"The Sex Lives of College Girls" returns for season 3 on MAX

November 27, 2024

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MAX's guiltiest pleasure returned with the first episode of season 3, aptly titled "Welcome Back to Essex." The episode teased a fantastic season ahead with Kimberly, Whitney, Bela, (and Leighton). The third season of the hit teen drama The Sex Lives of College Girls premiered on November 21, 2024, on HBO/MAX and did not disappoint!

The teen drama follows the lives of four 18-year-old freshman suitemates at the prestigious Essex College in Vermont, where nothing is off limits as the girl's promiscuous lifestyles and friendships take center stage. The third season will have ten episodes through the season finale on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

The series is created and executive produced by Mindy Kaling & Justin Noble with production companies Kaling International, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Television.

The series stars:

• Pauline Chalamet

• Amrit Kaur

• Reneé Rapp

• Alyah Chanelle Scott

• Gavin Leatherwood

• Christopher Meyer

• Ilia Isorelýs Paulino

• Renika Williams

• Lauren "Lolo" Spencer

• Midori Francis

• Mekki Leeper

• Mitchell Slaggert

• Mia Rodgers

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The drama and chaos of the girls' personal lives were in full effect as the third season picked up where Season 2 left off. In Season 2, Whitney decided to end things with Andrew after realizing she only wanted a no-strings relationship, however things got more complicated when she saw Kimberly and her ex, Canaan kissing. She decided she no longer wanted to room with Kimberly and went to her sorority Kappa. After realizing that one of the Kappa alumnae is transphobic, Leighton convinced her mother not to donate 30k to the sorority, which led to her and Alicia getting back together. Bela's request to transfer schools left season 2 on a tantalizing cliffhanger that had fans wondering what was in store for our beloved quartet as they enter their sophomore year.

Not returning for season 3 is Renee Rapps's Leighton, who will be sorely missed and will only appear in a few episodes. To fill the hole that Leighton's presence will undoubtedly leave, showrunner Justin Noble promises season 3 is about to get a shake-up with the new arrivals of transfer and international students when Gracie Lawrence, Mia Rodgers, and more confirmed additions join the cast. The trailer for Season 3 teases things are going to get even spicer as the girls notice the hot guys on campus. Bela knows she has to get her 1.8 GPA average up and will not be able to transfer. Kimberly has aspirations of being a Supreme Court justice by the age of 53, and Whitney is feeling overwhelmed by all the responsibilities she has going on. Also, Whitney and Bela are still on the outs, but not for long!

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Be sure to catch up on the latest shenanigans with new episodes released every Thursday at 9 EST on MAX.

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