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The Best Episodes of Notes from the Underbelly

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Notes from the Underbelly is an American sitcom that debuted on ABC as a midseason replacement. The series is based upon the novel of the same name by Risa Green, and is produced by Eric

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    Notes from the Underbelly Season 1 Episode 5 - Julie & Eric’s Baby
    9.6/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Julie & Eric’s Baby

    S1:E5

    During a trip to the mall for makeup, Julie's water prematurely breaks. With Eric rushing home from a business trip, Julie ask her friends to be present during the birth. Andrew and Lauren must abruptly abandon their romantic weekend getaway. Danny offers to help by ensuring that their hotel plans don't go to waste.

    Director:Barry Sonnenfeld
    Writer:Gary Murphy

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  2. Notes from the Underbelly Season 1 Episode 3 - Million Dollar Baby
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Million Dollar Baby

    S1:E3

    Because of the overwhelming impending costs of having a baby, Andrew looks for a way to save some money... at Lauren's expense. He decides to ask for Danny's help and takes additional landscaping jobs, even if neither are equipped for manual labor. During the meantime, Lauren wonders is she should continue to work or leave her job since he's not getting through to the students she counsels.

    Director:Barry Sonnenfeld
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Notes from the Underbelly Season 1 Episode 7 - Keeping Up Appearances
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Keeping Up Appearances

    S1:E7

    While Lauren tries to prove to her co-workers, and to herself, that being pregnant won't affect her job. But things don't turn out as planned, and the advice she gave to one of her students put her job in jeopardy. During the meantime, Julie and Cooper realize that they have only on thing in common --Lauren.

    Director:James Frawley
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Notes from the Underbelly Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.5/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Andrew and Lauren are deciding if they really want a family or not. But the advice from their friends is not helping them at all! Are they going to have a baby or are they going to continue their lives without one?

    Director:Barry Sonnenfeld
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Notes from the Underbelly Season 1 Episode 2 - Animal Style
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Animal Style

    S1:E2

    Andrew and Lauren are discovering that changes in their life is inevitable. While Lauren must trade her Mini Cooper for a mini-van, Andrew must get read of his hockey table. But things are getting complicated for Lauren when she learns that her driver license is expired and that she must do all of her tests all over again.

    Director:Barry Sonnenfeld
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Notes from the Underbelly Season 1 Episode 4 - Oleander
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Oleander

    S1:E4

    With Lauren pregnant, the couple quickly find out the pros and cons of pregnancy. Lauren's pregnancy gets in the way of the couple when they try to have some intimacy. Meanwhile, Lauren's highly noticeable "pregnancy" breasts attires the attention of the rich students she counsels

    Director:Michael Patrick Jann
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Notes from the Underbelly Season 1 Episode 6 - Mother's Milk
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Mother's Milk

    S1:E6

    Breastfeeding! This will be the next dilemma for the couple. While Lauren isn't convinced it's necessary, Andrew refuse to changes his mind and claims that being a breastfed baby is the reason why he is successful today.. as a Landscaper Architect. During the meantime, Julie and Eric relation isn't going better and the couple tries to reconnect after the birth of Baby Perry, while Cooper falls for an awesome employee.

    Director:Barry Sonnenfeld
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Notes from the Underbelly Season 1 Episode 8 - Surprise
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Surprise

    S1:E8

    Today is Andrew's birthday. Everyone has gathered to celebrate this special day. Even Andrew's old college buddy is there to celebrate. But the only problem is that Andrew doesn't like him --at all. Sadly, this day will turn for the worse when some of the biggest secrets are gonna be revealed.

    Director:Victoria Hochberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Notes from the Underbelly Season 2 Episode 1 - She's Gotta Have It
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - She's Gotta Have It

    S2:E1

    Realizing he may be a pushover, Andrew forces himself to be more assertive. It proves to be a big turn-on for Lauren, until he embraces his opinions to the point where the delicate balance of their relationship is threatened. Eric and Julie hire a nanny who refuses to disavow the secret swaddling technique that instantly calms Baby Perry. Meanwhile, Danny and Cooper find themselves "accidentally dating" when he starts cooking for her in return for legal aide.

    Directors:Barry Sonnenfeld, Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Notes from the Underbelly Season 2 Episode 2 - The Blackout
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - The Blackout

    S2:E2

    After a power outage, Lauren suddenly becomes paranoid about every little thing and worries that she isn't ready to take care of a baby. Andrew, on the other hand, is feeling very confident about his parenting abilities -- until he kills a mock "baby" at their infant CPR class. Meanwhile Andrew's friend, Danny, excels in class by flirting with the 52-year-old-teacher, and Cooper uses Julie's sexy baby blog as a way to bond with the "brown baggers" at her firm.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Notes from the Underbelly Season 2 Episode 3 - Heather's Visit
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Heather's Visit

    S2:E3

    When Lauren's cool younger sister, Heather, visits for a job interview, Lauren launches a campaign to convince her to move to Los Angeles. She would love to have Heather nearby when the baby's born, but will her aggressive attempts to sell her sister on LA end up pushing her away? Meanwhile, as Lauren's consumed with her sister's visit, Julie convinces Cooper to keep her company while Eric's away on business. But when new mom Julie falls asleep from exhaustion, Cooper is confronted with one of her greatest fears -- a crying baby Perry.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writer:Gary Murphy

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  12. Notes from the Underbelly Season 2 Episode 4 - Not Without My Noodles
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Not Without My Noodles

    S2:E4

    Cooper hopes that making a new friend will help take her mind off of Lauren’s baby issues. Andrew fixes up Julie and Eric’s yard for Perry’s party. This could cause problems for Eric and Julie, because Danny wants a job playing piano at the party. Can Eric and Julie have the party and keep their friendship with Danny?

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Notes from the Underbelly Season 2 Episode 5 - Friends and Neighbors
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Friends and Neighbors

    S2:E5

    Lauren and Andrew have to choose a guardian their daughter after a meeting with a lawyer doesn’t go so well, Lauren and Andrew decide to see how their neighbors will do as guardians. Plans to tell the neighbors the good news only get worse when Andrew lets the cat out of the bag too soon.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Notes from the Underbelly Season 2 Episode 6 - If The Shoe Fits
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - If The Shoe Fits

    S2:E6

    Julie and Andrew try to get Lauren’s mind off the pregnancy and on to something else. Danny wants to find a girl he hopes baby Perry will help him do that.

    Director:Barry Sonnenfeld
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Notes from the Underbelly Season 2 Episode 7 - The List
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - The List

    S2:E7

    Lauren and Andrew's baby arrives well at a concert they soon discover there having a little trouble getting to the hospital.

    Director:Barnet Kellman
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Julie & Eric’s Baby" is the best rated episode of "Notes from the Underbelly". It scored 9.6/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Gary Murphy, it aired on 5/2/2007. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Million Dollar Baby".