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The Best Episodes of Not Dead Yet Season 1

Every episode of Not Dead Yet Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Not Dead Yet Season 1!

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Nell Serrano is a broke and newly single self-described disaster. She works to restart the life and career she left behind some 10 years ago. When writing obituaries is the only job she can find,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 13 - Not Just Yet
    8.1/10(264 votes)

    S1:E13

    Nell holds a dinner party at her house and Dennis has to make a potentially life-altering decision.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Amy Sullivan

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  2. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 8 - Not Friends Yet
    7.9/10(274 votes)

    S1:E8

    Nell finally meets Edward’s girlfriend. Meanwhile at the wine bar, Cricket hosts trivia night.

    Director:Gail Lerner
    Writers:Debbie Jhoon, J. Michael Feldman

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  3. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 5 - Not Moving On Yet
    7.8/10(320 votes)

    S1:E5

    After Nell falls for the wrong guy, she realizes her last relationship may be holding her back. Meanwhile, Edward helps Cricket decide that what’s missing from the bar is a bit of her past.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Chelsea Devantez

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  4. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 9 - Not Scattered Yet
    7.8/10(259 votes)

    S1:E9

    With Nell’s help, Cricket decides to finally spread Monty’s ashes. Sam and Lexi support Dennis as he chooses an egg donor.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Debbie Jhoon, J. Michael Feldman, Eddie Quintana

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  5. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 12 - Not a Fairytale Yet
    7.8/10(237 votes)

    S1:E12

    Nell agrees to see Phillip, hoping for closure. Sam and Lexi have a joint birthday party for their daughters.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Marc Firek

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  6. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 4 - Not Dating Yet
    7.6/10(355 votes)

    S1:E4

    Nell’s friends rally to set her up on some dates, but Nell isn’t sure she’s ready to move on. Edward has better luck finding a match.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:Maggie Mull

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  7. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 11 - Not Feeling It Yet
    7.6/10(238 votes)

    S1:E11

    After months of processing her relationship with Phillip, Nell tells Sam she's ready to move on. Sam tries to recapture her spark with her husband. Lexi helps Dennis search for the perfect egg donor.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Mattie Bayne

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  8. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 3 - Not Out of High School Yet
    7.3/10(367 votes)

    S1:E3

    Nell is asked to write an obituary for a popular influencer with whom she has history. Elsewhere, Sam helps Dennis overcome an old fear.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Jeff Greenberg

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  9. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 7 - Not Out of the Game Yet
    7.3/10(272 votes)

    S1:E7

    Nell’s father comes to visit. Meanwhile, Lexi conducts the employees’ yearly performance review at the SoCal Independent.

    Director:Shahrzad 'Sheri' Davani
    Writer:Eddie Quintana

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  10. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 10 - Not Well Yet
    7.3/10(245 votes)

    S1:E10

    After a fun night out with Sam and Dennis, Nell winds up sick in bed and wanting to be left alone. Meanwhile, Lexi convinces Sam and Dennis to join her for lunch, which spirals into a much longer commitment.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Josh Greenberg

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  11. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.1/10(502 votes)

    S1:E1

    Nell attempts to restart her life in a new place with a new job and a new roommate. She begins writing obituaries at the local paper and starts getting life advice from an unlikely source.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Casey Johnson

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  12. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 2 - Not a Tiger Yet
    7.1/10(409 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Nell tries to settle into her new job, she gets increasingly annoyed by her latest ghost. Meanwhile, Edward works on a project that sparks Nell’s journalistic curiosity.

    Director:Todd Holland
    Writer:Mark Firek

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  13. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 6 - Not Ready to Share Yet
    7.1/10(286 votes)

    S1:E6

    Lexi puts Sam in charge of the newspaper’s food and wine festival, making Nell jealous of their friendship. At the event, Edward helps Cricket with her booth and Dennis lets off some marital steam.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Not Just Yet" is the best rated episode of "Not Dead Yet" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 264 votes. Directed by Dean Holland and written by Amy Sullivan, it aired on 5/3/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Not Friends Yet".