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The Worst Episodes of The Neighbors

Every episode of The Neighbors ranked from worst to best. Explore 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....
Genres:ComedySci-Fi & FantasyFamily
Network:ABC

Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "The Neighbors". It scored 6.5/10 based on 230 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".

  • Pilot
    6.5/10230 votes
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    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2012

    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

  • Journey to the Center of the Mall
    7.1/10163 votes
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    #2 - Journey to the Center of the Mall

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: Dan Fogelman

  • Bathroom Etiquette
    7.4/10134 votes
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    #3 - Bathroom Etiquette

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2012

    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

  • Things Just Got Real
    7.5/10149 votes
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    #4 - Things Just Got Real

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2012

    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

    Writer: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger

  • Any Friggin' Sunday
    7.5/1097 votes
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    #5 - Any Friggin' Sunday

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2013

    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

  • We Jumped the Shark (Tank)
    7.6/10100 votes
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    #6 - We Jumped the Shark (Tank)

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2013

    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

  • Halloween-ween
    7.7/10149 votes
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    #7 - Halloween-ween

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2012

    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

  • Larry Bird and the Iron Throne
    7.7/10122 votes
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    #8 - Larry Bird and the Iron Throne

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2012

    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

  • Merry Crap-Mas
    7.7/10111 votes
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    #9 - Merry Crap-Mas

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2012

    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

  • Juan of the Dead
    7.7/10112 votes
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    #10 - Juan of the Dead

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2012

    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

    Writer: Kat Likkel, John Hoberg

  • The Neighbours
    7.7/10111 votes
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    #11 - The Neighbours

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2013

    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

    Writer: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger

  • Mother Clubbers
    7.8/10112 votes
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    #12 - Mother Clubbers

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/13/2013

    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

  • A Night in (Lou Ferrigno's Hibachi) Heaven
    7.8/1065 votes
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    #13 - A Night in (Lou Ferrigno's Hibachi) Heaven

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/14/2014

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

    Director: John Fortenberry

    Writer: Kristi Korzec

  • Uncle Benjamin
    7.8/1068 votes
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    #14 - Uncle Benjamin

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/21/2014

    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

    Writer: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger

  • Gingerbread Man
    7.9/10108 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Cold War
    7.9/10103 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • The Back Nine
    7.9/10105 votes
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    #17 - 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

  • Space Invaders
    7.9/10103 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • Camping
    7.9/10107 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • Mo Purses Mo Money Mo Problems
    7.9/10100 votes
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    #20 - 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

  • Family Conference
    7.9/10127 votes
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    #21 - Family Conference

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2013

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

    Director: Chris Koch

    Writer: Kristin Newman

  • The One with Interspecies Friends
    7.9/10107 votes
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    #22 - The One with Interspecies Friends

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2013

    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

  • High School Reunion
    7.9/1085 votes
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    #23 - High School Reunion

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/2014

    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

  • Man, Actually
    7.9/1073 votes
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    #24 - Man, Actually

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/24/2014

    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

    Writer: Michael Feldman, Debbie Jhoon

  • 50 Shades of Green
    8.0/10120 votes
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    #25 - 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