Overcompensating (TV series)
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Overcompensating is an American comedy drama television series created by Benito Skinner for Amazon Prime Video. Skinner stars as Benny, a former high-school jock and closeted college student navigating freshman year. The show is based on Skinner's own college experience meeting a woman who became his best friend and helped him come out. It explores the classic college experience with the awkwardly fun and heartbreaking moments of figuring out one's identity. The show premiered on May 15, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video. In September 2025, Amazon Prime Video renewed the series for a second season. Head of Amazon's Television, Vernon Sanders confirmed writer's rooms for Season 2 began in July 2025.
Infobox
Genre
Comedy drama
Created by
Benito Skinner
Written by
mw- Benito Skinner Scott King Mitra Jouhari Jordan Mendoza
Starring
Benito Skinner Wally Baram Mary Beth Barone Adam DiMarco Rish Shah
Composer
Alex Somers
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
1
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Benito Skinner Jonah Hill Matt Dines Ali Goodwin Scott King Joshua Bachove Alli Reich Daniel Gray Longino Charli XCX
Producers
Jordan Mendoza Pat Regan Natalie Teter
Running time
33-37 minutes
Production companies
The Ladies Auxiliary Benny Drama Strong Baby Productions A24 Amazon MGM Studios
Network
Amazon Prime Video
Release
May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15) –present
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Lucky"
Directed by
Daniel Gray Longino
Written by
Benito Skinner
Original release date
May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15)
Two freshmen students from the opposite tracks of life form an unlikely friendship on their first day of college.
Two freshmen students from the opposite tracks of life form an unlikely friendship on their first day of college.
No.
Two freshmen students from the opposite tracks of life form an unlikely friendship on their first day of college.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Who's That Girl"
Directed by
Daniel Gray Longino
Written by
Benito Skinner
Original release date
May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15)
Feeling that he's lacking in college, Benny decides to have an impromptu dorm-room party in order to establish his friend group. Meanwhile, Carmen tries to score a fake ID.
Feeling that he's lacking in college, Benny decides to have an impromptu dorm-room party in order to establish his friend group. Meanwhile, Carmen tries to score a fake ID.
No.
Feeling that he's lacking in college, Benny decides to have an impromptu dorm-room party in order to establish his friend group. Meanwhile, Carmen tries to score a fake ID.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Black and Yellow"
Directed by
Daniel Gray Longino
Written by
Benito Skinner & Scott King
Original release date
May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15)
To avoid his feelings for Miles, Benny begins to spend extra time with Carmen. Carmen begins to struggle as the anniversary of her brother's death arrives. Grace tries to find her own identity outside of Peter.
To avoid his feelings for Miles, Benny begins to spend extra time with Carmen. Carmen begins to struggle as the anniversary of her brother's death arrives. Grace tries to find her own identity outside of Peter.
No.
To avoid his feelings for Miles, Benny begins to spend extra time with Carmen. Carmen begins to struggle as the anniversary of her brother's death arrives. Grace tries to find her own identity outside of Peter.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Boom Clap"
Directed by
Desiree Akhavan
Written by
Mitra Jouhari
Original release date
May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15)
On the outs with each other, Benny and Carmen decide to focus their energy on getting into the university's exclusive group, Flesh and Gold, where they are subjected to extreme challenges in order to get in. Grace gets a chance to prove herself at a Charli XCX concert, but doesn't get the support she needs from Peter. Elsewhere, Peter gets a realization that his time as the big shot on campus is up.
On the outs with each other, Benny and Carmen decide to focus their energy on getting into the university's exclusive group, Flesh and Gold, where they are subjected to extreme challenges in order to get in. Grace gets a chance to prove herself at a Charli XCX concert, but doesn't get the support she needs from Peter. Elsewhere, Peter gets a realization that his time as the big shot on campus is up.
No.
On the outs with each other, Benny and Carmen decide to focus their energy on getting into the university's exclusive group, Flesh and Gold, where they are subjected to extreme challenges in order to get in. Grace gets a chance to prove herself at a Charli XCX concert, but doesn't get the support she needs from Peter. Elsewhere, Peter gets a realization that his time as the big shot on campus is up.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites"
Directed by
Desiree Akhavan
Written by
Benito Skinner
Original release date
May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15)
After the disastrous concert, Peter and Carmen begin to grow closer. As Halloween arrives, Benny thinks Miles is ready to be a couple, but hits a major setback. Grace tries to reconnect with a former friend.
After the disastrous concert, Peter and Carmen begin to grow closer. As Halloween arrives, Benny thinks Miles is ready to be a couple, but hits a major setback. Grace tries to reconnect with a former friend.
No.
After the disastrous concert, Peter and Carmen begin to grow closer. As Halloween arrives, Benny thinks Miles is ready to be a couple, but hits a major setback. Grace tries to reconnect with a former friend.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"The Edge of Glory"
Directed by
Desiree Akhavan
Written by
Jordan Mendoza & Benito Skinner & Scott King
Original release date
May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15)
After Benny comes out to Carmen, she decides to help him ease into gay life by setting him up on his first Grindr date. After his self-image takes a hit, Peter begins to spiral and decides to sabotage the only thing dear to him. Grace makes a discovery of her own.
After Benny comes out to Carmen, she decides to help him ease into gay life by setting him up on his first Grindr date. After his self-image takes a hit, Peter begins to spiral and decides to sabotage the only thing dear to him. Grace makes a discovery of her own.
No.
After Benny comes out to Carmen, she decides to help him ease into gay life by setting him up on his first Grindr date. After his self-image takes a hit, Peter begins to spiral and decides to sabotage the only thing dear to him. Grace makes a discovery of her own.
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Welcome to the Black Parade"
Directed by
Desiree Akhavan
Written by
Benito Skinner & Scott King
Original release date
May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15)
With no plans of her own, Carmen decides to tag along with Benny and Grace for an Idaho Thanksgiving that's filled with bar fights, karaoke, and facing old demons. Meanwhile, Carmen struggles with a secret she is keeping from Grace.
With no plans of her own, Carmen decides to tag along with Benny and Grace for an Idaho Thanksgiving that's filled with bar fights, karaoke, and facing old demons. Meanwhile, Carmen struggles with a secret she is keeping from Grace.
No.
With no plans of her own, Carmen decides to tag along with Benny and Grace for an Idaho Thanksgiving that's filled with bar fights, karaoke, and facing old demons. Meanwhile, Carmen struggles with a secret she is keeping from Grace.
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Crown on the Ground"
Directed by
Daniel Gray Longino
Written by
Benito Skinner & Scott King
Original release date
May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15)
It's finals week, but the only test these students are facing is relationships. Carmen forces Benny to explain his web of lies, Peter goes to get what's his, Hailee wants to know where her performance enhancing meds are, and Miles wonders what he did wrong. Answers lead to more questions at the final Bader House party of the semester, where many shocking reveals occur.
It's finals week, but the only test these students are facing is relationships. Carmen forces Benny to explain his web of lies, Peter goes to get what's his, Hailee wants to know where her performance enhancing meds are, and Miles wonders what he did wrong. Answers lead to more questions at the final Bader House party of the semester, where many shocking reveals occur.
No.
It's finals week, but the only test these students are facing is relationships. Carmen forces Benny to explain his web of lies, Peter goes to get what's his, Hailee wants to know where her performance enhancing meds are, and Miles wonders what he did wrong. Answers lead to more questions at the final Bader House party of the semester, where many shocking reveals occur.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Lucky" | Daniel Gray Longino | Benito Skinner | May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15) | |
| Two freshmen students from the opposite tracks of life form an unlikely friendship on their first day of college. | |||||
| 2 | "Who's That Girl" | Daniel Gray Longino | Benito Skinner | May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15) | |
| Feeling that he's lacking in college, Benny decides to have an impromptu dorm-room party in order to establish his friend group. Meanwhile, Carmen tries to score a fake ID. | |||||
| 3 | "Black and Yellow" | Daniel Gray Longino | Benito Skinner & Scott King | May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15) | |
| To avoid his feelings for Miles, Benny begins to spend extra time with Carmen. Carmen begins to struggle as the anniversary of her brother's death arrives. Grace tries to find her own identity outside of Peter. | |||||
| 4 | "Boom Clap" | Desiree Akhavan | Mitra Jouhari | May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15) | |
| On the outs with each other, Benny and Carmen decide to focus their energy on getting into the university's exclusive group, Flesh and Gold, where they are subjected to extreme challenges in order to get in. Grace gets a chance to prove herself at a Charli XCX concert, but doesn't get the support she needs from Peter. Elsewhere, Peter gets a realization that his time as the big shot on campus is up. | |||||
| 5 | "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" | Desiree Akhavan | Benito Skinner | May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15) | |
| After the disastrous concert, Peter and Carmen begin to grow closer. As Halloween arrives, Benny thinks Miles is ready to be a couple, but hits a major setback. Grace tries to reconnect with a former friend. | |||||
| 6 | "The Edge of Glory" | Desiree Akhavan | Jordan Mendoza & Benito Skinner & Scott King | May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15) | |
| After Benny comes out to Carmen, she decides to help him ease into gay life by setting him up on his first Grindr date. After his self-image takes a hit, Peter begins to spiral and decides to sabotage the only thing dear to him. Grace makes a discovery of her own. | |||||
| 7 | "Welcome to the Black Parade" | Desiree Akhavan | Benito Skinner & Scott King | May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15) | |
| With no plans of her own, Carmen decides to tag along with Benny and Grace for an Idaho Thanksgiving that's filled with bar fights, karaoke, and facing old demons. Meanwhile, Carmen struggles with a secret she is keeping from Grace. | |||||
| 8 | "Crown on the Ground" | Daniel Gray Longino | Benito Skinner & Scott King | May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15) | |
| It's finals week, but the only test these students are facing is relationships. Carmen forces Benny to explain his web of lies, Peter goes to get what's his, Hailee wants to know where her performance enhancing meds are, and Miles wonders what he did wrong. Answers lead to more questions at the final Bader House party of the semester, where many shocking reveals occur. | |||||
· Production › Accolades
2025
2025
Year
2025
Award
2nd Gotham TV Awards
Category
Breakthrough Comedy Series
Recipient(s)
Benito Skinner, Josh Bachove, Matt Dines, Sam French, Alison Goodwin, Jonah Hill, Scott King, Daniel Gray Longino, Alli Reich and Charli XCX
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series
Year
Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series
Award
Benito Skinner
Category
Nominated
2026
2026
Year
2026
Award
41st Independent Spirit Awards
Category
Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series
Recipient(s)
Wally Baram
Result
Pending
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| 2025 | 2nd Gotham TV Awards | Breakthrough Comedy Series | Benito Skinner, Josh Bachove, Matt Dines, Sam French, Alison Goodwin, Jonah Hill, Scott King, Daniel Gray Longino, Alli Reich and Charli XCX | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series | Benito Skinner | Nominated | |||
| 2026 | 41st Independent Spirit Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series | Wally Baram | Pending |
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