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Awkward.

TV·2011–2016·5 seasons, 89 episodes·MTV·Drama, Comedy, Romance·30m·7.3·Created by Lauren Iungerich

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This series takes an irreverent look at the conflict, chaos and humor that defines teenage life through the eyes of 15-year-old Jenna Hamilton, whose life begins to change when a simple accident becomes an epic misunderstanding and is blown way out of proportion.

Narrated in the first-person voice of Jenna's blog posts, Awkward captures the humor within the struggles and experiences everyone can relate to from their formative years. The series picks up in the aftermath of the accident as she must deal with a new not-so-fun stigma, while at the same time managing the other daily drama that comes with being a teenager. From a secret relationship with a popular guy, to being undermined by a mean girl, and parents who just don't get it - Jenna's misfortune will eventually serve as the catalyst for amazing change, but it's not without some missteps and mishaps along the way.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Awkward. S01E05Jenna LivesS01E05 · 8.7Jenna gets a strange stalker, and worries that her reputation is keeping Matty from seeing her as girlfriend material.
  2. 02Awkward. S01E03The Way We Weren'tS01E03 · 8.4Matt invites Jenna to a party, making her wonder if he's ready to make their relationship public. Meanwhile, she also starts to realize that she might have more in common with Jake.
  3. 03Awkward. S01E04The Scarlet EyeS01E04 · 8.4Tamara becomes happily involved in her first sex scandal after contracting pink eye while making out in a hot tub. Also: Jenna tries to define her relationship with Matty.

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Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2011Aired 8.1Season avg
  1. S01E01Awkward. S01E01PilotJuly 19, 2011 7.9Ordinary teen Jenna Hamilton is thrust into the spotlight at school after a simple accident leads everyone to believe she attempted suicide
  2. S01E02Awkward. S01E02Knocker NightmareJuly 26, 2011 7.6Mean girls Sadie and Lissa snap a nude photo of Jenna in the girls' locker room and send it to the entire school, eliciting some surprising
  3. S01E03Awkward. S01E03The Way We Weren'tAugust 2, 2011 8.4Matt invites Jenna to a party, making her wonder if he's ready to make their relationship public. Meanwhile, she also starts to realize that
  4. S01E04Awkward. S01E04The Scarlet EyeAugust 9, 2011 8.4Tamara becomes happily involved in her first sex scandal after contracting pink eye while making out in a hot tub. Also: Jenna tries to defi
  5. S01E05Awkward. S01E05Season's bestJenna LivesAugust 16, 2011 8.7Jenna gets a strange stalker, and worries that her reputation is keeping Matty from seeing her as girlfriend material.
  6. S01E06Awkward. S01E06Queen Bee-atchesAugust 23, 2011 8.0Jenna mingles with the mean girls at an elite charity event. Later, things get even more awkward when she runs into Matty and Jake.
  7. S01E07Awkward. S01E07Over My Dead BodyAugust 30, 2011 8.1A mock DUI event is held at the school, and Jenna gets cast as the victim. Meanwhile, Jake and Matty vie for her attention.
  8. S01E08Awkward. S01E08The Adventures of Aunt Ally and the Lil' BitchSeptember 6, 2011 8.2Jenna throws a wild bash, with help from her mom and her mom's best friend. The next day, a hungover Jenna struggles to reconstruct the even
  9. S01E09Awkward. S01E09My Super Bittersweet SixteenSeptember 13, 2011 7.9Jenna turns 16, but her birthday celebration doesn't go as planned after she fails her driving test and is forced to deal with repercussions
  10. S01E10Awkward. S01E10No DoubtSeptember 20, 2011 7.9Matty asks Jenna out on their first official date, but a revelation has Jenna questioning everything about their romance.
  11. S01E11Awkward. S01E11I Am Jenna HamiltonSeptember 27, 2011 7.9It's time for winter formal, and Jenna hopes that Matty will ask her to be his date.
  12. S01E12Awkward. S01E12FatefulSeptember 27, 2011 7.9Jenna is forced to choose between Jake and Matty in the Season 1 finale. Meanwhile, Tamara's love life takes a surprising turn; and Ming bri

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode12Episodes2012Aired 8.0Season avg
  1. S02E01Awkward. S02E01ResolutionsJune 28, 2012 8.3A gift from Jake forces Jenna to decide whether she's ready to leave her past with Matty behind for good in the Season 2 opener.
  2. S02E02Awkward. S02E02Sex, Lies and the SanctuaryJuly 5, 2012 7.7Jenna revels in her and Jake's official relationship status until she learns a hidden camera is filming at the Sanctuary. She then goes to g
  3. S02E03Awkward. S02E03Three's a CrowdJuly 12, 2012 8.2Jenna tries to stay friends with Matty, but his nonstop flirting and clingy behavior make it difficult.
  4. S02E04Awkward. S02E04Are You There God? It's Me, JennaJuly 19, 2012 7.7Jenna struggles with her parents' separation. Feeling responsible, she tries to absolve herself by attending a church camp.
  5. S02E05Awkward. S02E05My Love is a Black HeartJuly 26, 2012 7.9As Valentine's Day approaches, Jenna and Tamara get jealous that their exes might be moving on without them.
  6. S02E06Awkward. S02E06What Comes First: Sex or Love?August 2, 2012 7.6Still reeling from Jake's proclamation of love, Jenna considers sleeping with him, believing sex might bring her some clarity about her own
  7. S02E07Awkward. S02E07Another One Bites the DustAugust 9, 2012 8.3Jenna is determined to take her relationship with Jake to the next level, but there are obstacles, including her Aunt Ally's wedding, a man
  8. S02E08Awkward. S02E08Time After TimeAugust 16, 2012 8.2A series of badly timed revelations leave both Jenna and Jake devastated.
  9. S02E09Awkward. S02E09Homewrecker HamiltonAugust 23, 2012 8.2Jenna struggles with her complicated love life, and an unexpected text message makes things even worse.
  10. S02E10Awkward. S02E10Pick Me, Choose Me, Love MeAugust 30, 2012 7.7Jake and Matty demand answers from Jenna after reading her blog.
  11. S02E11Awkward. S02E11Season's bestOnce Upon a BlogSeptember 13, 2012 8.4Jenna fictionalizes her blog in an attempt to change her fate.
  12. S02E12Awkward. S02E12The Other ShoeSeptember 20, 2012 7.4Jenna prepares for her trip to Europe as her decision about the boys goes public in the Season 2 finale.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode20Episodes2013Aired 7.2Season avg
  1. S03E01Awkward. S03E01Cha-cha-cha-changesApril 16, 2013 7.4Jenna looks ahead to life after high school in the Season 3 premiere.
  2. S03E02Awkward. S03E02Responsibly IrresponsibleApril 16, 2013 7.3A classmate's death prompts Jenna to be more reflective and responsible.
  3. S03E03Awkward. S03E03A Little Less ConversationApril 23, 2013 7.2Matty becomes distant from Jenna.
  4. S03E04Awkward. S03E04Let's Talk About SexApril 30, 2013 7.2Jenna's dad intervenes in her and Matty's relationship.
  5. S03E05Awkward. S03E05Indecent ExposureMay 7, 2013 7.4Jenna has second thoughts after Matty moves in.
  6. S03E06Awkward. S03E06That Girl Strikes AgainMay 14, 2013 7.2The ghosts of Jenna's past reveal themselves on Halloween.
  7. S03E07Awkward. S03E07Guilt Trippin'May 21, 2013 6.8Jenna recalls bad memories while attending a dance.
  8. S03E08Awkward. S03E08Rubbed Raw and ReelingMay 28, 2013 6.9Jenna makes a disturbing revelation about herself.
  9. S03E09Awkward. S03E09Reality CheckJune 4, 2013 7.2Jenna develops a crush on Collin.
  10. S03E10Awkward. S03E10Redefining JennaJune 11, 2013 7.1Collin invites Jenna to a photography showcase at his house, causing tension between her and Matty.
  11. S03E11Awkward. S03E11Surprise!October 22, 2013 7.3Jenna hooks up with Colin.
  12. S03E12Awkward. S03E12And Then What HappenedOctober 29, 2013 7.1Questions arise about Jenna and Matty's future together.
  13. S03E13Awkward. S03E13Taking SidesNovember 5, 2013 6.8Jenna takes drastic measures against her friends.
  14. S03E14Awkward. S03E14The Bad SeedNovember 12, 2013 7.3Jenna ends friendships with Tamara and Ming but winds up in a tricky situation.
  15. S03E15Awkward. S03E15Season's bestA Very Special Episode of AwkwardNovember 19, 2013 7.7The students write and produce an after-school special.
  16. S03E16Awkward. S03E16Less Than HeroNovember 19, 2013 7.7Jenna gets into trouble while trying to blow off steam.
  17. S03E17Awkward. S03E17The Campaign FailNovember 26, 2013 6.9Jenna seeks forgiveness from her friends and family.
  18. S03E18Awkward. S03E18Old JennaDecember 3, 2013 7.2Jenna rekindles an old flame.
  19. S03E19Awkward. S03E19Karmic ReliefDecember 10, 2013 7.1Jenna tries to help Val get her job back.
  20. S03E20Awkward. S03E20Who I Want to BeDecember 17, 2013 7.3Jenna questions herself in the Season 3 finale.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season04Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode21Episodes2014Aired 7.0Season avg
  1. S04E01Awkward. S04E01No Woman is an IslandApril 15, 2014 7.1Jenna is humiliated in school and at home in the Season 4 premiere.
  2. S04E02Awkward. S04E02Listen to ThisApril 22, 2014 6.9Jenna struggles to communicate with Matty. Meanwhile, Tamara questions Jake's musical talent.
  3. S04E03Awkward. S04E03Touched by an AngelApril 29, 2014 6.9Jenna gets upset with Matty when they try to be friends with benefits.
  4. S04E04Awkward. S04E04Sophomore SlutsMay 6, 2014 7.0Rivals emerge for Jenna and Tamara.
  5. S04E05Awkward. S04E05OvernightMay 13, 2014 6.9Jenna and Tamara go on an overnight college visit. Meanwhile, new rivalries and romances emerge at a party.
  6. S04E06Awkward. S04E06Crowning MomentsMay 20, 2014 6.9Jenna manages a male beauty pageant. Meanwhile, Tamara desperately tries to win Jake back.
  7. S04E07Awkward. S04E07After HoursMay 27, 2014 6.6Jenna sets Matty and Eva up on a date.
  8. S04E08Awkward. S04E08Prison BreaksJune 3, 2014 6.8Jenna visits Luke at college. Meanwhile, Matty and Jake spend a night in jail; and Tamara has an unexpected hookup.
  9. S04E09Awkward. S04E09My Personal StatementJune 10, 2014 6.5Jenna and Tamara face the possibility of a future apart.
  10. S04E10Awkward. S04E10Snow Job, Part 1June 17, 2014 6.7Rivalries and romances come to a head during a ski trip.
  11. S04E11Awkward. S04E11Snow Job, Part 2June 17, 2014 7.3Rivalries and romances come to a head during a ski trip.
  12. S04E12Awkward. S04E12FinalsSeptember 23, 2014 7.0Jenna struggles to focus on her finals.
  13. S04E13Awkward. S04E13Auld Lang PartySeptember 30, 2014 7.0Jenna's New Year's Eve plans go awry.
  14. S04E14Awkward. S04E14Welcome to HellOctober 7, 2014 7.3Jenna is hurt by a rejection.
  15. S04E15Awkward. S04E15Bonfire of the VanitiesOctober 14, 2014 7.3A secret document is uncovered by Jenna and Tamara.
  16. S04E16Awkward. S04E16Season's best#dramaOctober 21, 2014 7.5A secret is revealed, causing friction between Jenna and Tamara.
  17. S04E17Awkward. S04E17The New Sex DealOctober 28, 2014 7.2Jenna rents a party bus for Valentine's Day.
  18. S04E18Awkward. S04E18Girl RulesNovember 4, 2014 7.0Jenna is pitted against Matty's new girlfriend; Sadie and Tamara battle for cheerleading dominance.
  19. S04E19Awkward. S04E19Over the HumpNovember 11, 2014 7.3Jenna struggles with stress from college applications and boy drama.
  20. S04E20Awkward. S04E20Sprang Break, Part 1November 18, 2014 7.2The gang head to a beach house in Mexico.
  21. S04E21Awkward. S04E21Sprang Break, Part 2November 25, 2014 7.1The gang visit a beach house in Mexico in the conclusion of the two-part Season 4 finale.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season05Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode24Episodes2015–16Aired 6.3Season avg
  1. S05E01Awkward. S05E01Prank AmateursAugust 31, 2015 6.4In the Season 5 premiere, senior pranks cause chaos; and Jenna's vow to not think about Matty is tested when she overhears a disturbing secr
  2. S05E02Awkward. S05E02Short Circuit PartySeptember 7, 2015 6.4Jenna causes an accident at school; and Matty deals with the aftermath of his confrontation with Jake.
  3. S05E03Awkward. S05E03Jenna in WonderlandSeptember 14, 2015 6.3Jenna becomes popular; Matty struggles with being an outcast; Jake goes after a new girl; and Ally hosts a sex toy party.
  4. S05E04Awkward. S05E04Now You See Me, Now I Don'tSeptember 21, 2015 6.2Jenna's depressed by her senior superlative in the yearbook.
  5. S05E05Awkward. S05E05The Dis-Engagement DinnerSeptember 28, 2015 6.6Jenna is forced to throw a party to celebrate Tamara's fake engagement; and Gabby shares a secret about Matty that sends Jenna in search of
  6. S05E06Awkward. S05E06Don't Dream It's OverOctober 5, 2015 6.4Jenna is accused being a relationship saboteur by Tamara; and Jenna confronts her ex-boyfriends.
  7. S05E07Awkward. S05E07The Big RevealOctober 12, 2015 6.5Jenna wants to tell Matty the truth.
  8. S05E08Awkward. S05E08An Indecent PromposalOctober 19, 2015 6.1Jenna receives surprising news during prom season.
  9. S05E09Awkward. S05E09Say No to the DressOctober 26, 2015 6.0Jenna must overcome many obstacles in order to have a dream prom.
  10. S05E10Awkward. S05E10Reality Does Not BiteNovember 2, 2015 6.4Prom doesn't go as planned.
  11. S05E11Awkward. S05E11The GraduatesNovember 9, 2015 6.3Sadie is forbidden from walking at graduation.
  12. S05E12Awkward. S05E12Holding on and Letting GoNovember 9, 2015 6.3Everyone wants the last night of high school to be memorable.
  13. S05E13Awkward. S05E13I'm the Kind of Girl Who Found Her Voice in CollegeMarch 15, 2016 5.9A transformed Jenna returns home from her first year of college, but her newfound confidence is rattled when she realizes she's not the only
  14. S05E14Awkward. S05E14WTF Happened Last Year?March 22, 2016 6.3Jenna reveals what happened to her and the rest of the gang in the last year—what caused the freeze between Matty and Jenna, what sparked th
  15. S05E15Awkward. S05E15The Friend ConnectionMarch 29, 2016 6.3Jenna ignores a new relationship so that she can connect with her co-workers; and Tamara throws a hip birthday party for Sadie.
  16. S05E16Awkward. S05E16Best Friends for NeverApril 5, 2016 6.3In an effort to make Idea Bin a friendlier place for herself, Jenna hooks Tamara up with an internship but quickly discovers that working wi
  17. S05E17Awkward. S05E17FireworksApril 12, 2016 6.1Jake arranges for Jenna and Tamara to work at the country club on July 4th; and Sully plans an after-hours party on the golf course.
  18. S05E18Awkward. S05E18Digging DeepApril 19, 2016 6.6Jenna and Matty continue to renew their friendship by tossing a party for Jake, but an Idea Bin post by Jenna threatens to unravel it all.
  19. S05E19Awkward. S05E19Girls Gone ViralApril 26, 2016 6.4Jenna chooses between the Idea Bin and Matty; Jake has an unexpected hookup; and Sadie and Sergio bare more than ever before.
  20. S05E20Awkward. S05E20Misadventures in BabysittingMay 3, 2016 6.3Jenna babysits and receives unexpected help from Matty; Lissa discovers the secret to being a Palos Hills mom; and Tamara and Sadie attend a
  21. S05E21Awkward. S05E21Season's bestLiving in SinMay 10, 2016 6.8Jenna takes things with Luke to the next level, and Tamara's debt comes back to bite her.
  22. S05E22Awkward. S05E22Home Again, Home AgainMay 17, 2016 6.4A fight with Luke pushes Jenna to sign up for her camp reunion – and towards reconnecting with Matty.
  23. S05E23Awkward. S05E23Second ChancesMay 24, 2016 6.4Help from Luke lands Jenna an important meeting at SCU and Tamara comes clean about her money woes.
  24. S05E24Awkward. S05E24Happy Campers. Happier TrailsMay 24, 2016 6.6Jenna has to decide between an important SCU event and her camp reunion, which leads to an even bigger choice: Luke or Matty.

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