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The Best Episodes Directed By Chris Koch

Every TV Episode Directed by Chris Koch Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Rigor
    9.7/10(168 votes)

    #1 - Rigor

    S5:E3

    The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence... and promptly compromises it. With time running out, they scramble to solve the mystery before the police close in on them.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Dirty Birds
    9.7/10(168 votes)

    #2 - Dirty Birds

    S5:E4

    Snooping goes sideways when three billionaire suspects catch the trio and invite themselves over for an evening at Oliver's.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - The Stunt Man
    9.3/10(77 votes)

    #3 - The Stunt Man

    S4:E4

    Charles, Oliver & Mabel delve into the particular universe of stunt people. They encounter a suspect with an incredibly... familiar... face.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Two for the Road
    9.3/10(80 votes)

    #4 - Two for the Road

    S4:E3

    Charles, Oliver & Mabel begrudgingly pair off with new investigators... actors Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis & Eva Longoria.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Ghost Light
    9.2/10(91 votes)

    #5 - Ghost Light

    S3:E6

    All roads lead the trio back to the Goosebury Theater during a nerve-rattling thunderstorm. With Howard as their jittery guide, they track a legendary ghost who’s haunted the theater for generations. Boo.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Ah, Love!
    9.2/10(97 votes)

    #6 - Ah, Love!

    S3:E5

    Date night! New York proves itself both a jewel box and a fish tank of romance as Charles, Mabel & Oliver take their relationships to the next stage. And dating can reveal many hidden secrets, too...

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 16 - Family Meeting
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Family Meeting

    S6:E16

    The Big Three makes a plan for Rebecca.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - The Fifth Wheel
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #8 - The Fifth Wheel

    S2:E11

    The Pearsons come together under unexpected circumstances. Meanwhile, Jack surprises the family with a summer vacation.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Saturday in the Park
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Saturday in the Park

    S6:E11

    Rebecca and Miguel's anniversary barbecue does not go as planned.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Songbird Road (1)
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Songbird Road (1)

    S3:E11

    Rebecca and the Big Three reckon with secrets Jack kept from them. Jack's Vietnam story continues to be revealed.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - The Pool: Part Two
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Pool: Part Two

    S4:E2

    Beth and Randall adjust to life in Philadelphia. Jack and Rebecca take the Big Three to the pool.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Both Things Can Be True
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Both Things Can Be True

    S5:E12

    Jack and Miguel bond. Kevin and Madison navigate challenges. Randall seeks out a new kind of support network.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - A Philadelphia Story
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - A Philadelphia Story

    S3:E2

    The Pearson family comes together to support Kevin at his movie premiere. The teenage Big Three confront college decisions in the wake of Jack's death. Kate and Toby start IVF.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Most Disappointed Man
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #14 - The Most Disappointed Man

    S2:E7

    Randall adjusts to the foster system. Kate and Toby take the next step in their relationship. Kevin visits Sophie in New York. Jack and Rebecca finalize Randall's adoption.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Little Bo Bleep
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Little Bo Bleep

    S3:E13

    Claire prepares for her debate with Duane Bailey. Mitch and Cam try to clean up Lily's language before her turn as a flower girl. Jay blames Stella's strange behavior on Gloria.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #16 - A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely

    S2:E13

    Sheldon attempts to build a nuclear reactor. Also, a university cocktail party gets heated when Dr. Sturgis’ colleague, Dr. Linkletter, flirts with Connie, and Georgie is heartbroken when he learns Veronica has a boyfriend.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Three Sentences
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Three Sentences

    S1:E13

    Jack and Rebecca get in over their heads when they decide to throw Kate, Kevin and Randall three separate parties for their 10th birthday. Randall struggles to make time for William as things intensify at the office. Kevin makes a major decision in his romantic life. Kate's gastric bypass journey takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Toby
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Toby

    S3:E5

    Kate and Toby try to keep busy while waiting for big news. Randall embarks on a new journey. Kevin meets someone from his father's past.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Boys' Night
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #19 - Boys' Night

    S2:E18

    Luke becomes friends with a curmudgeon old neighbor, which does not please Phil and Claire. Meanwhile, Gloria and Manny try to get Jay to join them at the symphony, but in an attempt to avoid the concert, he instead ends up with Mitchell and Cameron on their "boys' night out" while Haley babysits for Lily.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Bixby's Back
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Bixby's Back

    S2:E14

    Claire and Phil decide to reprise their role-playing adventure from last year's Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Jay's surprise plans for Gloria keeps getting interrupted, and a secret admirer comes between Cameron and Mitchell.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Door to Door
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Door to Door

    S3:E4

    Jay helps Manny with a school fundraiser. Claire petitions for a stop sign at a busy intersection. Phil and Luke try to create a viral video. Gloria searches for Stella.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 9 Episode 18 - Daddy Issues
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Daddy Issues

    S9:E18

    When Gloria's ex-boyfriend Jorge stops by for a visit, his striking resemblance to Manny makes Jay question if he might be Manny's real dad; Phil agonizes over getting the perfect anniversary gift for Claire; Cam and Mitch are out of their depth when Lily gets into a fight at school over bras.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Bots and the Bees
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #23 - The Bots and the Bees

    S1:E14

    Malcolm and his Krelboyne classmates enlist the help of Hal for a school project, which involves a robot, and an enormous swarm of bees. Lois visits Francis at his school after he becomes injured and soon clashes with Spangler.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 6 Episode 21 - Integrity
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #24 - Integrity

    S6:E21

    Jay and Phil try to stand up for themselves on the home front while Haley attempts it at work.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - A Tale of Three Cities
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #25 - A Tale of Three Cities

    S8:E1

    After recent trips take the Dunphys to New York; Mitch, Cam and Lily to the Midwest; and Jay, Gloria, Manny and Joe to Juarez, Mexico; the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan reunites for Father's Day.

    Director:Chris Koch
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Chris Koch Ratings Summary

"Rigor" is the best rated episode directed by Chris Koch. It scored 9.696/10 based on 168 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 9/9/2025 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Dirty Birds".