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The Worst Episodes of Santa Clarita Diet

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Worst episode
S1E1 So Then a Bat or a Monkey
7.42,321 votes
Best episode
S2E10 Halibut!
9.01,547 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.3avg
Binge time
14h 33m
30 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 1 - So Then a Bat or a Monkey
    7.4/10(2321 votes)

    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.

    Director:Ruben Fleischer
    Writer:Victor Fresco

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  2. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 2 - We Can't Kill People!
    7.6/10(1910 votes)

    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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  3. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 4 - The Farting Sex Tourist
    7.7/10(1670 votes)

    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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  4. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 3 - We Can Kill People
    7.8/10(1745 votes)

    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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  5. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 10 - Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats
    7.8/10(1568 votes)

    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.

    Director:Dean Parisot
    Writer:Clay Graham

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  6. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 9 - The Book!
    7.8/10(1504 votes)

    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:Simon Ganz, Aaron Brownstein

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  7. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 6 - Attention to Detail
    7.9/10(1594 votes)

    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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  8. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 8 - How Much Vomit?
    7.9/10(1519 votes)

    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:Simon Ganz, Aaron Brownstein

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  9. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 1 - Wuffenloaf
    7.9/10(1212 votes)

    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.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Victor Fresco

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  10. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 5 - Man Eat Man
    8.0/10(1627 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 2 - Knighttime
    8.0/10(1084 votes)

    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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  12. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 4 - More of a Cat Person
    8.0/10(1065 votes)

    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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  13. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 7 - A Specific Form of Recklessness
    8.0/10(992 votes)

    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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  14. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 9 - Zombody
    8.1/10(991 votes)

    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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  15. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 3 - We Let People Die Every Day
    8.1/10(1080 votes)

    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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  16. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 8 - Easels and War Paint
    8.1/10(1177 votes)

    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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  17. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 5 - Going Pre-med
    8.1/10(1235 votes)

    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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  18. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 1 - No Family Is Perfect
    8.1/10(1406 votes)

    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.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Victor Fresco

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  19. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 8 - Forever!
    8.2/10(1001 votes)

    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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  20. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 7 - A Change of Heart
    8.2/10(1199 votes)

    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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  21. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 6 - Pasión
    8.2/10(1229 votes)

    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:Simon Ganz, Aaron Brownstein

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  22. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 2 - Coyote in Yoga Pants
    8.2/10(1315 votes)

    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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  23. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 7 - Strange or Just Inconsiderate?
    8.2/10(1591 votes)

    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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  24. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 5 - Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head
    8.3/10(1056 votes)

    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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  25. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 3 - Moral Gray Area
    8.3/10(1300 votes)

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"So Then a Bat or a Monkey" is the worst rated episode of Santa Clarita Diet. It scored 7.4/10 from 2,321 votes. Directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Victor Fresco, it aired on February 3, 2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "We Can't Kill People!".

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