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The Worst Episodes of The Neighbors

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The Worst 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....
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    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 4 - Bathroom Etiquette
    7.5/10(136 votes)

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

    #4 - 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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  5. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 6 - Any Friggin' Sunday
    7.6/10(99 votes)

    #5 - Any Friggin' Sunday

    S2:E6

    Debbie focuses on Amber and Reggie's relationship as football season consumes the rest of the household; Larry tries to replace golf with football.

    Director:Joe Penella
    Writer:Jeremy Hall

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

    #6 - 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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  7. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 3 - The Neighbours
    7.7/10(114 votes)

    #7 - The Neighbours

    S2:E3

    Ever since the Joyner-Kersee family has been cut off financially, Jackie secretly got a job at a Mexican restaurant; Jackie invites her boss over in hope of getting a promotion, but things don't go as planned.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  8. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 7 - We Jumped the Shark (Tank)
    7.7/10(103 votes)

    #8 - We Jumped the Shark (Tank)

    S2:E7

    When Debbie creates a unique purse, Jackie gets them booked on "Shark Tank"; Amber choreographs Abby's dance for a big recital.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writer:Scott King

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  9. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 19 - Uncle Benjamin
    7.7/10(71 votes)

    #9 - Uncle Benjamin

    S2:E19

    Debbie's estranged mother invites the Weavers to her timeshare in San Diego so they can meet her newly adopted 10-year-old son; Marty tries to help Abby overcome her fear of the ocean.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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

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

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

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

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

    #14 - 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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  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 2 Episode 1 - Family Conference
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    #16 - Family Conference

    S2:E1

    Reggie and Amber tell their families about their relationship; a surprise guest competes for Reggie's affection.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:Kristin Newman

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  17. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 4 - The One with Interspecies Friends
    7.9/10(109 votes)

    #17 - The One with Interspecies Friends

    S2:E4

    Jackie and Debbie get makeovers by Shirley at Jackie's favorite hair salon; Reggie and Amber bond over nature programming; Dick tries to get Marty in shape.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writer:Scott King

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  18. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 13 - High School Reunion
    7.9/10(87 votes)

    #18 - High School Reunion

    S2:E13

    Marty and Debbie prepare for their high school reunion, where Debbie will face her arch nemesis and Marty and his high school band perform.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Scott Weinger

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  19. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 14 - Man, Actually
    7.9/10(76 votes)

    #19 - Man, Actually

    S2:E14

    Debbie faces a flirtatious professor at school; Amber mourns her relationship with Reggie; Larry and Reggie's Zabvronian cycles leave them emotional wrecks.

    Director:Jeffrey Walker
    Writers:Michael Feldman, Debbie Jhoon

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  20. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 18 - A Night in (Lou Ferrigno's Hibachi) Heaven
    7.9/10(67 votes)

    #20 - A Night in (Lou Ferrigno's Hibachi) Heaven

    S2:E18

    Marty plans a date night that isn't what Debbie envisioned; Dick falls for the new baby sitter.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Kristi Korzec

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

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

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

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

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

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "The Neighbors". 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 scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Journey to the Center of the Mall".