10.0/101 votes#1 - The King of the Road
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/28/1993
Big Pete is none too happy about having to take part in the family car trip, but the excursion turns into something positive.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Will McRobb
10.0/101 votes#2 - Older
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 6/10/2021
Charles and Liza make amends and promise not to lie anymore, but Kelsey's plans force Liza to withhold the truth. Lauren plans a romantic reunion. Sparks fly between Maggie and an enemy-turned-friend.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Darren Star
9.3/103 votes#3 - Comfort Food
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/3/2008
Ned brings back to life Colonel Likken, who was mysteriously deep fried to death. His world-famous original recipe has gone missing and Likken asks Ned, Emerson, and Chuck to find who stole it.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Douglas Petrie
9.3/109 votes#4 - Chuck Versus the Other Guy
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 4/5/2010
Chuck, Sarah and Shaw reunite to find the Ring operative behind the death of Shaw's wife. Sarah has faith that Shaw is ready for the mission but Chuck is worried about his emotional stability. Meanwhile, Morgan considers leaving the Buy More.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Chris Fedak
8.9/108 votes#5 - Chuck Versus the Colonel
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/20/2009
While Chuck and Sarah go on to rescue Steve they realize they have a chemistry together. Meanwhile Morgan becomes a pariah at the Buy More after mistakenly getting Emmett promoted.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Matthew Miller
8.7/103 votes#6 - Frescorts
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2008
A sexy new client hires Emerson to solve the murder of her best friend Joe. Emerson and the gang discover that Joe had a lot of best friends... and they all had a reason to kill Joe.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: N/A
8.7/107 votes#7 - Reese Joins The Army (2)
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/23/2004
Reese continues to be a great soldier in the Army until he finds himself in a situation where his Sergeant cannot help. But after comparing being captured to being grounded, he takes action and leads his team to victory. But being such a successful soldier has it's bad parts as well, as Reese prepares to jump from the plane - right into Afghanistan. Malcolm has his hands full as well as he attempts to prove Hal innocent. But being good with numbers helps as Malcolm notices all of the prosecutions given dates are on Fridays - which Hal hasn't worked on in over 15 years. And with Reese missing and Hal's case, Lois falls deeper and deeper into insanity.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Andrew Orenstein
8.7/1017 votes#8 - Dead Men Tell Long Tales
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/24/2015
When the owner of a treasure hunting salvage company is murdered, the investigation leads Henry and Jo on a chase to find the missing ship’s gold and the killer.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Chris Fedak
8.6/105 votes#9 - Malcolm's Car
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 1/30/2005
When Malcolm spots a roughed up 1967 Cuda in his neighborhood, he instantly falls in love with it and purchases the car. But he gets so caught up in the difficult task of restoring it that he blows off Stevie as well as Reese who needs him for an illegal betting scheme of his. Hal on the other hand, is having success when he stumbles upon his hidden talent -- hairstyling. Lois doesn't have time to worry about Malcolm or Hal, as she is caught up in scandal between Craig and their Lucky Aide boss Fred. Craig says he is taking time off to tutor Fred's wife in golf but Lois finds out he is actually having an affair with her.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Alex Reid
8.6/1020 votes#10 - Sad Sack
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/2004
George Sr. fears he's losing Lucille to Oscar. Gob motivates Buster for the Army while Lindsay spends more time with Maeby to get closer to Steve Holt and Tobias starts working out.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz
8.5/104 votes#11 - Cattle Court
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 4/16/2006
Reese meets a cute vegetarian named Carrie when he goes back to work at the meat plant. At first, he goes along with her political talk, but she catches him with a pork chop. So, to get Carrie back, he sets free all the cows at the meat plant. Malcolm, meanwhile, tries to fool Lois in order to attend a rock concert.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Michael Glouberman
8.4/108 votes#12 - Chuck Versus the Best Friend
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/23/2009
While helping a depressed Morgan spy on Anna, Chuck flashes on her boyfriend; Jeff and Lester beg Ellie to hire them to play at her wedding.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Ali Adler
8.4/1010 votes#13 - Chuck Versus the Push Mix
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/2011
The mission to take down Volkoff reaches a dangerous new level, while big changes loom at home. As Sarah works to free Chuck’s mom, Chuck and Morgan embark on their own mission to take down Alexei Volkoff. Meanwhile, Casey bonds with his daughter, Alex, while Ellie tries to ease Awesome’s anxieties over fatherhood.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Lauren LeFranc
8.4/1020 votes#14 - Sword of Destiny
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/27/2005
Gob and Buster team up for some magic tricks with the help of Buster's fake hand, but when Tony Wonder, a rival magician, starts to mentor them, somebody gets the finger. Meanwhile, Michael is forced to delegate some work when he's hospitalized and Lindsay teaches George Michael how to drive using the staircar.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz
8.4/1020 votes#15 - 6 A.M.
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2014
Music and murder collide! Don’t worry, it’s jazz, not music from the 1800’s. A man dies when his car catches fires and incinerates him. The various suspects center around the world of Jazz and concerns the true author of one of its greatest standards.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Dean Carpentier
8.3/1018 votes#16 - Making a Stand
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 12/19/2005
Michael is tired of his father always having Gob compete with him, so Michael gets Gob his own banana stand franchise, only to find that Gob has set it up 20 feet from the old one. After the two compete, they decide to teach their father an elaborate lesson, and Buster refuses to use his handicap to scare kids. Meanwhile, Maeby uses Lucille's surgery in a horror film.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz
8.3/1010 votes#17 - Chuck Versus the Three Words
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2010
Chuck gets a new mission when Sarah's best friend Carina comes through town with her fiancé Karl. Things get complicated when Chuck wants to hash out his and Sarah's relationship problems while they're on the mission. Meanwhile, Morgan finds himself in trouble when he lies to Jeff and Lester.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Ali Adler
8.2/1034 votes#18 - 48 Hours
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2013
After making an arrest with too little proof, Jake has 48 hours to get evidence or the perp will go free, forcing the team to work over the weekend.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Luke Del Tredici
8.2/105 votes#19 - Tiki Lounge
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 3/13/2005
When Hal and Lois realize how little time they spend together, Hal turns the garage into a private tiki lounge where he and Lois can retreat. Things go smoothly until they feud over philosophical beliefs. Meanwhile, Mr. Herkabe cons Malcolm into joining the Booster Club, where he learns a lesson about taking one for the team.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Jay Kogen
8.2/1010 votes#20 - My Super Ego
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2001
J.D. has finally earned the spot as brightest student, but he's got competition: Nick Murdoch, who seems to be nicer, friendlier and has a better butt than him. But even J.D. can't hate the guy, for he is so nice. But he is surprised when he finds Nick sitting in a corner crying because he can't take the pressure of medical internship. Meanwhile, Turk is having problems at the operation table and doesn't tell Carla, who keeps bothering Dr. Cox about it. And Dr. Cox gives Turk a very unique suggestion on how to calm down before surgery.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Mike Schwartz
8.1/108 votes#21 - Chuck Versus the Last Details
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 5/9/2011
Chuck and Sarah’s wedding prep includes one final detail: ensuring that the mother-of-the-groom makes it to the ceremony alive. Meanwhile, Morgan’s responsibilities as Best Man include his most dangerous mission yet, as he faces Vivian Volkoff. Elsewhere, Ellie tends to the last details of the rehearsal dinner and seeks help from an unlikely source.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Henry Alonso Myers
8.0/101 votes#22 - Shock Value
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/1994
Alex asks her sister for help with a class science project, but ends up using her power to impress the teacher. This gets her into trouble when the teacher believes that the project was done by Annie, not Alex. Meanwhile, Dave and Vince disguise themselves as janitors in an attempt to find Alex.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Brian Hargrove
8.0/102 votes#23 - Tool and Die
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/26/1993
Big Pete must have a screw loose to think he can breeze through shop class, and needs an attitude adjustment after he's nailed for a special assignment.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Ken Scarborough
8.0/103 votes#24 - The Cop
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2007
Sam gets a reward from the Devil for a job well done... but finds that he's being set up for murder. Meanwhile, Sock becomes obsessed with Gladys the DMV demon.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: N/A
8.0/101 votes#25 - Sex Actually
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2014
The movie "Love Actually" leads to fights and, finally, sex, for Peter and Dana.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Leila Strachan
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"The King of the Road" is the best rated episode directed by Peter Lauer. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Will McRobb. It aired on 11/28/1993 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Older".