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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    9.3/10(9 votes)

    S1:E1

    In the summer before their final year at Trinity College, Frances and her best friend Bobbi meet an impressive local writer, Melissa. Bobbi quickly develops a crush on Melissa but Frances is unexpectedly drawn to Melissa’s husband, Nick.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alice Birch

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.6/10(262 votes)

    S1:E1

    In a school in small-town west of Ireland, Connell is a well-liked, good looking and athletic student. Marianne is a proud, intimidating and unpopular loner who actively avoids her classmates and questions her teachers’ authority.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alice Birch

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.6/10(38 votes)

    S1:E10

    After a tragic event, Connell struggles with severe depression. Marianne remains a lifeline for him from abroad.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alice Birch

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.5/10(38 votes)

    S1:E8

    Connell visits Marianne at her family's summer home in Italy, where tensions between her and Jamie are at an all-time high.

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    Writer:Alice Birch

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(54 votes)

    S1:E3

    The night of the Debs is approaching and the girls at school have organised a fundraising event. Marianne has been asked to help and is out of her comfort zone. At the club, one of Connell’s friends Karen does her best to show Marianne some kindness but Rachel behaves coldly towards her.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alice Birch

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.4/10(70 votes)

    S1:E2

    Connell and Marianne’s relationship continues in secret and they sleep together for the first time. At school, Connell makes excuses for why he didn’t see his friends at the weekend and evades questions on his mother’s job at Marianne’s house. A girl in his friendship group, Rachel, gets impatient with Connell’s lack of interest and tensions build for Connell.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alice Birch

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.4/10(46 votes)

    S1:E5

    Connell joins Marianne's social circle but doesn't fit in. He apologises for how he treated her; she reconsiders her relationship with her new boyfriend, Gareth.

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    Writer:Alice Birch

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.3/10(43 votes)

    S1:E12

    Marianne and Connell are back in Dublin and together as a couple. Life is calm and they are at ease with each other. Then Connell receives news that he has been offered a place to study in New York. Neither of them know how to process the news and so they decide to let it sit.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alice Birch

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    S1:E7

    Marianne and Connell are seeing other people and realise (too late) that their break-up was due to a misunderstanding.

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    Writer:Alice Birch

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(46 votes)

    S1:E4

    Months later, school has finished and Connell arrives at Trinity College, Dublin. He has found a room in a house-share and meets his new housemate Niall. Despite his efforts, he feels out of place and struggles to articulate himself when surrounded by his eloquent and wealthy peers.

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    Writer:Alice Birch

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E12

    Frances faces up to the consequences of her actions and attempts to repair her relationship with Bobbi. She also finds a fragile understanding with her parents. But as she strives to take control of her life, the question of her and Nick remains.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alice Birch

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E11

    Frances sees a consultant and is given a diagnosis that distresses her. This news, combined with an upsetting revelation from Nick and an unexpected argument with Bobbi, causes Frances’ life to spiral out of control.

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    Writer:Alice Birch

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E10

    Frances receives a surprise email from Melissa and the groups’ dynamics are tested in unsuspected ways. Frances’ dad leaves a concerning voicemail and Bobbi also has problems with her family; she and Frances experience a shift in their friendship.

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    Writer:Alice Birch

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    S1:E6

    Connell and Marianne are back together. Connell has gained confidence in college; giving presentations in class and getting good grades but is reluctant to show Marianne affection in front of her friends. Will the two be able to admit that they are together?

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    Writer:Alice Birch

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    S1:E9

    Marianne, studying abroad, pursues an unhealthy relationship.

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    Writer:Alice Birch

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - One
    6.1/10(9 votes)

    S1:E1

    Meet the Mantle twins.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alice Birch

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Six
    5.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E6

    The Centre is thriving, and so, on the surface is Beverly. But for how long?

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    Writer:Alice Birch

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Alice Birch Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode written by Alice Birch. It scored 9.333/10 based on 9 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/15/2022 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 1".