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The Best Episodes of In-Laws

Every episode of In-Laws ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of In-Laws!

In-Laws is an American situation comedy that aired on NBC from September 2002 until January 2003. Newlyweds Matt and Alex move in with her parents,...
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC

Best Episodes Summary

"Halloween: Resurrection" is the best rated episode of "In-Laws". It scored 4.4/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Steve Zuckerman and written by Michael Markowitz, it aired on 10/29/2002. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "If You Can't Stand the Heat".

  • Halloween: Resurrection
    4.4/1018 votes
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    #1 - Halloween: Resurrection

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/2002

    Matt inadvertently reignites a fierce competition for the best decorated house on the block.

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: Michael Markowitz

  • If You Can't Stand the Heat
    4.1/1017 votes
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    #2 - If You Can't Stand the Heat

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/3/2002

    Vic and Marlene become suspicious when they learn that Matt's cooking partner is a sexy young woman.

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
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    #3 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2002

    Financially strapped newlyweds Matt and Alex Landis move into the suburban home of the bride's well-off parents, Victor and Marlene Pellet. From the get-go, there's tension between the affable Matt, a would-be chef, and his inflexible father-in-law. Victor's immediate annoyance with Matt over petty matters prompts him to gruffly call for ""private convo times,"" shorthand for one-on-one conversations with his son-in-law, which are intended to intimidate the young man. That they do, until Matt decides to have his own private showdown with his new relation at a fancy restaurant.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mark Reisman

  • Fleetwood Matt
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    #4 - Fleetwood Matt

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2002

    Matt's smashup of Victor's vintage Cadillac is but a prelude to other revelations of covered-up accidents that befell the prized vehicle.

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: Christopher Vane

  • The Mattress Kings
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    #5 - The Mattress Kings

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2002

    After their squeaky mattress puts their sex-life on display, Matt and Alex want a new bed and are talked into going to the ""Mattress King"" by Victor—which leads to a male struggle for dominance as both of the men in Alex' life try to prove their superiority through a mattress purchase. Meanwhile, Marlene befriends a co-worker, a condescending former classmate of Alex who ridiculed her throughout school.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Mark Reisman

  • Love Is the Key
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    #6 - Love Is the Key

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2002

    From TV Guide: The romantic dinner that Matt and Alex hope to share balloons into a big bash thanks to Victor, who invites himself, Marlene---and a band.

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

  • Monopoly Report
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    #7 - Monopoly Report

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2002

    A family Monopoly game is dicey for Matt, who's vexed by the Pellets' quirky rules, inside jokes, and freewheeling currency exchanges.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: Michael Markowitz

  • Crown Vic
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    #8 - Crown Vic

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/2002

    Matt and Alex meet a new young couple, and Victor hopes to inherit the position of head of his civic organization.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: N/A

  • Love Thy Neighbor
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    #9 - Love Thy Neighbor

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2002

    A neighbor's home sale sparks a family feud: Marlene's made a deal, but Victor blows it—because he hates the buyer's pet bird.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: N/A

  • Games People Play
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    #10 - Games People Play

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/2002

    After initially beating Vic in a raquetball game, Matt throws the next game at Alex' request.

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: N/A

  • Lucky Charms
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    #11 - Lucky Charms

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/2002

    A day at the races bonds Victor and Matt, whose ""jinx-in-law"" has a streak of beginner's luck that summons the duo back to the track.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: N/A

  • Married Christmas
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    #12 - Married Christmas

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/3/2002

    Marlene's dad comes to visit for the holiday—and suddenly Matt is not the only one in the house with an abusive father-in-law.

    Director: Gail Mancuso

    Writer: N/A

  • Matt Goes into Labor
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    #13 - Matt Goes into Labor

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/7/2003

    Showdown time: Matt meets Alex's former beau, an accomplished Adonis who has his own tales to tell about Victor.

    Director: Steve Zuckerman

    Writer: Christopher Vane

  • Two Rooms
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    #14 - Two Rooms

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/2003

    Matt, Alex, Victor and Marlene go away for the weekend and unwisely stay in adjoining hotel rooms.

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: N/A