Youth S1E6 — Desperate Measures
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Youth•Season 1•Episode 6

Desperate Measures

7.3/10 · 100 votesOct 19, 202629 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 1•+0.6 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byDawn Shadforth
Written bySharon Horgan

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes8

Cast5

Sharon Horgan

Sharon Horgan

Alex

Rupert Friend

Rupert Friend

Patrick

Sharlene Whyte

Sharlene Whyte

Sam

Aran Murphy

Aran Murphy

Ruarí

Robbie Gee

Robbie Gee

Frank

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D

Dawn Shadforth

Director

Sharon Horgan

Sharon Horgan

Writer

S

Sam Goldie

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Desperate Measures" is episode 6 of Youth season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 100 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Dawn Shadforth and written by Sharon Horgan, it aired on October 19, 2026.