

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Euros Lyn

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  8. Heartstopper Season 1 Episode 7 - Bully
    8.7/10(3537 votes)

    #7 - Bully

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Euros Lyn

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  9. Heartstopper Season 1 Episode 8 - Boyfriend
    9.3/10(4510 votes)

    #8 - Boyfriend

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Euros Lyn

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Meet" is the best rated episode of "Heartstopper" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 4449 votes. Directed by Euros Lyn and written by Alice Oseman, it aired on 4/22/2022. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Crush".