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Best Episodes of Cruel Summer
Hostile Witness
S1 Ep10
7.8
15th Jun 2021
Kate and Jeanette's worlds collide as the court date arrives, finally forcing the two young women to answer the question on everyone's mind, but the answer comes with a price that not everyone can pay.
A Secret of My Own
S1 Ep9
7.7
8th Jun 2021
Kate's closely held secrets and fragmented memories of her time in Martin's captivity are brought to the surface.
Happy Birthday, Kate Wallis
S1 Ep7
7.6
25th May 2021
Kate struggles with a family secret she’s been holding on to. Joy tries to convince Kate to go on “The Marsha Bailey Show.” Mallory has a birthday surprise.
You Don't Hunt, You Don't Eat
S1 Ep4
7.5
4th May 2021
Kate, reeling from the lawsuit, prepares her defense and finds friendship in an unlikely source. The annual Wallis hunting trip becomes the setting for an important first meeting.
Proof
S1 Ep8
7.5
1st Jun 2021
On the first day of school, everyone learns that the drama of the summer is anything but over and that some people will pay more for the consequences of Jeanette and Kate's deception than others.
As the Carny Gods Intended
S1 Ep5
7.4
11th May 2021
Jeannette and Kate cross paths at the Skylin High takeover of the County Fair, where one is desperate to prove herself and the other to lose herself.
Worst Episodes of Cruel Summer
All I Want for Christmas
S2 Ep5
6.9
26th Jun 2023
In Summer 1999, Isabella is rocked by a surprise visit from her past. In Winter 1999, Isabella’s concerns for Megan lead her to some surprising news. In Summer 2000, family loyalties are tested.
Springing a Leak
S2 Ep4
7.0
19th Jun 2023
In Summer 1999, Megan wants to be adventurous and makes fake IDs for the gang. In Winter 1999, a burst pipe leads the Landrys and Isabella to a messy night at the Chambers house. Isabella wants to help but is met with resistance from Megan.
Bloody Knuckles
S2 Ep3
7.0
12th Jun 2023
In Summer 1999, Megan and Isabella bond during an overnight at the Chambers’ cabin. Luke tries to stand up to Brent, but ends up causing more problems for his dad. Suspicions are raised after fingerprints are found on the gun that shot Luke.
Welcome to Chatham
S2 Ep1
7.1
5th Jun 2023
In Summer 1999, small-town computer genius Megan resents the arrival of outgoing and mysterious foreign exchange student Isabella. Little does she know how her life will change by Summer 2000.
It's the End of the World
S2 Ep7
7.1
10th Jul 2023
In winter 1999, tensions are high on Y2K. At the New Year's Eve party, a not-so-secret conversation changes the lives of the trio forever. In summer 2000, suspicion falls on Ned after some new evidence from summer 1999 comes to light.
Confess Your Sins
S2 Ep8
7.2
17th Jul 2023
In summer 1999, new friendships are formed and secrets are kept as the crew approaches senior year at the annual school car wash. In winter 1999, Megan and Isabella push for answers. In summer 2000, Debbie wants to protect her daughter.
Cruel Summer Episode Guide
Happy Birthday, Jeanette Turner
S1 Ep1
7.4
20th Apr 2021
Taking place over 3 summers in the 90s when a popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America.
A Smashing Good Time
S1 Ep2
7.4
20th Apr 2021
It’s time for the annual Skylin Garden Club Party! Year after year after year, the residents of Skylin struggle with the truth around what happened to Kate, keeping their secrets buried and maintaining appearances.
Off with a Bang
S1 Ep3
7.3
27th Apr 2021
Victim or villain? Jeanette continues to add fuel to the fire as her reckless behavior causes her friends and family to question her even more.
You Don't Hunt, You Don't Eat
S1 Ep4
7.5
4th May 2021
Kate, reeling from the lawsuit, prepares her defense and finds friendship in an unlikely source. The annual Wallis hunting trip becomes the setting for an important first meeting.
As the Carny Gods Intended
S1 Ep5
7.4
11th May 2021
Jeannette and Kate cross paths at the Skylin High takeover of the County Fair, where one is desperate to prove herself and the other to lose herself.
An Ocean in Me
S1 Ep6
7.4
18th May 2021
A new deposition threatens Jeanette’s case. A discovery causes Cindy’s suspicions about her own daughter to reach new heights as her relationship with Greg becomes further strained.
Happy Birthday, Kate Wallis
S1 Ep7
7.6
25th May 2021
Kate struggles with a family secret she’s been holding on to. Joy tries to convince Kate to go on “The Marsha Bailey Show.” Mallory has a birthday surprise.
Proof
S1 Ep8
7.5
1st Jun 2021
On the first day of school, everyone learns that the drama of the summer is anything but over and that some people will pay more for the consequences of Jeanette and Kate's deception than others.
A Secret of My Own
S1 Ep9
7.7
8th Jun 2021
Kate's closely held secrets and fragmented memories of her time in Martin's captivity are brought to the surface.
Hostile Witness
S1 Ep10
7.8
15th Jun 2021
Kate and Jeanette's worlds collide as the court date arrives, finally forcing the two young women to answer the question on everyone's mind, but the answer comes with a price that not everyone can pay.
Taking place over three summers - 1993, 1994, 1995 - in a small Texas town, a beautiful popular teen, Kate, is abducted and, seemingly unrelated, a girl, Jeanette, goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town and, by ’95, the most despised person in America.
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The best rated episodes of Cruel Summer are:
Hostile Witness S1E10 rated 7.8
A Secret of My Own S1E9 rated 7.7
Happy Birthday, Kate Wallis S1E7 rated 7.6
You Don't Hunt, You Don't Eat S1E4 rated 7.5
Proof S1E8 rated 7.5
As the Carny Gods Intended S1E5 rated 7.4
The lowest rated episodes of Cruel Summer are:
All I Want for Christmas S2E5 rated 6.9
Springing a Leak S2E4 rated 7.0
Bloody Knuckles S2E3 rated 7.0
Welcome to Chatham S2E1 rated 7.1
It's the End of the World S2E7 rated 7.1
Confess Your Sins S2E8 rated 7.2
The first episode of Cruel Summer aired on April 20, 2021.
The last episode of Cruel Summer aired on July 31, 2023.
