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.
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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
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10 episodes • 2021Avg: 4.8Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to Essex | Nov 18, 2021 | 5.7 |
| 2 | Naked Party | Nov 18, 2021 | 4.4 |
| 3 | Le Tuteur | Nov 25, 2021 | 4.8 |
| 4 | Kappa | Nov 25, 2021 | 4.5 |
| 5 | That Comment Tho | Nov 25, 2021 | 4.4 |
| 6 | Parents Weekend | Dec 2, 2021 | 5.1 |
| 7 | I Think I'm a Sex Addict | Dec 2, 2021 | 5.1 |
| 8 | The Surprise Party | Dec 2, 2021 | 5.0 |
| 9 | Cheating | Dec 9, 2021 | 4.6 |
| 10 | The Truth | Dec 9, 2021 | 4.4 |
10 episodes • 2022Avg: 4.7
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winter Is Coming | Nov 17, 2022 | 5.5 |
| 2 | Frat Problems | Nov 17, 2022 | 4.7 |
| 3 | The Short King | Nov 24, 2022 | 4.8 |
| 4 | Will You Be My Girlfriend? | Nov 24, 2022 | 4.7 |
| 5 | Taking Shots | Dec 1, 2022 | 4.7 |
| 6 | Doppelbanger | Dec 1, 2022 | 4.7 |
| 7 | The Essex College Food Workers Strike | Dec 8, 2022 | 4.6 |
| 8 | Pre-Frosh Weekend | Dec 8, 2022 | 4.7 |
| 9 | Sex & Basketball | Dec 15, 2022 | 4.7 |
| 10 | The Rooming Lottery | Dec 15, 2022 | 4.6 |
10 episodes • 2024Avg: 4.1Valley of Despair
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome Back to Essex | Nov 21, 2024 | 4.1 |
| 2 | Lila by Lila | Nov 28, 2024 | 4.1 |
| 3 | Four to a Suite | Dec 5, 2024 | 4.2 |
| 4 | Franklin the Fox | Dec 12, 2024 | 4.3 |
| 5 | Parents Weekend 2 | Dec 19, 2024 | 4.0 |
| 6 | Halloween & Oat Milk | Dec 26, 2024 | 4.1 |
| 7 | The Rodeo | Jan 2, 2025 | 4.1 |
| 8 | The Good Partner Test | Jan 9, 2025 | 4.3 |
| 9 | Pics | Jan 16, 2025 | 4.1 |
| 10 | Essex Strong | Jan 23, 2025 | 3.3 |
