The Best Episodes of The Secret Life of Us Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.1/10(20 votes)

   #1 - Telemovie (1)

   S1:E17/16/2001

   Kelly leaves her job when she can't handle her boss/lover's constant manipulation of her. During her apartment hunting, she finds a pair of flatmates, Evan and Alex, who agree to live with her. Also in the apartment building live Gabrielle, Alex's best friend, and Jason, Gabrielle's boyfriend. Jason professes his love for Alex and they end up having sex.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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2. 

   7.2/10(18 votes)

   #2 - Telemovie (2)

   S1:E27/16/2001

   Miranda tries to reconcile her failure with Richie's success, and Kelly makes a clean start. Kelly's having a party in the flat. At the party, Jason and Gabrielle announce that they got married, Evan breaks up with Andrena, and Gabrielle finds out about Jason's affair with Alex.

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   7.1/10(20 votes)

   #3 - The Unbelievable Truth

   S1:E37/23/2001

   Facing the truth isnt always easy- is it better to live in denial or to seek a suitable distraction? Gabrielle and Jason live upstairs, but as Jason struggles under the weight of his profession as a lawyer will he marry Gabrielle for all the wrong reasons? Alex, a successful doctor, is plagued by insecurities as flatmate Evan continues to write his novel. Into their lives bounces the eternal optimist Kelly with plenty to share.

   Director:Daniel Nettheim

   Writer:Judi McCrossin

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   Director:Daniel Nettheim

   Writer:Judi McCrossin
4. 

   7.4/10(20 votes)

   #4 - The Garden of Gethsemane

   S1:E47/30/2001

   There are some things one has to endure alone - without the helop of friends or family. But it is this experience that informs one of the loyalty that exists around them - and just who to trust when the chips are down. Richie shines in the celebrity of an actor's life while Will realises he has to stand alone.

   Director:Daniel Nettheim

   Writer:Judi McCrossin

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   Director:Daniel Nettheim

   Writer:Judi McCrossin
5. 

   7.1/10(17 votes)

   #5 - The Rules

   S1:E58/6/2001

   The unspoken rules of a relationship define an understanding between two people. But when those rules are compromised and push comes to shove the consequences can be ruinous. Sam saves Will from an embarrassing and unprecendented performance with a surprising confrontation.

   Director:Cate Shortland

   Writer:Christopher Lee

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   Director:Cate Shortland

   Writer:Christopher Lee
6. 

   8.2/10(20 votes)

   #6 - Expect The Unexpected

   S1:E68/13/2001

   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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   Director:Cate Shortland

   Writer:Judi McCrossin
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   7.1/10(16 votes)

   #7 - The Road Less Taken

   S1:E78/20/2001

   When there's a fork in the road - which path should you take? Richie's head is spinning after his encounter with Simon and feels his life is heading in a new direction. Jason deals with the consequences of a major indiscretion. Evan becomes increasingly entranced by Carmen and jealousy ruins Sam and Will's plans for an indulgent day in bed.

   Director:Stuart McDonald

   Writer:Judi McCrossin

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   Director:Stuart McDonald

   Writer:Judi McCrossin
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   8.0/10(17 votes)

   #8 - What Am I?

   S1:E88/27/2001

   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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   Director:Stuart McDonald

   Writer:Christopher Lee
9. 

   7.8/10(21 votes)

   #9 - The Secret Life of Us

   S1:E99/3/2001

   We are not the sum of our life experiences, but the beneficiary of others' shared experiences. When everyone bonds over life's many ups and downs they begin to understand each other more, breaking down some barriers to share a formative and enlightening time together.

   Director:Richard Jasek

   Writer:Judi McCrossin

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   Director:Richard Jasek

   Writer:Judi McCrossin
10. 

    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #10 - State of Limbo

    S1:E109/3/2001

    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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    Director:Kate Dennis

    Writers:David Ogilvy, Judi McCrossin
11. 

    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Love Sucks

    S1:E119/10/2001

    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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    Director:Kate Dennis

    Writer:Christopher Lee
12. 

    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Fallout

    S1:E129/17/2001

    After the bomb's been dropped you have to deal with the fallout. Will gets stoned and forces himself on an unsuspecting Sam. Eric invites Alex on an innocent weekend away but has ulterior motivies and Evan becomes delusional about his relationship with Carmen.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim

    Writer:Judi McCrossin

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    Director:Daniel Nettheim

    Writer:Judi McCrossin
13. 

    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Secrets and Lies

    S1:E139/24/2001

    Once you release a secret you can never get it back. Alex explores the possiblilty of a flirtation with Miranda's friend Pandora, rousing the vouyer in Evan. Eric becomes the centre of an almost fatal emergency. Richie takes an interest in newcomer Brad and Jason takes charge of his destiny, moving to a place of his own.

    Director:Stuart McDonald

    Writers:Judi McCrossin, Jessica Adams

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    Director:Stuart McDonald

    Writers:Judi McCrossin, Jessica Adams
14. 

    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Better the Devil You Know

    S1:E1410/1/2001

    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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    Director:Stuart McDonald

    Writer:Elizabeth Coleman
15. 

    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #15 - The Gap

    S1:E1510/8/2001

    You can't always get what you want. Will has ideas about Richie's newfound sexuality and begins to devlop a complex. Evan turns over a new leaf and decides to go without sex for a while. Jason's jealous over Mac and Gabrielle continues to grow.

    Director:Daniel Nettheim

    Writer:Tony McNamara

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    Director:Daniel Nettheim

    Writer:Tony McNamara
16. 

    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #16 - The Butterfly Effect

    S1:E1610/15/2001

    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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    Director:Roger Hodgman

    Writer:Andrew Kelly
17. 

    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Piggy-in-the-Middle

    S1:E1710/22/2001

    There's no time to look back when everything lies ahead of you. Richie deals with the aftershock of his encounter with Brad. Will seeks comfort in Sam's company and the ramifications of Alex and Evan's drug imparied moment are explored.

    Director:Roger Hodgman

    Writer:Elizabeth Coleman

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    Director:Roger Hodgman

    Writer:Elizabeth Coleman
18. 

    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Intimations of Mortality

    S1:E1810/29/2001

    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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    Director:Richard Jasek

    Writer:Christopher Lee
19. 

    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #19 - A Friend Indeed

    S1:E1911/5/2001

    LIfe is short, play hard. But life can be way too short... Gabrielle keeps the pressure on Alex reffusing to let her off the hook. Richie turns down a role when he learns the character is gay.

    Director:Cate Shortland

    Writer:Tony McNamara

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    Director:Cate Shortland

    Writer:Tony McNamara
20. 

    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Men on the Verge

    S1:E2011/12/2001

    Richie finally embraces the gay scene. Evan submits a revealing aarticle to a street newspaper and "outs" RIchie in the process. Will has a reality check, determined to live life to the full.

    Director:Cate Shortland

    Writer:Roger Monk

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    Director:Cate Shortland

    Writer:Roger Monk
21. 

    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Doorway

    S1:E2111/19/2001

    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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    Director:Declan Eames

    Writer:Christopher Lee
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    8.6/10(19 votes)

    #22 - Now or Never

    S1:E2211/26/2001

    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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    Director:Declan Eames

    Writer:Judi McCrossin