The WORST episodes of Santa Clarita Diet

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

Married couple Sheila and Joel are real estate agents in Santa Clarita, California. The couple's lives take a dark turn after Sheila goes through a dramatic change.

Last Updated: 11/4/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
So Then a Bat or a Monkey
star
7.17
2821 votes

#1 - So Then a Bat or a Monkey

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/3/2017

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.

Directors: Ruben Fleischer
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We Can't Kill People!
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7.44
2253 votes

#2 - We Can't Kill People!

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/2017

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

Directors: Ruben Fleischer
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The Farting Sex Tourist
star
7.56
1930 votes

#3 - The Farting Sex Tourist

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2017

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

Directors: Ken Kwapis
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We Can Kill People
star
7.58
2025 votes

#4 - We Can Kill People

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/2017

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.

Directors: Marc Buckland
Writer: Clay Graham
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We Let People Die Every Day
star
7.59
639 votes

#5 - We Let People Die Every Day

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2019

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.

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Wuffenloaf
star
7.60
651 votes

#6 - Wuffenloaf

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/29/2019

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.

Directors: Marc Buckland
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A Specific Form of Recklessness
star
7.60
583 votes

#7 - A Specific Form of Recklessness

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/29/2019

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.

Directors: Ken Kwapis
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Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats
star
7.62
1666 votes

#8 - Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2017

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

Directors: Dean Parisot
Writer: Clay Graham
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Attention to Detail
star
7.63
1770 votes

#9 - Attention to Detail

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/3/2017

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.

Directors: Craig Zisk
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Forever!
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7.63
608 votes

#10 - Forever!

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/29/2019

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.

Directors: Adam Arkin
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Man Eat Man
star
7.67
1824 votes

#11 - Man Eat Man

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2017

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.

Directors: Marc Buckland
Writer: Chadd Gindin
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No Family is Perfect
star
7.67
1005 votes

#12 - No Family is Perfect

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/23/2018

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.

Directors: Ken Kwapis
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More of a Cat Person
star
7.68
636 votes

#13 - More of a Cat Person

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/29/2019

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.

Directors: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Ben Smith
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Coyote in Yoga Pants
star
7.69
882 votes

#14 - Coyote in Yoga Pants

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/23/2018

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

Directors: Marc Buckland
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Going Pre-med
star
7.70
845 votes

#15 - Going Pre-med

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/23/2018

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

Directors: Marc Buckland
Writer: Ben Smith
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The Book!
star
7.72
1674 votes

#16 - The Book!

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/3/2017

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

Writer: Sarah Walker
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How Much Vomit?
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7.72
1682 votes

#17 - How Much Vomit?

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/3/2017

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

Directors: Steve Pink
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Knighttime
star
7.73
632 votes

#18 - Knighttime

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/29/2019

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!

Directors: Ken Kwapis
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Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head
star
7.74
619 votes

#19 - Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/29/2019

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.

Directors: Marc Buckland
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Zombody
star
7.74
594 votes

#20 - Zombody

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/29/2019

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.

Directors: Steve Pink
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Easels and War Paint
star
7.74
821 votes

#21 - Easels and War Paint

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/23/2018

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.

Directors: Steve Pink
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Pasión
star
7.76
829 votes

#22 - Pasión

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/23/2018

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.

Directors: Steve Pink
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The Chicken and the Pear
star
7.77
586 votes

#23 - The Chicken and the Pear

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2019

To stop the Knights of Serbia, one must become a Knight of Serbia. That's Joel's logic, anyway. Meanwhile, Sheila and Abby see another side of Jean.

Directors: Rebecca Asher
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Moral Gray Area
star
7.80
890 votes

#24 - Moral Gray Area

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/23/2018

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

Directors: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Clay Graham
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Strange or Just Inconsiderate?
star
7.84
1740 votes

#25 - Strange or Just Inconsiderate?

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/3/2017

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.

Writer: Ben Smith
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