Episodes 01

“Out”

As Nick and Charlie’s relationship matures, Nick faces the challenge of opening up to others outside their friend circle. At a sleepover with Charlie’s friend group, he gradually manages to come out to Imogen, who accepts him. Elle and Tao face uncertainties about forming a relationship, which Tao is adamant about. Charlie rejoins Truham’s rugby team and opens up to his parents about his relationship, however his father bans Nick from coming over to prevent any sexual behavior. Charlie also vows to be there for Nick in his coming out process.

Episodes 02

“Family”

With grades coming in, Charlie’s parents ban him from visiting Nick until he has improved his grades and finished his essay. Tao begins to feel distant and jealous of Elle as she visits the Lambert School of Art and gets new friends. His mother encourages him to fight to keep her as a friend and he admits to Charlie and Isaac that he likes her. Nick’s brother David returns from university and disapproves of Nick and Charlie’s relationship. Nick grows worried about Imogen dating Ben, but remains adamant about telling her why she should stay away from him.

Episodes 03

“Promise”

Charlie finishes his essay and motivates Nick for his first General Certificate of Secondary Education exam, in which he succeeds. Nick tries to come out to his rugby friends but is constantly interrupted by Harry. Recognising his stress, Charlie suggests that Nick forget about coming out first. After doing some research on how to impress a crush, Tao asks Elle out and she accepts. After a failed date, Tao is jealous over Elle getting closer with her new friends from Lambert, then blames himself for seemingly ruining every situation.

Episodes 04

“Challenge”

The students embark on a field trip to Paris. Charlie, Nick, Tao, and Isaac are assigned to the same hotel room, as well as Tara, Darcy, Elle, and another student Sahar. Tao and Elle begin to warm up and reluctantly decide to remain friends and Tao apologizes for his outburst. Charlie and Tara vent about their struggles with their respective partners. Imogen breaks up with Ben, noticing him beginning to ignore her and intimidating Charlie; Nick and Charlie comfort her.

Episodes 05

“Heat”

Charlie forms a hickey on his neck for making out with Nick, prompting gossips among the other students, however Harry begins to leave the couple alone. Charlie forgives Tao for unintentionally causing him to be outed in the past, and challenges his pessimism regarding him and Elle. Later, while spending time together, Elle kisses Tao, who kisses her back. When asked by Nick, Charlie admits to him he has an eating disorder. Tara confronts Darcy for suppressing her feelings and for never explicitly saying she loves her.

Episodes 06

“Truth/Dare”

Nick introduces Charlie to his French father Stepháne, who reveals his plan on visiting England. As an apology, Darcy arranges a party at the room on Tara’s birthday. Having a crush on Isaac, fellow student James McEwan kisses him but Isaac takes no interest. Harry apologises on his past bullying to Charlie, who rejects. In a game of truth or dare?, Nick comes out and says he is fine with people knowing his sexuality. After the party, Darcy tells Tara she loves her. Meanwhile, supervising teachers Mr. Ajayi and Farouk develop feelings for each other and kiss. They and the students go home the next day.

Episodes 07

“Sorry”

Elle is accepted to Lambert; Tao says he has gotten over his envy and Elle says she is still undecided on Lambert. Isaac discovers he is asexual. Prior to leaving Truham, Ben asks Charlie to forgive his past actions, but Charlie says the trauma does not allow for forgiveness, also noting that Ben’s apology merely demands self-validation. At lunch with his father, Nick confronts David for his bullying and his father for being seemingly uncaring. His father apologises and approves of Charlie, before going back to Paris. Darcy has an argument with her homophobic mother and leaves her home.

Episodes 08

“Perfect”

Elle accepts Tao’s proposal to be his girlfriend, and Tao meets her parents. At prom, everyone is present but Darcy is nowhere to be seen, while Isaac and Charlie’s sister Tori struggle to blend in. Elle tells Tao she decides to go to Lambert. Imogen and Sahar take a liking to each other. Darcy, who slept at a park, decides to open up to Tara, who tells her she loves her despite her background. Meanwhile, Nick asks Charlie to open up to him; Charlie vents on the self-hatred from homophobia and his past self-harm. Nick vows to always be on Charlie’s side.