The Worst 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. But as the Weavers and the aliens face the struggles of everyday life together, they discover that some things -- the ups and downs of marriage, the desire to be a good parent and raise a happy family -- are universal. Intergalactic, even.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "The Neighbors" is "Pilot", rated 6.5/10 from 229 user votes. It was directed by Chris Koch and written by Dan Fogelman. "Pilot" aired on 9/26/2012 and is rated 0.6 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Journey to the Center of the Mall".
6.5/10 229 votes#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
7.1/10 162 votes#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
7.4/10 133 votes#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
7.5/10 148 votes#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: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
7.5/10 97 votes#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
7.6/10 99 votes#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
7.7/10 148 votes#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
7.7/10 122 votes#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
7.7/10 110 votes#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
7.7/10 112 votes#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: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel
7.7/10 111 votes#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: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
7.8/10 112 votes#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
7.8/10 83 votes#13 - 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
7.8/10 72 votes#14 - 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
7.8/10 64 votes#15 - 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
7.8/10 68 votes#16 - 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: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
7.9/10 108 votes#17 - 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
7.9/10 103 votes#18 - 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: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
7.9/10 105 votes#19 - 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: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel
7.9/10 103 votes#20 - 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
7.9/10 106 votes#21 - 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
7.9/10 108 votes#22 - 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: Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker
7.9/10 100 votes#23 - 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
7.9/10 127 votes#24 - 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
7.9/10 107 votes#25 - 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