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Never Have I Ever: Season 1

10 episodes Premiered Apr 27, 2020 Updated Jul 21, 2026

Never Have I Ever is an American comedy-drama television series created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher. The show is inspired by Kaling's own childhood and follows the complicated life of a modern-day first-generation Indian American teenage girl. The series stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and features a cast including Poorna Jagannathan, Darren Barnet, and John McEnroe. After a traumatic year, the Indian-American teen w

Season overview

Never Have I Ever is an American comedy-drama television series created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher. The show is inspired by Kaling's own childhood and follows the complicated life of a modern-day first-generation Indian American teenage girl. The series stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and features a cast including Poorna Jagannathan, Darren Barnet, and John McEnroe. After a traumatic year, the Indian-American teen wants to go from pariah to popular, but her friends, family, and feelings make it difficult for her. The show is set in the San Fernando Valley and is loosely based on Kaling's childhood experiences. The series premiered in 2020 and has been classified as TV-14, indicating it is suitable for viewers 14 years and older. The show combines elements of comedy and drama to explore the life of the teenage girl.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Pilot

Apr 27, 2020 · 28 min

After recent trauma, Devi starts her first day as a high school sophomore determined to shake off old labels and finally become cool.

S1·E2

... had sex with Paxton Hall-Yoshida

Apr 27, 2020 · 30 min

Devi hesitates to tell her friends the truth about her awkward interactions with Paxton. The prospect of an arranged marriage puts Kamala under pressure.

S1·E3

... gotten drunk with the popular kids

Apr 27, 2020 · 30 min

Devi hopes to win cool points with Paxton at a party, until a surprising turn of events. Hidden emotions emerge for Fabiola. Kamala makes a choice.

S1·E4

... felt super Indian

Apr 27, 2020 · 22 min

At Ganesh Puja celebrations, Devi questions how much she identifies with Indian culture, Nalini dodges acerbic aunties and Kamala frets over her future.

S1·E5

... started a nuclear war

Apr 27, 2020 · 29 min

Devi allows rumors about her and Paxton to swirl during an overnight school trip. Fabiola opens up to Eleanor, who gets upsetting news about her mother.

S1·E6

... been the loneliest boy in the world

Apr 27, 2020 · 23 min

With absentee parents, a shallow girlfriend and no one to hang out with, Ben Gross is lonelier than ever, until an unlikely invitation offers some hope.

S1·E7

... been a big, fat liar

Apr 27, 2020 · 25 min

Devi oversteps several boundaries in an attempt to be a better friend. Eleanor’s reunion with her mother leads to multiple revelations and confessions.

S1·E8

... pissed off everyone I know

Apr 27, 2020 · 29 min

After another fallout with her friends, Devi grapples with unresolved trauma. A party at Ben’s turns out to be equal parts awkward, awful and amazing.

S1·E9

... had to be on my best behavior

Apr 27, 2020 · 24 min

Flashbacks unearth painful memories and resentment for Devi. Meanwhile, Kamala is forced to get honest as the family welcomes her suitor at home.

S1·E10

... said I'm sorry

Apr 27, 2020 · 29 min

After unwelcome news sparks a fight with her mother, Devi seeks an escape. Mohan’s birthday brings an opportunity for closure — and for new beginnings.