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The Best Episodes Directed By James Widdoes

Every TV Episode Directed by James Widdoes Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

James Widdoes Ratings Summary

"Secrets" is the best rated episode directed by James Widdoes. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Bonnie Kallman. It aired on 11/12/2004 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Eight Cats and the Hat Show".

  • Secrets
    9.5/102 votes

    #1 - Secrets

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/2004

    Everyone fears the ringing of the phone when they all keep secrets from each other. Rory refuses to divulge the identity of the student responsible for beating him up at school. Bridget and Kerry use fake IDs to get into a club, where Bridget gives her phone number to guy, unaware that he's a police officer. Cate doesn't want the family to know that Coach Scott tries to get her to go out with him. C.J. is distracted and forgets to pick up Rory's pain medication.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: Bonnie Kallman

  • Eight Cats and the Hat Show
    9.0/102 votes

    #2 - Eight Cats and the Hat Show

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 4/5/2018

    Christy is blindsided by a surprising offer from her boyfriend, Patrick. Also, Bonnie struggles to be the stable one in her relationship after Adam experiences a devastating loss.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • A Taco Bowl and a Tubby Seamstress
    9.0/101 votes

    #3 - A Taco Bowl and a Tubby Seamstress

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/26/2018

    Christy is concerned that she and Bonnie might lose their apartment when Bonnie locks horns with the tough new building owner, Rita.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Diamond Earrings and a Pumpkin Head
    9.0/101 votes

    #4 - Diamond Earrings and a Pumpkin Head

    Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/2018

    When Christy falls back into old habits, Bonnie worries about her well-being.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Puzzle Club and a Closet Party
    9.0/101 votes

    #5 - Puzzle Club and a Closet Party

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2018

    Christy and Wendy help Jill clean out her closet, which turns out to be a bigger job than expected; Bonnie, Marjorie and Tammy take up a new hobby.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip
    9.0/103 votes

    #6 - Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip

    Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 4/25/2019

    Bonnie and Tammy revisit childhood memories on a trip to their old foster home. Also, Christy and Jill regret accepting a date with two guys from their AA meeting.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Higgledy-Piggledy and a Cat Show
    9.0/101 votes

    #7 - Higgledy-Piggledy and a Cat Show

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2019

    Bonnie is forced to relive painful Christmas memories when Christy recounts tales from her childhood to Bonnie's sponsee, Patty.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • My Kinda People and the Big To-Do
    9.0/101 votes

    #8 - My Kinda People and the Big To-Do

    Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 5/13/2021

    Bonnie gains a new outlook on her sobriety after dealing with difficult news. Also, Jill and Andy take a big step in their relationship.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: Chuck Lorre

  • Goodbye
    8.5/102 votes

    #9 - Goodbye

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2003

    Cate receives a phone call that Paul had collapsed and died in the grocery store. Later that evening, Cate's parents arrive to help them through their grief.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: David Flebotte

  • Michael's Garden
    8.5/102 votes

    #10 - Michael's Garden

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2001

    Michael has problems in the bathroom and needs to have a colonoscopy; he has a dream that his doctor is singer Lou Rawls. Lou Rawls guest stars in an episode that takes a lighthearted but informative look at a serious problem: colon cancer. It's especially acute among African-Americans over 40 - and guess who's 40?

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Skippy and the Knowledge Hole
    8.5/102 votes

    #11 - Skippy and the Knowledge Hole

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 2/21/2019

    Christy finds it challenging to quit smoking, while Bonnie helps Tammy prepare for the GED test.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Tang and a Safe Space for Everybody
    8.5/102 votes

    #12 - Tang and a Safe Space for Everybody

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2020

    Bonnie takes a trip down memory lane when she reconnects with an old flame, Rod. Also, Tammy volunteers to remodel the kitchen so it’s more accessible to Adam.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Wind Chimes and a Bottomless Pit of Sadness
    8.1/107 votes

    #13 - Wind Chimes and a Bottomless Pit of Sadness

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2/2/2017

    Christy, Bonnie, Jill and Wendy accidentally eat pot-filled cookies.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • S'Poor House
    8.0/105 votes

    #14 - S'Poor House

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 2/24/2003

    The mold problem in the Heffernan household grows and Doug and Carrie find out to fix the problem will cost them $12,000! Doug, with his tail between his legs, goes to his father to ask for the money, but hits a wall when he wants to know why he and Carrie don't have it in the bank. When Doug has to admit they have no savings, his dad wants to comb through their financial books to see where all the money is going. This prompts Doug to limit Carrie on her "wild spending," which does not go over well with her.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: Michael J. Weithorn

  • Give It Up
    8.0/102 votes

    #15 - Give It Up

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/2002

    When no one can agree on where the family vacation should take place, Paul challenges the Hennessey clan to give up their bad habits for a week and the winner gets to choose the vacation spot. But the family's vices soon get the better of them, and secret collaborations and clandestine alliances threaten to foil the contest.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: Martin Weiss

  • Opposites Attract (1)
    8.0/102 votes

    #16 - Opposites Attract (1)

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/10/2004

    In need of a tutor to boost her grades, Bridget hires Jeremy, hoping to make her chance of getting into a good college better. Meanwhile, Kyle treats Kerry to an very un-corporate Valentine's Day celebration. Rory gets pointers about the perfect gift for his new girlfriend Missy. Jim sends C.J. on an errand to get a special drug in Canada.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: Gayle Abrams

  • First Day of School
    8.0/102 votes

    #17 - First Day of School

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2004

    Knowing that Kerry is dragging her feet over breaking up with Kyle, Bridget takes it upon herself to do it for her sister. Meanwhile, Cate is offered the position of school nurse and Rory's first day of high school proves embarrassing when he has to hit the showers after gym class.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: Kathy Ann Stumpe

  • Working Relationship
    8.0/102 votes

    #18 - Working Relationship

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 3/20/2002

    Jay badgers Michael into giving her a job, where she soon begins to get ideas above her station. Michael discovers that Janet's personality is not a good fit for his office, and Kady reenacts a memorable scene from `E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Curious George and the Big Red Nightmare
    8.0/107 votes

    #19 - Curious George and the Big Red Nightmare

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2016

    Christy and Bonnie worry that Roscoe has a drug problem when Baxter and Candace catch him smoking pot.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • A Bear and a Bladder Infection
    8.0/101 votes

    #20 - A Bear and a Bladder Infection

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/11/2018

    When Christy's long-distance relationship begins to fizzle, she seeks the company of a former fling. Also, Bonnie tries to give up coffee.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Bert and Ernie and a Blessing of the People
    8.0/101 votes

    #21 - Bert and Ernie and a Blessing of the People

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2018

    After Bonnie and Adam attend a traditional wedding, they discover they're not on the same page about their own wedding. Also, Christy and Patrick have trouble setting the mood for their "first time".

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Push-Down Coffee and a Working Turn Signal
    8.0/101 votes

    #22 - Push-Down Coffee and a Working Turn Signal

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2018

    When Christy's car dies, Bonnie refuses to let Adam loan her money for a new one.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Pudding and a Screen Door
    8.0/101 votes

    #23 - Pudding and a Screen Door

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/1/2018

    Jill returns from her wellness retreat a changed woman, but Bonnie is offended when she refuses to pay for lunch. Also, Christy's plans for the future are thrown off track following disappointing news.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Charlotte Brontë and a Backhoe
    8.0/101 votes

    #24 - Charlotte Brontë and a Backhoe

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 3/8/2018

    Bonnie locks horns with Jill's "inner strength" coach, Miranda. Also, Christy struggles to bounce back after being rejected from law school.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A

  • Crazy Snakes and a Clog to the Head
    8.0/101 votes

    #25 - Crazy Snakes and a Clog to the Head

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 4/12/2018

    When the ladies bring a meeting to a women’s prison, Bonnie is attacked by an old acquaintance, Tammy, and Christy helps Bonnie make amends.

    Director: James Widdoes

    Writer: N/A