All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Welcome to Essex

    • November 18, 2021
    • HBO Max

    As 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.

  • S01E02 Naked Party

    • November 18, 2021
    • HBO Max

    The 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.

  • S01E03 Le Tuteur

    • November 25, 2021
    • HBO Max

    While 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.

  • S01E04 Kappa

    • November 25, 2021
    • HBO Max

    After 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.

  • S01E05 That Comment Tho

    • November 25, 2021
    • HBO Max

    While 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.

  • S01E06 Parents Weekend

    • December 2, 2021
    • HBO Max

    After 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.

  • S01E07 I Think I'm a Sex Addict

    • December 2, 2021
    • HBO Max

    While 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.

  • S01E08 The Surprise Party

    • December 2, 2021
    • HBO Max

    At 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.

  • S01E09 Cheating

    • December 9, 2021
    • HBO Max

    A 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.

  • S01E10 The Truth

    • December 9, 2021
    • HBO Max

    While 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.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Winter is Coming

    • November 17, 2022
    • HBO Max

    While grappling with their new status as campus narcs, Bela starts an all-female comedy mag, Whitney embarks on the soccer off-season, and Kimberly explores ways to make up for her lost scholarship – with unexpected help from Leighton.

  • S02E02 Frat Problems

    • November 17, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Bela and Leighton organize a sexy fundraiser to get back on Theta’s good side – and into frat parties again. Kimberly tries to find another co-signer for her loan, while Whitney feels threatened by Canaan’s new coworker.

  • S02E03 The Short King

    • November 24, 2022
    • HBO Max

    While Leighton enjoys the perks of being out, Bela focuses on a short king. Whitney attempts to expand her horizons with a difficult class, and Kimberly considers a new fix for her money problems.

  • S02E04 Will You Be My Girlfriend?

    • November 24, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Bela scrambles to expand The Foxy’s reach ahead of its release. Jackson invites Kimberly to a study session. Canaan asks Whitney to be his girlfriend… but she already thought they were dating. Leighton gets called out.

  • S02E05 Taking Shots

    • December 1, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Leighton helps Kimberly administer her hormone injections. Whitney considers how to handle being repeatedly mistaken for the only other Black girl in class. Bela clashes with her Catullan replacement.

  • S02E06 Doppelbanger

    • December 1, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Bela seizes an opportunity when a late-night comic visits campus. Kimberly attempts to prove she hasn’t been “med-zoned” by Jackson. Whitney fights to contribute to a group assignment. Leighton pursues a junior… who reminds her of herself.

  • S02E07 The Essex College Food Workers Strike

    • December 8, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Leighton grapples with “dating up” for the first time. Kimberly appeals to an unlikely source for help with the food workers’ strike. Whitney sets out to crush her final lab. Bela’s faces blowback from a misstep.

  • S02E08 Pre-Frosh Weekend

    • December 8, 2022
    • HBO Max

    For Pre-Frosh Weekend, Bela hosts her nerdy childhood friend Priya, who’s had a surprise glow-up. Leighton prepares to come out to her dad. Kimberly seeks commonalities with Jackson, while Whitney finds chemistry with her lab partner.

  • S02E09 Sex & Basketball

    • December 15, 2022
    • HBO Max

    Whitney and Andrew attempt to bring their chemistry into the real world. Bela over-curates The Foxy’s big spotlight. Kimberly accompanies Canaan to the Econ department’s awards banquet. Leighton visits the women’s center – and Alicia.

  • S02E10 The Rooming Lottery

    • December 15, 2022
    • HBO Max

    When Leighton is elected Kappa’s campus social chair, the roommates must figure out what sophomore year will look like.