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"The Garveys at Their Best" is the ninth episode of the first season of the American supernatural drama television series The Leftovers, based on the novel of the same name by Tom Perrotta. The episode was written by supervising producer Kath Lingenfelter and series creator Damon Lindelof, and directed by Daniel Sackheim. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on August 24, 2014.

The series is set three years after the "Sudden Departure" – an event which saw 2% of the world's population (approximately 140 million people) disappear and profoundly affected the townspeople. The characters of police chief Kevin Garvey and his family (wife Laurie, son Tom, daughter Jill and father Kevin Sr.) are focal points, alongside grieving widow Nora Durst, her brother Reverend Matt Jamison, and the mysterious cult-like organization the Guilty Remnant (GR), led by Patti Levin. The episode depicts the lives of the characters before the Departure as well as their reactions to the event.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.85 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, making it the most watched episode of the series. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the writing, character development, performances, emotional tone and revelations.

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