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The Best Episodes of Surviving Summer Season 1

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

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Rebellious Brooklyn teen Summer Torres is sent to live with family friends in the tiny town of Shorehaven on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, AUS. Despite her best efforts, Summer falls in love with the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 1 - Exile
    7.1/10(176 votes)

    #1 - Exile

    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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  2. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 2 - Big Plans
    7.1/10(147 votes)

    #2 - Big Plans

    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.

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  3. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 3 - Training Day
    7.2/10(133 votes)

    #3 - Training Day

    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.

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  4. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 4 - Shame
    7.4/10(130 votes)

    #4 - Shame

    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.

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  5. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 5 - Keep the Sponsors Happy
    7.4/10(127 votes)

    #5 - Keep the Sponsors Happy

    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.

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  6. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 6 - No Pressure
    7.2/10(125 votes)

    #6 - No Pressure

    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.

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  8. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 7 - For Laynah
    7.4/10(127 votes)

    #7 - For Laynah

    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.

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  9. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 8 - Stairway
    7.4/10(125 votes)

    #8 - Stairway

    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.

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  10. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 9 - Go
    7.4/10(118 votes)

    #9 - Go

    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.

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  11. Surviving Summer Season 1 Episode 10 - Stay
    7.2/10(132 votes)

    #10 - Stay

    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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Exile" is the best rated episode of "Surviving Summer" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 176 votes. Directed by Ben Chessell and written by Joanna Werner, Josh Mapleston, it aired on 6/3/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Big Plans".