10.0/101 votes#1 - Under the Influence
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/16/2019
Jack is going through an experimental phase and getting himself into trouble, so Dre chaperones the twins’ school dance to keep an eye on him. Meanwhile, Junior fights with his girlfriend, Niecy, after she thinks he spends too much time taking care of Devante.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Christian Lander
10.0/101 votes#2 - Movin’ Different
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 2/3/2022
After experiencing a hit-and-run, Ana is faced with a political and ethical dilemma, which leads her to seek advice from an unlikely source. Aaron is hounded by a freshman student who wants to see him make something special of their midnight class. Doug and Kiela experience a new obstacle in their relationship.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Lisa McQuillan
10.0/101 votes#3 - Live Your Life
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/10/2022
The crew rallies around Vivek when tragedy hits close to home. Old flames get closer when surrounding events make them take a hard look at their own lives.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Crystal Jenkins
8.7/106 votes#4 - My Half-Acre
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/7/2006
J.D. meets the klutzy Julie, and when he becomes smitten, Elliot attempts to help out with romance advice. Meanwhile, Carla tries to find Dr. Cox's soft side, when he refuses to kiss his son. Turk and the Janitor put together an air band to win a contest, but Kelso gives them a tremendous obstacle.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Bill Callahan
8.5/102 votes#5 - A Sense of Purpose
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 12/14/2018
With a baby on the way, Steph starts thinking like a provider. Danny ponders going back to work, and Matt and DJ try to bust each other's businesses.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Bob Keyes
8.5/104 votes#6 - The Friendly Skies
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/27/2023
When Ben leaps aboard a 1970s passenger jet as a flight attendant, he must outwit its hijackers before it mysteriously crashes into the Atlantic, and worse, he has to do it all without Ziggy’s help.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Alex Berger
8.3/106 votes#7 - His Story IV
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 2/1/2007
The hospital is seen through the eyes of Dr. Kelso, who befriends an Iraq War veteran. The soldier's stay sparks a political debate among staff members.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Mike Schwartz
8.3/1014 votes#8 - Kimmy Kisses a Boy!
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/6/2015
Cindy and her boyfriend Brandon visit Kimmy in New York. Kimmy discovers that Cindy has been using her "mole woman" past to get things she's always wanted, including Brandon. Kimmy's relationship with Charlie takes a turn.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Allison Silverman
8.3/104 votes#9 - My Déjà vu, My Déjà vu
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2006
J.D. feels that the same things happen over and over again at the hospital. Dr. Cox returns to work, but Elliot believes that he has lost his usual confidence. Elliot calls Dr. Cox on his behavior. Carla gets fed up with Turk, because he still can do a lot of stuff, but she can't since she is now pregnant.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Mike Schwartz
8.2/106 votes#10 - Who Is Josh's Soup Fairy?
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/6/2017
Rebecca jumps at the chance to repair her relationship with Paula, which includes babysitting Tommy. Meanwhile, Josh has a revelation that forces him to re-evaluate things.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Audrey Wauchope
8.0/106 votes#11 - My Point of No Return
Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/2007
In the season finale, J.D. and Elliot start thinking about their future and if they both made a mistake in not being with each other. The Janitor activates the "Brain Trust" to come up with the perfect wedding gift for Elliot.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Garrett Donovan
8.0/108 votes#12 - My Cuz
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2009
Things get weird for J.D. when he discovers the identity of Kim's new man as he plans to reach out to her in order to move closer to Sam. Meanwhile, Turk starts a campaign for a promotion.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Kevin Biegel
8.0/106 votes#13 - Jack of All Trades
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2016
When Jack and Diane bring home the results of their career tests, Dre and Bow must come to terms with the fact that Jack may have a blue-collar future. Meanwhile, Ruby is convinced Diane is possessed with a little help from Junior and Zoey.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Gail Lerner
8.0/1048 votes#14 - Chidi's Choice
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/5/2017
Eleanor makes a surprising personal discovery. Meanwhile, Michael tasks an indecisive Chidi with coming to an important decision and Jianyu makes a big announcement.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Demi Adejuyigbe
8.0/101 votes#15 - Rainbow Sprinkles
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/2/2021
The girls try to cheer up Camille after the news of Ian's engagement. Tye has an awkward connection to her Forbes interviewer. Angie hits it off with her Uber driver. Quinn meets a new prospect on a dating app.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Azie Dungey
8.0/101 votes#16 - Boundaries
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/2/2021
Camille goes to Ian’s parents' going away party. Tye and Anna give things a try. Quinn attempts to keep things casual with Sean.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Travon Free
8.0/101 votes#17 - Baby and the Bath Water
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/2023
Camille and Ian have a scare, Tye is forced to start making decisions regarding her health, Quinn prepares for the biggest interview of her career, and Angie meets a new guy.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: N/A
8.0/101 votes#18 - Pride
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/16/2023
Camille is summoned by Dr. Pruitt, Tye is Quinn’s reluctant tour guide for her first PRIDE as a member of the community, and Angie waits for an important call.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: N/A
7.9/1040 votes#19 - Leap to Faith
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/4/2018
Michael receives a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason attempt to solve a riddle.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: N/A
7.8/1028 votes#20 - AC/DC
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 4/26/2015
Terry forces Jake to take time off after he's injured chasing a perp, and Holt and Rosa go on an awkward double date with their significant others.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Kylie Condon
7.7/103 votes#21 - Meet the Woggels!
Season 6 Episode 17 - Aired 4/12/2012
Jack's mom upstages his ribbon-cutting ceremony. Meanwhile Jenna hooks up with a "rock star" and Tracy frets about his son heading to college.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Ron Weiner
7.7/106 votes#22 - Old Digger
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/2016
Dre has never had a problem with Pops dating, but when it comes to Ruby, he won't let anyone come between them. When Ruby invites Dre and Bow to meet the new man in her life, Dre immediately goes on the defensive and finds any reason to dislike him. Once Pops learns that Ruby's suitor is the real deal, he comes up with a plan to distract her. Meanwhile, Junior meets a girl on a dating site, and Zoey, Jack and Diane convince him he's being scammed, so they devise a plan to meet "the girl" in person.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Steven White
7.7/106 votes#23 - The Leftovers
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/6/2016
When Dre and Bow realize they don't have a legal guardian for their kids, they make it their mission to find replacement parents should anything happen to them. Meanwhile, Zoey and Junior reveal the truth to Jack about their old dog's death and other family secrets he naively accepted.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Hale Rothstein
7.7/103 votes#24 - First and Last
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2017
Diane experiences a big life event toward becoming a woman and Bow, Ruby, Zoey and Alicia are there to support her. Meanwhile, afraid that he may never be able to beat Junior at basketball again, Dre conducts psychological warfare on Junior before challenging him to a game.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Laura Gutin
7.7/1025 votes#25 - Admiral Peralta
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 4/2/2020
Jake doubles down on his daddy issues during a tense family reunion. Holt turns into a musical taskmaster over Terry's audition with the NYPD band.
Director: Linda Mendoza
Writer: Neil Campbell
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"Under the Influence" is the best rated episode directed by Linda Mendoza. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Christian Lander. It aired on 4/16/2019 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Movin’ Different".