The Best Episodes Directed By Alisa Statman

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(25 votes)

   #1 - The Wedding (2)

   S5:E245/21/2014

   The wedding day chaos continue as the entire party shifts from one contingency plan to another. Guests start to get testy, Mitchell and Cameron are feeling discouraged and poor Claire shows physical wear and tear, but an unexpected turn of events leads to the ceremony we've all been waiting for.

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   7.8/10(24 votes)

   #2 - Games People Play

   S4:E235/15/2013

   Phil gets a new RV for a fun family road trip. Jay and Gloria search for Manny's backpack. Lily's gymnastics meet brings out Cam and Mitch's competitive spirit.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #3 - First Day

   S4:E210/10/2017

   It’s the first day of high school and Eddie wants to join the football team to impress girlfriend Alison, despite Jessica forbidding him to try out. Emery finds out that Evan has been moved up a grade and is in middle school with him. Louis battles with Kenny Roger’s right-hand man over changes at the steakhouse

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   7.6/10(27 votes)

   #4 - Farm Strong

   S5:E410/9/2013

   Cam's sister comes to town with good news, Phil and Claire agree to skip Luke's soccer game, Gloria refuses to admit she needs glasses, and Alex thinks Jay is cheating at Words With Friends.

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   7.5/10(27 votes)

   #5 - Haley's 21st Birthday

   S6:E1012/10/2014

   Claire and Gloria hang out with Haley on her 21st birthday. Alex, Luke and Manny babysit Lily and she decides to drop the 'where do babies come from?' bomb.

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   7.2/10(19 votes)

   #6 - Express Yourself

   S7:E173/23/2016

   Phil has the crazy idea of going on a spontaneous trip to Paris with Claire, the only problem is that they are both so ridiculously tired but try to push through it. Jay has taken over their bathroom remodel, which proves to be pretty hazardous for Gloria, Manny and Joe. Cameron's sister Pam is staying at the house after her husband has left her, but her emotional outbursts are driving Mitchell crazy. And Haley and Andy go on a wild night bender.

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   7.2/10(18 votes)

   #7 - The Verdict

   S7:E510/21/2015

   Gloria is excited at the possibility for being selected for jury duty; Claire brings Alex and Haley to work and hopes to impress them; Phil takes Manny and Luke's class to community service day.

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   7.1/10(26 votes)

   #8 - Patriot Games

   S6:E225/6/2015

   Alex learns she has to share valedictorian honors with a rival, but the tie could be broken by a 1-mile run for a gym grade neither has completed. Meanwhile, Gloria studies for her U.S. citizenship test, but is distracted by a visit from Javier; and Mitchell and Cameron join a protest against a restaurant where they actually can't wait to dine.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - It's a Plastic Pumpkin, Louis Huang

   S4:E410/24/2017

   On Halloween, Louis is disappointed that Evan doesn’t take his childish delight in the holiday; Eddie and the gang plot to crash a cool older girl’s party; Jessica and Emery are spooked when they hear a strange man’s voice emanating from Grandma’s room, and things get even creepier when a mysterious group of costumed strangers whisk Grandma away, making them suspect the supernatural worst

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - You've Got a Girlfriend

    S5:E101/11/2019

    Evan has a girlfriend! And Jessica deeply disapproves because she thinks it will distract him from his schoolwork and cause his grades to decline. Meanwhile, Eddie, Emery and Honey are shocked when they all go out to see the film “You’ve Got Mail,” and Louis hates it. But Louis’ reason for disliking the film has to do with a ruthless act he unconsciously committed years ago which resulted in a mom and pop rib shack going out of business, much like what took place in the movie.

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Be a Man

    S5:E152/22/2019

    Jessica drives Principal Hunter crazy at Evan’s school when she declares that she’s “shadow principal” and follows him around for a day to learn about his job. When she finds out perfect son Evan has been caught acting out, she immediately blames Eddie’s bad influence, but there’s more to it than that.

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Flavor of Westport

    S4:E711/15/2019

    Katie teams up with Oliver in hopes of growing her lasagna-making endeavor from hobby to serious business venture. Meanwhile, a bout of writer's block forces Greg to look at new career opportunities. When a young YouTube sensation enlists Greg's help to ghostwrite his memoir, Greg is pushed out of his comfort zone.

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13. 

    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Coupling

    S5:E311/18/2020

    Katie is taken aback when she learns Taylor's boyfriend Trip has been spending the night. Greg is forced to separate the kids when Anna-Kat and Franklin both come down with mono. And when Oliver starts spending too much time at the office, Cooper begins to feel neglected.

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    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Soccer Gigi TV Mikey

    S1:E152/4/2016

    When Joan's freewheeling nephew, Mikey, comes for a visit, the family members are on edge since nobody really likes him. Also, Tyler brings Clementine, to visit his great-grandmother, Greg and Jen find a solution to their sleeping woes, and Matt takes over for Tim as Sophia's soccer coach.

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    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Chef Rescue Negotiator Necklace

    S2:E132/9/2017

    When Greg and Jen hire Allie, a private chef, to cook for them on Valentine's Day, the evening isn't as romantic as they had hoped. Also, Matt and Colleen try to adopt a dog from Ruth, a judgmental animal advocate; John and Joan attempt to buy a classic car from dealership owner Gavin; and Sophia gets a necklace from a boy for Valentine's Day, to the chagrin of Heather and Tim.

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    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Ear Scorn Registry Manuscript

    S2:E204/27/2017

    When Colleen goes to Tim for help with an embarrassing ailment, she begs him not to tell the family. Also, Dougie enlists Joan to help her buy a gift for Matt and Colleen's wedding. Heather gets jealous when her friends want to include Jen in their group.

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    3.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp

    S2:E211/3/2016

    Greg lies to Jen about voting in the presidential election; Heather starts working with Tim at the office; Tim gives Joan a medical marijuana prescription; Matt takes Colleen to the emergency room.

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