The BEST episodes of Suburgatory
Every episode of Suburgatory ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Suburgatory!
Single father George only wants the best for his 16-year-old daughter, Tessa. So when he finds a box of condoms on her nightstand, he moves them out of their apartment in New York City to a house in the suburbs. But all Tessa sees is the horror of over-manicured lawns and plastic Franken-moms. Being in the 'burbs can be hell, but it also may just bring Tessa and George closer than they've ever been.
#1 - Catch and Release
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2014
Tessa asks for advice when Lisa decides to propose to Malik; George believes that Nora may be rude to her employees.
#2 - Apocalypse Meow
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/17/2013
Dallas helps George tell Tessa that he has sold their house; when Dalia tries to make Tessa miserable, Tessa seeks revenge.
#3 - Stiiiiiiill Horny
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/14/2014
When Tessa joins a knitting circle, the age of her new friends surprises George; George writes a song dedicated to his muse; Malik and Lisa bicker.
#4 - Go, Gamblers!
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/10/2013
Tessa helps Ryan choose a college; George asks Dallas to move in with him; Sheila sells George's house.
#5 - I'm Just Not That Into Me
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/12/2014
Tessa becomes enamored with the male version of herself she meets at a college party; a matchmaker inspires Dallas to transform her look.
#6 - Foam Finger
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2012
When Dalia abandons her friends Kimantha, Kenzie and Kaitlyn to hang out with her father's fiancee, her former pals turn to Lisa and Tessa; George and Dallas take their relationship to the next level.
#7 - Leaving Chatswin
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/27/2013
George is deeply affected when Marty passes away; after learning that Ryan has been dishonest, Tessa considers the future of their relationship and her plans for college.
#8 - Chinese Chicken
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/23/2013
George starts to feel stifled when Dallas' efforts to promote his business go overboard; Tessa learns what life is like as a football player's girlfriend.
#9 - Ryan's Song
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2012
Feeling guilty about keeping the truth from Ryan, Lisa agrees to help him with Tessa; Dallas invites her life coach along on her first date with George; Tessa baby-sits with Opus.
#10 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2011
Tessa and her father experience culture shock when they move out of New York and into a house in the suburbs.
#11 - Halloween
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2011
Tessa channels her inner "suburban girl" for a Halloween costume, but it ends up spooking her friends and everyone at school since she reminds them of a recently "departed" resident of Chatswin. And George is determined to prove to Halloween-hater Dallas that being scared can be fun, but gets a scare of his own when Steven Royce (guest star Jay Mohr), Dallas' husband, finally comes home from one of his many business trips.
#12 - The Casino Trip
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2012
When George wins an all expenses paid trip to Atlantic City, he enlists Noah, Fred, Tom and Alex, and it turns into a getaway with the guys. During their trip they run into Steven Royce (who is supposed to be in Singapore), and they help Fred cope with his gambling problem. Meanwhile Tessa tries to get some alone time with Scott Strauss.
#13 - Sex and the Suburbs
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2012
Tessa enjoys rubbing it in Dalia's face that Scott Strause chose her over Dalia. However the closer Tessa gets to Scott, the more nervous George becomes. When George discovers a box of XXL condoms that Lisa has given Tessa, he becomes obsessed and starts planning game night with her friends in hopes of keeping her at home more. Meanwhile Tessa soon discovers that the more time she spends with Scott, the less attracted to him she is.
#14 - Les Lucioles
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/7/2014
Tessa struggles with the budget while planning Lisa and Malik's wedding; June warns Tessa to stay away from Ryan; Malik turns to George when his family decides to boycott the wedding; Sheila gives Lisa advice.
#15 - The Birds and the Biederman
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/2014
Tess and Dahlia negotiate George's and Dallas' territories in Chatswin; Tessa notices Lisa spending time with Ryan's girlfriend; Fred thinks Sheila is distancing herself.
#16 - Down Time
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/11/2012
When Dallas's divorce is finalized, George becomes concerned and includes her in a shopping trip with Noah to buy a new mattress. Meanwhile Dalia makes a breakthrough in therapy with her psychiatrist, Dr. Richard Rohl (James Lipton), Lisa and Malik try to set up Tessa, and Ryan takes Tessa on a date.
#17 - Homecoming
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2012
Tessa returns to Chatswin after spending summer with her grandmother; George finds Tessa's renewed interest in her mother threatening; Tessa signs up for the Fall Follies; Noah and Dallas compete for Carmen.
#18 - No Me Gusta, Mami
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2014
George hopes to rebuild his relationship with Tessa; upset about George and Dallas' breakup, Dalia shuns her mother.
#19 - Black Thai
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/2013
When Dalia receives a new car after PSAT results are released, Tessa becomes obsessed with finding out Dalia's score; Jill and Noah ask Mr. Wolfe to tutor their baby.
#20 - Junior Secretary's Day
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/16/2013
George has to manage Tessa's recovery after her wisdom teeth are removed and deal with Fred Shay, who has moved into their basement after a career setback; Dallas is insecure about her relationship with George.
#21 - The Barbecue
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2011
Surprised Tessa realizes she is attracted to her jock suburban neighbor; George feels pressured to throw the perfect barbecue.
#22 - Entering Eden
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/18/2012
George begins dating Eden (Alicia Silverstone), a woman he met at the town's farmer's market. Tessa helps Dalia find her missing dog.
#23 - The Witch of East Chatswin
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2012
When Tessa convinces Dalia and her friends to think up feminist-inspired Halloween costumes, she attracts the attention of the Chatswin witch; Noah and George dress as each other; George misunderstands when Dallas asks him out.
#24 - The Great Compromise
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/9/2012
While Tessa tries to adjust to living with Eden, George takes issue with Eden's parenting; Lisa and Malik consider which camp they should attend.
#25 - Out in the Burbs
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/11/2012
When Tessa is asked to show new guy Josh Sherman around school, she becomes convinced that he's gay, when in fact he's an undercover narcotics officer. Lisa becomes deeply infatuated with Josh, and Tessa inadvertly convinces Mr. Wolfe to make special announcement to the student body. Meanwhile George re-evaluates his relationship with Dallas.