Overcompensating_
"College. Come as you aren't."
Closeted former football player and homecoming king Benny becomes fast friends with Carmen, a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny's older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend, Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs.
Created By
Benito Skinner
Network
Prime Video
Episodes
8
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
FREE
26 countries
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Overview
Overcompensating has 1 season with 8 episodes spanning 2025-present.
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Year context
Overcompensating first aired 1 year ago in 2025.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (1 season, 8 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Lucky
Benny Scanlon arrives at Yates and makes fast friends with Carmen at Orientation. Will Benny and Carmen be more than friends? Or will the fact…
02
Who's That Girl
Benny and Carmen scour the campus for fake IDs so they can join the rest of the freshmen class–including certified HOTTIE Miles–at Rock Bar. Peter…
03
Black and Yellow
Benny gets noticed by a secret society and will stop at nothing to get his bestie / security blanket, Carmen, the same attention. Lucky for…
04
Boom Clap
Benny gets caught in a lie so our main besties are in a fight. That won't stop Carmen from basking in her new legend status…
05
Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
It's Halloweekend and Benny is still on the outs with Carmen so he and Miles have been getting… closer. Carmen and Hailee reconcile just as…
06
The Edge of Glory
Carmen expertly avoids confronting her disastrous love life while trying to help Benny with his. Grace confides in Janet who pushes her to explore other…
07
Welcome to the Black Parade
Carmen tags along with Benny and Grace for an Idaho Thanksgiving, complete with karaoke, a fist fight, and some ghosts from the past. We are…
08
Crown on the Ground
It's finals week and relationships are put to the test (get it?). Carmen forces Benny to explain his web of lies, Grace makes a discovery,…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
8
Episodes
37 min/ep
Per Episode
Returning Series
Status
CREW
Creator
Benito Skinner
Showrunner
Jonah Hill
Showrunner
Charli XCX
Showrunner
Benny Drama
NETWORKS (1)
Prime Video
DETAILS
First Aired
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Episode Length
37 min/ep
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (94 votes)
Popularity
6
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Overcompensating about?
Closeted former football player and homecoming king Benny becomes fast friends with Carmen, a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny's older sister and her campus-legend boyfriend, Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs.
Where can I watch Overcompensating?
Overcompensating is available on Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Overcompensating have?
Overcompensating has 1 season with 8 episodes total.
Who created Overcompensating?
Overcompensating was created by Benito Skinner.
Who stars in Overcompensating?
The cast of Overcompensating includes Benito Skinner, Wally Baram, Rish Shah, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco.
What is the rating of Overcompensating?
Overcompensating has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 94 votes on TMDB.
Is Overcompensating still running?
Overcompensating is currently active with a status of "Returning Series."
GENRES (1)
Comedy
