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)
#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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - A Major Problem
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/26/1996
Marion doesn't see eye to eye with his dad.
#10 - I Only Have You for Eyes
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/1996
Overwhelmed by Tonia's demands on their time, Marion and Maxwell conspire to get themselves off her daily social calendar by fixing her up with Gary, the water delivery man. But when the first date lands him in the emergency room, the guys have trouble convincing Gary to go out with Tonia a second time. With the promise to 100 free gym hours sweetening the pot, Gary agrees to see Tonia again, and Marion and Maxwell decide to go along to make sure things go smoothly. But Tonia is on to their plan and has one of her own.
#11 - Hoop Screams
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/13/1996
When Marion coordinates a charity basketball tournament, Jackie and Tonia organize a team to challenge Marion, whose teammates include a tall, athletic postman. Sportscaster Fred Roggin and former professional basketball player Reggie Theus provide play-by-play coverage for a live television broadcast. Meanwhile, when Jackie's ex-husband Milton expresses concern that Marion has more of a positive influence on Austin than he does, Marion allows Milton to coach the basketball team. However, Milton's efforts only embarrass Austin. Also, Jackie is concerned when Tiffany dates a young rap musician who influences her language and wardrobe.
#12 - Close Encounters of the Worst Kind
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/6/1996
Marion feels like he's moved on emotionally from his college pals; new neighbor Tonia reports seeing an alien; Tiffany has a date.
#13 - Home Again
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/22/1996
Jackie is promoted to the New York office, which means Marion is short one tenant. Enter Tonia.
#14 - Nanna Don't Play
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/1995
Milton begs Jackie to pretend that the house is their happy home for his visiting grandmother, but Marion isn't too happy when Nanna begins to give him orders. Elsewhere, Marion's idea to throw his old friend Darryl a bachelor party lands Darryl in hot water with his bride-to-be.
#15 - Hats Off
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/1995
Jackie and Heather help Marion get an audition for a sportscaster job on a local news show. For the audition, he interviews basketball star Spud Webb. Marion gets the job! But when he refuses to do the broadcast without his lucky hat, the station owner issues an ultimatum: either the hat goes or Marion goes. Meanwhile, Tiffany participates in a school charity drive to get closer to a cute classmate. Also, Austin asks his family to help him prepare for a school spelling competition.
#16 - 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....
#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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - Maxwell Said Knock You Out
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/23/1996
Heated competition between Marion and Maxwell results in L.A. Lakers, Eddie Jones, a prospective client, being knocked out cold.
#23 - Sister Act: The Episode
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/1995
Jackie's adventurous sister takes her, Marion and Clayton on a wild, wild trip.
#24 - Mother of Invention
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/2/1996
Tonia and Maxwell come up with a get rich quick scheme - the ""Butt Ball"" - to help fund their sports clinic. All they need is a celebrity endorser to get the ball rolling. When Olympic Gold-Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee drops out, they turn to their partner, ex-pro football star Marion, to step in and save the day.
#25 - 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.