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- The adult animated series Big Mouth is one of Netflix's best shows, and it continues to deliver huge laughs while exploring the most awkward aspects of growing up. With season 6 of the show hitting Netflix, fans might want to revisit some of the top-rated episodes of the series. Whether it is to catch up in time for the new season or to enjoy a little more once fans are done bingeing season 6, the best episodes of Big Mouth highlight one of the funniest shows on television.
Big Mouth is a hilarious and surprisingly thoughtful animated comedy on Netflix. The series comes from comedian Nick Kroll and explores the often painfully awkward experiences of boys and girls struggling with puberty. The show does not hold back from the vulgar and sometimes uncomfortable subject matter, but always finds the humor.
The series has been a hit with critics and audiences as it continues to grow in popularity, and it seems like the perfect time to catch up on the series with some of its best episodes. These are the top-rated episodes of Big Mouth, according to IMDb.
Updated on October 23, 2022 by Colin McCormick:
The adult animated series Big Mouth is one of Netflix's best shows, and it continues to deliver huge laughs while exploring the most awkward aspects of growing up. With season 6 of the show hitting Netflix, fans might want to revisit some of the top-rated episodes of the series. Whether it is to catch up in time for the new season or to enjoy a little more once fans are done bingeing season 6, the best episodes of Big Mouth highlight one of the funniest shows on television.
Steve The Virgin (Season 2, Episode 4) - 7.7
Steve the janitor is one of the most outrageous characters on the show, so any time viewers get to spend some extended time with him is a treat. In this episode, the lonely and innocent Steve finds himself in a potentially life-altering romantic relationship with Jay's mom. The audience also sees Andrew becoming the unwilling boyfriend of Lola and Nick facing some more embarrassment.
The episode is filled with so many inventive ideas that make this show so unique and fun. Steve gets a memorable song to mark losing his virginity and the visuals of how he imagines the moment happening are hilarious.
Drug Buddies (Season 2, Episode 6) - 7.9
Sex isn't the only subject to be explored in these coming-of-age shows. They also find any and all ways to rebel. As Jessi continues her phase of acting out, she convinces Nick to join her in experimenting with marijuana. This only helps to highlight all the anxiety and self-doubt Nick is feeling. Andrew is off on his own adventure trying to survive dating Lola.
The drug escapades are fun, but the consequences are surprisingly heartbreaking. However, tthe real laughs come from the extremely unpleasant relationship between Andrew and Lola which is both hilarious and terrifying.
The Shane Lizard Rises (Season 5, Episode 2) - 8.0
Among the many different monsters introduced on the show, the Shame Wizard is one of the most memorable. Becoming a real villain in season 2, he was defeated when the kids learn to embrace their shame. But this episode sees him returning with a vengeance.
As the insecurities of the kids are targeted by the Shame Wizard, they all go to great lengths to correct their perceived flaws. The results make for one of the grossest episodes of Big Mouth, which is certainly saying a lot.
How To Have An Orgasm (Season 3, Episode 6) - 8.0
Many of the episodes of Big Mouth have the characters stepping outside their comfort zones to try something new. The results of these experimentations often make for the biggest laughs, as with the episode "How to Have an Orgasm."
As Jessi goes on a journey of self-discovery, Andrew makes a mess of his attempts at scandalous photography which inevitably leads to huge embarrassment. There is also a hilarious subplot with Nick getting uncomfortable with his new housemate, Jay.
The Shame Wizard (Season 2, Episode 3) - 8.0
The monsters like the Shame Wizard are highlights of the show. He is introduced in this episode to torment Andrew after he is caught in a compromising position while at a pool party. Elsewhere, Nick tries to determine if he and Gina can be more than friends, and Jay forms a friendship with Coach Steve.
The idea of the Shame Wizard is hilarious and all too real for anyone who has been embarrassed before. The shame of the situation haunts everyone and this terrifying creature, perfectly voiced by David Thewlis, is an amazing and inventive representation of that feeling.
My Furry Valentine (Season 3, Episode 1) - 8.0
Many sitcoms have holiday episodes, and Big Mouth is the perfect show for a Valentine's Day story. This supersized episode explores all the insecurities and confusion that surround the holiday. Nick struggles with having a female hormone monster, Andrew tries to woo Missy, and Jay tries to balance his busy romantic evening.
The show once again proves that it can take a well-worn subject and find some new ways to dissect it. This is one of the most flat-out fun episodes of the series with some hilarious moments, especially concerning Coach Steve's new love interest.
Florida (Season 3, Episode 5) - 8.1
Taking the shenanigans of these characters on the road is another surefire recipe for laughs. "Florida" finds Nick tagging along on Andrew's family trip to that titular state, a vacation that is filled with discomfort, anger, and misadventures.
Andrew shares a disturbing reunion with his cousin while his mother experiences the early stages of menopause with unexpected results. But the show-stealer is Morty Glourberman with his constant rage and impatience, including a hilarious gag with the opening credits.
The Head Push (Season 1, Episode 8) - 8.1
High school parties can be incredibly awkward experiences for teenagers to navigate, so it seems like the perfect setting for an episode of this show. With Nick's parents out of town, she decides to have some friends over. Before long, Nick and his friends join in the fun and pursue their own romantic quests.
The setting really does set up the episode to be a lot of fun from the beginning and the added mayhem of Jay's cotton candy brandy makes things even better. The episode does a great job of exploring peer-pressured sexual situations, first kisses, and it even has a great Seinfeld homage.
What Is It About Boobs (Season 2, Episode 2) - 8.1
Few shows could get away with dedicating an entire episode to boobs, but Big Mouth is not like most other shows. The entire school is abuzz with news that one of the students, Gina, suddenly developed. This causes the boys to examine their own obsessions with boobs while the other girls struggle with their own body-image issues.
Once again, the show does a great job approaching a subject that plays a large role in puberty from both the male and female points of view. There is also a charming musical number about body positivity. Also, a hilarious subplot finds Coach Steve learning some important lessons.
Girls Are Horny Too (Season 1, Episode 5) - 8.1
One of the best aspects of this show is how it explores the struggles of going through these changes from the male and female sides equally. What makes this even more interesting is how neither gender understands what the other is going through.
This episode saw the boys coming to the realization that girls also have the same urges they do as all the girls in town become obsessed with a sultry novel. The episode explores the idea that men might not understand the subtleties of women at any age.
Sugarbush (Season 5, Episode 11) - 8.2
Yet another episode that strikes gold by taking the show on the road is "Sugarbush." This time, it is Andrew who is tagging along with Nick and his family as they head on a skiing vacation. But while Nick is in a foul mood about everything, everyone else seems to be enjoying themselves.
Leah takes things to the next level with her boyfriend with some advice from her all-too-helpful parents while Andrew finds a new love interest with a local girl named Bernie Sanders who is shockingly compatible with him.
Super Mouth (Season 3, Episode 11) - 8.2
What could get fans more excited about the comedic adventures of Big Mouth than including a superhero angle? "Super Mouth" imagines all the students suddenly getting superpowers thanks to an electrical storm. But that doesn't mean they have the power to defeat that teenage angst.
The superhero angle is a lot of fun, having their characters feel like members of the X-Men with their powers. But it is also quite a significant episode for the characters as bad blood comes boiling to the surface and threatens to end friendships for good.
Smooch Or Share (Season 2, Episode 9) - 8.2
This show doesn't let its characters off too easily but this episode allowed for some of the catharsis that has been missing throughout the second season. As the kids struggle with their various insecurities, they finally begin to question why they allow the Shame Wizard to hold so much power over them.
Watching the tormented teens regain some of their control was nice to see after all the painful things they'd been through. It was also great fun to see the Shame Wizard begin to come apart with his heart-to-heart with Coach Steve.
Dark Side Of The Boob (Season 2, Episode 8) - 8.4
When a bunch of confused teens going through puberty has a sleepover in the school gym, what could go wrong? This episode finds all the kids in a vulnerable spot and the Shame Wizard unleashing his darkness on all of them. From Gina being labeled a "slut" to Jay being embarrassed by Coach Steve to Nick sharing too much, it is a disaster for everyone.
With all the kids gathered, this episode has a real energy to it and feels like all the badness the characters have gone through this season building up to this moment. But as painfully honest as the episode is, it also features some truly hilarious moments.
The Department Of Puberty (Season 2, Episode 10) - 8.4
The Season 2 finale was a nice wrap-up to the tumultuous events of the season. In the aftermath of the school sleepover, Andrew, Nick, and Jessi travel to the Department of Puberty to get some answers. Andrew learns more about the Shame Wizard, Nick searches for a new hormone monster, and Jessi is introduced to depression.
The bureaucratic nature of the Puberty Department is great fun and these scenes are filled with hilarious Easter eggs. But the most compelling aspect of the episode is how it addresses depression. The show maintains its humor even with this serious subject but gives a darkly honest depiction of it at the same time.