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The Sex Lives of College Girls
Follow four college roommates as they arrive at New England's prestigious Essex College. A bundle of contradictions and hormones, these girls are equal parts lovable and infuriating as they live out their new, free lives on campus.
- Created by:
- Mindy Kaling, Justin Noble
- Cast:
- Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Renika Williams
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- HBO Max, Max
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 5.7Welcome to Essex
2021-11-18 · 52mAs they start settling into college life, first-year suite mates Kimberly, Bela, Leighton, and Whitney navigate relationships, extracurriculars, and culture shock. Later, the girls hit an exclusive party to blow off some steam.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 4.4Naked Party
2021-11-18 · 30mThe first week of class finds Kimberly feeling out of her league, while Leighton thrives academically… but not so much otherwise. Whitney confronts soccer drama, and – looking to get properly wild – Bela and Kimberly go to a naked party.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 4.8Le Tuteur
2021-11-25 · 28mWhile Kimberly connects with Nico during a tutoring session, Leighton begrudgingly starts volunteering at the women's center, Bela explores the local dating app pool, and Whitney seeks to take things with Dalton to the next level.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 4.5Kappa
2021-11-25 · 26mAfter mingling with an exclusive sorority, Leighton gets roped into a date with a boy, while Whitney confides in a teammate about her relationship with Dalton. With Kimberly in tow, Bela speaks her mind at a high-profile Catullan event.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 4.4That Comment Tho
2021-11-25 · 28mWhile a cryptic message from Nico sends Kimberly reeling, Leighton invites the women's center to her brother's frat party. Bela has an uncomfortable experience with a Catullan editor, and Whitney navigates the fallout of investigative work.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 5.1Parents Weekend
2021-12-02 · 26mAfter reuniting with their families for the first time since move-in day, the girls struggle through an uncomfortable dinner, where parents clash, egos are bruised, and secrets are revealed.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 5.1I Think I'm a Sex Addict
2021-12-02 · 24mWhile Bela anxiously awaits the Catullan's final decision, Kimberly gets hooked on casual sex with Nico, Whitney explores her connection with Canaan, and Leighton takes the next step with Alicia.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 5.0The Surprise Party
2021-12-02 · 29mAt Leighton's surprise party for Nico, an unexpected guest sends Kimberly reeling. Bela worries she silenced a fellow Catullan writer, and a rumor threatens to upend Whitney's world.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 4.6Cheating
2021-12-09 · 27mA heartbroken Kimberly considers cheating on an exam. Leighton's fear of coming out upends her weekend getaway with Alicia. Bela navigates the fallout of exposing assault. Whitney confronts the truth about Dalton.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 4.4The Truth
2021-12-09 · 28mWhile Kimberly faces possible expulsion after her honor code violation, Bela takes a stand against the Catullan's culture, Whitney levels with her mom, and Leighton speaks her truth.
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Pauline Chalamet
Kimberly Finkle
Amrit Kaur
Bela Malhotra
Alyah Chanelle Scott
Whitney Chase
Renika Williams
Willow
Christopher Meyer
Canaan
Ilia Isorelýs Paulino
Lila
Gracie Lawrence
Kacey
Mia Rodgers
Taylor
