8.6/10127 votesLoading...#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
8.6/10107 votesLoading...#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
8.5/1087 votesLoading...#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
8.4/10117 votesLoading...#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
8.3/1080 votesLoading...#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: Brian Donovan, Ed Herro
8.2/10101 votesLoading...#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
8.1/10126 votesLoading...#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
8.1/10105 votesLoading...#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: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
8.1/10116 votesLoading...#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
8.1/1096 votesLoading...#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
8.1/1070 votesLoading...#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
8.1/1077 votesLoading...#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: Brian Donovan, Ed Herro
8.0/10120 votesLoading...#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
8.0/10114 votesLoading...#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
8.0/10109 votesLoading...#15 - 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: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
8.0/10107 votesLoading...#16 - 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: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
8.0/1095 votesLoading...#17 - 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: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
8.0/1092 votesLoading...#18 - 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: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
8.0/1071 votesLoading...#19 - You've Lost That Larry Feeling
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/31/2014
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
8.0/1065 votesLoading...#20 - 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: Debbie Jhoon, Michael Feldman
7.9/10108 votesLoading...#21 - 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
7.9/10103 votesLoading...#22 - 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: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
7.9/10105 votesLoading...#23 - 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: Kat Likkel, John Hoberg
7.9/10103 votesLoading...#24 - 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
7.9/10107 votesLoading...#25 - 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
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....
Genres:ComedySci-Fi & FantasyFamily
Network:ABC
Best Episodes Summary
"It Has Begun..." is the best rated episode of "The Neighbors". It scored 8.6/10 based on 127 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, "There Goes the Neighbors' Hood".