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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 Worst Episode
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    Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.1/10(481 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    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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  2. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 2 - Not a Tiger Yet
    7.1/10(397 votes)

    #2 - Not a Tiger Yet

    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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  3. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 6 - Not Ready to Share Yet
    7.1/10(275 votes)

    #3 - Not Ready to Share Yet

    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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  4. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 3 - Not Out of High School Yet
    7.3/10(354 votes)

    #4 - Not Out of High School Yet

    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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  5. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 7 - Not Out of the Game Yet
    7.3/10(261 votes)

    #5 - Not Out of the Game Yet

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Shahrzad Davani
    Writer:Eddie Quintana

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  6. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 10 - Not Well Yet
    7.3/10(234 votes)

    #6 - Not Well Yet

    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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  7. Not Dead Yet Season 2 Episode 3 - Not in the Cards Yet
    7.3/10(182 votes)

    #7 - Not in the Cards Yet

    S2:E3

    Lexi, Duncan, Sam and Dennis attend an award ceremony for several SoCal Independent editing nominations. Meanwhile, Nell steps in to babysit Sam's daughter, who doesn't seem interested in hanging out with her "fun Aunt Nell."

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writers:Debbie Jhoon, Michael J. Feldman

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  8. Not Dead Yet Season 2 Episode 8 - Not You Yet
    7.4/10(157 votes)

    #8 - Not You Yet

    S2:E8

    Nell, Lexi and Cricket take Sam out on a "divorce day" to celebrate her singlehood, while Nell makes plans for her future.

    Director:Natalia Anderson
    Writer:Mattie Bayne

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  9. Not Dead Yet Season 2 Episode 1 - Not Owning It Yet
    7.5/10(217 votes)

    #9 - Not Owning It Yet

    S2:E1

    Lexi's father and owner of the SoCal Independent, Duncan Rhodes, comes into the office and forms a bond with Nell, much to his daughter's dismay.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Marc Firek

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  10. Not Dead Yet Season 2 Episode 4 - Not Polite Yet
    7.5/10(185 votes)

    #10 - Not Polite Yet

    S2:E4

    Lexi combines the first two floors of the newsroom, leaving Nell to share a cubicle with T.J., a popular sportswriter who’s friends with everyone… except her.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:Eddie Quintana

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  11. Not Dead Yet Season 2 Episode 7 - Not in the Game Yet
    7.5/10(171 votes)

    #11 - Not in the Game Yet

    S2:E7

    TJ asks Nell to play on the newspaper softball team. Lexi and Edward spend a weird version of quality time together, while Duncan runs into an old rival.

    Director:Keith Powell
    Writer:Liz Astrof

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  12. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 4 - Not Dating Yet
    7.6/10(343 votes)

    #12 - Not Dating Yet

    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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  13. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 11 - Not Feeling It Yet
    7.6/10(224 votes)

    #13 - Not Feeling It Yet

    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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  14. Not Dead Yet Season 2 Episode 2 - Not a Valentine Yet
    7.6/10(189 votes)

    #14 - Not a Valentine Yet

    S2:E2

    After receiving some truth from Cricket on Valentine's Day, Nell realizes she may be using ghosts as an excuse to not open herself up to love.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Chelsea Devantez

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  15. Not Dead Yet Season 2 Episode 6 - Not Going Home Yet
    7.7/10(179 votes)

    #15 - Not Going Home Yet

    S2:E6

    Nell grows frustrated with Lexi and Edward's relationship; the newsroom staff pulls an all-nighter.

    Director:Michael McDonald
    Writer:Josh Greenberg

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  16. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 5 - Not Moving On Yet
    7.8/10(309 votes)

    #16 - Not Moving On Yet

    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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  17. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 9 - Not Scattered Yet
    7.8/10(249 votes)

    #17 - Not Scattered Yet

    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, Michael J. Feldman, Eddie Quintana

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  18. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 12 - Not a Fairytale Yet
    7.8/10(225 votes)

    #18 - Not a Fairytale Yet

    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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  19. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 8 - Not Friends Yet
    7.9/10(263 votes)

    #19 - Not Friends Yet

    S1:E8

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

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

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  20. Not Dead Yet Season 2 Episode 9 - Not the End Yet
    7.9/10(170 votes)

    #20 - Not the End Yet

    S2:E9

    Nell finds out that Duncan is selling the SoCal Independent, so she takes matters into her own hands to save her job when Lexi seems unwilling to help.

    Director:Melissa Fumero
    Writer:Grace Condon

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  21. Not Dead Yet Season 2 Episode 5 - Not Solved Yet
    8.0/10(199 votes)

    #21 - Not Solved Yet

    S2:E5

    When Nell's latest ghost is convinced that there was foul play involved in his death, Nell is happy to try to investigate until Lexi inserts herself into the case.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Becky Mann, Audra Sielaff

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  22. Not Dead Yet Season 1 Episode 13 - Not Just Yet
    8.1/10(251 votes)

    #22 - Not Just Yet

    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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  23. Not Dead Yet Season 2 Episode 10 - Not a Ghost Yet
    8.2/10(185 votes)

    #23 - Not a Ghost Yet

    S2:E10

    Nell navigates an unexpected incident that leaves the sale of the newspaper on hold.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Casey Johnson, David Windsor

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Not Dead Yet". It scored 7.1/10 based on 481 votes. Directed by Dean Holland and written by Casey Johnson, it aired on 2/8/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Not a Tiger Yet".