The Best Episodes of Alpha House Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.1/10(1077 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E14/19/2013

   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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   Director:Adam Bernstein

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2. 

   7.1/10(188 votes)

   #2 - No Shame

   S1:E211/15/2013

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

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

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3. 

   7.2/10(142 votes)

   #3 - All Weapons Red

   S1:E311/15/2013

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

   Director:Michael Patrick Jann

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Michael Patrick Jann

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4. 

   7.4/10(153 votes)

   #4 - Triggers

   S1:E411/22/2013

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Jake Schreier

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   7.5/10(152 votes)

   #5 - Hippo Issues

   S1:E511/29/2013

   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.

   Directors:Michael Mayer, Michael Mayer

   Writer:Unknown

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   Directors:Michael Mayer, Michael Mayer

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   7.4/10(142 votes)

   #6 - Zingers

   S1:E612/6/2013

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Bob Balaban

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   7.7/10(138 votes)

   #7 - Prayer Brunch

   S1:E712/13/2013

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Bob Balaban

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   7.2/10(112 votes)

   #8 - Ruby Shoals

   S1:E812/20/2013

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Michael Mayer

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9. 

   7.1/10(114 votes)

   #9 - The Rebuttal

   S1:E912/27/2013

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Jann Turner

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10. 

    7.3/10(110 votes)

    #10 - Showgirls

    S1:E101/3/2014

    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:Unknown

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    Director:Andrew McCarthy

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    7.7/10(124 votes)

    #11 - In the Saddle

    S1:E111/10/2014

    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:Unknown

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    Director:Clark Johnson

    Writer:Unknown