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The Best Episodes of Our House

Every episode of Our House ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Our House!

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Our House is an American television drama series that aired on NBC for two seasons from September 11, 1986 to May 8, 1988. The series centers on the Witherspoon family and the challenges they face

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Our House Season 1 Episode 5 - The Third Question
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #1 - The Third Question

    S1:E5

    Jessie goes on her first date despite David's strong disapproval.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Our House Season 1 Episode 4 - That Lonesome Old Caboose
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #2 - That Lonesome Old Caboose

    S1:E4

    Gus thinks he's dying, and stalls on getting treatment for his recently diagnosed diabetes.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:William Blinn

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  3. Our House Season 1 Episode 2 - The Money Machine
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #3 - The Money Machine

    S1:E2

    David runs into serious competition with his business painting house numbers on curbs. Jessie enrolls in a photography course.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Jerry McNeely

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  4. Our House Season 1 Episode 7 - Small Steps
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Small Steps

    S1:E7

    Gus brags about his childhood Halloween pranks and catches the imagination of David and Kris. Gus takes Molly trick-or-treating.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:William Blinn

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  5. Our House Season 1 Episode 17 - The 100 Year Old Weekend
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The 100 Year Old Weekend

    S1:E17

    Gus challenges the family to spend a weekend using only the tools available 100 years earlier. But a nuclear crisis invades their trip back in time.

    Director:Noel Nosseck
    Writer:William Blinn

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  6. Our House Season 1 Episode 3 - Families and Friends
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Families and Friends

    S1:E3

    Gus's visiting Marine buddy, J.J. Moon, causes havoc.

    Director:Harry Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Our House Season 1 Episode 13 - Green Christmas
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Green Christmas

    S1:E13

    Molly's too angry about her father's death to celebrate Christmas; Gus tries to deflect David from his Christmas present hiding place.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jerry McNeely

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  8. Our House Season 2 Episode 1 - Sounds from a Silent Clock (1)
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Sounds from a Silent Clock (1)

    S2:E1

    No description available

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writers:William Blinn, Jerry McNeely

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  9. Our House Season 1 Episode 15 - A Point of View
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #9 - A Point of View

    S1:E15

    Gus argues with Jessie and Kris about his men-only service organization; Molly befriends a blind girl; David nearly burns down the house.

    Director:Bruce Kessler
    Writer:Jerry McNeely

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  10. Our House Season 1 Episode 1 - Home Again
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Home Again

    S1:E1

    Jessie and her three children move in with her father-in-law following the death of her husband. Kris worries when she realizes the local school doesn't offer classes she needs to get into the Air Force Academy.

    Director:Jerry Thorpe
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Our House Season 2 Episode 6 - The Haunting
    5.2/10(66 votes)

    #11 - The Haunting

    S2:E6

    No description available

    Director:Win Phelps
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Our House Season 1 Episode 6 - See You in Court
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - See You in Court

    S1:E6

    Gus is called for jury duty; Kris practices driving and is struck by another car.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Jerry McNeely

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  13. Our House Season 1 Episode 8 - Choices
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Choices

    S1:E8

    Jessie forbids Kris to go on an overnight trip to a rock concert until Gus volunteers to drive.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Our House Season 1 Episode 9 - First Impressions
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - First Impressions

    S1:E9

    Jessie witnesses a crime, then meets one of the criminals when Kris brings some new friends over.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Our House Season 1 Episode 10 - Different Habits
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Different Habits

    S1:E10

    Kris befriends a girl with a drinking problem; David and Molly uncover a time capsule their father buried years before.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Our House Season 1 Episode 11 - Off We Go ...
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Off We Go ...

    S1:E11

    Kris asks her favorite teacher for a letter of recomendation for the Air Force Academy, and is surprised by the results.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Our House Season 1 Episode 12 - Heart of a Dancer
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Heart of a Dancer

    S1:E12

    No description available

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Our House Season 1 Episode 14 - Family Secrets
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Family Secrets

    S1:E14

    David falls for a teacher and strumbles across a collection of stories written by Gus; Jessie's perfect sister pays a visit.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Our House Season 1 Episode 16 - The Best Intentions
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The Best Intentions

    S1:E16

    Kris babysits for a teacher and ends up being accused of child abuse. David and Molly try to make their home come up to the standards of television households.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Our House Season 1 Episode 18 - Past Tense, Future Tense (1)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Past Tense, Future Tense (1)

    S1:E18

    Kris wins a trip to March Air Force base; David ""borrows"" Gus's car; Jessie takes Molly to her mother-daughter fashion show. First of a two-part episode.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Jerry McNeely

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  21. Our House Season 1 Episode 19 - Past Tense, Future Tense (2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Past Tense, Future Tense (2)

    S1:E19

    Kris meets a handsome young pilot and tries to bring Gus together with his estranged son Ben. Second of a two-part episode.

    Director:Ray Austin
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Our House Season 1 Episode 20 - Friends
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Friends

    S1:E20

    Gus and his pals try to fulfill a dead friend's last request; David befriends a stressed athlete; Kris ignores a hurt Jessie; and Molly sells too many cookies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Our House Season 1 Episode 21 - Giving 'em the Business
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Giving 'em the Business

    S1:E21

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Our House Season 1 Episode 22 - Growing Up, Growing Old
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Growing Up, Growing Old

    S1:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Our House Season 1 Episode 23 - The Road out of Briarpatch
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - The Road out of Briarpatch

    S1:E23

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Third Question" is the best rated episode of "Our House". It scored 8.9/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Robert Scheerer and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/1986. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "That Lonesome Old Caboose".