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They're ordinary husband and wife realtors until she undergoes a dramatic change that sends them down a road of death and destruction. In a good way.

3 Seasons
30 Episodes
Canceled
Comedy Mystery Crime
episode image Halibut!
9.0/10 (1453 votes)

#1 Halibut!

S2:E10

With their options dwindling and their paranoia rising, Joel and Sheila consider making a move. Eric and Abby come up with a fracking good plan.

episode image The Cult of Sheila
8.8/10 (1177 votes)

#2 The Cult of Sheila

S3:E10

Joel and Sheila have a scary man's undivided attention. Abby and Eric are surprised by hungry visitors. A troublesome trio crashes the Hammonds' party.

episode image The Queen of England
8.4/10 (1219 votes)

#3 The Queen of England

S2:E4

Eric's having girl problems, Abby's rage is showing, there's a talking head in the basement, and now -- sheesh -- the neighbor wants lasagna.

episode image Suspicious Objects
8.4/10 (1145 votes)

#4 Suspicious Objects

S2:E9

Joel and Sheila learn that the clampocalypse may hit sooner than they thought. Anne accepts constructive criticism like a pro.

episode image The Chicken and the Pear
8.4/10 (979 votes)

#5 The Chicken and the Pear

S3:E6

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.

episode image Moral Gray Area
8.3/10 (1219 votes)

#6 Moral Gray Area

S2:E3

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

episode image Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head
8.3/10 (975 votes)

#7 Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head

S3:E5

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.

episode image Strange or Just Inconsiderate?
8.2/10 (1490 votes)

#8 Strange or Just Inconsiderate?

S1:E7

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.

episode image Coyote in Yoga Pants
8.2/10 (1235 votes)

#9 Coyote in Yoga Pants

S2:E2

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

episode image Pasión
8.2/10 (1150 votes)

#10 Pasión

S2:E6

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.

episode image A Change of Heart
8.2/10 (1121 votes)

#11 A Change of Heart

S2:E7

007, he ain’t. Eric’s plan to go undercover as a seafood distributor hits a snag. Meanwhile, Joel and Sheila worry Abby is getting out of control.

episode image Forever!
8.2/10 (923 votes)

#12 Forever!

S3:E8

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.

episode image Zombody
8.2/10 (914 votes)

#13 Zombody

S3:E9

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.

episode image No Family is Perfect
8.1/10 (1316 votes)

#14 No Family is Perfect

S2:E1

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.

episode image Going Pre-med
8.1/10 (1157 votes)

#15 Going Pre-med

S2:E5

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

episode image Easels and War Paint
8.1/10 (1098 votes)

#16 Easels and War Paint

S2:E8

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.

episode image We Let People Die Every Day
8.1/10 (997 votes)

#17 We Let People Die Every Day

S3:E3

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.

episode image Man Eat Man
8.0/10 (1519 votes)

#18 Man Eat Man

S1:E5

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.

episode image Knighttime
8.0/10 (1004 votes)

#19 Knighttime

S3:E2

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!

episode image More of a Cat Person
8.0/10 (986 votes)

#20 More of a Cat Person

S3:E4

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.

episode image A Specific Form of Recklessness
8.0/10 (916 votes)

#21 A Specific Form of Recklessness

S3:E7

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.

episode image Attention to Detail
7.9/10 (1491 votes)

#22 Attention to Detail

S1:E6

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.

episode image How Much Vomit?
7.9/10 (1420 votes)

#23 How Much Vomit?

S1:E8

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

episode image Wuffenloaf
7.9/10 (1123 votes)

#24 Wuffenloaf

S3:E1

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.

episode image We Can Kill People
7.8/10 (1634 votes)

#25 We Can Kill People

S1:E3

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.

episode image The Book!
7.8/10 (1404 votes)

#26 The Book!

S1:E9

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

episode image Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats
7.8/10 (1468 votes)

#27 Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats

S1:E10

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

episode image The Farting Sex Tourist
7.7/10 (1561 votes)

#28 The Farting Sex Tourist

S1:E4

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

episode image We Can't Kill People!
7.6/10 (1786 votes)

#29 We Can't Kill People!

S1:E2

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

episode image So Then a Bat or a Monkey
7.4/10 (2163 votes)

#30 So Then a Bat or a Monkey

S1:E1

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.

Cast & Chracters

character image Sheila Hammond

Sheila Hammond

Actor: Drew Barrymore
character image Joel Hammond

Joel Hammond

Actor: Timothy Olyphant
character image Abby Hammond

Abby Hammond

Actor: Liv Hewson
character image Eric Bemis

Eric Bemis

Actor: Skyler Gisondo

The highest rated episode of Santa Clarita Diet is "Halibut!" (S2E10) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 1,453 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "So Then a Bat or a Monkey" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 2,163 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Strange or Just Inconsiderate?" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.20.

This episode received 1,490 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "So Then a Bat or a Monkey" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 2,163 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Halibut!" (S2E10) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 1,453 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "No Family is Perfect" (S2E1) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 1,316 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Cult of Sheila" (S3E10) with a rating of 8.80.

This episode received 1,177 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Wuffenloaf" (S3E1) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 1,123 votes.

Name Department Job
Aaron Brownstein Production Co-Producer
Aaron Kaplan Production Executive Producer
Ben Smith Production Producer
Caitlin Meares Production Co-Producer
Chris Miller Production Executive Producer
Clay Graham Production Executive Producer
Drew Barrymore Production Executive Producer
Ember Truesdell Production Executive Producer
James Simons Production Producer
Lisa Iannone Production Producer
Michael A. Ross Production Executive Producer
Nancy Juvonen Production Producer
Simon Ganz Production Co-Producer
Timothy Olyphant Production Executive Producer
Tracy Katsky Production Executive Producer
Victor Fresco Production Executive Producer

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