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The Best Episodes Directed By Joe Daniello

Every TV Episode Directed by Joe Daniello Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Delorean Story-An

    S5:E16

    Steve and Stan, who don't have much in common, try to bond on a road trip to Albuquerque in search of a pair of the distinctive DeLorean doors to complete a car that Stan has been building. Meanwhile, Roger, Hayley and Francine decide to have an adventure of their own, but they can't decide what to do.

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  2. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Season's Beatings

    S8:E7

    Father Donovan holds a Christmas play at the mall and casts Stan as Santa Claus and Roger as Jesus. But after the two get in a fight and cause a scene, Stan is kicked out of the church. Meanwhile, Hayley and Jeff adopt a child who turns out to be possessed.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  3. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - A Piñata Named Desire

    S7:E11

    With a flair for the dramatic, Roger invites Stan to attend one of his acting classes. However, tempers flare when they both audition for the same role, leaving them to duke it out for top dog. Meanwhile, Steve and his friends get into a pillow fight when they try to plan the greatest slumber party ever.

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  4. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Great Space Roaster

    S6:E18

    It’s Roger’s birthday, and he begs to be roasted, but when he ends up devastated by the jokes, he vows to pull his life together. Things take a turn for the worse when Roger takes it one step too far, causing the Smith family to go on the run

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  5. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #5 - There Will Be Bad Blood

    S7:E6

    It’s Thanksgiving in Langley Falls, and as usual, Stan invites his half-brother, Rusty, over to show off his cornucopia of wealth and good fortune. But when Stan finds out that Rusty is far wealthier than he led on, Stan tries to take from Rusty what he feels is rightfully his. Things don’t go well, and the Smith family nearly loses it all.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  6. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #6 - The Unbrave One

    S8:E8

    When Steve tries to prove himself as a macho man to Stan, he follows in Roger's footsteps and tries to change himself from the outside in with a superhero persona. Meanwhile, Francine is going through an identity crisis of her own when she receives surprising news that could change the family forever.

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  7. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Finger Lenting Good

    S9:E8

    The Smiths get drunk at Roger's Mardi Gras party and make a pact with Bullock; Roger tries to find the person who left a pastie in the attic.

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  8. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - The Dentist's Wife

    S13:E12

    Roger loses his identity after becoming fascinated by a local dentist's wife. Meanwhile, Klaus throws a party when Stan and the kids are unable to move from being sore after working out.

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  9. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Between a Ring and a Hardass

    S20:E17

    Social Services threatens to take Steve away from the family when someone files a complaint about Steve's chaotic home life.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  10. 7.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Gifted Me Liberty

    S13:E20

    Stan goes on a mission to find out who didn't bring a gift to the CIA's Secret Santa party; Steve poses as the good boyfriend for several female classmates.

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  11. 7.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Fellow Traveler

    S20:E1

    A lunar misstep sends Roger on an unexpected detour to New Mexico.

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  12. 7.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Better on Paper

    S20:E6

    When Stan discovers anonymous love letters written to Francine, he worries that this secret admirer could threaten their relationship.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  13. 7.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Blood Crieth Unto Heaven

    S9:E10

    When Francine invites Stan's father to a party, a dark secret about the Smith family's past is revealed.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  14. 7.2/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Steve and Snot's Test-Tubular Adventure

    S10:E1

    Thwarted in their efforts to secure dates for the upcoming high school prom, Steve and Snot turn to the CIA’s cloning machine to churn out two willing ladies. But, when the device produces two uber-fast-growing newborn babies, the boys must break out their fathering skills to ready them in time for prom night. Meanwhile, Stan takes home the CIA’s cloned pet, Daren the Dodo, with disastrous consequences.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  15. 7.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - LGBSteve

    S12:E7

    Hayley is dying to be on a roller derby team, but they only will let her play if her 'sister' Steve gets to play. Meanwhile, a magical carpenter visits Stan and Francine, and Roger runs the roller rink.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  16. 7.2/10(4 votes)

    #16 - N.S.A. (No Snoops Allowed)

    S13:E4

    Steve goes to work with Stan and discovers the N.S.A.. Hayley decides to let go of being a vegetarian and eat meat for one day.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:Steve Hely
  17. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Choosey Wives Choose Smith

    S5:E4

    Stan learns that Francine was engaged to another man before she met him, and tracks the guy down to size him up. Meanwhile, Steve can't stay away from a schizophrenic cat that literally has nine lives.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  18. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Stan Time

    S5:E9

    Stan is ecstatic--and energetic--when a coworker gives him pills that allow him to stay up all night.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  19. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Jack's Back

    S5:E13

    Steve connects with his ne'er-do-well paternal grandfather, whom Stan despises for many reasons, not the least of which is that he never taught him to ride a bike. Meanwhile, Hayley must find an internship quickly, so Roger hires her to tend his bar.

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  20. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Return of the Bling

    S6:E13

    When Stan admits that his heroes include the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, Roger confesses that he played on the team; Reginald tries to win over Hayley by taking her to a concert.

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  21. 7.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - My Affair Lady

    S12:E9

    Hayley gets a job and starts to fall for a co-worker. Meanwhile, Stan chauffers Steve and Francine to a Mother-Son dance.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  22. 6.8/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Familyland

    S10:E10

    Francine tries to relive the Smith kids' childhood by taking a group trip to the "Familyland" theme park that ends up being anything but family-friendly.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
  23. 6.8/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Persona Assistant

    S15:E16

    Stan has to take over Roger’s different personas after a tumor takes him out of commission. Principal Lewis pressures Steve and the school choir to do whatever it takes to win.

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  24. 6.7/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Widowmaker

    S4:E12

    Francine wants Stan to open up emotionally, and after a few sessions with "pretend psychiatrist" Roger, he's more touchy-feely than she can handle. Meanwhile, Hayley kills the queen bee from Steve's science project, and he vows vengeance.

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    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:Dan Vebber
  25. 6.7/10(9 votes)

    #25 - A Boy Named Michael

    S11:E2

    Greg and Terry decide to adopt a 10-year-old Russian boy named Michael. At a party celebrating the decision, Roger is jealous of Greg and Terry's fabulous lifestyle of culture and sophistication. Roger rejects the Smith family as trashy and impersonates Michael, successfully integrating into his new home.

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Joe Daniello Ratings Summary

"Delorean Story-An" is the best rated episode directed by Joe Daniello. It scored 8/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by Nahnatchka Khan. It aired on 4/19/2009 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Season's Beatings".