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Single father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he discovers a box of condoms in her bedroom, though, he decides the time has come

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Suburgatory Season 3 Episode 7 - I'm Just Not That Into Me
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - I'm Just Not That Into Me

    S3:E7

    When Tessa drags Malik and Lisa to a college party, she meets a male version of herself and becomes enamored. They see eye-to-eye on everything and it's almost the perfect relationship. Meanwhile, Dallas enlists a matchmaker to set her and Dalia up, but the matchmaker convinces Dallas to date herself and she decides to get back to basics with a new look.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Andrew Guest

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  2. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 9 - Junior Secretary's Day
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Junior Secretary's Day

    S2:E9

    George has to manage Tessa's recovery after her wisdom teeth are removed and deal with Fred Shay, who has moved into their basement after a career setback; Dallas is insecure about her relationship with George.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 18 - Brown Trembler
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Brown Trembler

    S2:E18

    After Noah's divorce, George offers him and Opus a place to stay until they get back on their feet; Dallas realizes that Dalia is a hoarder; Fred asks Tessa to help him land his dream job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 7 - Krampus
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Krampus

    S2:E7

    George assumes that Tessa will be thrilled to go on an excursion with her mother in New York, but Tessa finds herself missing Chatswin and her father; the Shay family is thrown into turmoil when Ryan finds out he was adopted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 15 - Leaving Chatswin
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Leaving Chatswin

    S2:E15

    George is deeply affected when Marty passes away; after learning that Ryan has been dishonest, Tessa considers the future of their relationship and her plans for college.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 16 - How to Be a Baby
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - How to Be a Baby

    S2:E16

    Dalia tries to help Mr. Wolfe recover from his breakup with chef Alan; George and Dallas are caught in the crossfire when Noah becomes convinced that Carmen is the love of his life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 17 - Eat, Pray, Eat
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Eat, Pray, Eat

    S2:E17

    When Dallas fears she will never compare to Alex, George's ex, she seeks solace in Jill Werner -- and carbs; Tessa thinks she has lost her youthful vigor; Noah uncovers a secret about his psychiatrist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Tessa and her father experience culture shock when they move out of New York and into a house in the suburbs.

    Director:Michael Fresco
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 11 - Out in the Burbs
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Out in the Burbs

    S1:E11

    When Tessa is asked to show new guy Josh Sherman around school, she becomes convinced that he's gay, when in fact he's an undercover narcotics officer. Lisa becomes deeply infatuated with Josh, and Tessa inadvertly convinces Mr. Wolfe to make special announcement to the student body. Meanwhile George re-evaluates his relationship with Dallas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Kushell

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  10. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 5 - Halloween
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Halloween

    S1:E5

    Tessa channels her inner "suburban girl" for a Halloween costume, but it ends up spooking her friends and everyone at school since she reminds them of a recently "departed" resident of Chatswin. And George is determined to prove to Halloween-hater Dallas that being scared can be fun, but gets a scare of his own when Steven Royce (guest star Jay Mohr), Dallas' husband, finally comes home from one of his many business trips.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Andrew Guest

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  11. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 7 - Sweet Sixteen
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Sweet Sixteen

    S1:E7

    When Tessa tells Dallas that she wants a simple get together for her sixteenth birthday, Dallas convinces her to let Dalia plan the ultimate birthday extravaganza at the country club, complete with a live performance by her favorite band, specialty drinks and go-go cages. Meanwhile George throws his back out and Sheila Shay takes it upon herself to care for him, even though George is terrified of her.

    Director:Adam Davidson
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 10 - Driving Miss Dalia
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Driving Miss Dalia

    S1:E10

    When Tessa gets her driver's license, Dalia hires her to drive her around to stalk her crush, Scott Strauss. As a result Tessa realizes that she and Scott might have feelings for each other. Meanwhile George and Noah's relationship is put to the test when George decides he wants to join the local country club.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 8 - Thanksgiving
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Thanksgiving

    S1:E8

    Depressed that she has to spend Thanksgiving in the suburbs, Tessa convinces Dallas to take her to the city for a girls' day out. During their fun day, they run across George making out with a woman while he was supposed to be "working." Angry with George for lying to her, Tessa confronts him during the Royces' Thanksgiving dinner. Meanwhile Lisa refuses to wear a special dress Sheila picked out for her, so Sheila decides to literally turn up the heat.

    Director:Alex Hardcastle
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 12 - The Casino Trip
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #14 - The Casino Trip

    S1:E12

    When George wins an all expenses paid trip to Atlantic City, he enlists Noah, Fred, Tom and Alex, and it turns into a getaway with the guys. During their trip they run into Steven Royce (who is supposed to be in Singapore), and they help Fred cope with his gambling problem. Meanwhile Tessa tries to get some alone time with Scott Strauss.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Andrew Guest

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  15. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 13 - Sex and the Suburbs
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Sex and the Suburbs

    S1:E13

    Tessa enjoys rubbing it in Dalia's face that Scott Strause chose her over Dalia. However the closer Tessa gets to Scott, the more nervous George becomes. When George discovers a box of XXL condoms that Lisa has given Tessa, he becomes obsessed and starts planning game night with her friends in hopes of keeping her at home more. Meanwhile Tessa soon discovers that the more time she spends with Scott, the less attracted to him she is.

    Director:Julie Anne Robinson
    Writer:Adam Barr

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  16. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 9 - The Nutcracker
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #16 - The Nutcracker

    S1:E9

    When Tessa overhears George break up with his girlfriend, Zoe, on Skype, she blames herself for his failed relationship and decides that she's going to get them back together. Unbeknownst to her, though, George is really enamored with Tessa's cute art teacher, Aimee. He admits to Mr. Wolfe that he's over dating crazy city women, and that he's looking for love in the burbs. George decides to embrace the holiday spirit with a tree trimming party complete with ex-girlfriend, potential new girlfriend and the Royces, and he soon finds himself under the mistletoe with a special someone.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 21 - The Great Compromise
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - The Great Compromise

    S1:E21

    While Tessa tries to adjust to living with Eden, George takes issue with Eden's parenting; Lisa and Malik consider which camp they should attend.

    Director:Randall Zisk
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 22 - The Motherload
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - The Motherload

    S1:E22

    Tessa feels a void as Chatswin celebrates mothers; Dalia goes to Israel without Dallas; Eden reacts to a baby shower's theme.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 2 - The Witch of East Chatswin
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - The Witch of East Chatswin

    S2:E2

    When Tessa convinces Delia and her friends to think up feminist-inspired Halloween costumes, she attracts the attention of the Chatswin witch; Noah and George dress as each other; George misunderstands when Dallas asks him out.

    Director:Alex Hardcastle
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 3 - Ryan's Song
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Ryan's Song

    S2:E3

    Lisa agrees to help him with Tessa; Dallas invites her life coach along on her first date with George; Tessa baby-sits with Opus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 4 - Foam Finger
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Foam Finger

    S2:E4

    When Dalia abandons her friends Kimantha, Kenzie and Kaitlyn to hang out with her father's fiancee, her former pals turn to Lisa and Tessa; George and Dallas take their relationship to the next level.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 5 - The Wishbone
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The Wishbone

    S2:E5

    Tessa decides to spend Thanksgiving in the city with her mom and grandmother; George hosts Thanksgiving dinner for Dallas.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 8 - Black Thai
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Black Thai

    S2:E8

    When Dalia receives a new car after PSAT results are released, Tessa becomes obsessed with finding out Dalia's score; Jill and Noah ask Mr. Wolfe to tutor their baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 19 - Decemberfold
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Decemberfold

    S2:E19

    George's newfound obsession with his body image alienates Dallas; Lisa figures out why Dalia is being nice to Tessa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Suburgatory Season 3 Episode 6 - About a Boy-Yoi-Yoing
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - About a Boy-Yoi-Yoing

    S3:E6

    When George becomes enamored with Chatswin’s latest hotspot…a juice bar, Tessa reminds him of their pact to not get sucked into Chatswin culture. This inspires George and Fred to take a trip to New York, which doesn’t turn out the way George had planned. Meanwhile, Tessa is pressured into attending Evan’s birthday party and reveals what she really thinks of him.

    Director:Rodman Flender
    Writer:Annie Weisman

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Best Episodes Summary

"I'm Just Not That Into Me" is the best rated episode of "Suburgatory". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Andrew Guest, it aired on 3/12/2014. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Junior Secretary's Day".