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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!

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.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Prime Video

Best Episodes Summary

"Triggers" is the best rated episode of "Alpha House". It scored 7.4/10 based on 147 votes. Directed by Jake Schreier and written by N/A, it aired on 11/22/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Hippo Issues".

  • Triggers
    7.4/10147 votes
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    #1 - Triggers

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2013

    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: N/A

  • Hippo Issues
    7.4/10146 votes
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    #2 - Hippo Issues

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2013

    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.

    Director: Michael Mayer, Michael Mayer

    Writer: N/A

  • Prayer Brunch
    7.4/10132 votes
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    #3 - Prayer Brunch

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/13/2013

    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: N/A

  • In the Saddle
    7.4/10118 votes
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    #4 - In the Saddle

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2014

    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: N/A

  • Shelter in Place
    7.4/1075 votes
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    #5 - Shelter in Place

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Retreat
    7.3/1073 votes
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    #6 - The Retreat

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Nuptials
    7.3/1074 votes
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    #7 - The Nuptials

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zingers
    7.2/10136 votes
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    #8 - Zingers

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/2013

    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: N/A

  • Showgirls
    7.2/10104 votes
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    #9 - Showgirls

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/2014

    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: N/A

  • The Love Doctor
    7.2/1082 votes
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    #10 - The Love Doctor

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gaffergate
    7.2/1076 votes
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    #11 - Gaffergate

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Apparition
    7.2/1073 votes
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    #12 - The Apparition

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bugged
    7.2/1068 votes
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    #13 - Bugged

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    7.1/101,066 votes
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    #14 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/19/2013

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

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: N/A

  • All Weapons Red
    7.1/10135 votes
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    #15 - All Weapons Red

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/15/2013

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

    Director: Michael Patrick Jann

    Writer: N/A

  • Ruby Shoals
    7.1/10106 votes
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    #16 - Ruby Shoals

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/20/2013

    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: N/A

  • The Contest
    7.1/1076 votes
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    #17 - The Contest

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • There Will Be Water
    7.1/1069 votes
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    #18 - There Will Be Water

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Shame
    7.0/10180 votes
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    #19 - No Shame

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2013

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

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: N/A

  • The Rebuttal
    7.0/10108 votes
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    #20 - The Rebuttal

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/27/2013

    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: N/A

  • The Civility Zone
    7.0/1067 votes
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    #21 - The Civility Zone

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A