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.
The best episode of "Santa Clarita Diet" season 1 is "So Then a Bat or a Monkey", rated 7.4/10 from 2158 user votes. It was directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Victor Fresco. "So Then a Bat or a Monkey" aired on 2/3/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "We Can't Kill People!".
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.
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Writer: Victor Fresco
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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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
Writer: Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz
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
Writer: Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz
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.
Director: Dean Parisot
Writer: Clay Graham