HBO has released full descriptions for the first six episodes of upcoming teen drama Euphoria. Based on an Israeli format, the series, adapted for American television by Sam Levinson (Assassination Nation), follows a group of inter-connected teenagers as they deal with issues of sex, drugs, identity, love, self, and everything in between.
The series is set to premiere Sunday, June 16th at 10:00 following the second season debut of Big Little Lies. You can check out the full trailer here.
Episode 1: “Pilot”
Debut date: SUNDAY, JUNE 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Seventeen-year-old Rue (Zendaya) returns home from rehab with no plans to stay clean. She meets Jules (Hunter Schafer), who’s new in town, at a party at McKay’s (Algee Smith) house. Nate (Jacob Elordi) gets in McKay’s head when McKay takes an interest in Cassie (Sydney Sweeney). Nate and Maddy (Alexa Demie), who have broken up once again, attempt to make each other jealous. Meanwhile, Kat (Barbie Ferreira) is pressured to lose something.
Written by Sam Levinson; directed by Augustine Frizzell.
Episode 2: “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy”
Debut date: SUNDAY, JUNE 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m.)
On the first day of school, Rue’s excited about her new friend, Jules, but struggles to put the past behind her and gets into trouble at Fezco’s (Angus Cloud). Nate becomes obsessed with Maddy’s hookup, Tyler (Lukas Gage), while trying to get back together with Maddy. Kat finds out that a video of her has surfaced online. McKay takes the stress of college out on Cassie.
Written and directed by Sam Levinson.
Episode 3: “Made You Look”
Debut date: SUNDAY, JUNE 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m.)
Kat decides to try camming and has her first session. Jules starts falling for a boy online and asks Rue to help her take some nudes. Maddy finds something odd on Nate’s phone. Cassie and McKay spend the weekend at his school and go to a party at the frat he’s rushing. Rue is confronted about her lies at NA.
Written and directed by Sam Levinson.
Episode 4: “Shook One Pt. II”
Debut date: SUNDAY, JULY 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m.)
Rue tries to get clean for Jules and chaperones Gia (Storm Reid) at the carnival. Jules encounters Cal (Eric Dane) with his family. Cassie and Maddy, annoyed at their boyfriends, decide to do molly together. Kat hangs out with Ethan (Austin Abrams) until she misreads a situation. Nate reveals who he really is.
Written and directed by Sam Levinson.
Episode 5: “’03 Bonnie and Clyde”
Debut date: SUNDAY, JULY 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m.)
In the aftermath of the carnival, Maddy and Nate are forced to deal with a police investigation. Jules begins to feel pressured by her role in Rue’s sobriety. Kat ignores a confused Ethan and embraces her new lifestyle. Cassie tries to distance herself from Daniel (Keean Johnson) and focus on her relationship with McKay. Cal worries about how his actions have affected his sons.
Written by Sam Levinson; directed by Jennifer Morrison.
Episode 6: “The Next Episode”
Debut date: SUNDAY, JULY 21 (10:00-11:00 p.m.)
On Halloween, Rue worries about her reliance on Jules, while Jules starts exhibiting concerning behavior. McKay questions his future in football. After a weird night with McKay, Cassie spends time with Daniel. Business is booming for Kat as she continues to push Ethan away. Nate comes up with a plan to get his life back on track.
Written by Sam Levinson; directed by Pippa Bianco,
