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The Best Episodes of Notes from the Underbelly

Every episode of Notes from the Underbelly ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Notes from the Underbelly!

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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC

Best Episodes Summary

"Julie & Eric’s Baby" is the best rated episode of "Notes from the Underbelly". It scored 9.2/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Gary Murphy, it aired on 5/2/2007. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Keeping Up Appearances".

  • Julie & Eric’s Baby
    9.2/1016 votes
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    #1 - Julie & Eric’s Baby

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2007

    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

  • Keeping Up Appearances
    9.0/108 votes
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    #2 - Keeping Up Appearances

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/16/2007

    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: N/A

  • Million Dollar Baby
    8.9/108 votes
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    #3 - Million Dollar Baby

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/2007

    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: N/A

  • Pilot
    8.4/1036 votes
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    #4 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/12/2007

    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: N/A

  • Animal Style
    7.4/107 votes
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    #5 - Animal Style

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2007

    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: N/A

  • Surprise
    7.4/106 votes
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    #6 - Surprise

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/16/2007

    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: N/A

  • Oleander
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    #7 - Oleander

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/2007

    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: N/A

  • Mothers Milk
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    #8 - Mothers Milk

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/9/2007

    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: N/A

  • She's Gotta Have It
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    #9 - She's Gotta Have It

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/26/2007

    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.

    Director: Barnet Kellman, Barry Sonnenfeld

    Writer: N/A

  • The Blackout
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    #10 - The Blackout

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/3/2007

    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: N/A

  • Heather's Visit
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    #11 - Heather's Visit

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/10/2007

    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

  • Not Without My Noodles
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    #12 - Not Without My Noodles

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/17/2007

    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: N/A

  • Friends and Neighbors
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    #13 - Friends and Neighbors

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 1/14/2008

    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: N/A

  • If The Shoe Fits
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    #14 - If The Shoe Fits

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2008

    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: N/A

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    #15 - Friends and Neighbours

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/11/2008

    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: N/A