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Miles enrolls in a new boarding school seeking adventure. There, he befriends a group of quirky students led by the captivating and troubled Alaska. As they pull pranks and explore dark secrets, a night of celebration takes a tragic turn, forcing the group to grapple with loss and the complexities of growing up.
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Miles enrolls in a new boarding school seeking adventure. There, he befriends a group of quirky students led by the captivating and troubled Alaska. As they pull pranks and explore dark secrets, a night of celebration takes a tragic turn, forcing the group to grapple with loss and the complexities of growing up.
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Episode 1
Miles Halter, seeking a more than minor life, enrolls at Culver Creek Academy. On his first day, he gets a new nickname, a best friend, some enemies and makes a deal with Alaska Young that will change his life forever.
Directed by Sarah Adina SmithWritten by Josh Schwartz
Episode 2
An expulsion ignites an escalating prank war with the Weekday Warriors as both sides try and discover who is “the rat” inside Culver Creek. Miles finds his future at the school at risk and his loyalty to his new friends tested.
Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg
Episode 3
Alaska sets Miles up on a triple and a half date that does not go as planned, while a fragile truce with the Weekday Warriors proves short lived.
Directed by Brett Haley
Episode 4
Despite the warnings of his friends, Miles agrees to spend Thanksgiving with Alaska at Culver Creek. But a trip to the Colonel’s home for the holiday, designed to bring everyone together, only leaves our group further apart.
Directed by Ami Canaan Mann
Episode 5
After the Weekday Warriors go too far, Miles, Takumi, the Colonel and Alaska decide to reunite for revenge. After a wine-soaked game of Best Day/Worst Day, new secrets are revealed and a new romance blossoms.
Directed by Clea DuVall
Episode 6
The Colonel faces the consequences of his actions and Miles and Alaska find themselves closer than ever.
Directed by Megan Griffiths
Episode 7
Culver Creek grapples with a devastating tragedy. A potential clue only leads to more questions.
Directed by Rashaad Ernesto Green
Episode 8
The search for answers pulls our group apart, until one final prank brings them back together.
Directed by Josh Schwartz
Episode information updated Sep 11, 2026
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Charlie PlummerMiles Halter
Kristine FrosethAlaska Young
Denny LoveChip “The Colonel” Martin
Jay LeeTakumi Hikohito
Sofia VassilievaLara Buterskaya
Ron Cephas JonesDr. Hyde
Timothy SimonsMr. Starnes / The Eagle
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