Episode 1 | Welcome to Essex

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.

Episode 2 | Naked Party

Kimberly and Bela go to a naked party. Meanwhile, Whitney wants to make peace with her teammate and Leighton has struggles with her date.

Episode 3 | Le Tuteur

Leighton is punished for her behavior. Whitney continues her relationship with her coach. Kimberly asks Nico to tutor her in French and Bela finds a new friend.

Episode 4 | Kappa

Leighton attends a sorority social gathering. Whitney and the rest of the soccer team go out of town for a game. Bela brings Kimberly as her plus one to an event where she hopes to get a famous comedian alum to be her mentor.

Episode 5 | That Comment Tho

Leighton invites the Women's Center to her brother's frat party. Bela has an uncomfortable moment at a Catullan gathering and Whitney wants to know what the boys' team locker room is like.

Episode 6 | Parents Weekend

Tension rises and embarrassing secrets bubble up as the girls' parents come and visit them at the school and have dinner together.

Episode 7 | I Think I'm a Sex Addict

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.

Episode 8 | The Surprise Party

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.

Episode 9 | Cheating

Leighton goes on a trip with her friend. Kimberly decides to cheat on the Econ exam. Whitney has an away game to play and Bela has to make a tough decision.

Episode 10 | The Truth

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.