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The Best Episodes of The Secret Life of Us

Every episode of The Secret Life of Us ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Secret Life of Us!

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The Secret Life of Us is an Australian television drama series about the lives of 20-30 somethings living in the early 2000s.

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    The Secret Life of Us Season 1 Episode 18 - Intimations of Mortality
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Intimations of Mortality

    S1:E18

    When you're young you feel invincible. Alex has mixed feelings about Evan - feeling confused and betrayed. Miranda gets set for opening night of her show just as Richie movies out of the flat.

    Director:Richard Jasek
    Writer:Christopher Lee

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  2. The Secret Life of Us Season 1 Episode 22 - Now or Never
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    #2 - Now or Never

    S1:E22

    How do we know when it's now or never? Richie feels uncomfortable when Brad wants him to experiment sexually with another gay couple. Miranda and Will are becoming very close, and she's slowly letting Richie back into her life. Meanwhile, Evan is accepted into the Writer's Colony in New York.

    Director:Declan Eames
    Writer:Judi McCrossin

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  3. The Secret Life of Us Season 3 Episode 12 - The Innocents
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #3 - The Innocents

    S3:E12

    Evan feels guilty about the attack, Kelly is in hospital battered and bruised and Ken has escaped their lives. Miranda says goodbye to Chloe, while the time has come for Tidy to explain to Fergus' family that they will have to let their little boy die.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 19 - The Searchers
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #4 - The Searchers

    S2:E19

    Gabrielle wants to deface a sexist billboard, but she can't do it alone. After initially refusing, Jason helps out and loves it. It's an echo of their passionate, activist past together. Despite breaking up, Kelly and Nathan are still as close as ever. They know they have to make a clean break, but every time they try it doesn't work. Nick spins back into Richie's orbit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Secret Life of Us Season 3 Episode 3 - You Can't Always Get What You Want
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #5 - You Can't Always Get What You Want

    S3:E3

    Christian is spinning out of control despite Evan's effots to help him. Chloe & Miranda's big night out clubbing doesn't end as planned.Kelly bumps into Nathan-and his new wife. Evan helps Gabrielle to choose a flatmate. Although she insists on having a girl as a flatmate she finally chooses Patrick to be her flatmate after she spends some time with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Secret Life of Us Season 1 Episode 11 - Love Sucks
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Love Sucks

    S1:E11

    Love strikes joy into your heart and then strikes a fatal blow. Gabrielle's arguments with Jason hit an all time low. Alex has a soul searching perspective on love and decides to embrace the single, independent life. And Carmen and Evan's relationship falls on hard times.

    Director:Kate Dennis
    Writer:Christopher Lee

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  7. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 10 - Between a Rock and a Hard Place
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    S2:E10

    Alex agonises over her pregnancy, then makes a big decision. Her friends rally round. Miranda is mortified when a video of she and Richie having sex mysteriously appears on the internet. She demands that Richie ring her agent and say it was another woman. A sharp slap across his cheek convinces Richie to make the call.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Secret Life of Us Season 1 Episode 6 - Expect The Unexpected
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #8 - Expect The Unexpected

    S1:E6

    The only thing we can expect in life is the unexpected. Richie finally gives into temptation and desire, acting out a surpise sexual encounter with Simon.

    Director:Cate Shortland
    Writer:Judi McCrossin

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  9. The Secret Life of Us Season 1 Episode 10 - State of Limbo
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #9 - State of Limbo

    S1:E10

    In a state of limbo, one's instincts cease working - instead of moving forward, one remains stuck to the ground. Richie strugles with his encounter with Simon and eventually confides in Will. Jason and Gabrielle finalise their situation.

    Director:Kate Dennis
    Writers:David Ogilvy, Judi McCrossin

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  10. The Secret Life of Us Season 1 Episode 14 - Better the Devil You Know
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Better the Devil You Know

    S1:E14

    Habits are are funny things... offering us distraction and comfort - but from what? Will offeres a lifeline to Sam in an attempt to ease her woes, but their relationshipis far from sunny. Gabrielle gets a lift from her affair with Mac but will the tide of romance turn? And Alex steps up and takes control of her romantic life once more.

    Director:Stuart McDonald
    Writer:Elizabeth Coleman

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  11. The Secret Life of Us Season 1 Episode 16 - The Butterfly Effect
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #11 - The Butterfly Effect

    S1:E16

    Alex and Evan give into tempation but whats the aftereffect? Kelly in inspired and meets a man and Richie finally tells Miranda the truth...but at what cost?

    Director:Roger Hodgman
    Writer:Andrew Kelly

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  12. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 1 - A New World Order
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #12 - A New World Order

    S2:E1

    With Evan still away in New York, Alex's attention is drawn to a fellow doctor at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Richie's made his TV soap debut, but he is struggling to come to terms with life as a gay man. Caitlin and Jason are very pregnant and life is good for them. Jason is optimistic and enthusiastic about his future with Caitlin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 7 - A Fine Line
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #13 - A Fine Line

    S2:E7

    Alex's world comes crashing down when Rex breaks up with her. It's an ugly, upsetting shock that she didn't see coming. As Evan prepares to launch his novel, Miranda decides to join Will on his trip around Australia, and Gabrielle investigates a case of workplace bullying.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 8 - Make Up Your Mind
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Make Up Your Mind

    S2:E8

    Will and Miranda's departure is imminent, but Miranda's decided she can't go and is wondering how she can possibly let Will down gently. Evan feels secretly responsible for Alex's heartbreak. He decides to shelve his immature behaviour and have a chat with Rex. It backfires when Rex also decides to take matters into his own hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 11 - The Funny Side
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #15 - The Funny Side

    S2:E11

    Gab and Dominic finally give in to their desire and their first night together is magical. They admit that they're in love. Meanwhile, Alex is still struggling with the aftermath of her abortion. Evan spends quiet time with her, telling her stories, making her smile, and kissing her on the cheek when she's sleeping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 14 - Rose Coloured Glasses
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Rose Coloured Glasses

    S2:E14

    Kelly is finally invited to Nathan's parents' place for Shabbat dinner, but Nathan tries to pass her off as a friend. Caitlin reveals that she's seeing someone, and Jason is a bit put out. She goes away for the night, leaving Angus in Jason's care. Alex and Jennifer treat a patient with a potentially fatal snake bite.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 16 - The Great Divide
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #17 - The Great Divide

    S2:E16

    Evan tries to break up with Jemima by sleeping with somebody else, but Jemima has the last laugh and they're soon breaking up for real. Alex and Christian have a secret encounter that they hide from Miranda. Miranda's still searching for the right play to perform. After reading many, she finds one that moves her to tears and prompts her to reveal a secret from her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Secret Life of Us Season 3 Episode 6 - The Quality of My Life
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #18 - The Quality of My Life

    S3:E6

    Alex and Rex are leaving for London. Evan helps organise the farewell party but Kelly makes up excuses so she's not involved. Meanwhile Tidy is coping with the decision to let a young patient die. Richie is broke and unhappy. What makes it worse is that he's had a taste of what it's like to be working and earning money - he knows what he's missing out on.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Secret Life of Us Season 1 Episode 8 - What Am I?
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #19 - What Am I?

    S1:E8

    Can we define ourselves by what we do, how we do it, or by whatothers believe we should be? Kelly explores multiple relationship questionaires and realises how people define themselves according to their romantic expectations. Jason and Gabrielle rock the foundations with their bitter breakup and Alex becomes very much caught up in the middle.

    Director:Stuart McDonald
    Writer:Christopher Lee

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  20. The Secret Life of Us Season 1 Episode 21 - Doorway
    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Doorway

    S1:E21

    Suddenly everything is different. Alex breaks out with a huge announcement which usets an stuns Evan. Kelly and her new boyfriend take things slowly and Gabrielle decides to move on from her high- powered career.

    Director:Declan Eames
    Writer:Christopher Lee

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  21. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 4 - An Ill Wind
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #21 - An Ill Wind

    S2:E4

    Richie is having a great, boozy night out with Will and his dad Gordon when he decides to come out. Rex says those three little words to Alex, while Evan tries to kickstart his love life. Caitlin's due to deliver any day now, and Gabrielle feels like she's in the middle of an emotional whirlpool.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 5 - The Grand Delusion
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #22 - The Grand Delusion

    S2:E5

    Kelly is worried Nathan has the "Six Month Itch" as their anniversary draws near. Miranda finds herself in an on-stage catfight, and Evan tries to subvert Alex and Rex's romance. Gabrielle is reading romantic intent into every one of Dominic's actions. Evan offers a male perspective which leads Gabrielle stumbling into an embarrassing gaffe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 18 - Signs of Life
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Signs of Life

    S2:E18

    Signs are not good for Kelly and Nathan. Evan is searching for inspiration wherever he can find it. Writers' block has set in and things are dire until he lucks onto AA and vicariously supercharges his creativity. Gabrielle's questioning everything in work and life, now that Dominic's gone. The job offer from the ACWU is on the table but it all seems tainted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 20 - Walpurgisnacht
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Walpurgisnacht

    S2:E20

    It's a party at Simon's place and everyone is there. At every party, there's someone you connect with, and depending on the drugs it's deeper than love. Tonight, Miranda and Kelly are party buds and there's nothing they won't share. Alex, even though she's worn down after a gruelling day at the hospital, is glowing. Evan can't take his eyes off her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Secret Life of Us Season 2 Episode 21 - Do the Right Thing
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Do the Right Thing

    S2:E21

    Evan wants an apology from Alex. Gabrielle has forgotten Jason's confession of love. Jason tries to say it a second time but Dominic arrives, forestalling him. Beaten-up Richie is healing at home, surrounded by a supportive group of friends, Simon and his boyfriend Nick. Will feels crowded out from his best friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Intimations of Mortality" is the best rated episode of "The Secret Life of Us". It scored 8.6/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Richard Jasek and written by Christopher Lee, it aired on 10/29/2001. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Now or Never".