The Best Episodes of Alpha House Season 1
Every episode of Alpha House Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Alpha House Season 1!
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.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Alpha House" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.1/10 from 1066 user votes. It was directed by Adam Bernstein and written by N/A. "Pilot" aired on 4/19/2013 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "No Shame".
7.1/10 1,066 votes#1 - 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
7.0/10 180 votes#2 - 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
7.1/10 135 votes#3 - 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
7.4/10 147 votes#4 - 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
- 7.4/10 146 votes
#5 - 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
- 7.2/10 136 votes
#6 - 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
- 7.4/10 132 votes
#7 - 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
- 7.1/10 106 votes
#8 - 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
- 7.0/10 108 votes
#9 - 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
- 7.2/10 104 votes
#10 - 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
- 7.4/10 118 votes
#11 - 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