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The Best Episodes of Santa Clarita Diet

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The Best Episodes of Santa Clarita Diet

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...

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  1. 8.8/10(1.2k votes)

    #1 - The Cult of Sheila

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    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.

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  2. 8.4/10(988 votes)

    #2 - The Chicken and the Pear

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    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.

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  3. 8.3/10(986 votes)

    #3 - Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head

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    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.

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  4. 8.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #4 - Strange or Just Inconsiderate?

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    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.

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    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.2/10(934 votes)

    #5 - Forever!

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    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.

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  6. 8.1/10(1.0k votes)

    #6 - We Let People Die Every Day

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    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.

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    Director:Geeta Patel
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  8. 8.1/10(923 votes)

    #7 - Zombody

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    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.

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    Director:Steve Pink
  9. 8.0/10(1.5k votes)

    #8 - Man Eat Man

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    S1:E5

    Abby discovers that parents can't be trusted (especially hers). Joel learns there might be a cure for Sheila, and Dan puts his cards on the table.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  10. 8.0/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Halibut!

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    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.

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  11. 8.0/10(1.0k votes)

    #10 - Knighttime

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    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!

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  12. 8.0/10(997 votes)

    #11 - More of a Cat Person

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    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.

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    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Ben Smith
  13. 8.0/10(925 votes)

    #12 - A Specific Form of Recklessness

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    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.

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    Director:Ken Kwapis
  14. 7.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #13 - Attention to Detail

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  15. 7.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #14 - How Much Vomit?

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    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.

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  16. 7.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #15 - Wuffenloaf

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    S3:E1

    God, why me? That's what Sheila wants to know. Meanwhile, Joel feels a smidge threatened, Anne spreads the gospel, and Abby and Eric pretend to date.

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  17. 7.8/10(1.7k votes)

    #16 - We Can Kill People

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  18. 7.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #17 - The Book!

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    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.

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  19. 7.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #18 - Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats

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    S1:E10

    Dr. Wolf is ready to get down to work, but with Sheila growing more aggressive by the minute, Joel worries it may be too late.

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    Director:Dean Parisot
  20. 7.7/10(1.6k votes)

    #19 - The Farting Sex Tourist

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    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:N/A
  21. 7.6/10(1.8k votes)

    #20 - We Can't Kill People!

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  22. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #21 - The Queen of England

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    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.

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    Director:Adam Arkin
  23. 7.5/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Suspicious Objects

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    S2:E9

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

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    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Romi Barta
  24. 7.4/10(2.2k votes)

    #23 - So Then a Bat or a Monkey

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    S1:E1

    Joel and Sheila's marriage gets a jumpstart when Sheila debuts a truly killer new personality and an anything-goes menu. And they used to be so normal.

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  25. 7.4/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Easels and War Paint

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    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.

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    Director:Steve Pink
  26. 7.3/10(13 votes)

    #25 - No Family is Perfect

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    S2:E1

    OK, let’s see here: Joel’s stuck in an asylum, Sheila’s chained to a pole, and Abby’s on the hunt for Serbian bile. Yep, sounds about right.

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    Director:Ken Kwapis

Best Episodes Summary

"The Cult of Sheila" is the best rated episode of "Santa Clarita Diet". It scored 8.8/10 based on 1188 votes. Directed by Marc Buckland and written by Victor Fresco, it aired on 3/29/2019. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Chicken and the Pear".