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The Best Episodes of The Neighbors

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When the Weavers move to a gated community in New Jersey, they discover that the entire neighborhood is comprised of aliens from the planet Zabvron. But as the Weavers and the aliens face the struggles

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 22 - It Has Begun...
    8.6/10(130 votes)

    #1 - It Has Begun...

    S1:E22

    During a trip to Atlantic City, Marty learns that Larry can count cards -- and see through them; Jackie confesses that she has always wanted a human wedding; Dick Butkus receives an ominous call from his grandpa.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Kirker Butler

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  2. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 21 - All That Jazzy Jeff
    8.6/10(89 votes)

    #2 - All That Jazzy Jeff

    S2:E21

    Larry's brother DJ Jazzy Jeff visits in the hopes of bringing everyone home to Zabvron; Amber admits to having a boyfriend.

    Director:Joe Penella
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  3. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 22 - There Goes the Neighbors' Hood
    8.6/10(110 votes)

    #3 - There Goes the Neighbors' Hood

    S2:E22

    Larry must decide where he wants to live when he finds out he's pregnant; new visitors arrive in the neighborhood.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writers:Dan Fogelman, Steven White

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  4. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 20 - Sing Like a Larry Bird
    8.4/10(119 votes)

    #4 - Sing Like a Larry Bird

    S1:E20

    After the Bird-Kersees go see a Broadway show, Larry decides to create a musical of his own; an emergency phone call could expose the Bird-Kersees' true identities.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Tracy Oliver

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  5. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 12 - Fear and Loving in New Jersey
    8.3/10(83 votes)

    #5 - Fear and Loving in New Jersey

    S2:E12

    Debbie and Marty teach the Bird-Kersees self-defense; Larry wants to build panic room.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writers:Brian Donovan, Ed Herro

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  6. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 8 - Thanksgiving is for the Bird-Kersees
    8.2/10(128 votes)

    #6 - Thanksgiving is for the Bird-Kersees

    S1:E8

    Debbie asks Marty to rescind his parents' invitation to Thanksgiving dinner so they can have Jackie, Larry, Reggie and Dick over instead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Scott King

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  7. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 11 - A Christmas Story
    8.2/10(105 votes)

    #7 - A Christmas Story

    S2:E11

    When Debbie accidentally spoils Larry's Christmas surprise for Dick, Larry retaliates; Amber and Reggie try to get each other the perfect present.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Kirker Butler

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  8. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 17 - Balle Balle
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    #8 - Balle Balle

    S2:E17

    Marty and Debbie are worried when Larry Bird tells them his Indian co-worker at the coffee shop has invited him to a traditional Indian wedding. Despite their pleas, Larry decides to attend without their approval and he and Jackie get carried away when trying to come up with a wedding gift. After Larry does research on Indian weddings, he concludes all weddings take place in "Bollywood" and decides to give his friend a full scale Bollywood number.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Scott Weinger

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  9. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 20 - Close Encounters of the Bird Kind
    8.2/10(79 votes)

    #9 - Close Encounters of the Bird Kind

    S2:E20

    Marty and Debbie love their new Friday night bowling league but Debbie is terrible and the other two teammates ask Marty to kick her off the team. Meanwhile, when word gets out that the alien colony is getting a little too Americanized, Larry's father sends an ominous figure to possibly take over the mission.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writers:Brian Donovan, Ed Herro

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  10. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 17 - Larry Bird Presents an Oscar-Winnin...
    8.1/10(107 votes)

    #10 - Larry Bird Presents an Oscar-Winnin...

    S1:E17

    Obsessed with winning an Oscar, Larry and Reggie decide to videotape a spelling bee in which Max and Dick Butkus go head-to-head.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  11. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 2 - September Fools
    8.1/10(118 votes)

    #11 - September Fools

    S2:E2

    After learning about April Fools' Day, Larry plans to prank the Weavers; Jackie helps Reggie try to convince Amber that he isn't interested in his Zabvronian soulmate.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Kirker Butler

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  12. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 5 - Challoweenukah
    8.1/10(109 votes)

    #12 - Challoweenukah

    S2:E5

    Larry wants to combine his favorite holidays, Chanukkah and Halloween; Marty and Debbie are challenged to a costume contest.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  13. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 8 - Good Debbie Hunting
    8.1/10(100 votes)

    #13 - Good Debbie Hunting

    S2:E8

    Debbie wants to enroll in business school but first must pass a qualifying exam; Reggie and Amber's relationship is tested.

    Director:Josh Greenbaum
    Writer:Kristi Korzec

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  14. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 9 - Thanksgiving is No Schmuck Bait
    8.1/10(99 votes)

    #14 - Thanksgiving is No Schmuck Bait

    S2:E9

    Marty's father visits unexpectedly with stunning news, dashing Debbie and Marty's hopes for an uneventful Thanksgiving; Jackie's parents learn about human relationships.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  15. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 16 - Oscar Party
    8.1/10(67 votes)

    #15 - Oscar Party

    S2:E16

    Debbie finally joins a popular social media outlet and starts friending her old friends from Bayonne. Because she and Marty have lost touch, the Weavers decide to throw an Oscar party and invite everyone to reconnect. When the Bird-Kersees hear about the festivities, they decide to make themselves indispensable to the Weavers by turning the house into the most lavish, over-the-top Oscar party.

    Director:Bryan Gordon
    Writers:Michael Feldman, Debbie Jhoon

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  16. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 7 - 50 Shades of Green
    8.0/10(122 votes)

    #16 - 50 Shades of Green

    S1:E7

    Debbie and Marty find out more about alien love when the Zabvronian mating season begins; a cute jock asks Amber to a makeout party.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Kristin Newman

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  17. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 11 - Gingerbread Man
    8.0/10(110 votes)

    #17 - Gingerbread Man

    S1:E11

    Larry Bird helps Debbie deal with PTA politics and its officious president, Linda; Jackie's competitive nature kicks in when she helps Marty coach soccer.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Kirker Butler

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  18. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 13 - Dream Weavers
    8.0/10(116 votes)

    #18 - Dream Weavers

    S1:E13

    At the school dance Reggie attempts to win over Amber, Debbie tries to recapture the magic of her first encounter with Marty, and Jackie hopes to be romanced by Larry.

    Director:Bryan Gordon
    Writer:Kristin Newman

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  19. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 14 - The Back Nine
    8.0/10(107 votes)

    #19 - The Back Nine

    S1:E14

    The Weavers and Bird-Kersees are confronted with class and race issues as they compete for membership in an exclusive new country club.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Kat Likkel, John Hoberg

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  20. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 18 - Camping
    8.0/10(109 votes)

    #20 - Camping

    S1:E18

    When the Weavers and Bird-Kersees go camping, Marty tries to prove that he is manly like his dad; the families have an encounter with an animal.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Kristin Newman

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  21. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 19 - I Believe I Can Drive
    8.0/10(111 votes)

    #21 - I Believe I Can Drive

    S1:E19

    Marty offers to teach the Bird-Kersees how to drive; Amber regrets opting for lessons from a driver's ed teacher when Ms. Porsche turns out to be very unconventional.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  22. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 21 - Mo Purses Mo Money Mo Problems
    8.0/10(102 votes)

    #22 - Mo Purses Mo Money Mo Problems

    S1:E21

    Debbie is ecstatic when a businesswoman offers to help revitalize her purse business; Jackie jumps in to help, but soon she and Debbie realize they are in way over their heads.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Scott King

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  23. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 10 - Supreme Like Me
    8.0/10(96 votes)

    #23 - Supreme Like Me

    S2:E10

    A rift is caused when Jackie's parents help Debbie and Marty with a burst water pipe; Larry increases his efforts to find a job.

    Director:Jann Turner
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  24. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 15 - You've Lost That Larry Feeling
    8.0/10(73 votes)

    #24 - You've Lost That Larry Feeling

    S2:E15

    Debbie's maternal instincts take over when she hosts her college study group; for the first time, Larry experiences jealousy; Reggie and Amber make a decision.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Jeremy Hall

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  25. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 12 - Cold War
    7.9/10(105 votes)

    #25 - Cold War

    S1:E12

    When the whole Weaver family comes down with a cold, the Bird-Kersees -- especially Larry -- are terrified and confused.

    Director:Henry Chan
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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Best Episodes Summary

"It Has Begun..." is the best rated episode of "The Neighbors". It scored 8.6/10 based on 130 votes. Directed by Chris Koch and written by Kirker Butler, it aired on 3/27/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "All That Jazzy Jeff".