The Best Episodes of The Neighbors
Every episode of The Neighbors ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Neighbors!
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 of everyday life together, they discover that some things -- the ups and downs of marriage, the desire to be a good parent and raise a happy family -- are universal. Intergalactic, even.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Neighbors" is "It Has Begun...", rated 8.6/10 from 126 user votes. It was directed by Chris Koch and written by Kirker Butler. "It Has Begun..." aired on 3/27/2013 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "There Goes the Neighbors' Hood".
8.6/10 126 votes#1 - It Has Begun...
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/27/2013
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
8.6/10 107 votes#2 - There Goes the Neighbors' Hood
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 4/11/2014
Larry must decide where he wants to live when he finds out he's pregnant; new visitors arrive in the neighborhood.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Dan Fogelman, Steven White
8.5/10 87 votes#3 - All That Jazzy Jeff
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/4/2014
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
8.4/10 116 votes#4 - Sing Like a Larry Bird
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/13/2013
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
8.3/10 78 votes#5 - Fear and Loving in New Jersey
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/2014
Debbie and Marty teach the Bird-Kersees self-defense; Larry wants to build panic room.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Ed Herro, Brian Donovan
8.2/10 99 votes#6 - A Christmas Story
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2013
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
8.1/10 125 votes#7 - Thanksgiving is for the Bird-Kersees
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2012
Debbie asks Marty to rescind his parents' invitation to Thanksgiving dinner so they can have Jackie, Larry, Reggie and Dick over instead.
Director: N/A
Writer: Scott King
8.1/10 104 votes#8 - Larry Bird Presents an Oscar-Winnin...
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/20/2013
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
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
8.1/10 116 votes#9 - September Fools
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2013
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
8.1/10 94 votes#10 - Good Debbie Hunting
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2013
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
8.1/10 70 votes#11 - Balle Balle
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2014
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
8.1/10 77 votes#12 - Close Encounters of the Bird Kind
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 3/28/2014
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
Writer: Ed Herro, Brian Donovan
8.0/10 120 votes#13 - 50 Shades of Green
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2012
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
8.0/10 113 votes#14 - Dream Weavers
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/23/2013
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
8.0/10 107 votes#15 - Challoweenukah
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2013
Larry wants to combine his favorite holidays, Chanukkah and Halloween; Marty and Debbie are challenged to a costume contest.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
8.0/10 93 votes#16 - Thanksgiving is No Schmuck Bait
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/2013
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
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
8.0/10 90 votes#17 - Supreme Like Me
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2013
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
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
8.0/10 65 votes#18 - Oscar Party
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 2/28/2014
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
Writer: Michael Feldman, Debbie Jhoon
7.9/10 108 votes#19 - Gingerbread Man
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2013
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
7.9/10 103 votes#20 - Cold War
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/2013
When the whole Weaver family comes down with a cold, the Bird-Kersees -- especially Larry -- are terrified and confused.
Director: Henry Chan
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
7.9/10 105 votes#21 - The Back Nine
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/30/2013
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
Writer: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel
7.9/10 103 votes#22 - Space Invaders
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/6/2013
Debbie advises Reggie to commit to Giselle so he proposes marriage, which incites Jackie's wrath. Meanwhile Amber decides to break up with her boyfriend.
Director: Joe Pennella
Writer: Jeremy Hall
7.9/10 106 votes#23 - Camping
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/27/2013
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
7.9/10 108 votes#24 - I Believe I Can Drive
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/6/2013
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
Writer: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
7.9/10 100 votes#25 - Mo Purses Mo Money Mo Problems
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/20/2013
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