The Best Episodes Directed By John Fortenberry

Every TV Episode Directed by John Fortenberry Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Development Arrested
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Development Arrested

    S3:E13

    After returning home from Iraq, George Sr. is finally cleared of all charges, and Michael is relieved to be the head of a successful company for a change. The real brains behind the madness is revealed, and just as the family begins to celebrate their victory, a whole new set of problems emerge.

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Kamsahamnida
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Kamsahamnida

    S3:E6

    Kate struggles with Toby's depression. Randall makes time for Kevin, who obsesses about Jack's past.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Charlie Wants an Abortion
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #3 - Charlie Wants an Abortion

    S1:E2

    A girl from Charlie's past reveals they have a child together. Mac sees the benefits in being a pro-life advocate, while Dennis uses an abortion rally to meet women.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Checklist
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #4 - The Checklist

    S1:E19

    Sergeant Gray informs the rookies that they must track down a specific set of crimes in a 48-hour period in order to qualify for their final exam. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop answer a silent alarm call at will.i.am’s house.

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - For British Eyes Only
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    #5 - For British Eyes Only

    S3:E2

    Investigating his father's claim that a British group set him up, Michael goes to "Wee Britain" and is smitten with a beautiful woman named Rita. Lindsay attempts to seduce the new family attorney, and Gob goes to extremes to avoid his newly discovered son.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Charlie Got Molested
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #6 - Charlie Got Molested

    S1:E7

    Charlie and Mac's old high school gym teacher is accused of molestation.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Staff Infection
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Staff Infection

    S1:E15

    When Michael discovers his family has been receiving paychecks without working, he forces them all to get jobs within the company. Lindsay questions his management skills, and Tobias checks himself in at George Sr.'s prison to research a film role.

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - A Manny-Splendored Thing
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - A Manny-Splendored Thing

    S2:E2

    The entire Pearson family visits Kevin on set in Los Angeles for a "Manny" taping. Jack confronts his demons in the wake of his fight with Rebecca.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - And Strokes of Goodwill
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #9 - And Strokes of Goodwill

    S1:E3

    A battle erupts over a shirt after Max introduces Caroline to shopping at thrift stores; a sarcastic street artist flirts with Max.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - And the Rich People Problems
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #10 - And the Rich People Problems

    S1:E4

    Caroline asks Max to help her break into her former townhouse to retrieve her much-needed night guard.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Gang Gets Racist
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #11 - The Gang Gets Racist

    S1:E1

    The guys hire Dee's friend, Terrell to promote the bar. Meanwhile, Charlie tries to prove that he is not a racist.

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John Fortenberry Ratings Summary

"Development Arrested" is the best rated episode directed by John Fortenberry. It scored 8.7/10 based on 22 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/10/2006 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Kamsahamnida".