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Joel Hammond is a fictional character portrayed by Timothy Olyphant in the TV series Santa Clarita Diet.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled So Then a Bat or A Monkey (season 1), they were 48 years old.
They appear in all 30 aired episodes and have accumulated 263524 positive votes.
The character of Joel Hammond is mainly associated with Sheila Hammond, Abby Hammond and Eric Bemis.

Joel Hammond

by Timothy Olyphant

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Episodes30

  • 7.4
    /10

    So Then a Bat or A Monkey

    episode S1.E1 february 2017
    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.
  • 7.6
    /10

    We Can't Kill People!

    episode S1.E2 february 2017
    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.
  • 7.8
    /10

    We Can Kill People

    episode S1.E3 february 2017
    Joel and Sheila try to solve their dilemma by finding her "meals" among low-lives and criminals who won't be missed. But despite Joel's commitment to support Sheila, he finds that actually killing someone is easier said than done.
  • 7.7
    /10

    The Farting Sex Tourist

    episode S1.E4 february 2017
    Sheila inspires her friends and insults the principal, Joel bonds with Abby, and Dan makes a damning discovery while spraying for ants.
  • 8
    /10

    Man Eat Man

    episode S1.E5 february 2017
    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.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Attention to Detail

    episode S1.E6 february 2017
    Joel and Sheila try dividing up tasks, Eric and Abby stumble onto something big, and Dan learns that a realtor can only be pushed so far.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Strange or Just Inconsiderate?

    episode S1.E7 february 2017
    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.
  • 7.9
    /10

    How Much Vomit?

    episode S1.E8 february 2017
    A new-look Loki takes Joel and Sheila by surprise while Abby and Eric learn the fine art of leaving well enough alone.
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Book!

    episode S1.E9 february 2017
    Joel and Eric seek out the mysterious Anton at a paranormal convention while Sheila and Abby bond over their shared love of bad behaviour.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats

    episode S1.E10 february 2017
    Dr. Wolf is ready to get down to work, but Sheila growing more aggressive by the minute, Joel worries it may be too late.
  • 8.1
    /10

    No Family Is Perfect

    episode S2.E1 march 2018
    The second season starts with Joel still in the asylum trying to make his way back home. Sheila is still locked in the basement. Abby and Eric continue the search for Serbian bile to finish the serum.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Coyote in Yoga Pants

    episode S2.E2 march 2018
    Joe and Sheila brainstorm how to eliminate rival realtors from the competition without resorting to murder. Abby and Eric attempt to cover their tracks.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Moral Gray Area

    episode S2.E3 march 2018
    After encountering an undead Gary, Sheila and Joel attempt to fulfill his final equest. Eric makes a shocking discovery after a date with Ramona.
  • 8.5
    /10

    The Queen of England

    episode S2.E4 march 2018
    Joel decides how to handle his role in Sheila's new lifestyle. Eric has trouble with a girl. Abby deals with her rage. And everyone must try to be "normal."
  • 8.1
    /10

    Going Pre-med

    episode S2.E5 march 2018
    Abby has a date, which is hard for Eric to deal with. Sheila is having trouble getting along with her boss. Joel does some research and pays colonel Ted a visit to find out if he is also undead.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Pasión

    episode S2.E6 march 2018
    Joel goes looking for the third undead with hope it will prove it was the clams. Sheila struggles with her career. The new cop on the block wants to tango.
  • 8.2
    /10

    A Change of Heart

    episode S2.E7 march 2018
    The Hammonds try better parenting. Eric is super helpful in the search of where the clams came from. Carl revs up Sheila's stress levels.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Easels and War Paint

    episode S2.E8 march 2018
    Trying to remember what happened during her blackout, Sheila discovers who she killed and that Lisa wants to get baptized. While covering her tracks with Joel, Eric and Abby are gathering the tools they need for a rebellious act.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Suspicious Objects

    episode S2.E9 march 2018
    Joel and Sheila panic, having to deal with Anne's paintings, a deadline to stop the dangerous clams from spreading, and on top of it all standing in the way of a rocket launcher.
  • 9
    /10

    Halibut!

    episode S2.E10 march 2018
    Kaboom! Things go south at Lisa's baptism. Joel and Sheila devise plans of their demise. Anne finally catches up with them.
  • 8
    /10

    Wuffenloaf

    episode S3.E1 march 2019
    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.
  • 8
    /10

    Knighttime

    episode S3.E2 march 2019
    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!
  • 8.1
    /10

    We Let People Die Every Day

    episode S3.E3 march 2019
    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.
  • 8
    /10

    More of a Cat Person

    episode S3.E4 march 2019
    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.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Belle and Sebastian Protect the Head

    episode S3.E5 march 2019
    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.
  • 8.4
    /10

    The Chicken and the Pear

    episode S3.E6 march 2019
    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.
  • 8
    /10

    A Specific Form of Recklessness

    episode S3.E7 march 2019
    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.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Forever!

    episode S3.E8 march 2019
    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.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Zombody

    episode S3.E9 march 2019
    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.
  • 8.8
    /10

    The Cult of Sheila

    episode S3.E10 march 2019
    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.

Best moments10

  • 8.2
    /10
    79% of the votes

    Pasión

    episode S2.E6 march 2018
    Joel goes looking for the third undead with hope it will prove it was the clams. Sheila struggles with her career. The new cop on the block wants to tango.
  • 7.9
    /10
    77% of the votes

    Attention to Detail

    episode S1.E6 february 2017
    Joel and Sheila try dividing up tasks, Eric and Abby stumble onto something big, and Dan learns that a realtor can only be pushed so far.
  • 7.8
    /10
    72% of the votes

    We Can Kill People

    episode S1.E3 february 2017
    Joel and Sheila try to solve their dilemma by finding her "meals" among low-lives and criminals who won't be missed. But despite Joel's commitment to support Sheila, he finds that actually killing someone is easier said than done.
  • 7.7
    /10
    68% of the votes

    The Farting Sex Tourist

    episode S1.E4 february 2017
    Sheila inspires her friends and insults the principal, Joel bonds with Abby, and Dan makes a damning discovery while spraying for ants.
  • 7.8
    /10
    68% of the votes

    The Book!

    episode S1.E9 february 2017
    Joel and Eric seek out the mysterious Anton at a paranormal convention while Sheila and Abby bond over their shared love of bad behaviour.
  • 8
    /10
    66% of the votes

    Man Eat Man

    episode S1.E5 february 2017
    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.
  • 8.2
    /10
    65% of the votes

    Strange or Just Inconsiderate?

    episode S1.E7 february 2017
    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.
  • 7.9
    /10
    62% of the votes

    How Much Vomit?

    episode S1.E8 february 2017
    A new-look Loki takes Joel and Sheila by surprise while Abby and Eric learn the fine art of leaving well enough alone.
  • 8
    /10
    61% of the votes

    Knighttime

    episode S3.E2 march 2019
    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!
  • 7.8
    /10
    59% of the votes

    Baka, Bile and Baseball Bats

    episode S1.E10 february 2017
    Dr. Wolf is ready to get down to work, but Sheila growing more aggressive by the minute, Joel worries it may be too late.

Votes per episode

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E2
21K
E3
19K
E4
18K
E5
21K
E6
17K
E7
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E8
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E9
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E10
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E2
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E3
2.1K
E4
4.6K
E5
17K
E6
2K
E7
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E8
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E10
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E2
4.3K
E3
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E4
3.1K
E5
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E6
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E7
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E8
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