The WORST episodes of Run the Burbs

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

The series follows the Phams, a young, bold Vietnamese-South Asian-Canadian family taking a different approach to living life to the fullest, while changing the way we think about contemporary family values and life in the burbs.

Last Updated: 10/19/2025Network: CBC (CA)Status: Ended

6.86

28 votes

#1 - Carol the Conqueror

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2022

Andrew competes with his sister Carol as Camille worries about Ramesh online dating. Khia enlists Leo’s help with chores.

6.86

44 votes

#2 - Blockbuster

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2022

Camille seeks out a permit for the neighbourhood block party while Andrew asks an elusive neighbour to perform as the surprise musical guest. At Bubble Bae, Khia discovers new feelings for Mannix.

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6.92

12 votes

#3 - Phlashback

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2023

Camille and Andrew help family look for a new place to live. Their memories differ about when they bought their current home.

7.17

12 votes

#4 - Phamily Budget

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2023

Camille hosts a menu tasting for famous guests. Andrew refuses money from his parents, even though times are tight.

7.18

11 votes

#5 - Turn Lepht

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/2023

Andrew and Camille have different techniques in teaching Khia how to drive. Sam uses Leo to network for a job.

7.18

11 votes

#6 - Phriends and Enemies

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2023

Andrew creates a DIY speed bump to protect the community, but it does the opposite. Camille takes on internet trolls.

7.21

33 votes

#7 - Heatwave

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2022

Camille and Andrew are invited to the new neighbours’ pool but must cancel on Hudson first. At Bubble Bae, Khia paints a mural and seeks validation. Andrew struggles when Leo goes to overnight camp.

7.22

9 votes

#8 - Culture Phest

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/2023

Andrew organizes Rockridge's Lunar New Year festival, and an unwanted guest shows up. Camille starts a curry war.

7.24

21 votes

#9 - Raccoon Fever

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/16/2022

Khia’s guidance counsellor helps Andrew make a big decision. Camille struggles to cater an event. Hudson and Ramesh help Cathy with her taxes.

7.25

16 votes

#10 - Forever Young

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/6/2022

Determined to prove they're cool, Andrew and Camille have a night on the town. Leo helps Hudson face the music. Ramesh and Sebastian play backgammon.

7.27

11 votes

#11 - Phamily Doctor

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2024

Andrew and Camille search for a new family doctor. Khia meets her ex's new girlfriend.

7.27

11 votes

#12 - Phamily Affair

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/2023

Andrew and Camille hope to enjoy a wedding responsibility free, but get pulled into family drama and old beefs.

7.27

11 votes

#13 - Phresh Start

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/2023

Camille can't handle it when Ramesh wants to sell her childhood home. Andrew tries to improve things at Hudson's office.

7.30

10 votes

#14 - Phamily Ties

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2023

Camille struggles with her Indian identity when a cousin visits. Andrew's on a cold case. Khia returns from Paris early.

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7.30

10 votes

#15 - In Phocus

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2023

Andrew interviews for his dream job in community development. Camille holds a focus group for her business launch.

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7.38

16 votes

#16 - This Is Your Day

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/13/2022

Andrews brings together the neighbourhood as his perfect graduation plans are threatened. Camille wants to quit her job. Khia gets bad news from Mannix.

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7.38

16 votes

#17 - Phamily Matters

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/2022

Khia’s guidance counsellor helps Andrew make a big decision. Camille struggles to cater an event. Hudson and Ramesh help Cathy with her taxes.

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7.40

10 votes

#18 - Morning Phrenzy

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/2023

Andrew tries to leave with the kids so Camille can do an important live stream. A snowstorm doesn’t make that easy.

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7.40

10 votes

#19 - Cottage Phever

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2024

Andrew struggles to create a core Canadian memory on the Phams' first cottage getaway.

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7.41

17 votes

#20 - Phamily Games Night

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/30/2022

Andrew and Camille use game nights to help Hudson. Ramesh worries Barb doesn't think he's expressive enough. Khia plans a movie night for Mannix.

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7.44

9 votes

#21 - Unphased

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2024

Camille tries to provoke Khia's teenage rebellion while Andrew tests his parents' skills to be guardians for Khia & Leo.

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7.44

9 votes

#22 - Phamily Emergency

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2023

Andrew and Camille differ on how to help Khia get over a breakup. Sam teaches Ramesh to play golf to impress Barb.

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7.50

22 votes

#23 - Independence Day

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/23/2022

Andrew tests Leo’s ability to walk to school alone as Camille takes a reluctant Khia bra shopping. Ramesh takes a stand at Bubble Bae when he learns he’s not a regular customer.

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7.54

13 votes

#24 - Phriendship

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/2023

Camille's big TV audition reveals a rift with Sam. Andrew has a tough choice to make about which career path to follow.

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7.56

9 votes

#25 - Vas Dephrens

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/26/2024

Andrew's vasectomy plan strains his friendship with Hudson, while Camille and Khia clash over buying a car.

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