Faking It (2014–2016)

Plot
Faking It is a romantic comedy about two best friends who love each other - in slightly different ways. After numerous failed attempts to become popular, the girls are mistakenly outed as lesbians, which launches them to instant celebrity status. Seduced by their newfound fame, Karma and Amy decide to keep up their romantic ruse.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The Morning AftermathKarma deals with the fallout from Amy's confession; Amy feels guilty about her tryst with Liam; Lauren and Shane devise a plan to protect Lauren's secret. - 02
Know Thy SelfieShane helps Amy determine if she's attracted to girls or boys. - 03
Three to TangoAmy agrees to a threesome with Liam and Karma, while Shane steps in for Lauren's dance partner.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
PilotApril 22, 2014Best friends Karma and Amy are mistaken for lesbians and decide to keep up the ruse when they're nominated for Homecoming Queens. - S01E02
Homecoming OutApril 29, 2014Lauren threatens to out Amy to her conservative mother as Hester High gets ready for their first-ever same-sex Homecoming Dance. - S01E03
We Shall OvercompensateMay 6, 2014Hester students protest when a tech company makes a donation to the school. - S01E04
Season's bestKnow Thy SelfieMay 13, 2014Shane helps Amy determine if she's attracted to girls or boys. - S01E05
Remember the CroquemboucheMay 20, 2014Farrah's bridal shower interrupts Amy and Karma's plans. - S01E06
Three to TangoMay 27, 2014Amy agrees to a threesome with Liam and Karma, while Shane steps in for Lauren's dance partner. - S01E07
Faking Up Is Hard to DoJune 3, 2014Karma convinces Amy that they need to stage a break-up, and Liam takes the blame. - S01E08
Burnt ToastJune 10, 2014Karma hides her relationship with Liam while Amy hides her feelings from Karma.
Season02
- S02E01
Season's bestThe Morning AftermathSeptember 23, 2014Karma deals with the fallout from Amy's confession; Amy feels guilty about her tryst with Liam; Lauren and Shane devise a plan to protect La - S02E02
You Can't Handle the Truth or DareSeptember 30, 2014Karma and Amy must deal with the tension between them during a girl's weekend; Liam's new friend takes him to a dive bar, making Shane jealo - S02E03
Lust in TranslationOctober 7, 2014Sexy Brazilians arrive at school; Karma tries to get Amy to fall for someone else. - S02E04
Lying Kings and Drama QueensOctober 14, 2014Karma, Lauren and Shane compete for a spot in Hester's drama club; Amy crashes a posh part at Liam's mansion. - S02E05
Present TenseOctober 21, 2014Amy plans a scavenger hunt to celebrate Karma's sixteenth birthday. - S02E06
The Ecstasy and the AgonyOctober 28, 2014An embarrassing mistake is made by Liam. Shane and Amy invite Lauren to join them at a dance party. - S02E07
Date ExpectationsNovember 4, 2014Everyone has a date Saturday night. - S02E08
Zen and the Art of PageantryNovember 11, 2014After Lauren enters a beauty pageant, Amy follows suit to prove she is a contender. - S02E09
Karmic RetributionNovember 18, 2014Amy, Karma and Liam find themselves at odds during a school-wide social experiment. - S02E10
BustedNovember 25, 2014Amy and Karma argue; Liam receives some promising news about his future; Lauren makes a discovery about her relationship; Shane crosses a li - S02E11
StrippedAugust 31, 2015When a new Principal cracks down on Hester, Shane leads a revolt. Amy suspects Karma is hiding something. - S02E12
The Revengers: Age of the MonocleSeptember 7, 2015Shane and Amy help Lauren with her revenge on Theo; Karma and Reagan must work together. - S02E13
Future TenseSeptember 14, 2015A college fair makes Amy question her future. Liam suspects he's found his real dad. - S02E14
Saturday Fight LiveSeptember 21, 2015Lauren and Amy think one of their parents is having an affair. Karma and Shane feel insecure in their relationships. - S02E15
Boiling PointSeptember 28, 2015Tensions come to a head when the gang gets detention. - S02E16
Faking It... AgainOctober 5, 2015Amy and Karma pretend to be a couple one more time; Shane and Liam try to find their groove again. - S02E17
Prom ScareOctober 12, 2015When attendance at the Prom is made mandatory, everyone scrambles to find a date; Shane's sister stirs up trouble. - S02E18
Nuclear PromOctober 19, 2015Karma and Shane try to one up each other; Amy is surprised by new feelings. - S02E19
The Deep EndOctober 26, 2015Lauren and Amy host a house party; Karma reinvents herself. - S02E20
School's OutNovember 2, 2015Hester's future lies in the balance; Amy makes an important decision.
Season03
- S03E01
It's All GoodMarch 15, 2016Amy is surprised by changes when she returns to Austin; Liam becomes jealous. - S03E02
Let's Hear It for the OyMarch 22, 2016Amy and Karma are both ready to make amends, but neither wants to be the first one to extend the olive branch; Zita shows her support for Li - S03E03
KarmygeddonMarch 29, 2016Amy and Liam keep a secret from Karma. As Amy and Karma feud, Lauren and Shane do damage control. - S03E04
Season's bestJagged Little HeartApril 5, 2016Trying not to think about Karma, Amy decides to do a documentary about Lauren. Karma and Shane decide to start a band. - S03E05
Third WheelsApril 12, 2016Amy and Lauren's plan to reunite their parents is derailed by a revelation in Karma's home life. Liam and Shane have dinner with Liam's Rabb - S03E06
Spooking ItApril 19, 2016—Amy and Karma use the Hester Halloween party as an opportunity to move on, but both find themselves stuck on the past. Shane is suspicious o - S03E07
Game OnApril 26, 2016Karma's rivalry with Amy's old camp friend comes to a head at a game night. Liam tries to stay on Lauren's good side. Noah's mixed signals c - S03E08
UntitledMay 3, 2016Lauren's quest to save Christmas at Hester puts Amy in a difficult position. Karma helps Felix get ready to ask out Amy, and Shane learns a - S03E09
Ex-PosedMay 10, 2016As Amy and Sabrina grow closer, Karma looks for proof that Sabrina is bad news. Liam tries to set up Lauren, while Shane seeks advice. - S03E10
Up in FlamesMay 17, 2016As the new year approaches, Karma takes drastic measures to make Amy happy; Lauren is insecure when someone from her past reappears.
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