The WORST episodes of In the House

Every episode of In the House ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of In the House!

In the House centered around Marion Hill, an ex-professional football player facing a career-ending injury and reluctantly agrees to become a care-giver to a recently divorced mother of two as she starts a new career. At the start of the third season, his tenant Jackie moves back East with her son Austin, leaving Marion to serve as a guardian to her outspoken 18-year-old daughter Tiffany. Also, Marion begins to run a sports health clinic with two unpredictable partners - Tonia, an outlandish physical therapist and the egocentric Dr. Maxwell Stanton. Head Editor: drazelle1 Seasons 1-2 on NBC Season 3-4 on UPN Season 5 on NBC (last 6 eps)

Last Updated: 2/25/2024Network: UPNStatus: Ended
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Mr. Hill Goes to New York
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#1 - Mr. Hill Goes to New York

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/31/1998

After seeing Gabrielle and Mark kissing passionately, Tiffany confronts the amorous couple about their betrayal. Marion visits his grandmother in Queens, and also sees Natalie. Meanwhile, Mercedes' wealthy ex boyfriend, Evan Burnett, returns.

Directors: Alfonso Ribeiro
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Boyz II Men II Women
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#2 - Boyz II Men II Women

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/1995

Marion takes it like a man when his old friend Kevin discloses his new profession as a female impersonator.

Directors: Paul Miller
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The Final Cut
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#3 - The Final Cut

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/1995

When Austin finds out that Marion is coaching a kids' football league with Marion's former grade school football coach Sam Wilson, he tries to impress Marion by making the team; and Sam accepts Austin hoping to date a grateful Jackie. Unfortunately, Austin is smaller than the other boys and plays terribly. Sam promises Marion that he will leave Austin on the bench during the game; meanwhile, Austin secretly tells Tiffany that he hates football but intends to stay on the team rather than disappoint everybody. On the day of the first game, half of the team stays home with chicken pox. Then one of the players gets injured late in the game, and Austin is the only alternate left on the team. He hides in the locker room, pursued by Jackie and Marion. Jackie realizes why Sam accepted Austin; Marion reassures Austin they're friends for life no matter what choices Austin makes. When Austin decides to play, he gets a chance to score a touchdown but becomes overconfident and is tackled. Meanwhile

Directors: Gil Junger
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Birthday Presence
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#4 - Birthday Presence

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/1995

Jackie is out of the house celebrating her son Austin's birthday, so Marion plans a reunion with his ex-girlfriend, who thinks he still has an active football career. But Jackie unexpectedly brings the party back to the house and upsets Marion's romantic evening. Meanwhile, Heather dates a single father and asks Jackie's advice on bonding with his daughter.

Directors: Tony Singletary
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How Nana Got Her Groove Back
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#5 - How Nana Got Her Groove Back

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/5/1999

Marion's suspiciousness about Nana's fiancee Ted causes the relationship to collapse on the eve of their wedding. Also, a letter left from Tiffany reveals that she has eloped with Graham.

Directors: Richard Steir
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There's Something About Tiffany
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#6 - There's Something About Tiffany

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/4/1999

Tiffany and Graham's relationship heats up while Marion is introduced to Valerie's inquistive daughter Brianna. Also, Marion's nana pays him a visit and explains to her grandson that she's getting engaged and Mercedes and Maxwell face problems in the bedroom.

Directors: Ted Lange
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Saint Marion
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#7 - Saint Marion

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/13/1997

While volunteering at a soup kitchen, Marion is believed to be destitute. Tonia teaches her friend Henry how to be cool to impress his girlfriend, but he becomes attracted to Tonia.

Directors: John Tracy
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The Max Who Came to Dinner
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#8 - The Max Who Came to Dinner

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/25/1996

It appears that in the eye of Marion's grandma, he can do nothing right...whereas Maxwell can do nothing wrong.

Directors: John Tracy
Writer: Sheryl North
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A Major Problem
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7.00
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#9 - A Major Problem

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/26/1996

Marion doesn't see eye to eye with his dad.

Directors: Asaad Kelada
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Three the Hard Way
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#10 - Three the Hard Way

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/19/1996

Marion finds it hard to believe Tonia when she tells him that Alex is seeing someone else. Tiffany ruins Jackie's new dress.

Directors: Asaad Kelada
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My Crazy Valentine
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#11 - My Crazy Valentine

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/12/1996

Jackie becomes intrigued and attracted to the handsome handyman named Russell who is hired by Marion to fix his broken hot tub. Austin unknowingly gives his girlfriend Erica Jackie's wedding ring as a gift. Marion spends Valentine's Day with Alex, but their romance becomes complicated when Tonia, Alex's cousin and Marion's physical trainer, surprises him and reveals that she has a crush on him. Meanwhile, Tiffany has two dates.

Directors: Asaad Kelada
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To Die For
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#12 - To Die For

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/1996

Marion's cousin, Curtis, wants to market marion's health drink but not without complications. Austin tries to act like Marion in order to win friends.

Directors: Asaad Kelada
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Do the Right Thing
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#13 - Do the Right Thing

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/1/1996

After Austin gives Marion computer-aided financial advice, a computer mix-up gives Marion a large sum of money.

Directors: Gil Junger
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Daddy's Home
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#14 - Daddy's Home

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/1995

Jackie ex-husband, Milton is thrown out by his new wife when he accidentally says Jackie's name during sex. Jackie refuses to allow him to live in her part of the home, but Marion lets Milton sleep in his room. Unfortunately, Milton drives Marion crazy with his annoying habits, and the next day Marion tries to force Milton back to Sasha. When Milton rents a romantic hotel suite, Marion calls Sasha to persuade her to reconcile with Milton. She refuses, causing a dejected Milton to lock himself in the hotel bathroom. After Marion calls Jackie at work, she rushes over and persuades Milton to come out of the bathroom. Grateful for her support, Milton hugs Jackie--just as Sasha enters....

Directors: Gil Junger
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The Gambler
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#15 - The Gambler

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/1995

To Jackie's discomfort, one of Marion's former professional football teammates, Clayton Whitmore, comes to town to play poker with the old gang. That night, while the guys play poker, Austin sneaks downstairs to watch, and they invite him to play. Everyone is amazed by Austin's gambling prowess. Meanwhile, Heather manipulates Jackie into planning Heather's 30th birthday party -- and confronting the dilemma of finding ways to persuade guests to attend.

Directors: Gil Junger
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Crush Groove
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#16 - Crush Groove

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/1995

Marion takes a liking to an attractive neighbour, with whom Austin has been spending some time; meanwhile, Jackie delivers pizzas to earn extra money, and Heather practices hugging after her therapist tells her to be more friendly.

Directors: Gil Junger
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Once Again, with Feeling
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#17 - Once Again, with Feeling

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/1995

It's been nearly 20 years since Jackie went on a date, but Marion tries to get her to meet men at a popular night club. However, when Marion's former grade school football coach comes for a visit, Jackie finds an eligible bachelor in her own living room.

Directors: Gil Junger
Writer: Bryan Winter
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Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
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#18 - Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/5/1997

Marion vows to abstain from romantic liaisons as a mode of spiritual cleansing.

Directors: John Tracy
Writer: Karin Kelly
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Guest Dad
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7.00
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#19 - Guest Dad

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/10/1999

Maxwell and Mercedes struggle to conceive a child while Marion encounters Valerie's ex-husband Justin, who has plans for reconciliation.

Directors: Ted Lange
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Not as Good as It Gets
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#20 - Not as Good as It Gets

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/3/1999

Marion's life hits a crossroads when he begins to fret over whether he and Maxwell should sell their clinic while Tonia gets offers from the WNBA. Meanwhile, Carl and Raynelle move in with Marion and Tiffany temporarily, but the three friends soon regret the whole idea.

Directors: Ted Lange
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All's Fair in Love and War
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#21 - All's Fair in Love and War

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/24/1998

Marion denies having feelings for Natalie, as he and Tito throw a bachelor party for Maxwell.

Directors: Sheldon Epps
Writer: Jerry Colker
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One House and a Baby
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#22 - One House and a Baby

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/17/1998

Tiffany helps out her single-mom friend Shara. Meanwhile, Marion's paternal feelings worry Natalie.

Directors: Madeline Cripe
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Tonia's Big Break
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#23 - Tonia's Big Break

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/27/1997

musical guest: Suede Tonia's motivational speech to juvenile female inmates inspires a prison break. Meanwhile, Tito's determined to manage a singing group.

Directors: Madeline Cripe
Writer: Sheryl North
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Pranks (a.k.a. Flirting with the Darkside)
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#24 - Pranks (a.k.a. Flirting with the Darkside)

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/13/1997

Rivalry with a clinic across the street results in a series of pranks. Meanwhile, Tiffany, Carl and Raynelle are having trouble with trying to finish their psychology papers.

Directors: John Tracy
Writer: Jerry Colker
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Tito's in the House
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#25 - Tito's in the House

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/8/1997

Marion gives his pal Tito a job at the sports clinic, where he's a real piece of work for Max and Tonia. Meanwhile, Tonia and her boyfriend Derek face a complication in their romance.

Directors: John Tracy
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