

Overcompensating
- Comedy
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.
Overcompensating is a comedy series following a closeted former football player and high school outsider as they navigate friendship, identity, and the chaos of teenage social hierarchies. The show returns for a new season on May 15, 2025, blending humor with coming-of-age themes centered on acceptance and belonging.
When does Overcompensating come out?
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Top cast
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Wally BaramCarmen Neil
Mary Beth BaroneGrace Scanlon
Adam DiMarcoPeter Whitney
Rish ShahMiles Hari
Charli xcxCharli xcx
Connie BrittonKathryn Scanlon
Lukas GageSammy
HolmesHailee Matthews
Owen ThieleGeorge
Corteon MooreGabe
Maddie PhillipsGigi
Tommy DoKevin
Rachel Matthews
Megan FoxMegan Fox Poster

Trailer
Official Trailer
Seasons
1 seasonEpisodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lucky | 2025-05-15 | 38m | 5.7 |
| 02 | Who's That Girl | 2025-05-15 | 35m | 5.2 |
| 03 | Black and Yellow | 2025-05-15 | 33m | 4.4 |
| 04 | Boom Clap | 2025-05-15 | 38m | 4.7 |
| 05 | Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites | 2025-05-15 | 34m | 5.3 |
| 06 | The Edge of Glory | 2025-05-15 | 37m | 5.3 |
| 07 | Welcome to the Black Parade | 2025-05-15 | 38m | 5.4 |
| 08 | Crown on the Ground | 2025-05-15 | 37m | 5.4 |
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Is Overcompensating renewed or cancelled?
A new season of Overcompensating is rumored, but not yet officially confirmed.
Buzz around Overcompensating
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- Rumor21 days agoOvercompensating
Benito Skinner teases that Season 2 of Overcompensating will feature musician Zedd and include a Spring Break episode.
Decider - Rumor21 days agoOvercompensating
Benito Skinner teased that musician Zedd will appear in a Spring Break episode of Overcompensating Season 2, revealed at Prime Video's Obsessed Fest. No official release date provided.
Deadline - Rumorabout 1 month agoOvercompensating
Benito Skinner teases that Season 2 of Prime Video's 'Overcompensating' will have 'a maturity to it' and 'feels more queer' as his character Benny ventures further out of the closet. No official release date provided.
Deadline
Overcompensating — frequently asked
When does Overcompensating return?
Overcompensating returns on May 15, 2025.
Is Overcompensating confirmed for more seasons?
Yes, the series is returning with new episodes; it was previously tracked with 1 season.
What is Overcompensating about?
The series follows Benny, a closeted former football player and homecoming king, and Carmen, a high school outsider, as they become friends and navigate teenage life including relationships, social pressures, and identity.
Where can I watch Overcompensating?
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