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The Best Episodes of The Last Man on Earth Season 1

Every episode of The Last Man on Earth Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Last Man on Earth Season 1!

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The year is 2022, and after an unlikely event, only one man is left on earth: Phil Miller, who used to be just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job at

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 13 - Screw the Moon
    7.9/10(1185 votes)

    S1:E13

    Phil and Carol reconcile their differences.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writers:John Solomon, Erik Durbin

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  2. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 1 - Alive in Tucson
    7.8/10(2435 votes)

    S1:E1

    He has traveled to every city, every town and every outpost in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and has found no one. As he returns to his hometown of Tucson, Phil comes to the realization that he is almost certainly the last living being on the face of the earth.

    Directors:Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
    Writer:Will Forte

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  3. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 3 - Raisin Balls and Wedding Bells
    7.6/10(1663 votes)

    S1:E3

    Phil's prayers have been answered—sort of—now that he has found the last woman on earth, Carol. He finds himself back among human existence, and somehow engaged to be married.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Emily Spivey

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  4. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 11 - Moved to Tampa
    7.6/10(1112 votes)

    S1:E11

    Phil Miller continues his life.

    Director:Jason Woliner
    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  5. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 4 - Sweet Melissa
    7.5/10(1504 votes)

    S1:E4

    Phil and Carol are shocked to find Melissa, another survivor, just after Phil reluctantly agreed to marry Carol. Phil finds himself in a pickle and has to work fast in order to save human existence.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:Liz Cackowski

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  6. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 2 - The Elephant in the Room
    7.4/10(518 votes)

    S1:E2

    Phil finds out he's not the last person left on Earth, but things aren't as wonderful as he would have hoped.

    Directors:Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
    Writer:Andy Bobrow

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  7. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 9 - The Do-Over
    7.4/10(1124 votes)

    S1:E9

    With Carol now living in Phil’s house and reorganizing his entire life, he asks God for a “do-over” on his entire life, and unfortunately, he gets one.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writer:Tim McAuliffe

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  8. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 10 - Pranks for Nothin'
    7.4/10(1090 votes)

    S1:E10

    Everyone is mad at Phil for lying as they refuse to speak to Phil, and he is shunned. Carol also holds a grudge against Erica and Gail. Phil confronts the group and tells the truth about various issues, including the fact that he never wanted to marry Carol. Carol, who is a notary, divorces Phil, then forgives him and invites him back to the cul-de-sac.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Emily Spivey

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  9. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 12 - The Tandyman Can
    7.4/10(1054 votes)

    S1:E12

    The cul de sac decides to have a re-election for the President of the United States.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Matt Marshall

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  10. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 5 - Dunk the Skunk
    7.2/10(1388 votes)

    S1:E5

    Re-population is the talk of Tucson as Phil navigates the choppy waters between Carol and Melissa.

    Director:John Solomon
    Writer:John Solomon

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  11. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 6 - Some Friggin' Fat Dude
    7.2/10(1279 votes)

    S1:E6

    Phil Miller continues to live in Tucson.

    Director:Michael Patrick Jann
    Writer:Tim McAuliffe

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  12. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 7 - She Drives Me Crazy
    7.0/10(1221 votes)

    S1:E7

    The knowledge that Todd and Melissa are having sex drives Phil to manic despair, so Phil arranges a community meeting to discuss grievances. However, his plans go awry when everyone instead agrees that he should clean out the pool he has been using as a toilet. The next day, Phil schemes to leave Todd in the desert to die, but his conscience prevents him from doing so. Todd expresses gratitude to Phil for helping him find his way to Tucson, which motivates Phil to finally clean out his toilet pool and bring an outhouse into his home, much to Carol's delight.

    Director:Peter Atencio
    Writer:David Noel

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  13. The Last Man on Earth Season 1 Episode 8 - Mooovin' In
    6.8/10(1195 votes)

    S1:E8

    Phil becomes annoyed at all the attention Todd is receiving and schemes to bring the attention back to himself when he finds a stray cow. To do so, he pretends to steal the cow, but when he really does lose it, Todd eventually finds it and allows Phil to take the credit. That night, the group discovers that the cow has apparently wandered up the stairs of Carol's house and is now stranded, causing Carol to officially move in with Phil. In a brief flashback, Carol is seen purposely bringing the cow upstairs.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Liz Cackowski

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Screw the Moon" is the best rated episode of "The Last Man on Earth" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 1185 votes. Directed by John Solomon and written by John Solomon, Erik Durbin, it aired on 5/3/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Alive in Tucson".