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The Best Episodes of Our House

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

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Our House is an American television drama series that aired on NBC for two seasons from September 11, 1986 to May 8, 1988. The series centers on the Witherspoon family and the challenges they face

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Our House Season 2 Episode 8 - The Stringtown Treasure
    9.2/10(11 votes)

    #1 - The Stringtown Treasure

    S2:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Our House Season 2 Episode 13 - Call It a Draw
    9.0/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Call It a Draw

    S2:E13

    No description available

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Our House Season 2 Episode 19 - The Ashton Street Gang
    9.0/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Ashton Street Gang

    S2:E19

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Our House Season 1 Episode 5 - The Third Question
    8.8/10(15 votes)

    #4 - The Third Question

    S1:E5

    Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Our House Season 2 Episode 5 - The Witherspoon War
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Witherspoon War

    S2:E5

    No description available

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Jerry McNeely

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  6. Our House Season 1 Episode 22 - Growing Up, Growing Old
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Growing Up, Growing Old

    S1:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Our House Season 1 Episode 6 - See You in Court
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #7 - See You in Court

    S1:E6

    Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Jerry McNeely

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  8. Our House Season 1 Episode 12 - Heart of a Dancer
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Heart of a Dancer

    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Our House Season 1 Episode 11 - Off We Go ...
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Off We Go ...

    S1:E11

    Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Our House Season 2 Episode 2 - Sounds from a Silent Clock (2)
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Sounds from a Silent Clock (2)

    S2:E2

    No description available

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Our House Season 2 Episode 18 - Out of Step
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Out of Step

    S2:E18

    Kris runs for student council with the help of a guy named Willie whom she just started talking to. Jessie tells Kris she will be an advisor for her schools newspaper, Kris is upset her mother will be at her school. Jessie has problems with a class clown Eric and takes charge of the class and threatens anyone that doesn't want to be serious with the paper will be kicked out. David thinks about getting his ear pierced. Molly and Bertha practice tap dancing around the house. Eric writes a story making fun of the candidates including Kris, Jessie thinks the article(satire) is good and tells Kris she is going to run it in the student paper. Kris says she will blame Jessie if she doesn't get elected. Willie is concerned with Kris' decisions in the election. She has been flirting with the guy who is running for student council president. Joe teaches the girls a stomp dance and falls over and hurts himself, Jessie (while tending his wounds) talk about her and alienating her daughter with the

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Our House Season 2 Episode 21 - Neighborhood Watch
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Neighborhood Watch

    S2:E21

    No description available

    Director:David Huddleston
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Our House Season 1 Episode 2 - The Money Machine
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #13 - The Money Machine

    S1:E2

    David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Jerry McNeely

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  14. Our House Season 1 Episode 4 - That Lonesome Old Caboose
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #14 - That Lonesome Old Caboose

    S1:E4

    Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:William Blinn

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  15. Our House Season 1 Episode 15 - A Point of View
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #15 - A Point of View

    S1:E15

    Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.

    Director:Bruce Kessler
    Writer:Jerry McNeely

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  16. Our House Season 2 Episode 1 - Sounds from a Silent Clock (1)
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Sounds from a Silent Clock (1)

    S2:E1

    No description available

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writers:William Blinn, Jerry McNeely

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  17. Our House Season 1 Episode 3 - Families and Friends
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Families and Friends

    S1:E3

    Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Our House Season 1 Episode 10 - Different Habits
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Different Habits

    S1:E10

    Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Our House Season 1 Episode 16 - The Best Intentions
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #19 - The Best Intentions

    S1:E16

    Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Our House Season 2 Episode 7 - Candles and Shadows
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Candles and Shadows

    S2:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Our House Season 2 Episode 9 - They Also Serve
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #21 - They Also Serve

    S2:E9

    No description available

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Our House Season 2 Episode 16 - Trouble in Paradise (1)
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Trouble in Paradise (1)

    S2:E16

    No description available

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Our House Season 1 Episode 7 - Small Steps
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Small Steps

    S1:E7

    Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:William Blinn

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  24. Our House Season 1 Episode 8 - Choices
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Choices

    S1:E8

    Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Our House Season 1 Episode 9 - First Impressions
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #25 - First Impressions

    S1:E9

    Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Stringtown Treasure" is the best rated episode of "Our House". It scored 9.2/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/15/1987. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Call It a Draw".