10.0/101 votes#1 - Better on Paper
Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2023
When Stan discovers anonymous love letters written to Francine, he worries that this secret admirer could threaten their relationship.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Alisha Ketry
8.0/103 votes#2 - Delorean Story-An
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 4/19/2009
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Nahnatchka Khan
8.0/103 votes#3 - Season's Beatings
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/2011
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Erik Sommers
8.0/102 votes#4 - Between a Ring and a Hardass
Season 20 Episode 17 - Aired 11/13/2023
Social Services threatens to take Steve away from the family when someone files a complaint about Steve's chaotic home life.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Kevin Tyler
7.7/103 votes#5 - A Piñata Named Desire
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 2/13/2011
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Chris McKenna
7.5/102 votes#6 - Great Space Roaster
Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 5/16/2010
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
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Jonathan Fener
7.5/104 votes#7 - Fellow Traveler
Season 20 Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/2023
A lunar misstep sends Roger on an unexpected detour to New Mexico.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Brett Cawley
7.3/103 votes#8 - There Will Be Bad Blood
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 11/28/2010
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Murray Miller
7.3/103 votes#9 - The Unbrave One
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 1/8/2012
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Rick Wiener
7.3/103 votes#10 - Finger Lenting Good
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 1/6/2013
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Laura McCreary
7.2/104 votes#11 - LGBSteve
Season 12 Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/2015
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Erik Richter
7.2/104 votes#12 - Gifted Me Liberty
Season 13 Episode 20 - Aired 6/13/2016
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Charles Suozzi
7.1/1010 votes#13 - Steve and Snot's Test-Tubular Adventure
Season 10 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2013
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Jordan Blum
7.0/101 votes#14 - Choosey Wives Choose Smith
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2008
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Matt Fusfeld
7.0/102 votes#15 - Stan Time
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/8/2009
Stan is ecstatic--and energetic--when a coworker gives him pills that allow him to stay up all night.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Brian Boyle
7.0/102 votes#16 - Jack's Back
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/15/2009
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: David Zuckerman
7.0/102 votes#17 - Return of the Bling
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 2/21/2010
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Nahnatchka Khan
7.0/104 votes#18 - Blood Crieth Unto Heaven
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 1/27/2013
When Francine invites Stan's father to a party, a dark secret about the Smith family's past is revealed.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Brian Boyle
7.0/104 votes#19 - My Affair Lady
Season 12 Episode 9 - Aired 3/9/2015
Hayley gets a job and starts to fall for a co-worker. Meanwhile, Stan chauffers Steve and Francine to a Mother-Son dance.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Teresa Hsiao
7.0/103 votes#20 - The Dentist's Wife
Season 13 Episode 12 - Aired 4/18/2016
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Charles Suozzi
6.8/105 votes#21 - Persona Assistant
Season 15 Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/2019
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Jeff Kauffmann
6.7/107 votes#22 - Widowmaker
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/2008
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Dan Vebber
6.7/103 votes#23 - N.S.A. (No Snoops Allowed)
Season 13 Episode 4 - Aired 2/15/2016
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Steve Hely
6.7/103 votes#24 - Roger's Baby
Season 14 Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2016
Hayley experiences what pregnancy would be like after Roger agrees to give birth to Jeff so he can be human again. Snot's feelings are hurt when Steve secretly signs him up for a makeover.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Teresa Hsiao
6.6/107 votes#25 - Familyland
Season 10 Episode 10 - Aired 1/12/2014
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.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Nic Wegener
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"Better on Paper" is the best rated episode directed by Joe Daniello. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Alisha Ketry. It aired on 5/8/2023 and is rated 2.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Delorean Story-An".