The BEST episodes of Somebody Somewhere season 1

Every episode of Somebody Somewhere season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Somebody Somewhere season 1!

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
Mrs. Diddles
star
7.94
128 votes

#1 - 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
star
7.93
135 votes

#2 - 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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Life Could Be A Dream
star
7.67
127 votes

#3 - 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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Egg Shells
star
7.60
148 votes

#4 - 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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Feast of St. Francis
star
7.54
137 votes

#5 - 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

#6 - 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

#7 - 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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