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The Best Episodes of Alpha House

Every episode of Alpha House ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Alpha House!

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Four Republican senators share the same D.C. house rental, and face re-election battles, looming indictments, and parties -- all with a sense of humor.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Alpha House Season 1 Episode 7 - Prayer Brunch
    7.7/10(139 votes)

    #1 - Prayer Brunch

    S1:E7

    Rosalyn organizes a prayer brunch to celebrate Louis' homecoming from the hospital, but the Senators and their fellow Democrats find it difficult to set aside their differences. Aaron and Tammy's relationship continues to grow and Lola has a surprise in store for James.

    Director:Bob Balaban
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Alpha House Season 1 Episode 11 - In the Saddle
    7.7/10(124 votes)

    #2 - In the Saddle

    S1:E11

    When another senator dies unexpectedly, Gil John is asked to organize the funeral arrangements. Louis wins the Nevada primary but Robert has to face off in a Pennsylvania debate to cool the competition.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Alpha House Season 2 Episode 4 - Shelter in Place
    7.6/10(82 votes)

    #3 - Shelter in Place

    S2:E4

    Cee Biggs brings her reality show cameras to her father's office - just in time for gunshots that trigger a lockdown on Capitol Hill. Rosalyn forces Robert to face the truth about his marriage, and Louis is forced to let go of a fantasy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Alpha House Season 1 Episode 5 - Hippo Issues
    7.5/10(153 votes)

    #4 - Hippo Issues

    S1:E5

    Tempers heat up as Gil John's wife Maddie arrives to help him prepare for his upcoming debate with Digger Mancusi. Meanwhile, Louis continues to recover in the hospital and Senator Armiston leads an ethics committee investigation against Robert.

    Directors:Michael Mayer, Michael Mayer
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Alpha House Season 1 Episode 4 - Triggers
    7.4/10(154 votes)

    #5 - Triggers

    S1:E4

    After a surprise explosion in Afghanistan leaves Louis recovering from an injury, Adriana makes controversial private arrangements for the group to return home.

    Director:Jake Schreier
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Alpha House Season 1 Episode 6 - Zingers
    7.4/10(143 votes)

    #6 - Zingers

    S1:E6

    Louis continues to gain constituent support as Shelby chronicles his recovery. Gil John faces Digger Mancusi in a town hall where he struggles to keep up with his polished and well-liked opponent, despite much help and coaching from Robert and Andy.

    Director:Bob Balaban
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Alpha House Season 2 Episode 2 - Gaffergate
    7.4/10(82 votes)

    #7 - Gaffergate

    S2:E2

    Gil John pays a visit to the Watt brothers, Louis worries when an old college friend threatens to share stories, and Andy tries to talk his way out of "Gaffergate," only to learn he's got bigger image problems.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Alpha House Season 2 Episode 5 - The Apparition
    7.4/10(79 votes)

    #8 - The Apparition

    S2:E5

    Gil John tries to right things after the Watts brothers "Swift Boat" his former player. Julie shocks Louis and Louise by announcing she's pregnant from an anonymous donor, while Adriana confronts Marta the housekeeper about Andy. Louis tries to debate Penn Jillette, but he's no match for what the magician has up his sleeves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Alpha House Season 2 Episode 6 - The Retreat
    7.4/10(80 votes)

    #9 - The Retreat

    S2:E6

    The senators head to a Republican retreat at a Virginia plantation, where they're haunted by the ghosts of slavery, Ronald Reagan and their exes. After a soul-cleansing bonfire with the housemates, Gil John awakes with a new fire in his belly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Alpha House Season 2 Episode 8 - Bugged
    7.4/10(75 votes)

    #10 - Bugged

    S2:E8

    After a break-in at the Alpha House, the NSA does a sweep, and gets suspicious -- which lands Robert a new covert mission. Meanwhile, Gil John goes to bat for the women's caucus bill, earning him a whole new following. And Louis's aides inspire him to publicly "evolve" on gay marriage, much to their chagrin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Alpha House Season 2 Episode 10 - The Nuptials
    7.4/10(81 votes)

    #11 - The Nuptials

    S2:E10

    As the election returns come in, Gil John meets with a presidential campaign advisor, while Robert wonders if he still has a job. Katherine and Julie discover their wedding has been turned into a major political event -- after they arrive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Alpha House Season 1 Episode 10 - Showgirls
    7.3/10(110 votes)

    #12 - Showgirls

    S1:E10

    Louis decides to help showgirls organize, but the Watt brothers stand in his way. A video of Gil John hitting a soldier with a chair in Afghanistan goes viral so Maddie looks for a way to humanize him and Andy's Vanity Fair cover shoot takes an unexpected direction.

    Director:Andrew McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Alpha House Season 2 Episode 1 - The Love Doctor
    7.3/10(89 votes)

    #13 - The Love Doctor

    S2:E1

    Gil John helps a former player become a war hero, and quickly regrets it. Robert hosts an engagement party for his latest matchmaking success, but isn't prepared for the surprise guest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Alpha House Season 2 Episode 3 - The Contest
    7.3/10(83 votes)

    #14 - The Contest

    S2:E3

    Andy and Adriana start planning for a future worthy of a first family. Louis preps for the "Funniest Celebrity in Washington" contest, while his opponent, Penn Jillette, preps for their senate race. Back at the house, the Watt brothers find a new way to taunt Gil John.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Alpha House Season 2 Episode 9 - There Will Be Water
    7.3/10(76 votes)

    #15 - There Will Be Water

    S2:E9

    Gil John gets attacked by Sarah Palin and embraced by the media. Pressured by the party chair, Louis nudges Julie to consider a big wedding. Robert is forced to kiss up to his ex-wife's new beau, but gets some help from Rosalyn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Alpha House Season 1 Episode 3 - All Weapons Red
    7.2/10(142 votes)

    #16 - All Weapons Red

    S1:E3

    As the re-election battles heat up the four senators travel to Afghanistan as part of a Congressional Delegation.

    Director:Michael Patrick Jann
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Alpha House Season 1 Episode 8 - Ruby Shoals
    7.2/10(113 votes)

    #17 - Ruby Shoals

    S1:E8

    While on the campaign trail through North Carolina, Gil John blows off a meeting with the governor to visit Ruby Shoals where he becomes re-inspired about his campaign. Robert's pro-fracking visit to a constituent's home in Pennsylvania does not go as planned.

    Director:Michael Mayer
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Alpha House Season 2 Episode 7 - The Civility Zone
    7.2/10(73 votes)

    #18 - The Civility Zone

    S2:E7

    Gil John finally breaks through to daughter Cee, then gets a lesson in civility from the women's caucus. Andy heads to Miami to try and win back Adriana, and gets some insights into his "condition" from a therapist. Meanwhile, Robert ignores his advisors and helps register black voters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Alpha House Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.1/10(1077 votes)

    #19 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Re-election battles, looming indictments, parties, their Party... these senators need a drink. And a new housemate.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Alpha House Season 1 Episode 2 - No Shame
    7.1/10(188 votes)

    #20 - No Shame

    S1:E2

    The senators adjust to their new roommate, and his girlfriend, as preparations for the Congressional Delegation to Afghanistan continue.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Alpha House Season 1 Episode 9 - The Rebuttal
    7.1/10(115 votes)

    #21 - The Rebuttal

    S1:E9

    Robert proves to the ethics committee that he would never take a mohair suit while Andy prepares to deliver a rebuttal after the State of the Union. Louis is put in the spotlight on his first day back when James mistakenly tweets a photo intended for Lola from the wrong account.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Prayer Brunch" is the best rated episode of "Alpha House". It scored 7.7/10 based on 139 votes. Directed by Bob Balaban and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/13/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "In the Saddle".