The episode opens with Jackson Marchetti (Kedar Williams-Stirling) and Annabelle (Kirsty Bloom) getting intimate in his dorm room. Elsewhere, Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield) wakes at his computer where he has been looking at Tyrone’s (Imani Yahshua) social media. He finds Jean Milburn (Gillian Anderson) downstairs trying to soothe Joy. Joanna (Lisa McGrillis) unexpectedly arrives. Jean gets upset when she learns Otis called Joanna for help.

En route to school, Otis tells Eric that he is concerned about Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey) and Tyrone’s relationship. When Eric Effiong (Ncuti Gatwa) sees Tyrone’s social media photo, he describes him as hot.

Ruby approaches Sara “O” Owen (Thaddea Graham) who ignores her. While securing her bike, Ruby learns that Abbi (Anthony Lexa) and Roman (Felix Mufti) are arguing.

Ruby Matthews (Mimi Keene) stresses over her outfit while trying to model it after Abbi’s (Anthony Lexa) social media profile. Seconds later, Jackson tells Cal Bowman (Dua Saleh) that he isn’t ready to be friends. Inside, Michael Groff (Alistair Petrie) collides with a student. Gloria (Anna Francolini) returns his phone and comments on his aftershave even though he isn’t wearing any.

Maureen Groff (Samantha Spiro) assures Adam Groff (Connor Swindells) that Michael is making an effort but swears they are not getting back together. She drops him off at the Farm Apprenticeship. Elsewhere, Otis and Eric talk about O’s clinic. Eric says he can’t hang out later because his mother has him attending a baptism class. In the elevator, Aimee Gibbs (Aimee Lou Wood) tells Isaac Goodwin (George Robinson) that she regrets their previous encounter. Isaac suggests they start over.

Jem (Bella Maclean) informs Adam that his new position will require him to teach horse riding to children. Adam lies about loving horse riding. He also claims to be a great driver although he doesn’t have a car. She tells him to clean Midnight’s stall.

Since Otis is having trouble getting students to his clinic, Ruby offers to help because they are friends. She tells him about Abbi and Roman having problems in their relationship. She assures him that if he can fix their relationship, the students will come to his clinic. In exchange, Ruby wants Otis to put in a good word for her with Abbi. He declines the offer.

Elsewhere on campus, Beau (Reda Elazouar) invites Vivienne Odusanya (Chinenye Ezedud) to study over the weekend. She tells him that she is too busy for a relationship. He claims his invitation is only for studying. Eric receives a request from Abbi to attend a yoga lunch session.

While spotting bench pressing, Otis tells Jackson that Annabelle stimulated his prostate. He admits it make him feel homosexual. Jackson assures him that many heterosexual men enjoy prostate massage.

While doing so, Jackson shares his experience with Annabelle. He claims to be shocked because she did it without a warning. Although he enjoyed it immensely, it made him feel homosexual. Otis assures him that lots of heterosexual males enjoy prostate massage. Without mentioning names, Jackson explains a past connection with another male.

American Campus – Thomas Molloy (Dan Levy) describes Maeve’s first chapter as boring. He suggests starting over before asking for the class’ opinion. Tyrone likes the main character’s perspective.

Eric privately asks Aisha (Alexandra James) about Abbi and Roman’s relationship. She claims to have no idea why they are having problems. Elsewhere, Otis asks Eric to tell Abbi about his sex therapy clinic, but Eric prefers to stay out of it.

Before going live, Jean texts Joanna. On the air, she stutters causing her boss (Hannah Gadsby) to encourage her to keep going.

At church, the new pastor asks Eric about being baptized. Eric doesn’t feel accepted. The pastor assures him that his relationship with God is personal. Upon returning home, Eric encounters Abbi who invites him to Aisha’s. En route, Rubi claims to be a Christian but was forced out of her former church while transitioning.

During dinner, Michael incessantly asks about the future of the farm industry when Adam storms off. Michael voices concern about it being another one of Adam’s abandoned projects. Maureen believes he abandoned projects because he fears disappointing him. Later, Michael apologizes to Adam before offering to give him a driving lesson.

Jean argues with Otis about calling Joanna because they didn’t need help. Otis pleads with her to let Joanna help before leaving to call Maeve. She tells him about Malloy hating her first chapter although Tyrone liked it. Maeve goes on to say Tyrone has a boyfriend back home.

During intimacy, Jackson tells Annabelle they should get consent before moving forward. He agrees to let her massage his prostate, although he invites her to stay. She reminds him that she is not interested in a relationship. Before leaving, she tells him about feeling a lump in his balls.

Otis offers to spot Roman at the gym. Roman admits to feeling betrayed by Abbi who refused him sex. Otis tells him about the importance of masturbation for Abbi. Roman says he and Abbi haven’t had sex since moving in with his family. Otis suggests getting back to the basics. Elsewhere, Aimee begins believing art isn’t for her. Isaac offers to teach other ways to create art.

When confronted by Jean, Joanna claims to be there to help with Joy before admitting she has nowhere to go after her split with Patrick. Jean urges her to be there to actually help before handing her Joy.

Jackson informs Otis of the lump on his testicle. Otis assures him some lumps are normal although he suggests seeing a doctor. After Jackson leaves, O offers Otis an opportunity to join their clinics. Otis says they will let the students vote on it. O promises to discuss it with Principal Lakhani (Eshaan Akbar).

At the farm, Jem tells Adam he’s doing a great job, but learns that he’s afraid of horses after watching him fail miserably at saddling Midnight. He admits his fear of horses and begs not to be fired. She asks if he at least drives. Adam texts Michael to see if he is still on for driving lessons. Michael returns a text saying yes. Jackson tells Viv that he will not hang out with Annabelle because he isn’t interested in a causal relationship, plus he likes Cal. Vivienne admits to turning down Beau’s offer to study over the weekend. Jackson convinces her to talk to him.

Cavendish Campus – Otis tells Eric that he has found a way to fix Roman and Abbi’s relationship without involving him. Eric shows him the ballot for student counselor between Otis and O. Ruby approaches to offer to be Otis’ campaign manager even though he hasn’t put in a good word for her. Otis reminds her that he is with Maeve now. She assures him that she isn’t trying to get back with him. Tyrone tells Maeve that his new chapter is brilliant. Maeve takes the chapter to Molloy who complains about being rejected by the New Yorker. He reads some of his work before asking for her opinion. She says the beginning drew her in but the middle lost her emotionally. She tells him about her new book idea titled Southchester which is the caravan park where she grew up. After leaving, she receives a call from Otis is concerned about her having an affair. She tells him that Molloy may give her an internship. She vows to stay in America if she gets the position. Otis gets frustrated before ending the call.

Otis watches O’s campaign video. He calls Ruby to accept her offer to help him as the episode ends.

 

Sex Education Review

Not a bad episode, but once again, I am amazed by everything that’s going on all at once. It’s not that the story is hard to follow, but there are so many characters and they are all experiencing different ordeals. It just seems like a lot, although each story is somewhat intriguing. It’s hard not to want to learn more, but I feel if the series just focused on a smaller cast, there might be more depth to the series. Other than that, the concept of the show and the way it unfolds is surprising. I would have expected a raunchy comedy oversaturated with homophobic innuendos and poor teenage acting, but Sex Education really resonates. For that, I would give this episode a 6.

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