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 worst episode of "Santa Clarita Diet" 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) lower than the second lowest 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 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
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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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
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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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
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
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.
Director: Marc Buckland
Writer: Victor Fresco
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
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
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.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Victor Fresco
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Writer: Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz
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
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
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
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
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