7.4/102,171 votes#1 - So Then a Bat or a Monkey
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/3/2017
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
7.6/101,788 votes#2 - We Can't Kill People!
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/101,634 votes#3 - We Can Kill People
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/101,564 votes#4 - The Farting Sex Tourist
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2017
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: N/A
8.0/101,521 votes#5 - Man Eat Man
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2017
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/101,492 votes#6 - Attention to Detail
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/101,489 votes#7 - Strange or Just Inconsiderate?
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/3/2017
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: N/A
7.9/101,421 votes#8 - How Much Vomit?
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/3/2017
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
7.8/101,405 votes#9 - The Book!
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/3/2017
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
7.8/101,467 votes#10 - Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2017
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
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"So Then a Bat or a Monkey" is the best rated episode of "Santa Clarita Diet" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 2171 votes. Directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Victor Fresco, it aired on 2/3/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "We Can't Kill People!".