Euphoria Season 1 Episode 4 Recap + Reactions | Jules, Nate, and Cal go to the Carnival (and Chili Cook-Off)

In this episode of the TV recap podcast Previously On, host Jillian Bonanne, her husband Tyler, and their West Coast Youth Correspondent Simone are all breaking down one of the wildest episodes of the Euphoria rewatch yet. It's Season 1 Episode 4 "Shook Ones Pt. II" where the whole gang gathers for the Euphoria Town Carnival (and Chili Cook-Off)!

In this episode recap, we dive into the chaos at the carnival — from Cassie’s unforgettable carousel moment to Jules confronting Cal, Nate’s terrifying behavior, and all the drama happening between Rue and Jules as their relationship continues to evolve. This episode brings every character into one place, and the tension is unreal from start to finish.

We’re sharing our Top 5 Moments from the carnival episode, breaking down character choices, shocking scenes, and the moments that changed everything, including Nate crossing the line in one of the scariest scenes of the season and Jules facing one of her biggest threats yet.

We're dropping a pod recapping every single episode of Euphoria leading up to the April 12th premiere. Then we'll recap each episode of Season 3 weekly. Follow the pod so you don't miss an ep!

00:00:00 Rue's Jules speech

00:01:50 Intro to pod

00:05:38 S1 E4 "Shook Ones Pt. II" Recap

00:10:50 Top 5 Just Another Night at Euphoria Town Carnival (and Chili Cook-Off)

00:11:27 Cal Jacob's Life Lessons

00:20:29 Jules' backstory

00:25:16 Kat has sex with older man at carnival

00:30:00 Cassie rides the carousel

00:37:53 Nate blackmails Jules

00:46:06 Nate hurts Maddy

00:52:35 Rue and Jules pretend they didn't kiss

00:54:26 Gia with the twins

00:58:11 Tyler's Takes

00:58:58 Rue's mom

01:00:17 Cal Jacobs' disc collection

01:01:43 Rue and Jules in bed

01:03:23 Jules quotes

01:04:42 Chili Cook-Off real?

Thanks to Simone Woronoff for joining us! Follow her on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/simoneaw/

Trailer for Euphoria Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1UJJPAWudQ

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