Normal People : Season: 1 Episode 3

: At the Debs, Connell is miserable. A friend, Eric, admits the group already knew about his relationship with Marianne and wouldn't have cared, making Connell's betrayal feel even more pointless.

: Upon learning of his choice, Lorraine tells Connell she is ashamed of him, calling him a "disgrace" for his treatment of Marianne. Normal People : Season 1 Episode 3

The episode begins with a fundraising event for the "Debs" (graduation dance). Marianne attends, looking noticeably different and more polished, which draws immediate attention from Connell and his peers. However, the night turns sour when an older friend of the boys gropes Marianne. Deeply upset, she leaves the club, and Connell offers to drive her home. : At the Debs, Connell is miserable

In the third episode of , titled simply "Episode 3," the secret relationship between Connell and Marianne reaches a breaking point due to Connell's fear of social judgment. The Fundraiser and the Incident The episode begins with a fundraising event for