The Best Episodes Directed By Jason Blount

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Hanukkah on the Seas

   S8:E712/2/2020

   Pop-Pop surprises the family with an ill-advised winter cruise to Canada. Meanwhile, Erica stirs up holiday trouble at home on an all-new Hanukkah-themed episode.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Deadheads

   S4:E173/8/2017

   Barry feels threatened when school deadhead Matt starts hanging out with the JTP and soon finds himself kicked out of the group when he becomes too controlling. Back at home, Adam uses a curse word which sends Beverly into a tail spin, even though she curses all of the time. To curb everyone’s behavior, a swear jar is created, with the money going to a vacation of the winner’s choice.

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   7.4/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Flashy Little Flashdancer

   S5:E194/11/2018

   After seeing "Flashdance," Beverly decides to take up dance with the Frentas and is rejected when the family doesn't support her after telling them she is going to be in a recital. Meanwhile, when Emmy starts dating a cool guy, Adam thinks their friendship is in jeopardy, so he sets out to be cooler which backfires.

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   7.0/10(3 votes)

   #4 - You Got Zuko'd

   S6:E210/3/2018

   Adam’s girlfriend, Jackie, is back after spending her summer at NYU; she has changed so much, it’s almost like she’s a whole different person. After receiving some not-so-great romantic advice from his loved ones, Adam takes drastic measures to hold on to his relationship. Meanwhile, Beverly is not happy with Lainey’s less-than-ideal domestic skills and decides to teach her future daughter-in-law a thing or two.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Fiddler

   S6:E610/31/2018

   Murray becomes an overzealous stage parent when he learns Adam has no interest in the school production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Meanwhile, Beverly can’t seem to keep from interfering with Erica’s latest career plan.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Breakin'

   S6:E235/8/2019

   When Adam unintentionally lets it slip that Barry never completed his community service requirement, the brothers join together to throw the greatest breakdancing battle in the history of William Penn. Geoff's stress levels are at an all-time high, so Erica makes an adult decision and plans for them to follow the Grateful Dead all summer. Finally, it's the end of an era when the JTP graduates from high school.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Schmoopies’s Big Adventure

   S7:E183/25/2020

   Mother and son have a bonding experience when Beverly buys a bicycle for Adam just like the one from “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure,” while Barry and Erica turn Murray’s furniture store into an after-hours lounge for college students.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - The William Penn Years

   S9:E410/13/2021

   Adam finds himself in a pickle when he's recruited to film his high school's final football game of the year and fails to capture his team's winning touchdown. Beverly discovers her neighbor is moving and she's determined to buy his home.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Riptide Waters

   S9:E310/6/2021

   Mr.Glascott embarks on a mission to petition the neighborhood to close the local water park down, while Barry plots to thwart his efforts. Erica is faced with frustration as Beverly takes over her wedding planning.

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - DKNY

    S10:E610/26/2022

    In homage to the classic Halloween movies of the '80s, Geoff's terror over Beverly controlling all baby-care duties turns into a jump-scare-filled comedic thriller. Meanwhile, Adam is excited to spend Halloween visiting Dave Kim at NYU; however, his feelings change when he discovers that Dave Kim has reinvented himself.

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Uncle-ing

    S10:E510/19/2022

    With her due date approaching, Erica is over the exhausting pregnancy and demands a "babymoon." When things take an unforeseen turn, Geoff is tasked with producing the one person Erica needs more than anyone. Meanwhile, Adam and Barry seek out advice on "uncle-ing" from some unexpected sources.  

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