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The Best Episodes of The Neighbors Season 1

Every episode of The Neighbors Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Neighbors Season 1!

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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
    The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.6/10(233 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Marty Weaver just wants the best for his wife, Debbie, and their three kids. That's why he's moving them to Hidden Hills, New Jersey, a gated community complete with its own golf course.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  2. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 2 - Journey to the Center of the Mall
    7.2/10(167 votes)

    #2 - Journey to the Center of the Mall

    S1:E2

    After convincing the Bird-Kersees to let their kids try "human" school, the Weavers take them on their first excursion outside Hidden Hills - shopping for back-to-school clothes at the mall. They survived the trip to Earth, but will the mall be too much? Meanwhile, Debbie and Jackie have doubts about each other's true intentions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  3. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 3 - Things Just Got Real
    7.6/10(152 votes)

    #3 - Things Just Got Real

    S1:E3

    Marty and Debbie decide to make plans with their human friends after Larry and Jackie have become too entangled in their daily lives. The Weavers do their best to un-invite the Bird-Kersees, explaining they're afraid their friends won't be accepting of the aliens. But that doesn't stop Larry and Jackie from crashing Marty's' poker night and Debbie's girls' night on the town -- with hilarious results.

    Director:Luke Greenfield
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  4. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 4 - Bathroom Etiquette
    7.5/10(136 votes)

    #4 - Bathroom Etiquette

    S1:E4

    Marty and Debbie prepare the Bird-Kersees for their kids' first day of human school. They're especially worried that little Dick Butkus will get picked on, but their anti-bullying advice backfires in ways they never anticipated. Meanwhile, Larry and Jackie are getting tired of the Weavers' endless parenting tips.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  5. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 5 - Halloween-ween
    7.8/10(152 votes)

    #5 - Halloween-ween

    S1:E5

    Since arriving on Earth, the aliens - led by the Bird-Kersees - have viewed Halloween as a threat and have set up a barrier at the gates of Hidden Hills to prevent children dressed in costumes from entering the community. The Weavers, on the other hand, are excited about their first Halloween in the suburbs and want to open the gates of the community to celebrate. They do their best to explain the ritual of trick-or-treating to the aliens. Meanwhile, Marty and Debbie's fears are realized when Amber, Max and Abby reject their family costume plans.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  6. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 6 - Larry Bird and the Iron Throne
    7.8/10(124 votes)

    #6 - Larry Bird and the Iron Throne

    S1:E6

    Jackie tries to help Debbie plan Abby's birthday; Larry shadows Lenny at work; Reggie tries to find a gift for Amber.

    Director:Peter Lauer
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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

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

    #8 - 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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  9. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 9 - Merry Crap-Mas
    7.7/10(113 votes)

    #9 - Merry Crap-Mas

    S1:E9

    Marty and Debbie dislike the kids' entitled attitude toward Christmas and decide to return the gifts and use the money for a family vacation; when the Weavers realize the aliens already opened all the presents, Larry Bird must save Christmas.

    Director:Luke Greenfield
    Writer:Tracy Oliver

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  10. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 10 - Juan of the Dead
    7.8/10(114 votes)

    #10 - Juan of the Dead

    S1:E10

    When the neighborhood gardener dies, forcing Debbie and Marty to explain death to the aliens, Larry Bird decides to solve the problem.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writers:Kat Likkel, John Hoberg

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

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

    #12 - 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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  13. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 13 - Dream Weavers
    8.0/10(117 votes)

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

    #14 - 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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  15. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 15 - Space Invaders
    7.9/10(105 votes)

    #15 - Space Invaders

    S1:E15

    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

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  16. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 16 - Mother Clubbers
    7.8/10(114 votes)

    #16 - Mother Clubbers

    S1:E16

    Debbie and Jackie go to a hip new club in hope of feeling more desirable; Marty and Larry Bird come to Amber for makeovers.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Scott King

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #22 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Neighbors" season 1. It scored 6.6/10 based on 233 votes. Directed by Chris Koch and written by Dan Fogelman, it aired on 9/26/2012. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Journey to the Center of the Mall".