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The Best Episodes of Surviving Summer

Every episode of Surviving Summer ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Surviving Summer!

Best episode
S2E7 Suck It Up
8.587 votes
Worst episode
S1E2 Big Plans
7.0158 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.1avg
Binge time
8h 30m
18 episodes

Seasons2

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Surviving Summer Season 2 Episode 7 - Suck It Up
    8.5/10(87 votes)
    S2:E7

    Unexpected truths emerge at Nationals, where the team fights to move past their drama and ride into the finals. Wren lays her cards on the table.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Surviving Summer Season 2 Episode 8 - Send It
    8.2/10(91 votes)
    S2:E8

    As pressure builds at the competition, Summer waits for the perfect wave. But with love on the line, winning on the water is only half the battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Surviving Summer Season 2 Episode 6 - I Promise
    8.2/10(80 votes)
    S2:E6

    Struggling to be honest with Wren, Ari ends up throwing her a birthday party, where a pitcher of special punch gets Poppy and Summer into trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Surviving Summer Season 2 Episode 5 - Purge
    8.2/10(72 votes)
    S2:E5

    A kiss gives Poppy a lot to think about while Bax tries to get Summer's mind off her problems. Tensions boil over among the team at surf camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Alix Beane

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  5. Surviving Summer Season 2 Episode 4 - A Seat at the Table
    8.0/10(75 votes)
    S2:E4

    Ari faces new anxieties after signing a sponsorship deal. At a glam Subtropix shoot in Byron Bay, a photographer's approach rubs Bodhi the wrong way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Surviving Summer Season 2 Episode 2 - Team Bonding
    7.9/10(78 votes)
    S2:E2

    Tough new coach Elo puts the team through their paces. When Summer hosts a barbecue, a few impulsive decisions turn a quiet night into a rager.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Surviving Summer Season 2 Episode 3 - Wait For It
    7.9/10(76 votes)
    S2:E3

    With her plans at risk, Summer buckles down to show how serious she is about competing. Bodhi goes on a date with an intriguing surfer from out of town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Surviving Summer Season 2 Episode 1 - Selection
    7.8/10(86 votes)
    S2:E1

    Ready to show off new skills, Summer returns to Shorehaven on the eve of state team tryouts. But she finds she's not the only one bringing surprises.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 9 - Go
    7.4/10(127 votes)
    S1:E9

    Poppy mingles with a rival surfer. Ari and Summer sneak into the Jarrah Island competition together. Marlon must decide where his loyalty lies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 7 - For Laynah
    7.4/10(136 votes)
    S1:E7

    Poppy, with her mother's memory in mind, serves as the team captain during an event against rival surf clubs. Marlon starts to weigh his options.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 5 - Keep the Sponsors Happy
    7.3/10(136 votes)
    S1:E5

    Bodhi might catch her big break with a new sponsor — if Marlon doesn't ruin her shot. Poppy and Ari share a moment after a late-night training session.

    Director:Ben Chessell
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 4 - Shame
    7.3/10(140 votes)
    S1:E4

    The crew heads to Jackson Bay for a major competition. Summer stirs up drama with a revealing game that brings Ari and Marlon's friendship to the brink.

    Director:Ben Chessell
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 6 - No Pressure
    7.2/10(134 votes)
    S1:E6

    Ari and Bodhi try to hold their own against surfing pros — and among VIPs at a party. Summer helps Ari with his secret but wants him to seek real help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 8 - Stairway
    7.2/10(136 votes)
    S1:E8

    Marlon wants to impress his new pals by surfing a notorious break, and Ari joins him. Summer gets desperate after getting an update about her stay.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 10 - Stay
    7.2/10(142 votes)
    S1:E10

    Margot arrives to bring Summer home, while the crew tries to qualify for the state team. Bodhi gets in trouble during her heat. Ari makes a choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 3 - Training Day
    7.1/10(144 votes)
    S1:E3

    Surf coach Manu finds a way for Ari to train and get him back in the waves. Despite their differences, Poppy and Summer somehow bond on their boards.

    Director:Ben Chessell
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 1 - Exile
    7.1/10(191 votes)
    S1:E1

    Wild child Summer tries to settle into sleepy Shorehaven and meets young surfer Ari, who's on the mend from a serious injury but ready to compete again.

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  19. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 2 - Big Plans
    7.0/10(158 votes)
    S1:E2

    Summer plots her escape. Tensions between Ari and frenemy Marlon boil over after a competition. Summer helps Ari through a side effect of his accident.

    Director:Ben Chessell
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Suck It Up" is the best rated episode of Surviving Summer. It scored 8.5/10 from 87 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on September 15, 2023. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Send It".

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