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Suburgatory Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2011 - 2012
In the inaugural season of this comedy created by Emmy-nominated producer Emily Kapnek ("As Told by Ginger"), architect George Altman (Jeremy Sisto) moves from New York City to the fictional suburb of Chatswin to give his daughter (Jane Levy) a better life, but the transplants struggle to adjust to the peculiarities of their new environment, which includes school cliques, country-club etiquette and shopping trips to the mall. Feeling like a fish out of water, Tessa fortunately finds other outcasts in classmate Malik (Maestro Harrell) at the school paper and neighbor Lisa (Allie Grant), though the latter isn't so thrilled when her new friend has a thing for her BMOC brother, Ryan (Parker Young). Meanwhile, Tessa forges a rivalry with "mean girl" Dalia Royce (Carly Chaikin), whose mother, Dallas (Cheryl Hines), tries to show Tessa how much better her new life is going to be. As for George, he tries to acclimate with help from his friend Noah (Alan Tudyk), a dentist who moved out of the city years ago, but it doesn't take long to learn that—as a single dad—he's just the fresh meat that the man-hungry ladies of Chatswin have been waiting for. The cast also includes Ana Gasteyer and Chris Parnell as Lisa and Ryan's parents, and Rex Lee as a guidance counselor at school.
Episode 1
Pilot
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 30 mins
In the premiere of this comedy about a single dad (Jeremy Sisto) who moves from New York City to the suburbs to give his daughter (Jane Levy) a better life, the transplants struggle to adjust to the peculiarities of their new environment, which include school cliques, country-club etiquette and shopping trips to the mall.
Episode 2
The Barbecue
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 30 mins
Tessa's unexpected attraction to her BMOC neighbor gives her the willies; George wonders if he's up to the demanding suburban standards for throwing a barbecue.
Episode 3
The Chatterer
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 30 mins
George's immediate popularity with the PTA threatens Sheila's authority; Tessa helps Malik turn an ordinary school newspaper into a flashy tabloid.
Episode 4
Don't Call Me Shirley
Wed, Oct 19, 2011 30 mins
The theft of Sheila's Shirley Temple doll collection sparks fears of a neighborhood crime wave, but Tessa's elation at such a gritty development in the suburbs is tempered when Dallas and Dalia are so scared of being robbed that they move into her house.
Episode 5
Halloween
Wed, Oct 26, 2011 30 mins
George tries to change Dallas' low opinion of Halloween by showing her the fun side of fear, but he's in for a shock when her frequently traveling husband (Jay Mohr) comes home unannounced. Meanwhile, Tessa's costume rubs the locals the wrong way.
Episode 6
Charity Case
Wed, Nov 2, 2011 30 mins
Tessa persuades the school to get behind charitable causes, which yields mixed results, but her peers begin to wonder who really needs their help. Meanwhile, George's friendship with Noah hits a snag after he gets a huge bill for dental work.
Episode 7
Sweet Sixteen
Wed, Nov 16, 2011 30 mins
Tessa's plans for a quiet 16th birthday go out the window when Dallas taps Dalia to plan the mother of all sweet-16 parties at the country club. Meanwhile, George's ailing back receives unwanted attention from an eager-to-please Sheila Shay.
Episode 8
Thanksgiving
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 30 mins
Tessa talks Dallas into spending the day in the city rather than endure Thanksgiving in the suburbs, but Tessa loses her cool when she spots her father with a woman after he said he had to work. Meanwhile, Lisa balks at wearing a dress her mother picked out for her.
Episode 9
The Nutcracker
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 30 mins
Tessa feels responsible when her father breaks up with his girlfriend, but George already has his eye on someone else—his daughter's art teacher—when he throws a tree-trimming party with a very interesting guest list. Jay Mohr guest stars.
Episode 10
Driving Miss Dalia
Wed, Jan 4, 2012 30 mins
New driver Tessa is hired by Dalia to help her stalk her crush, but the plan might backfire when Tessa discovers a mutual attraction with her nemesis' obsession. Meanwhile, George jumps through hoops to join the local country club.
Episode 11
Out in the Burbs
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 30 mins
Tessa is convinced the new boy (Dan Byrd) she's been asked to show around school is gay, but he's actually an undercover narcotics officer, though neither scenario is likely to weaken Lisa's infatuation with him. Meanwhile, George rethinks his relationship with Dallas.
Episode 12
The Casino Trip
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 30 mins
George takes Noah, Fred, Tom and Alex along for the ride when he wins a trip to Atlantic City, where Fred confronts his gambling problem and they run into Steven Royce—who is supposed to be in Singapore. Meanwhile, Tessa hopes to spend some quality time with Scott Strauss.
Episode 13
Sex and the Suburbs
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 30 mins
George panics when he thinks Tessa's relationship with Scott Strauss may be heating up, so he tries to keep an eye on her by planning game nights at home with her friends. Meanwhile, Tessa gets a kick out of showing off her romance to Dalia, but, oddly enough, becomes less attracted to Scott the more time they spend together.
Episode 14
The Body
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 30 mins
Tessa campaigns for student-body president with a promise to reduce the emphasis of sports at Chatswin High. Meanwhile, George tries to motivate Ryan when a wrestling injury keeps him out of the lineup.
Episode 15
Fire With Fire
Wed, Feb 22, 2012 30 mins
Jill's marriage may be in trouble when she gets a taste of the single life from Dallas, whose younger boyfriend irks George. Meanwhile, Dalia tries to use Lisa to make Tessa pay for dating Scott Strauss, so Tessa hatches a revenge plot of her own, with Kimantha as her accomplice.
Episode 16
Poetic Injustice
Wed, Feb 29, 2012 30 mins
Tessa's efforts to impress the new poetry teacher are inexplicably derailed by Dalia; Fred has an odd request for George when he thinks Sheila is lusting after him.
Episode 17
Independence Day
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 30 mins
Dallas opens a new store with help from her sorority sisters, though the appearance of an old college rival could be bad for business. Meanwhile, Tessa wants to go to work for Dallas to earn money to buy a car when she tires of depending on George for rides.
Episode 18
Down Time
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 30 mins
George and Noah take Dallas shopping for a mattress after her divorce is finalized; Dalia has a breakthrough in therapy; Ryan takes Tessa on a date.
Episode 19
Entering Eden
Wed, Apr 18, 2012 30 mins
George finds himself attracted not only to a woman he meets at the local farmer's market, but her eating habits as well. Meanwhile, Tessa and Dalia search for Dallas' dog after it disappears.
Episode 20
Hear No Evil
Wed, May 2, 2012 30 mins
George wants his daughter to meet Eden when their relationship starts to get serious, but Tessa may be too caught up in her job to pay much attention. Meanwhile, Noah helps George establish boundaries with Eden, who is taken aback by the neighborhood's interest in their romance.
Episode 21
The Great Compromise
Wed, May 9, 2012 30 mins
Tessa may not be thrilled that Eden has moved in, but her father's girlfriend could help with a summer internship. Meanwhile, George is unnerved by Eden's parenting skills; Malik and Lisa discuss camp options; and Sheila can't stop meddling in Eden's surrogacy for Noah and his wife.
Episode 22
The Motherload
Wed, May 16, 2012 30 mins
In the first-season finale, Tessa feels left out when the town celebrates the mothers in the community, but Dalia leaves her mom behind for a trip to Israel. Meanwhile, an endangered-animal theme at the Lerners' baby shower draws a reaction from Eden; and Fred surprises Sheila with one of her favorite performers.
