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The Best Episodes of Swingtown Season 1

Every episode of Swingtown Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Swingtown Season 1!

This period and relationship drama takes viewers back to the 1970s for a look at suburban households testing the murky waters of sexual revolution following...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:CBS

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Swingtown" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 88 votes. Directed by Alan Poul and written by Mike Kelley, it aired on 6/5/2008. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Love Will Find a Way".

  • Pilot
    7.6/1088 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2008

    Susan and Bruce Miller move their family to a wealthy Chicago community as America celebrates its bicentennial. As neighbors welcome them to the neighborhood, the Millers soon discover that there is a sexual revolution going on and the question is, do they join in or keep to themselves.

    Director: Alan Poul

    Writer: Mike Kelley

  • Love Will Find a Way
    8.0/1061 votes

    #2 - Love Will Find a Way

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/12/2008

    Bruce's great day is capped off by going to a party with his wife Susan and the Deckers at the Playboy Club. Janet begins to understand how great her friendship with Susan is as she tries to get to know her new neighbors.

    Director: Alan Poul

    Writer: Mike Kelley

  • Double Exposure
    8.0/1059 votes

    #3 - Double Exposure

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/2008

    Susan and Bruce plan their housewarming party and Susan asks Janet for help in the hopes of fixing their friendship. Unfortunately, Trina has some very different ideas for the party including a fondue setup and a very big guest list.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cabin Fever
    8.4/1070 votes

    #4 - Cabin Fever

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2008

    When the Thompsons have a change of heart about going to the Millers' cabin, Susan asks the Deckers to join them. The weekend gets off to good start but then the Thompsons decide to surprise them by showing up anyway.

    Director: Jamie Babbit

    Writer: Joy Gregory

  • Go Your Own Way
    8.0/1057 votes

    #5 - Go Your Own Way

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/3/2008

    Susan goes against Bruce's wishes when she decides to go to the fundraiser at the Deckers to help raise money for the star of the controversial film who is having legal trouble.

    Director: Bob Balaban

    Writer: N/A

  • Friends with Benefits
    7.9/1057 votes

    #6 - Friends with Benefits

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/10/2008

    Susan's plans to help her husband's career backfire at the Ladies Auxiliary luncheon, but Janet is the one who makes a lasting impression. Trina runs into her old high school sweetheart at the luncheon making Tom wonder if there is more going on than just going down memory lane.

    Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

    Writer: N/A

  • Heatwave
    8.0/1055 votes

    #7 - Heatwave

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/17/2008

    Tom decides to throw a last minute pool party during a heatwave without consulting Trina first, who is still mad at her husband for his recent affair. Susan lends an ear when Roger loses his job and Bruce gets closer to his co-worker, Melinda.

    Director: Matt Earl Beesley

    Writer: Tom Garrigus

  • Puzzlerama
    8.1/1055 votes

    #8 - Puzzlerama

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2008

    Trina throws her annual "Puzzlerama" party where the clues for the game are the neighborhoods darkest secrets.

    Director: Alan Poul

    Writer: N/A

  • Swingus Interruptus
    7.9/1056 votes

    #9 - Swingus Interruptus

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/1/2008

    Tom and Trina try a closed relationship just as Susan and Bruce open their's to Brad and Sylvia. Unfortunately, the foursome is interrupted by Laurie and Doug Stephens.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Joy Gregory

  • Running on Empty
    7.4/1049 votes

    #10 - Running on Empty

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/8/2008

    Bruce plans a family trip to the cabin but Laurie has other ideas about keeping her plans with Doug. Roger and Janet start seeing a therapist.

    Director: Alex Zakrzewski

    Writer: Carol Barbee

  • Get Down Tonight
    7.9/1048 votes

    #11 - Get Down Tonight

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/15/2008

    Bruce and Susan enjoy a night of line dancing with Tom and Trina and Janet starts a temp job with a local newspaper.

    Director: Jamie Babbit

    Writer: N/A

  • Surprise
    7.9/1047 votes

    #12 - Surprise

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 8/29/2008

    A surprise party for Janet sparks shocking revelations between the neighbors.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: N/A

  • Take It To The Limit
    7.8/1058 votes

    #13 - Take It To The Limit

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/5/2008

    During Trina and Tom's annual end of the summer clambake and key party, the neighborhood couples confront relationship-changing decisions.

    Director: Alan Poul

    Writer: N/A