7.9/1014 votes#1 - 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
- 8.3/108 votes
#2 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#3 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#4 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#5 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#6 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#7 - No Job Too Small
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/19/1997
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Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1032 votes
#8 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#9 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#10 - 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
- 8.0/107 votes
#11 - 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
- NaN/100 votes
#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
- NaN/100 votes
#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
- NaN/100 votes
#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
- NaN/100 votes
#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
- NaN/100 votes
#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
- NaN/100 votes
#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
The Best Episodes of Relativity Season 1
Every episode of Relativity Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Relativity Season 1!
Relativity follows a twenty-something couple and the lives and loves of their friends and siblings in Los Angeles.
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Relativity" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Mark Piznarski and written by Jason Katims, it aired on 9/24/1996. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Just One More Thing".