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The Best Episodes of Santa Clarita Diet

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They're ordinary husband and wife realtors until she undergoes a dramatic change that sends them down a road of death and destruction. In a good way.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 6 - The Chicken and the Pear
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Chicken and the Pear

    S3:E6

    To stop the Knights of Serbia, one must become a Knight of Serbia. That's Joel's logic, anyway. Meanwhile, Sheila and Abby see another side of Jean.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writers:Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz

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  2. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 4 - The Queen of England
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #2 - The Queen of England

    S2:E4

    Eric's having girl problems, Abby's rage is showing, there's a talking head in the basement, and now -- sheesh -- the neighbor wants lasagna.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Chadd Gindin

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  3. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 9 - Suspicious Objects
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Suspicious Objects

    S2:E9

    Joel and Sheila learn that the clampocalypse may hit sooner than they thought. Anne accepts constructive criticism like a pro.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Romi Barta

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  4. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 5 - Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head

    S3:E5

    Joel and Sheila engage in a battle of wits (well, kind of) with Tommy. Ron shares his plans. Lisa is forced to -- ugh -- get serious.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Melissa Hunter

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  5. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 8 - Forever!
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Forever!

    S3:E8

    A twist in the FBI's investigation takes Eric and Abby by surprise. Sheila introduces Jean to a new diet. Joel tries to trick the ever-elusive Ron.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Michael A. Ross

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  6. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 9 - Zombody
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Zombody

    S3:E9

    Joel's eager to nail his interview and become a Knight of Serbia, but Sheila keeps salting his game. Meanwhile, Abby hits the town with a new friend.

    Director:Steve Pink
    Writer:Clay Graham

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  7. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 7 - Strange or Just Inconsiderate?
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Strange or Just Inconsiderate?

    S1:E7

    With the cops looking for Dan, Sheila dines on the evidence. But that's a lot of evidence. Meanwhile, Joel stops to smell the coffee.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 8 - Easels and War Paint
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Easels and War Paint

    S2:E8

    Sheila and Joel piece together the previous night's events while dealing with a professional setback. Abby gets a bold new look, courtesy of Lisa.

    Director:Steve Pink
    Writer:Caitlin Meares

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  9. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 10 - The Cult of Sheila
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - The Cult of Sheila

    S3:E10

    Joel and Sheila have a scary man's undivided attention. Abby and Eric are surprised by hungry visitors. A troublesome trio crashes the Hammonds' party.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Victor Fresco

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  10. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 2 - Knighttime
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Knighttime

    S3:E2

    Sheila and Joel meet a knight and Anne lays down the law. Plus, there's a rumor going 'round that Eric and Abby are k-i-s-s-i-n-g. Ooooooh!

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Michael A. Ross

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  11. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 3 - We Let People Die Every Day
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #11 - We Let People Die Every Day

    S3:E3

    Sheila and Joel want Anne out of their business. Hey, good luck with that. Also, Eric laments his heroics, and a woman's life hinges on potato salad.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Clay Graham

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  12. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 7 - A Specific Form of Recklessness
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - A Specific Form of Recklessness

    S3:E7

    Sheila's got a plan: turn Jean undead so she'll be around to meet her grandkid. Joel's not on board, but this train has already left the station.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Caitlin Meares

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  13. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 2 - We Can't Kill People!
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #13 - We Can't Kill People!

    S1:E2

    The Hammonds try to live their new truth, Abby comes to a hard realization while browsing comics, and Joel treats Sheila to a very expensive meal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 6 - Attention to Detail
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Attention to Detail

    S1:E6

    Joel and Sheila try dividing up the tasks, Eric and Abby stumble onto something big, and Dan learns that a realtor can only be pushed so far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 2 - Coyote in Yoga Pants
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Coyote in Yoga Pants

    S2:E2

    Eager to secure a lucrative new listing, Joel and Sheila brainstorm how to knock rival realtors out of contention ... without resorting to murder.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Michael A. Ross

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  16. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 7 - A Change of Heart
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #16 - A Change of Heart

    S2:E7

    007, he ain't. Eric's plan to go undercover as a seafood distributor hits a snag. Meanwhile, Joel and Sheila worry Abby is getting out of control.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Melissa Hunter

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  17. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 10 - Halibut!
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Halibut!

    S2:E10

    With their options dwindling and their paranoia rising, Joel and Sheila consider making a move. Eric and Abby come up with a fracking good plan.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Victor Fresco

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  18. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 4 - More of a Cat Person
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #18 - More of a Cat Person

    S3:E4

    Joel's feeling pressured to join the undead club. Meanwhile, Ramona wants Eric, the FBI wants answers, and poor Mr. Ball Legs wants some attention.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Ben Smith

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  19. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 3 - We Can Kill People
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #19 - We Can Kill People

    S1:E3

    Sheila's tummy is growling and Joel needs to find her someone tasty ASAP. Meanwhile, Abby embraces her inner badass and helps out a friend in need.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 8 - How Much Vomit?
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #20 - How Much Vomit?

    S1:E8

    A new-look Loki takes Joel and Sheila by surprise while Abby and Eric learn the fine art of leaving well enough alone.

    Director:Steve Pink
    Writers:Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz

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  21. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 9 - The Book!
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #21 - The Book!

    S1:E9

    Joel and Eric seek out the mysterious Anton at a paranormal convention while Sheila and Abby bond over their shared love of bad behavior.

    Director:Tamra Davis
    Writers:Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz

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  22. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 3 - Moral Gray Area
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Moral Gray Area

    S2:E3

    After an old nemesis asks for a favor, Joel and Sheila find themselves neck deep in Nazis, raffle tickets and surprisingly stunning woodwork.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Clay Graham

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  23. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 5 - Going Pre-med
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Going Pre-med

    S2:E5

    A snarky online review comes back to haunt Joel. Meanwhile, Sheila's new friendship proves problematic, and Abby leans into her new persona.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Ben Smith

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  24. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 6 - Pasión
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Pasión

    S2:E6

    Is a colonel the clam connection? Joel's on a stakeout to find out. Also, Abby has a date, and Sheila doesn't see eye to eye with her boss.

    Director:Steve Pink
    Writers:Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz

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  25. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 4 - The Farting Sex Tourist
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #25 - The Farting Sex Tourist

    S1:E4

    Sheila inspires her friends and insults the principal. Joel bonds with Abby, and Dan makes a damning discovery while spraying for ants.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Chicken and the Pear" is the best rated episode of "Santa Clarita Diet". It scored 7.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Rebecca Asher and written by Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz, it aired on 3/29/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Queen of England".