The Best Episodes of Swingtown Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(89 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E16/5/2008

   Susan and Bruce Miller move their family to a wealthy Chicago community as America celebrates its bicentennial. As neighbors welcome them to the neighborhood, the Millers soon discover that there is a sexual revolution going on and the question is, do they join in or keep to themselves.

   Director:Alan Poul

   Writer:Mike Kelley

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   Director:Alan Poul

   Writer:Mike Kelley
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   8.0/10(62 votes)

   #2 - Love Will Find a Way

   S1:E26/12/2008

   Bruce's great day is capped off by going to a party with his wife Susan and the Deckers at the Playboy Club. Janet begins to understand how great her friendship with Susan is as she tries to get to know her new neighbors.

   Director:Alan Poul

   Writer:Mike Kelley

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   Director:Alan Poul

   Writer:Mike Kelley
3. 

   8.0/10(60 votes)

   #3 - Double Exposure

   S1:E36/19/2008

   Susan and Bruce plan their housewarming party and Susan asks Janet for help in the hopes of fixing their friendship. Unfortunately, Trina has some very different ideas for the party including a fondue setup and a very big guest list.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Unknown

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   8.5/10(71 votes)

   #4 - Cabin Fever

   S1:E46/26/2008

   When the Thompsons have a change of heart about going to the Millers' cabin, Susan asks the Deckers to join them. The weekend gets off to good start but then the Thompsons decide to surprise them by showing up anyway.

   Director:Jamie Babbit

   Writer:Joy Gregory

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   Director:Jamie Babbit

   Writer:Joy Gregory
5. 

   8.0/10(58 votes)

   #5 - Go Your Own Way

   S1:E57/3/2008

   Susan goes against Bruce's wishes when she decides to go to the fundraiser at the Deckers to help raise money for the star of the controversial film who is having legal trouble.

   Director:Bob Balaban

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Bob Balaban

   Writer:Unknown
6. 

   8.0/10(59 votes)

   #6 - Friends with Benefits

   S1:E67/10/2008

   Susan's plans to help her husband's career backfire at the Ladies Auxiliary luncheon, but Janet is the one who makes a lasting impression. Trina runs into her old high school sweetheart at the luncheon making Tom wonder if there is more going on than just going down memory lane.

   Director:Lesli Linka Glatter

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Lesli Linka Glatter

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   8.1/10(55 votes)

   #7 - Heatwave

   S1:E77/17/2008

   Tom decides to throw a last minute pool party during a heatwave without consulting Trina first, who is still mad at her husband for his recent affair. Susan lends an ear when Roger loses his job and Bruce gets closer to his co-worker, Melinda.

   Director:Matt Earl Beesley

   Writer:Tom Garrigus

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   Director:Matt Earl Beesley

   Writer:Tom Garrigus
8. 

   8.3/10(56 votes)

   #8 - Puzzlerama

   S1:E87/25/2008

   Trina throws her annual "Puzzlerama" party where the clues for the game are the neighborhoods darkest secrets.

   Director:Alan Poul

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Alan Poul

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   7.9/10(56 votes)

   #9 - Swingus Interruptus

   S1:E98/1/2008

   Tom and Trina try a closed relationship just as Susan and Bruce open their's to Brad and Sylvia. Unfortunately, the foursome is interrupted by Laurie and Doug Stephens.

   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Joy Gregory

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   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Joy Gregory
10. 

    7.5/10(50 votes)

    #10 - Running on Empty

    S1:E108/8/2008

    Bruce plans a family trip to the cabin but Laurie has other ideas about keeping her plans with Doug. Roger and Janet start seeing a therapist.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski

    Writer:Carol Barbee

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    Director:Alex Zakrzewski

    Writer:Carol Barbee
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    8.0/10(48 votes)

    #11 - Get Down Tonight

    S1:E118/15/2008

    Bruce and Susan enjoy a night of line dancing with Tom and Trina and Janet starts a temp job with a local newspaper.

    Director:Jamie Babbit

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Jamie Babbit

    Writer:Unknown
12. 

    8.0/10(48 votes)

    #12 - Surprise

    S1:E128/29/2008

    A surprise party for Janet sparks shocking revelations between the neighbors.

    Director:Tucker Gates

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Tucker Gates

    Writer:Unknown
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    7.9/10(59 votes)

    #13 - Take It To The Limit

    S1:E139/5/2008

    During Trina and Tom's annual end of the summer clambake and key party, the neighborhood couples confront relationship-changing decisions.

    Director:Alan Poul

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Alan Poul

    Writer:Unknown