The BEST episodes of Somebody Somewhere

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

Sam is a true Kansan on the surface but beneath it all struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders that don’t fit in but don’t give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere.

Last Updated: 12/7/2024Network: HBOStatus: Continuing
As Much as I Like Not Feeling
star
8.43
46 votes

#1 - As Much as I Like Not Feeling

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/1/2024

Joel’s emotional center is rocked after an unfortunate fender bender. Meanwhile, Sam’s date with Iceland brings some of her deepest insecurities to the surface, and Tricia perfects her pitch for Mitch.

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Num Nums
star
8.43
51 votes

#2 - Num Nums

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/24/2024

With Shannon at Rick’s, Tricia joins Sam and her friends for Thanksgiving. As her chosen family celebrates firsts and moments of growth, details about Brad’s past are revealed, and Sam gains a better appreciation of the depths of true love.

Directors: Lennon Parham
Writer: Lisa Kron
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To Ed
star
8.42
89 votes

#3 - To Ed

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/2023

After reuniting with Joel at a funeral, Sam takes stock of herself and her actions – and decides to make things right with her best friend. Then, everyone comes together for an epic celebration of love and partnership at Fred and Susan’s wedding.

Directors: Jay Duplass
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What if it spreads?
star
8.22
50 votes

#4 - What if it spreads?

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2024

An unexpected issue arises on Sam and Tricia’s trip to Kansas City for a trade show. Meanwhile, Joel reluctantly attends Brad’s bible book club and runs into a complicated figure from his past.

Directors: Jay Duplass
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Dinky Dinkies
star
8.16
49 votes

#5 - Dinky Dinkies

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/2024

Overwhelmed by the amount of change happening in the lives of her loved ones, Sam is hit especially hard by a friend’s brutally honest comment. Later, Sam helps Brad with a special task ahead of his and Joel’s housewarming.

Directors: Robert Cohen
Writer: Lisa Kron
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Porch Lyfe
star
8.04
49 votes

#6 - Porch Lyfe

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/2024

As Tricia makes inroads with a very important country club member, Sam finally agrees to go to the doctor for the first time in years. Meanwhile, Joel and Brad attempt to make space for each other’s individual needs – together.

Directors: Robert Cohen
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Mrs. Diddles
star
7.94
128 votes

#7 - Mrs. Diddles

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2022

In her quest to reinspire Joel, Sam recruits a small team to help and reveals a new potential location for Choir Practice. Later, on a purple party bus, Sam realizes just how far she’s come.

Directors: Jay Duplass
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Tee-Tee Pa-Pah
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7.93
135 votes

#8 - Tee-Tee Pa-Pah

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2022

With a tornado looming, Sam prepares for a different kind of storm as she shares the truth about Rick with Tricia. After impulsively adopting a dog, Joel realizes he wants more out of life.

Directors: Jay Duplass
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Margarini
star
7.89
55 votes

#9 - Margarini

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/2024

As Joel and Brad take a giant step forward in their relationship and move in together, Sam considers adopting a roommate of her own. Meanwhile, after finalizing her divorce, Tricia puts herself out there on the dating scene.

Directors: Robert Cohen
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Keys Phone Cash ID
star
7.81
84 votes

#10 - Keys Phone Cash ID

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/14/2023

While on their way to Wichita, Sam and Tricia finally tell Mary Jo why they’re temporarily moving her from the care facility. After accidentally blowing his own cover stalking Brad, Joel opens up about his personal crisis stemming from Fred’s upcoming wedding.

Directors: Jay Duplass
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NMB NMP
star
7.76
89 votes

#11 - NMB NMP

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/21/2023

While celebrating Tricia’s birthday, Sam is blindsided by surprising new information about Holly. Then, as Charity’s lies continue to affect Tricia’s social life, Joel makes a move with Brad… which leads to a misstep with Sam.

Directors: Lennon Parham
Writer: Rachel Axler
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Manhappiness
star
7.72
89 votes

#12 - Manhappiness

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/28/2023

Distancing herself from Joel, Sam concentrates on helping Tricia with her blossoming pillow business – which soon faces sabotage from Charity. Meanwhile, Fred attempts to play peacemaker with Sam and Joel.

Directors: Lennon Parham
Writer: Lisa Kron
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Life Could Be A Dream
star
7.67
127 votes

#13 - Life Could Be A Dream

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2022

After a surprising update concerning her recent job performance, Sam must evaluate her next step. Meanwhile, Tricia and Charity’s working relationship grows complicated, and a visit to Mary Jo in rehab brings some difficult family truths to light.

Directors: Robert Cohen
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#2
star
7.62
99 votes

#14 - #2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/30/2023

At poker night, Fred throws Sam, Joel, and Tiffani a curveball. Meanwhile, Sam attends a former voice teacher’s concert in hopes of becoming her student again – with unforeseen consequences, and Tricia feels the effects of a small town filled with big talkers.

Directors: Robert Cohen
Writer: Lisa Kron
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SLS
star
7.60
86 votes

#15 - SLS

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/7/2023

As Mary Jo’s behavior worsens, Sam and Tricia grapple with the difficult decision of escalating her care. Then, as Tricia pitches her services for Fred and Susan’s wedding, Joel has a crisis of faith, and Sam struggles to get back in touch with her instrument.

Directors: Robert Cohen
Writer: Rachel Axler
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Egg Shells
star
7.60
148 votes

#16 - Egg Shells

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

Sam and Joel embark on a covert mission to uncover the source of her brother-in-law Rick’s sudden windfall. Then, choir practice provides Sam with the courage and clarity to share mounting concerns about her mother Mary Jo with her father Ed.

Directors: Robert Cohen
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NNP
star
7.55
105 votes

#17 - NNP

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/23/2023

While he rents out his house, Joel and Sam revel in the highs of their temporary living situationship – and the lows of cleaning up after strangers. Meanwhile, as a newly single Tricia preps for an empty nest, Sam is overcome with unexpected emotion as she begins to clean out the barn.

Directors: Robert Cohen
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Feast of St. Francis
star
7.54
137 votes

#18 - Feast of St. Francis

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/6/2022

After Pastor Deb asks for an impromptu meeting, Joel prepares for the worst, and promptly breaks out in a vicious neck rash. With money tight, Sam gets creative in sourcing a solution for the upcoming corn harvest, and later, confronts Rick.

Directors: Robert Cohen
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BFD
star
7.54
189 votes

#19 - BFD

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

When the devastation of her sister Holly’s death trickles into her workplace, Sam finds an unexpected connection with her coworker Joel. Later, just as a fight with her other sister Tricia leaves Sam feeling further unmoored, Joel offers her a lifeline.

Directors: Jay Duplass
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Knick-Knacks and Doodads
star
7.41
161 votes

#20 - Knick-Knacks and Doodads

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

Sam begins to bond with fellow members of Choir Practice, but her burgeoning friendship with Joel is threatened over competing outlooks on their future in Kansas. After a disappointing job review and a concerning visit to her parents’ house, an increasingly distraught Sam seeks help from someone close to Holly.

Directors: Robert Cohen
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