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The Worst Episodes of Santa Clarita Diet

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They're ordinary husband and wife realtors until she undergoes a dramatic change that sends them down a road of death and destruction. In a good way.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 1 - So Then a Bat or a Monkey
    7.4/10(2260 votes)

    #1 - So Then a Bat or a Monkey

    S1:E1

    Joel and Sheila's marriage gets a jumpstart when Sheila debuts a truly killer new personality and an anything-goes menu. And they used to be so normal.

    Director:Ruben Fleischer
    Writer:Victor Fresco

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  2. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 2 - We Can't Kill People!
    7.6/10(1864 votes)

    #2 - We Can't Kill People!

    S1:E2

    The Hammonds try to live their new truth, Abby comes to a hard realization while browsing comics, and Joel treats Sheila to a very expensive meal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 4 - The Farting Sex Tourist
    7.7/10(1629 votes)

    #3 - The Farting Sex Tourist

    S1:E4

    Sheila inspires her friends and insults the principal. Joel bonds with Abby, and Dan makes a damning discovery while spraying for ants.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 3 - We Can Kill People
    7.8/10(1703 votes)

    #4 - We Can Kill People

    S1:E3

    Sheila's tummy is growling and Joel needs to find her someone tasty ASAP. Meanwhile, Abby embraces her inner badass and helps out a friend in need.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 9 - The Book!
    7.8/10(1468 votes)

    #5 - The Book!

    S1:E9

    Joel and Eric seek out the mysterious Anton at a paranormal convention while Sheila and Abby bond over their shared love of bad behavior.

    Director:Tamra Davis
    Writers:Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz

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  6. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 10 - Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats
    7.8/10(1533 votes)

    #6 - Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats

    S1:E10

    Dr. Wolf is ready to get down to work, but with Sheila growing more aggressive by the minute, Joel worries it may be too late.

    Director:Dean Parisot
    Writer:Clay Graham

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  7. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 6 - Attention to Detail
    7.9/10(1555 votes)

    #7 - Attention to Detail

    S1:E6

    Joel and Sheila try dividing up the tasks, Eric and Abby stumble onto something big, and Dan learns that a realtor can only be pushed so far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 8 - How Much Vomit?
    7.9/10(1485 votes)

    #8 - How Much Vomit?

    S1:E8

    A new-look Loki takes Joel and Sheila by surprise while Abby and Eric learn the fine art of leaving well enough alone.

    Director:Steve Pink
    Writers:Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz

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  9. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 1 - Wuffenloaf
    7.9/10(1179 votes)

    #9 - Wuffenloaf

    S3:E1

    God, why me? That's what Sheila wants to know. Meanwhile, Joel feels a smidge threatened, Anne spreads the gospel, and Abby and Eric pretend to date.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Victor Fresco

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  10. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 5 - Man Eat Man
    8.0/10(1587 votes)

    #10 - Man Eat Man

    S1:E5

    Abby discovers that parents can't be trusted (especially hers). Joel learns there might be a cure for Sheila, and Dan puts his cards on the table.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 2 - Knighttime
    8.0/10(1054 votes)

    #11 - Knighttime

    S3:E2

    Sheila and Joel meet a knight and Anne lays down the law. Plus, there's a rumor going 'round that Eric and Abby are k-i-s-s-i-n-g. Ooooooh!

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Michael A. Ross

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  12. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 4 - More of a Cat Person
    8.0/10(1033 votes)

    #12 - More of a Cat Person

    S3:E4

    Joel's feeling pressured to join the undead club. Meanwhile, Ramona wants Eric, the FBI wants answers, and poor Mr. Ball Legs wants some attention.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Ben Smith

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  13. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 7 - A Specific Form of Recklessness
    8.0/10(960 votes)

    #13 - A Specific Form of Recklessness

    S3:E7

    Sheila's got a plan: turn Jean undead so she'll be around to meet her grandkid. Joel's not on board, but this train has already left the station.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Caitlin Meares

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  14. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 1 - No Family Is Perfect
    8.1/10(1373 votes)

    #14 - No Family Is Perfect

    S2:E1

    OK, let's see here: Joel's stuck in an asylum, Sheila's chained to a pole, and Abby's on the hunt for Serbian bile. Yep, sounds about right.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Victor Fresco

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  15. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 5 - Going Pre-med
    8.1/10(1206 votes)

    #15 - Going Pre-med

    S2:E5

    A snarky online review comes back to haunt Joel. Meanwhile, Sheila's new friendship proves problematic, and Abby leans into her new persona.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Ben Smith

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  16. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 8 - Easels and War Paint
    8.1/10(1147 votes)

    #16 - Easels and War Paint

    S2:E8

    Sheila and Joel piece together the previous night's events while dealing with a professional setback. Abby gets a bold new look, courtesy of Lisa.

    Director:Steve Pink
    Writer:Caitlin Meares

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  17. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 3 - We Let People Die Every Day
    8.1/10(1048 votes)

    #17 - We Let People Die Every Day

    S3:E3

    Sheila and Joel want Anne out of their business. Hey, good luck with that. Also, Eric laments his heroics, and a woman's life hinges on potato salad.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writer:Clay Graham

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  18. Santa Clarita Diet Season 1 Episode 7 - Strange or Just Inconsiderate?
    8.2/10(1556 votes)

    #18 - Strange or Just Inconsiderate?

    S1:E7

    With the cops looking for Dan, Sheila dines on the evidence. But that's a lot of evidence. Meanwhile, Joel stops to smell the coffee.

    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 2 - Coyote in Yoga Pants
    8.2/10(1286 votes)

    #19 - Coyote in Yoga Pants

    S2:E2

    Eager to secure a lucrative new listing, Joel and Sheila brainstorm how to knock rival realtors out of contention ... without resorting to murder.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Michael A. Ross

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  20. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 6 - Pasión
    8.2/10(1199 votes)

    #20 - Pasión

    S2:E6

    Is a colonel the clam connection? Joel's on a stakeout to find out. Also, Abby has a date, and Sheila doesn't see eye to eye with her boss.

    Director:Steve Pink
    Writers:Aaron Brownstein, Simon Ganz

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  21. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 7 - A Change of Heart
    8.2/10(1171 votes)

    #21 - A Change of Heart

    S2:E7

    007, he ain't. Eric's plan to go undercover as a seafood distributor hits a snag. Meanwhile, Joel and Sheila worry Abby is getting out of control.

    Director:Jaffar Mahmood
    Writer:Melissa Hunter

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  22. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 8 - Forever!
    8.2/10(969 votes)

    #22 - Forever!

    S3:E8

    A twist in the FBI's investigation takes Eric and Abby by surprise. Sheila introduces Jean to a new diet. Joel tries to trick the ever-elusive Ron.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Michael A. Ross

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  23. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 9 - Zombody
    8.2/10(958 votes)

    #23 - Zombody

    S3:E9

    Joel's eager to nail his interview and become a Knight of Serbia, but Sheila keeps salting his game. Meanwhile, Abby hits the town with a new friend.

    Director:Steve Pink
    Writer:Clay Graham

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  24. Santa Clarita Diet Season 2 Episode 3 - Moral Gray Area
    8.3/10(1271 votes)

    #24 - Moral Gray Area

    S2:E3

    After an old nemesis asks for a favor, Joel and Sheila find themselves neck deep in Nazis, raffle tickets and surprisingly stunning woodwork.

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Clay Graham

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  25. Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 Episode 5 - Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head
    8.3/10(1022 votes)

    #25 - Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head

    S3:E5

    Joel and Sheila engage in a battle of wits (well, kind of) with Tommy. Ron shares his plans. Lisa is forced to -- ugh -- get serious.

    Director:Marc Buckland
    Writer:Melissa Hunter

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Worst Episodes Summary

"So Then a Bat or a Monkey" is the worst rated episode of "Santa Clarita Diet". It scored 7.4/10 based on 2260 votes. Directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Victor Fresco, it aired on 2/3/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "We Can't Kill People!".