The Best Episodes Directed By David Stassen

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Game Seven

   S1:E102/27/2025

   The team has its best playoff chances in years, while Isla's personal life couldn't be worse. Can the Gordon family come through in the clutch?

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   7.7/10(6 votes)

   #2 - What About Peter?

   S3:E1012/2/2014

   Mindy is so determined to help Peter with his living situation that her own relationship with Danny gets a little complicated. Meanwhile, things go haywire for Jeremy and Morgan when they're left alone watching Lauren's baby boy, Henry.

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   7.6/10(8 votes)

   #3 - The Playoffs

   S1:E92/27/2025

   It's been a Cinderella season for the Waves, but a player's secret could derail their playoff dreams. Sandy tries to stage a comeback of his own.

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   7.4/10(8 votes)

   #4 - A Special Place in Hell

   S1:E72/27/2025

   To stop Travis' overbearing mom from disrupting practices, Isla takes her under her wing. Sandy and Jackie's messy love lives catch up with them.

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   7.4/10(8 votes)

   #5 - The Streak

   S1:E82/27/2025

   The Waves are on a winning streak — until Jay disappears after an unexpected outburst, forcing Isla to go in search of him.

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   6.7/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Under the Texan Sun

   S4:E215/31/2016

   On her way to Texas to visit Peter, Mindy tries to ease her troubles with a handsome stranger. Peter hides a secret from his wife.

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   6.2/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Leland Breakfast Is the Miracle Worker

   S5:E511/1/2016

   When Mindy discovers that her new boyfriend isn’t being exclusive, she goes on a date with a famous actor aka “the bad boy of London theater.” The nurses try to cheer up Jody, who’s lost his mojo, and discover he might be planning something drastic.

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   6.0/10(6 votes)

   #8 - Road Trip

   S4:E610/20/2015

   Danny is forced to take Morgan on a road trip to California. They make a surprise stop.

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   5.8/10(6 votes)

   #9 - Doppelbanger

   S2:E612/1/2022

   Bela seizes an opportunity when a late-night comic visits campus. Kimberly attempts to prove she hasn't been “med-zoned” by Jackson. Whitney fights to contribute to a group assignment. Leighton pursues a junior… who reminds her of herself.

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    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - New Coach Who Dis

    S2:E14/23/2026

    Cam returns with promises of a fresh start — but Isla isn't ready to lower her guard. A risky coaching hire threatens to ignite a Gordon family feud.

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    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Chicago-Style

    S2:E104/23/2026

    As the finals heat up, Isla juggles rivalries, strategies and cross-court chemistry to steer the Waves through a wildly unpredictable championship run.

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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Triangle of Badness

    S2:E34/23/2026

    Isla attempts to defuse a locker-room love triangle with some amateur matchmaking. Ali struggles to balance ambition and friendship.

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    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Et tu, Cam?

    S2:E94/23/2026

    With the playoffs underway, betrayals and front-office intrigue leave Isla on edge. Can Dyson shake off his slump and help even the score?

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    4.7/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Is That All There Is?

    S6:E19/12/2017

    Shulman & Associates is buzzing with drama! As Mindy adjusts to married life with Ben, Jeremy tries to take things to the next level with Anna, while Tamra makes a life-changing decision.

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    4.1/10(14 votes)

    #15 - I

    S1:E13/6/2023

    General Grant heads out in search of a drink; after the Russian Tsar is executed, Shmuck Mudman and his family head to Moscow; Shakespeare's Writers Room; Invention of Fire; The REAL Kama Sutra.

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