"Love Island UK" is a phenomenon in the reality TV world, and over the course of its seven series, we've seen plenty of dramatic recouplings and countless islanders getting pied.

Watching a bunch of attractive bachelors spend a summer in paradise is the ultimate guilty pleasure. If you haven't savored it yet, here's your chance to catch up. Of course, watching the entire series of Love Island UK can be quite taxing, as each season consists of dozens of episodes. So we've ranked all the series so far, so whether you want to rewatch an old series or start fresh, you'll know which ones are worth your time. There are some spoilers below, so be careful when reading.

Ironically, Love Island UK's first winter series was as lukewarm as the average British summer. The sixth series began just six months after the end of the previous series, so the producers moved the villa to Cape Town, South Africa, in an attempt to capitalize on the show's success.

The sixth series had its supporters, but overall it was a subdued season, with few major arcs or watershed moments. However, it did produce a number of endearing couples that are still going strong, including eventual winners Finn Tapp and Paige Turley. Not a terrible series, just very forgettable.

After a pandemic forced an 18-month hiatus, "Love Island" finally returned to TV screens this summer. Unfortunately, the wait was not worth it. The series got off to an extremely slow start. In fact, the romantic incompatibility between the "couples" was such that viewers dubbed the series "Friendship Island."

Just as things were starting to get dark, "Casa Amor" began, and Villa exploded with drama. Fay Winter had arguably the most self-destructive breakup in the show's history, Liam Reardon's infidelity with partner Millie Court was fully exposed (though she eventually took him back), and the 2021 series seemed to have finally come to life.

The problem was that while these proceedings were very dramatic, they felt a bit uncomfortable to watch, thanks to the producer's strong influence. Furthermore, after a week or so of heightened drama, things quickly calmed down and the villa returned to a mellow state.

After all, Series 7 consisted mostly of boring episodes, interspersed with dramatic episodes that were not particularly enjoyable. My advice. Couple this with a masterful series and miss out on this one.

The first series of Love Island UK (in its current form) is indeed rather rough around the edges. First of all, the direction is not as skillful as it could be, but there is also a meanness that runs throughout. Rather than balancing comedic characters with moments of drama, series 1 focuses all its energy on venomous relationships and heated fights.

If you like reality TV shows with copious amounts of invective and a constant atmosphere in which all the performers are about to get into a huge fight at any moment, then Series 1 of Love Island UK is perfect for you. Otherwise, you can leave this relic in the past.

"Love Island" was beginning to find its groove in its second run. Featuring arguably the show's biggest success story, Nathan Massey and Carla de la Hoyde, series 2 of Love Island UK was a solid mix of attractive couples and dramatic tussles. The showdown between Terry Walsh and Malin Andersson is one of "Love Island" legends, but the unfair treatment of Zara Holland is a stain on the series.

It was painful to see someone put in such a public predicament. Nevertheless, Series 2 was the first time "Love Island UK" became a big hit.

Series 4 ranks among the least successful series in terms of having the cast actually fall in love. Only a few months after the series ended, the last couple all broke up, but it still made for a great TV drama. From the boys creating a "do-bits society" to Adam Collard's wandering eyes that even an optometrist couldn't fix, it was entertaining from start to finish. And the scene in which Georgia Steele declares herself "faithful" about 10 times an episode had the audience in fits of laughter.

One might accuse the producers of being a little too cozy in Series 4, as most of the twists were roundabouts from the previous season, but other than that, "Love Island UK" Series 4 was vintage reality TV.

Series 3 is more beloved for the bromance between Kem Cetinay and Chris Hughes than any actual couple. It's definitely a fan-favorite series, and for good reason. Series 3, with the most dramatic recoupling in series history and the second villa, "Casa Amor," was truly "Love Island" in its own right.

The chaotic drama came in the form of Hall of Fame inductee Olivia Attwood. But there was also genuine love in the air in the summer of 2017, and the relationship between Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt managed to melt even the stoniest of hearts. Series 3 was deservedly hailed as a top-class "Love Island."

Expectations for Love Island UK Series 5 were high. At the height of its popularity, it seemed impossible to meet viewers' expectations. Somehow, however, those expectations were not met. Series 5 of Love Island has everything one could ask for in a reality show. Lovable characters. Check. Hilarious moments. Double checks. Over-the-top drama. Triple check.

The highlight reel of Series 5 could go on for hours, as there are so many iconic moments that deserve recognition. Nohra Higgins is undeniably the queen of "Love Island," and the scene where the unlucky-in-love Amy Hart is completely heartbroken by ballroom dancer Curtis Pritchard was a real tear-jerker. If you only watch one series of "Love Island" UK, be sure to watch series 5.