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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 24 Episode 1 - The Edible Arrangement [450th episode]
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Edible Arrangement [450th episode]

    S24:E1

    Lois and Stewie finally understand each other - thanks to Brian's edibles - and try to understand their complicated relationship.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 24 - Angelica Orders Out
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Angelica Orders Out

    S4:E24

    Angelica orders take out food.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - The Jungle
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The Jungle

    S6:E19

    At Faye's Garden Center, a plant nursery, the Rugrats think they are in a jungle. After hearing Grandpa's tall tale about Jungle Fever, the Rugrats imagine Dil turning into a Jungle Beaver, prompting them to find a cure for Dil's condition.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 11 Episode 4 - Yug Ylimaf
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Yug Ylimaf

    S11:E4

    Brian abuses Stewie's time machine and causes reality to run in reverse. So the two must work together to set things right before Stewie is “unborn.”

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Stewie Kills Lois (1)
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    #5 - Stewie Kills Lois (1)

    S6:E4

    Lois and Peter sail off on a cruise. Jealous that he was left behind, Stewie's matricidal tendencies are rekindled. When Brian challenges him to actually do it, Stewie carries out his diabolical plan.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - Ocean's Three and a Half
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Ocean's Three and a Half

    S7:E7

    After being pregnant for seven years, Bonnie finally gives birth to a beautiful baby girl named Susie! Stewie quickly falls for the little tyke and vows to do anything to win her heart and get in her diaper. Meanwhile, Joe borrows $20,000 from a bookie to pay for Bonnie's medical bills, but then plans to steal the money from Mr. Pewterschmidt to pay his debt.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 13 Episode 18 - Take My Wife
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Take My Wife

    S13:E18

    Lois books a fun couple’s vacation in the Bahamas. But, much to Peter’s surprise, it turns out to be a marriage counseling program instead. Meanwhile, Carter watches the kids at home and becomes frustrated that they’re too into their electronics to play games the old-fashioned way. So he tries to fix it himself.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Airport '07
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Airport '07

    S5:E12

    Quagmire takes Peter to work but Peter messes things up, causing Quagmire to lose his job as a pilot. After not being able find another job, Peter and Cleveland make plans to help him get his old job back. When the plan fails, Quagmire receives advice from his idol, Hugh Hefner.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 10 Episode 20 - Leggo My Meg-O
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Leggo My Meg-O

    S10:E20

    Meg's exciting European adventure comes to a halt when she is kidnapped; Stewie and Brian embark on an action-packed rescue mission..

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 21 Episode 10 - The Candidate
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #10 - The Candidate

    S21:E10

    Stewie and Doug compete for the honor of class “snack captain”.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Running Mates
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Running Mates

    S2:E10

    Peter runs against Lois for a seat on the school board.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 14 Episode 17 - Take a Letter
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Take a Letter

    S14:E17

    To pay for Stewie’s private school, Lois becomes a postal worker. She finds a letter from Peter that was never sent to his old fling, Gretchen, dated a week before their marriage. When Gretchen tries to come between Lois and Peter, Lois has a plan of her own.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 22 Episode 8 - Baking Sad
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Baking Sad

    S22:E8

    Meg discovers her tears produce delicious cookies, and her, along with her siblings, enjoy a profit until the success makes her too happy to cry. Meanwhile, Peter and the guys launch a "male talk show."

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 23 Episode 9 - The Elle Word
    7.1/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Elle Word

    S23:E9

    When Quagmire starts dating a mystery woman, Peter, Joe and Cleveland go on a stakeout and discover her to be the librarian.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 14 - We Love You, Conrad
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #15 - We Love You, Conrad

    S7:E14

    When Brian discovers that his beloved Jillian is getting married, he hits the sauce to drown his sorrows. The next morning, he wakes up with more than a hangover. After realizing he has hooked up with "The Hills" star Lauren Conrad, he wants to run and hide. When Brian discovers Lauren is nothing like how she's portrayed on TV, he thinks he may have found his perfect match – if only he can let Jillian go.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 13 Episode 4 - Brian the Closer
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Brian the Closer

    S13:E4

    Brian's cosmetic surgery leads him down a new career path as a real estate agent, which gets him into trouble with Quagmire.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Radio Daze
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Radio Daze

    S4:E4

    The Rugrats pretend to be characters from an old radio serial.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Heatwave
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Heatwave

    S4:E9

    Tommy battles extreme heat.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Faire Play
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Faire Play

    S4:E10

    The Rugrats visit a medieval fair.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Dust Bunnies
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Dust Bunnies

    S4:E12

    The babies worry about dust bunnies.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - The Art Fair
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Art Fair

    S4:E17

    Angelica takes credit for an abstract art work.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - Turtle Recall
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Turtle Recall

    S4:E23

    Rugrats aid a pet store turtle.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Babysitting Fluffy
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Babysitting Fluffy

    S5:E2

    Chaz and Chuckie baby-sit Angelica's cat.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Grandpa's Bad Bug
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Grandpa's Bad Bug

    S5:E10

    The babies think Grandpa is sick.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Johnathan Babysits
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Johnathan Babysits

    S5:E9

    Charlotte's assistant baby-sits.

    Director:John Holmquist
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John Holmquist Ratings Summary

"The Edible Arrangement [450th episode]" is the best rated episode directed by John Holmquist. It scored 8.8/10 based on 6 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/15/2026 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Angelica Orders Out".