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Never apologize. Never explain.
A group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
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Genera+ion premiered March 11, 2021. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
A group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.
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Nathanya AlexanderArianna
Chloe EastNaomi
Nava MauAna
Lukita MaxwellDelilah
Haley SanchezGreta
Uly SchlesingerNathan
Nathan Stewart-JarrettSam
Chase Sui WondersRiley
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Episode 1
While Chester catches the attention of the school’s new guidance counselor, Greta learns she can’t sneak anything past her aunt. After secrets drive Nathan and his twin Naomi apart, he hopes Chester can turn his awful evening around.
Directed by Daniel BarnzWritten by Zelda Barnz, Daniel BarnzGuest stars Connor Chavez
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Episode 2
The chaos of Club Fair Day is unexpectedly interrupted, forcing the teens to reckon with some difficult truths. Later, just as Naomi decides to take her relationship with Jack to the next level, she makes a startling discovery.
Directed by Daniel BarnzWritten by Zelda Barnz, Daniel BarnzGuest stars Connor Chavez
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Episode 3
Nathan's guilt over what happened with Naomi manifests in a very public declaration, while Chester, Riley and Greta sneak into an aquarium to get high. Later, Nathan once again forces Chester to play hero.
Directed by Daniel BarnzWritten by Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz
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Episode 4
Chester angles to land himself in Sam's office, only to struggle with the guidance he's given. Megan grapples with the rapidly evolving world. Naomi and Arianna help their friend through her highly unconventional birth.
Directed by Channing Godfrey PeoplesWritten by Sharr White
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Episode 5
When school shuts down, Chester, Riley and Greta spend a blissful and intimate day together. With Chester distracted by a chance encounter with Sam, Greta and Riley explore a deeper level of their relationship.
Directed by Chioke NassorWritten by Lena Dunham
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Episode 6
The GSA embarks on their long-awaited trip to San Francisco. Greta and Riley navigate a new awkwardness, Nathan and Naomi turn a fun game into a merciless sibling takedown, and Sam moves his questions for Chester offline.
Directed by Chioke NassorWritten by Max Saltarelli
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Episode 7
On the way to San Francisco, Nathan and Arianna are forced to navigate an awkward truth, Riley and Greta struggle to connect, and Chester’s admission to Sam sends them both spiraling.
Directed by Daniel BarnzWritten by Eli Wilson Pelton
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Episode 8
Chester recovers from his misfire with Sam, Naomi inadvertently shares a private video with her entire family, and Delilah leans on her friends for help making the most important decision of her life.
Directed by Daniel BarnzWritten by Christina Nieves, Daniel Barnz, Christina Nieves, Zelda Barnz
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Episode 9
Back at school, Greta and Riley encounter residual weirdness from their trip to San Francisco, and Cooper makes French class way more interesting for Naomi... and Delilah. After an uncharacteristically nervous Chester braves his first date with Bo, Nathan makes him an offer he can't refuse.
Directed by Catalina Aguilar MastrettaWritten by Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz
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Episode 10
As Chester plays the part of his "boyfriend," Nathan returns the favor with some unsolicited dating assistance. Meanwhile, Greta finds herself stuck between family obligations and an exciting new connection with Luz, and Delilah keeps Riley close for an unconventional date with Cooper.
Directed by Catalina Aguilar MastrettaWritten by Christina NievesGuest stars Riley Lai Nelet
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Episode 11
Struggling to manage dynamics at home and at school, Riley pours herself into searching for a job, discovering support systems in Sam and Ana. Greta and Luz establish boundaries, while Chester and Bo find a spark. Later, Greta's family dinner is full of surprises and secrets.
Directed by Andrew AhnWritten by Michelle Denise Jackson
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Episode 12
Drowning in excessive male energy, Arianna hosts a girls-only sleepover for Naomi and Delilah. As they work to cast the negativity out of their lives, a potentially devastating secret also helps inspire a solution for Delilah and Naomi's romantic dilemma – much to Arianna's chagrin.
Directed by Andrew AhnWritten by Max SaltarelliGuest stars Wyatt Aubrey
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Episode 13
After Nathan tries rescheduling their mother-son date night, Megan begrudgingly joins him at a fundraiser for queer youth, where she struggles with revelations about both her kids. Meanwhile, her unexpected arrival forces Chester to divulge the details of his arrangement with Nathan to Bo, and Greta's indecisiveness finally catches up with her.
Directed by Anu ValiaWritten by Sono Patel
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Episode 14
After her father delivers a crushing family update, a sleep-deprived Riley tries to avoid Sam's concern, searches for an MIA Chester, and bumps heads with Greta and Ana. Meanwhile, Naomi's dental procedure wreaks havoc on more than just her mouth.
Directed by Anu ValiaWritten by Sharr White
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Episode 15
Mark's Valentine's Day party for the teens has an unexpected effect on his wife. After untangling their relationship from Nathan, Chester and Bo land in Megan's crosshairs. Riley and Greta work up the courage to level with each other.
Directed by Daniel BarnzWritten by Sono Patel
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Episode 16
Valentine's Day puts love, truth, and friendships to the test as Riley struggles to put out the overwhelming fires around her, Cooper pushes Delilah towards honesty, and Chester and Nathan's relationship comes full circle.
Directed by Daniel BarnzWritten by Zelda Barnz, Daniel Barnz
Where to watch Genera+ionEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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