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A once-famous football player must rent part of his house to support himself. A single mother and her two kids are the latest tenants. He also owns a sports clinic that he barely manages to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    In the House Season 4 Episode 13 - God is in the House
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #1 - God is in the House

    S4:E13

    At Christmastime, Tonia's sister, Yolanda, voices to Marion her doubts that the ministry is her true calling.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. In the House Season 2 Episode 18 - Home Again
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Home Again

    S2:E18

    Jackie is promoted to the New York office, which means Marion is short one tenant. Enter Tonia.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. In the House Season 2 Episode 10 - Christmas Party
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Christmas Party

    S2:E10

    Tiffany and Austin want to bring the family together for Christmas, and that includes a visit from their great-grandparents.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Winifred Hervey

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  4. In the House Season 1 Episode 5 - The Lost Weekend
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #4 - The Lost Weekend

    S1:E5

    Austin persuades Jackie to continue the family tradition of visiting their mountain cabin at the beginning of the spring season. But when Jackie's car breaks down, Marion must drive them. Their plans are thrown into further turmoil by Jackie's ex-husband Milton, who brought his new young bride to the cabin for a romantic weekend.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Winifred Hervey

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  5. In the House Season 2 Episode 5 - Daddy's Home
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Daddy's Home

    S2:E5

    Jackie ex-husband, Milton is thrown out by his new wife when he accidentally says Jackie's name during sex. Jackie refuses to allow him to live in her part of the home, but Marion lets Milton sleep in his room. Unfortunately, Milton drives Marion crazy with his annoying habits, and the next day Marion tries to force Milton back to Sasha. When Milton rents a romantic hotel suite, Marion calls Sasha to persuade her to reconcile with Milton. She refuses, causing a dejected Milton to lock himself in the hotel bathroom. After Marion calls Jackie at work, she rushes over and persuades Milton to come out of the bathroom. Grateful for her support, Milton hugs Jackie--just as Sasha enters....

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Winifred Hervey

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  6. In the House Season 1 Episode 1 - Getting to Know You
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Getting to Know You

    S1:E1

    When Jackie Warren's husband goes through a mid-life crisis and announces that he is having an affair, she decides to make a new life for herself. Once a wealthy socialite, she enters the work force for the first time and gets her own place to live. Jackie squeezes into a less-than-lavish but charming house owned by former football player Marion Hill, whose stellar career was ruined by a freak accident. To cover expenses while he trains for a comeback, he moves into the apartment above his garage and rents his main house to Jackie and her two children. The kitchen becomes common ground for the tenants and their landlord. With only two years of law school as her experience, Jackie is hired as a legal assistant by Heather Comstock, a young no-nonsense power attorney. While she's working, Jackie must find someone to take care of her children. Despite her misgivings about Marion, Jackie's overly dramatic teenaged daughter Tiffany and her brainy young son Austin convince her to give him a c

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Winifred Hervey

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  7. In the House Season 1 Episode 4 - Once Again, with Feeling
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Once Again, with Feeling

    S1:E4

    It's been nearly 20 years since Jackie went on a date, but Marion tries to get her to meet men at a popular night club. However, when Marion's former grade school football coach comes for a visit, Jackie finds an eligible bachelor in her own living room.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. In the House Season 4 Episode 21 - Mr. Hill Goes to New York
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Mr. Hill Goes to New York

    S4:E21

    After seeing Gabrielle and Mark kissing passionately, Tiffany confronts the amorous couple about their betrayal. Marion visits his grandmother in Queens, and also sees Natalie. Meanwhile, Mercedes' wealthy ex boyfriend, Evan Burnett, returns.

    Director:Alfonso Ribeiro
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. In the House Season 1 Episode 3 - Birthday Presence
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Birthday Presence

    S1:E3

    Jackie is out of the house celebrating her son Austin's birthday, so Marion plans a reunion with his ex-girlfriend, who thinks he still has an active football career. But Jackie unexpectedly brings the party back to the house and upsets Marion's romantic evening. Meanwhile, Heather dates a single father and asks Jackie's advice on bonding with his daughter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. In the House Season 2 Episode 1 - Dog Catchers
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Dog Catchers

    S2:E1

    Marion and his friend Carlton Banks discover that a boy is dating both Tiffany and Carlton's little sister, Ashley, at the same time, so they decide to teach the duplicitous guy a lesson in respect.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. In the House Season 1 Episode 2 - Female Trouble
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Female Trouble

    S1:E2

    When a female bully at school harasses Austin, he asks Jackie and Marion for advice. Unfortunately, he must choose between two opposing philosophies: Jackie says he should protect himself and fight back, while Marion advocates a non-violent approach. Meanwhile, Tiffany fights with her boyfriend on the telephone and agonizes about whether to call him back or wait for him to call her.

    Director:James Widdoes
    Writer:Jeffrey Duteil

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  12. In the House Season 2 Episode 8 - Nanna Don't Play
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Nanna Don't Play

    S2:E8

    Milton begs Jackie to pretend that the house is their happy home for his visiting grandmother, but Marion isn't too happy when Nanna begins to give him orders. Elsewhere, Marion's idea to throw his old friend Darryl a bachelor party lands Darryl in hot water with his bride-to-be.

    Director:Terri McCoy
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. In the House Season 3 Episode 13 - Saint Marion
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Saint Marion

    S3:E13

    While volunteering at a soup kitchen, Marion is believed to be destitute. Tonia teaches her friend Henry how to be cool to impress his girlfriend, but he becomes attracted to Tonia.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. In the House Season 3 Episode 8 - The Curse of Hill House
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #14 - The Curse of Hill House

    S3:E8

    Maxwell insults a self-proclaimed witch, who casts a spell on him.

    Director:John Tracy
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. In the House Season 3 Episode 14 - Dial M for Marion
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Dial M for Marion

    S3:E14

    Marion falls for a woman whose phone messages he advertently receives. Tonia and Henry face complications in their relationship.

    Director:Andrew Tsao
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. In the House Season 1 Episode 6 - Hats Off
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Hats Off

    S1:E6

    Jackie and Heather help Marion get an audition for a sportscaster job on a local news show. For the audition, he interviews basketball star Spud Webb. Marion gets the job! But when he refuses to do the broadcast without his lucky hat, the station owner issues an ultimatum: either the hat goes or Marion goes. Meanwhile, Tiffany participates in a school charity drive to get closer to a cute classmate. Also, Austin asks his family to help him prepare for a school spelling competition.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Jeffrey Duteil

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  17. In the House Season 2 Episode 2 - Crush Groove
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Crush Groove

    S2:E2

    Marion takes a liking to an attractive neighbour, with whom Austin has been spending some time; meanwhile, Jackie delivers pizzas to earn extra money, and Heather practices hugging after her therapist tells her to be more friendly.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Jeffrey Duteil

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  18. In the House Season 2 Episode 3 - The Gambler
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - The Gambler

    S2:E3

    To Jackie's discomfort, one of Marion's former professional football teammates, Clayton Whitmore, comes to town to play poker with the old gang. That night, while the guys play poker, Austin sneaks downstairs to watch, and they invite him to play. Everyone is amazed by Austin's gambling prowess. Meanwhile, Heather manipulates Jackie into planning Heather's 30th birthday party -- and confronting the dilemma of finding ways to persuade guests to attend.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Lore Kimbrough

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  19. In the House Season 2 Episode 4 - The Final Cut
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The Final Cut

    S2:E4

    When Austin finds out that Marion is coaching a kids' football league with Marion's former grade school football coach Sam Wilson, he tries to impress Marion by making the team; and Sam accepts Austin hoping to date a grateful Jackie. Unfortunately, Austin is smaller than the other boys and plays terribly. Sam promises Marion that he will leave Austin on the bench during the game; meanwhile, Austin secretly tells Tiffany that he hates football but intends to stay on the team rather than disappoint everybody. On the day of the first game, half of the team stays home with chicken pox. Then one of the players gets injured late in the game, and Austin is the only alternate left on the team. He hides in the locker room, pursued by Jackie and Marion. Jackie realizes why Sam accepted Austin; Marion reassures Austin they're friends for life no matter what choices Austin makes. When Austin decides to play, he gets a chance to score a touchdown but becomes overconfident and is tackled. Meanwhile

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. In the House Season 2 Episode 6 - Futile Attraction
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Futile Attraction

    S2:E6

    Marion bakes cookies for his physical therapist, Tonia, to thank her for helping him heal. But she wrongly thinks he is in love with her and aggressively pursues him by sneaking into his room wearing sexy lingerie. Meanwhile, Jackie wants Tiffany to join a fancy social club managed by the snobbish Mrs. Mason. Mrs. Mason and the other ladies come over to interview Tiffany, and they almost witness Marion leading the scantily clad Tonia out of the house. Later, Jackie agrees to help Marion convince Tonia that he is in love with someone else. Marion takes Tonia to an expensive restaurant. Jackie comes in, kisses Marion passionately and says that they are in love. Tonia dejectedly leaves. Unfortunately, Mrs. Mason was sitting behind them and witnessed the entire incident. Tiffany is glad to be rejected by the social club.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. In the House Season 2 Episode 7 - Sister Act: the Episode
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Sister Act: the Episode

    S2:E7

    Jackie's adventurous sister takes her, Marion and Clayton on a wild, wild trip.

    Director:Greg Antonacci
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. In the House Season 2 Episode 9 - Boyz II Men II Women
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Boyz II Men II Women

    S2:E9

    Marion takes it like a man when his old friend Kevin discloses his new profession as a female impersonator.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jeffrey Duteil

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  23. In the House Season 2 Episode 11 - Do the Right Thing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Do the Right Thing

    S2:E11

    After Austin gives Marion computer-aided financial advice, a computer mix-up gives Marion a large sum of money.

    Director:Gil Junger
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. In the House Season 2 Episode 12 - Come Back, Kid
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Come Back, Kid

    S2:E12

    Marion's professional football comeback means it's time for Jackie to start thinking about moving out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. In the House Season 2 Episode 13 - To Die For
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - To Die For

    S2:E13

    Marion's cousin, Curtis, wants to market marion's health drink but not without complications. Austin tries to act like Marion in order to win friends.

    Director:Asaad Kelada
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"God is in the House" is the best rated episode of "In the House". It scored 8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by John Tracy and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/16/1997. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Home Again".