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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!

Binge this in 5h 29m•Peaking at 6.8/10

Set in present-day suburbia, a young couple returns to the husband's childhood home. Their world is upended when new neighbors move in across the street, bringing old secrets of the cul-de-sac to light, and new

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 4 - A Nine on the Tension Scale
    6.8/10(395 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(375 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 7 - Do Not Mess with Suburbanites
    6.8/10(361 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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  4. The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 6 - Neighbor Take Warning
    6.7/10(364 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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  5. The 'Burbs Season 1 Episode 3 - Sardine?
    6.6/10(438 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
    6.4/10(613 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(478 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(399 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 based on 395 votes. Directed by Thembi Banks and written by Rachel Shukert, it aired on 2/8/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Old Face-to-Face".