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The Sex Lives of College Girls

2021 – 2025Show3 seasons30 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic756.9Rotten Tomatoes73%76%

A romantic, sensual comedy series about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S3E10 "Essex Strong" 8.5

Episodes

7.7
7.7
7.6

Story

Nailing sophomore year.

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.

Feels like

  • Elite College Satire
  • Crunchy Mom Comedy
  • Class Consciousness Drama
  • Witty Ensemble Cast
  • Awkward Coming-of-Age
  • Sharp Social Commentary
  • Modern Family Dynamics
  • Intellectual Humor
  • Prestige TV Realism

Cast

24 of 195 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lila Neugebauer, Tazbah Chavez, Zoe Cassavetes
Written by
Justin Noble, Rupinder Gill, Beth Appel
Produced by
Bonnie Muñoz
Music by
Joseph Stephens

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 18, 2021 · January 23, 2025 · Ended

First aired
November 18, 2021
Last aired
January 23, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
114 countries

Tropes

Funny Background Event, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right! +9

  • Funny Background Event
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!
  • Coming-Out Story
  • "Both Sides Have a Point" Remark
  • Lingerie Scene
  • Friends with Benefits
  • Sympathetic Adulterer
  • Put on a Bus
  • Toplessness from the Back
  • Interclass Friendship
  • First Girl Wins

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sex Lives of College Girls?"

Questions about The Sex Lives of College Girls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sex Lives of College Girls?

NetflixHBO Max

In the United States, The Sex Lives of College Girls streams on Netflix and HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 112 other countries.

Is The Sex Lives of College Girls worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 75).

How long does it take to watch The Sex Lives of College Girls?

14 h

About 14 hours: 30 episodes in 3 seasons of about 28 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2025.

Will The Sex Lives of College Girls make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is The Sex Lives of College Girls good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Sex Lives of College Girls use?

Funny Background Event"The Reason You Suck" SpeechScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!Coming-Out Story"Both Sides Have a Point" RemarkLingerie SceneFriends with BenefitsSympathetic AdultererPut on a BusToplessness from the BackInterclass FriendshipFirst Girl Winsand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Funny Background Event, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, and Screw the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!.