Show cover for Relativity

The Best Episodes of Relativity

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

Relativity follows a twenty-something couple and the lives and loves of their friends and siblings in Los Angeles.
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC

Best Episodes Summary

"Just One More Thing" is the best rated episode of "Relativity". It scored 8.3/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Michael W. Watkins and written by Jason Katims, it aired on 9/28/1996. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Unsilent Night".

  • Just One More Thing
    8.3/108 votes
    Loading...

    #1 - Just One More Thing

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/1996

    Leo insists that Isabel tell Everett that the wedding is off. She does-but she can't refuse when he asks her to attend nuptials at which his family had expected to meet her. Meanwhile, Leo's sister Rhonda has a breakup of her own to deal with.

    Director: Michael W. Watkins

    Writer: Jason Katims

  • Unsilent Night
    8.0/107 votes
    Loading...

    #2 - Unsilent Night

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/21/1996

    Leo's dad Barry isn't sure if he'll make it home for the holidays. Actually, he's in town, living in a motel, but he's unable to tell the family he lost his job in Dayton.

    Director: Edward Zwick

    Writer: N/A

  • Pilot
    7.9/1014 votes
    Loading...

    #3 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1996

    After several dreamy days in Italy, where the two meet while on solo vacations, they return to their separate lives in Los Angeles. But Leo can't resist calling Isabel, even though she decides to accept a marriage proposal from her longtime boyfriend. The bond they formed overseas haunts her, too, and Leo is nothing if not persistent: ""When love does come around,"" he tells her, ""you can't take it lightly.""

    Director: Mark Piznarski

    Writer: Jason Katims

  • Jake Gets a Job
    7.0/1032 votes
    Loading...

    #4 - Jake Gets a Job

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/1996

    Jake gets a hole in one-and a job at the magazine-when he impresses Isabel's dad with his skill at a computer golf game. But Leo winds up in the parent trap, trying to be a father to his younger brother but unconsciously expecting him to fail.

    Director: Patrick R. Norris

    Writer: N/A

  • First Impressions
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #5 - First Impressions

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/1996

    Leo and Isabel hope that first impressions aren't lasting, when, through a comedy of errors, they unexpectedly meet each other's families. But it's not very amusing when he and Everett come face to face at Isabel's house.

    Director: Todd Holland

    Writer: N/A

  • The Unveiling
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #6 - The Unveiling

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/1996

    Everything seems perfect as Leo and Isabel prepare to consummate their relationship; everything, that is, except the timing. The one-year anniversary of the death of Leo's mother is approaching and the emotional strain is taking its toil on the young lovers' blossoming relationship-not to mention the rest of the Roth family.

    Director: Mark Piznarski

    Writer: Jason Katims

  • Moving In
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #7 - Moving In

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/1996

    Leo and Isabel decide to move in together, but their friends and families are, to say the least, confused, especially since the couple has known each other for just two weeks.

    Director: Mark Piznarski

    Writer: N/A

  • Fathers
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #8 - Fathers

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/1996

    Leo's brother, Jake, is quite put out when he learns that their father is considering taking a job in Dayton, a move that would involve uprooting the family.

    Director: Davis Guggenheim

    Writer: N/A

  • No Job Too Small
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #9 - No Job Too Small

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/19/1997

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Jealousy
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #10 - Jealousy

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/23/1996

    Isabel is jealous when Leo goes after an assistant's job with successful -- and beautiful -- architect Julia Cordoza, a client of Alan's who could propel Leo to the career he's always wanted. Meanwhile, Karen goes shopping for a new set of wheels and ends up in a weird flirtation with car salesman Doug.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Jason Katims

  • Role Model
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #11 - Role Model

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/1996

    And the winner of the award for best magazine is... Epicenter, and publisher David Lukens thanks everyone in his acceptance speech but the rag's founder: Eve.

    Director: Mark Piznarski

    Writer: N/A

  • New Year's Eve
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #12 - New Year's Eve

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/4/1997

    Leo and Isabel throw a New Year's Eve bash for their friends. But the limited guest list doesn't preclude some party crashers from showing up-including Everett, Isabel's ex-fiancé.

    Director: Patrick R. Norris

    Writer: N/A

  • The Day the Earth Moved
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #13 - The Day the Earth Moved

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/11/1997

    During an intimate moment, Leo tells Isabel that he wants to marry her, but both of them are confused about the statement's meaning. Meanwhile, Karen slyly arranges to visit Doug; and Rhonda's unlucky dating streak ends.

    Director: Steve Miner

    Writer: N/A

  • Billable Hours
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #14 - Billable Hours

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/18/1997

    Jake refuses to explain why he's so desperate for $100 in cash but sees an opportunity to earn it by chauffeuring around Isabel's visiting young cousin, Anne. While driving Miss Annie, though, Jake begins falling for the quiet, contemplative girl.

    Director: Matt Reeves

    Writer: Jason Katims

  • Karen and Her Sisters
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #15 - Karen and Her Sisters

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/31/1997

    Will Karen and Doug's cheatin' hearts tell on them, or will Leo. Meanwhile, Isabel ain't misbehavin' but feels guilty anyway when she runs into Everett while jogging; and Jennifer receives an ominous letter from one of her professors.

    Director: Mark Piznarski

    Writer: Jason Katims

  • Valentine's Day
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #16 - Valentine's Day

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 4/7/1997

    When Leo has to work on Valentine's Day, Isabel goes to a concert with Everett. Meanwhile, Alan returns home from a business trip and notices that his wife is ""glowing.""

    Director: Michael Fields

    Writer: N/A

  • Hearts And Bones
    NaN/100 votes
    Loading...

    #17 - Hearts And Bones

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/14/1997

    Leo faces some tough realities as he deals with his grandfather's recent heart attack and the departure of Isabel, who's found an apartment of her own.

    Director: Mark Piznarski

    Writer: Jason Katims