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The Best Episodes of Youth

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

Best episode
S1E5 The Holiday
7.6137 votes
Worst episode
S1E8 Agent of the Year
3.52 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.7avg
Binge time
3h 53m
8 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Youth Season 1 Episode 5 - The Holiday
    7.6/10(137 votes)

    S1:E5

    In Ibiza for Sam and Frank's 10-year anniversary, Alex finds herself on a couples' holiday with her ex-husband Lorcan and ex-fling Patrick, both of their new girlfriends, and Ruari as her plus one.

    Director:Dawn Shadforth
    Writer:Sharon Horgan

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  2. Youth Season 1 Episode 6 - Desperate Measures
    7.3/10(100 votes)

    S1:E6

    After getting asked out on a date, Alex tries to make sense of where things stand with Patrick. As Ruari starts his internship at the agency, Sam and Alex attempt to win back Malcolm before Grayson swoops in.

    Director:Dawn Shadforth
    Writer:Sharon Horgan

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  3. Youth Season 1 Episode 2 - Wagon Burner
    7.2/10(234 votes)

    S1:E2

    Alex has a delicate meeting with the agency’s most lucrative author, tries to get Ruari to open up, and reconnects with Patrick.

    Director:Dawn Shadforth
    Writer:Sharon Horgan

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  4. Youth Season 1 Episode 3 - Welcome to the Rat's Nest
    7.2/10(184 votes)

    S1:E3

    At the Frankfurt Book Fair, Alex tries to keep Ruari occupied while being bombarded by the viral success of Malcolm’s self-published novel.

    Director:Dawn Shadforth
    Writer:Sharon Horgan

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  5. Youth Season 1 Episode 4 - Michael Man
    7.1/10(150 votes)

    S1:E4

    Sam gives Alex the unsavory task of getting Malcom back as a client. Later, Alex leans on Michael at a family dinner.

    Director:Dawn Shadforth
    Writer:Sharon Horgan

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  6. Youth Season 1 Episode 1 - Lockjaw
    7.0/10(301 votes)

    S1:E1

    After a surprising diagnosis, Alex deals with Ruari's graduation stunt, her ex's decision to move to Canada, and a setup with an older man.

    Director:Dawn Shadforth
    Writer:Sharon Horgan

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  7. Youth Season 1 Episode 7 - Last Night on Earth
    6.7/10(43 votes)

    S1:E7

    Alex finally starts to feel like she has it all when two of her clients get nominated for a prestigious award. Meanwhile, Ruari feels the pressures of dating a slightly older woman, Frank’s therapy brings out new insecurities in Sam, and Teresa drops a bomb during Lorcan’s farewell dinner.

    Director:Dawn Shadforth
    Writer:Sharon Horgan

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  8. Youth Season 1 Episode 8 - Agent of the Year
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E8

    Amid personal and professional crises, Alex and Sam each try to keep things together at the Women's Literature Awards ceremony. Later, Ruari grows frustrated with Alex when he tries to talk to her about Plum.

    Director:Dawn Shadforth
    Writer:Sharon Horgan

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Holiday" is the best rated episode of Youth. It scored 7.6/10 from 137 votes. Directed by Dawn Shadforth and written by Sharon Horgan, it aired on October 12, 2026. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Desperate Measures".

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