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The Best Episodes of Home Movies Season 1

Every episode of Home Movies Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Home Movies Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Home Movies Season 1 Episode 11 - Mortgages & Marbles
    8.5/10(161 votes)

    S1:E11

    Coach McGuirk decides to buy a condo, but getting approved for a mortgage proves to be difficult. He probably shouldn't have moved out of his old place until he found a new one. Meanwhile, Brendon decides to make an educational film for kids.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writers:Bill Braudis, Brendon Small

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  2. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 6 - Director's Cut
    8.4/10(181 votes)

    S1:E6

    Duane has written a rock opera based on Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis,'and he wants Brendon to direct. But the collaboration has a few bugs.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writers:Bill Braudis, Brendon Small, Loren Bouchard, Janine Ditullio

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  3. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 7 - It Was Supposed to Be Funny
    8.1/10(153 votes)

    S1:E7

    Brendon decides to add some comic relief to his documentary about Melissa's grandfather, but nobody is laughing.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writers:Bill Braudis, Brendon Small, Loren Bouchard, Janine Ditullio

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  4. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 10 - School Nurse
    8.1/10(152 votes)

    S1:E10

    The new school nurse has everyone's attention. Coach McGuirk and Jason eye her as a love interest; Brendon sees her as his ticket to getting out of class.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writers:Bill Braudis, Brendon Small

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  5. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 12 - Law and Boarder
    8.1/10(151 votes)

    S1:E12

    Brendon gets hit by a car while riding down the wrong side of the road on his bicycle and ends up with Coach McGuirk representing him in court. Meanwhile, an old 'friend' of Paula's from college pays an unexpected visit.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writers:Bill Braudis, Brendon Small

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  6. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 13 - Brendon's Choice
    8.1/10(152 votes)

    S1:E13

    Brendon, Melissa and Jason win local filmmaker awards. In an interview for the local news, the anchor asks Brendon about his family, which triggers a sudden curiosity about his dad.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writers:Bill Braudis, Brendon Small

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  7. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 3 - The Art of the Sucker Punch
    8.0/10(188 votes)

    S1:E3

    Brendon documents his first fight on video.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writers:Brendon Small, Loren Bouchard

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  8. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 4 - Brendon Gets Rabies
    7.8/10(178 votes)

    S1:E4

    Taking care of the neighbor's cat isn't as easy as the Smalls thought it would be.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 9 - Life Through a Fisheye Lens
    7.8/10(141 votes)

    S1:E9

    Brendon wants to buy a fisheye lens, but the Smalls are on a budget. He is forced into the working world when his mother refuses to extend his line of credit.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 1 - Get Away From My Mom
    7.7/10(257 votes)

    S1:E1

    It's hard enough for Brendon to accept that his mother is going on a date, but couldn't she have picked a guy other than Coach McGuirk?

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writers:Brendon Small, Loren Bouchard

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  11. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 2 - I Don't Do Well in Parent-Teacher Conferences
    7.7/10(204 votes)

    S1:E2

    Brendon is in danger of being held back when he won't complete the research for his presentation, and Paula isn't helping his cause.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writer:Loren Bouchard

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  12. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 5 - Yoko
    7.7/10(164 votes)

    S1:E5

    The soccer team goes on a camping trip that ends in disaster for the coach--and in love for Brendon and Loni.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Home Movies Season 1 Episode 8 - Method of Acting
    7.6/10(141 votes)

    S1:E8

    Brendon signs up for an acting class, and Paula teaches at an adult education center. Brendon tries to take control of his class while Paula almost loses control of hers.

    Director:Loren Bouchard
    Writers:Bill Braudis, Brendon Small

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mortgages & Marbles" is the best rated episode of Home Movies season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 161 votes. Directed by Loren Bouchard and written by Bill Braudis, Brendon Small, it aired on September 30, 2001. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Director's Cut".