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The Best Episodes of The 'Burbs

Every episode of The 'Burbs ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The 'Burbs!

Best episode
S1E4 A Nine on the Tension Scale
6.8397 votes
Worst episode
S1E8 Only One Way Out
6.3402 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.6avg
Binge time
5h 29m
8 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 4 - A Nine on the Tension Scale
    6.8/10(397 votes)

    S1:E4

    A neighborhood block party brings secrets to light; Samira suspects that Rob is hiding something.

    Director:Thembi Banks
    Writer:Rachel Shukert

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  2. The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 5 - The Old Face-to-Face
    6.8/10(377 votes)

    S1:E5

    As glimpses of Rob and Naveen's past surface, Samira makes a discovery that changes everything.

    Director:Natalia Leite
    Writer:Amy Aniobi

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  3. The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 6 - Neighbor Take Warning
    6.7/10(367 votes)

    S1:E6

    The cul-de-sac crew goes on a mission to find answers and save a neighbor who may be in danger.

    Director:Heather Jack
    Writer:Neil Reynolds

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  4. The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 7 - Do Not Mess with Suburbanites
    6.7/10(365 votes)

    S1:E7

    Just when the cul-de-sac crew thinks they’ve run into a dead end, danger arrives on Ashfield Place.

    Director:Yana Gorskaya
    Writers:Hakim Hill, William Yu

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  5. The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 3 - Sardine?
    6.6/10(440 votes)

    S1:E3

    When a neighbor's dog goes missing, Samira and her new friends break into the Victorian to find it.

    Director:Rachel Goldberg
    Writer:Madie Dhaliwal

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  6. The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 1 - The Goddamn Brownies
    6.5/10(615 votes)

    S1:E1

    Samira and Rob's suburban life is upended when a mysterious new neighbor moves into the Victorian.

    Director:Nzingha Stewart
    Writer:Celeste Hughey

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  7. The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 2 - Mind Your Own Business
    6.4/10(481 votes)

    S1:E2

    Samira becomes convinced that her new neighbor is up to no good and possibly involved in a crime.

    Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd
    Writer:Zora Bikangaga

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  8. The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 8 - Only One Way Out
    6.3/10(402 votes)

    S1:E8

    Samira uncovers a conspiracy that could ruin Hinkley Hills' image as "The Safest Town in America."

    Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd
    Writers:Amy Aniobi, Neil Reynolds

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Nine on the Tension Scale" is the best rated episode of The 'Burbs. It scored 6.8/10 from 397 votes. Directed by Thembi Banks and written by Rachel Shukert, it aired on February 8, 2026.

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