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The Best Episodes of Sex Education Season 1

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

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Inexperienced Otis channels his sex therapist mom when he teams up with rebellious Maeve to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sex Education Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.9/10(7496 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor

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  2. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(6317 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Ben Taylor

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  3. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(6298 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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.

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  4. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.1/10(5822 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    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.

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  5. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.7/10(6502 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    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.

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  6. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(5542 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    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.

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  8. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.7/10(6116 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    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.

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  9. Sex Education Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.3/10(5856 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Kate Herron

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Sex Education" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 7496 votes. Directed by Ben Taylor and written by Laurie Nunn, it aired on 1/11/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".