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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 Worst Episode
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    The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 2 - Journey to the Center of the Mall
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 8 - Thanksgiving is for the Bird-Kersees
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 13 - High School Reunion
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 16 - Oscar Party
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Oscar Party

    S2:E16

    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
    Writers:Michael Feldman, Debbie Jhoon

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  5. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 9 - Merry Crap-Mas
    7.0/10(1 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 1 Episode 10 - Juan of the Dead
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 11 - Gingerbread Man
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 12 - Cold War
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 13 - Dream Weavers
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Neighbors Season 1 Episode 18 - Camping
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 2 - September Fools
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - September Fools

    S2:E2

    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

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  13. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 3 - The Neighbours
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 4 - The One with Interspecies Friends
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 6 - Any Friggin' Sunday
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 7 - We Jumped the Shark (Tank)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 9 - Thanksgiving is No Schmuck Bait
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Thanksgiving is No Schmuck Bait

    S2:E9

    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
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  18. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 10 - Supreme Like Me
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Supreme Like Me

    S2:E10

    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
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  19. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 11 - A Christmas Story
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - A Christmas Story

    S2:E11

    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

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  20. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 14 - Man, Actually
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 15 - You've Lost That Larry Feeling
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - You've Lost That Larry Feeling

    S2:E15

    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

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  22. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 17 - Balle Balle
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Balle Balle

    S2:E17

    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

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  23. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 18 - A Night in (Lou Ferrigno's Hibachi) Heaven
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 19 - Uncle Benjamin
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. The Neighbors Season 2 Episode 21 - All That Jazzy Jeff
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - All That Jazzy Jeff

    S2:E21

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Journey to the Center of the Mall" is the worst rated episode of "The Neighbors". It scored 4.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Dan Fogelman, it aired on 10/3/2012. This episode scored 1.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Thanksgiving is for the Bird-Kersees".