The Best Episodes Directed By Phil Traill

Every TV Episode Directed by Phil Traill Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 14 - The Answer
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - The Answer

    S6:E14

    The Heck family learns about Darrin’s marriage proposal to Sue…as well as her response. Meanwhile, Axl attempts to use his intro to Psych class to cure Brick of all of his quirks and tics.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Major Anxiety
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Major Anxiety

    S6:E3

    Frankie and Mike are shocked when Brick announces that he wants to go to his school's fall dance. Axl has a week to declare his major but has no idea what it should be. Sue attempts to show she's more mature by drinking loads of coffee.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - Risky Business
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Risky Business

    S7:E4

    Mike surprises Frankie when he wants to be involved in his brother's crazy business scheme; Axl goes to extreme measures to prove he can handle Mike's new motorcycle; and Sue begins living in her car to avoid her horrible roommate.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 7 Episode 23 - Find My Hecks
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Find My Hecks

    S7:E23

    Frankie figures out a way to secretly track Sue and Axl after they refuse to abide by their curfew while they're home for the summer. Meanwhile, Brick's determined to discover who else could be class valedictorian as middle-school graduation approaches.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - The Chopper
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #5 - The Chopper

    S2:E22

    Holt worries Jake is being set up to fail when Wuntch green lights his dream assignment, and Terry hosts a field trip for a magnet school.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Managers' Conference
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Managers' Conference

    S4:E8

    Amy and Jonah get a taste of how the other half lives when they attend a managers' conference; Mateo unwittingly reveals a secret about himself; Garrett and Dina face the trials and tribulations of the giftwrapping station.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - The Award
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #7 - The Award

    S5:E14

    Frankie tries to persuade Mike to attend a dinner honoring his dedicated service at the quarry; Sue forms a plan to build connections between students; Axl hopes to track down a girl who left a message on his phone.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - Dollar Days
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Dollar Days

    S4:E20

    Frankie has a difficult time describing herself during a job interview; Sue dispenses unwanted advice to Axl and his band mates; Brick joins the Prairie Scouts.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - The Smell
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Smell

    S5:E18

    Bill backs out of coaching the girls soccer team, Frankie tries to teach Brick better hygiene, and Cassidy's painting confuses Axl.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 8 Episode 14 - Sorry Not Sorry
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Sorry Not Sorry

    S8:E14

    Frankie and Mike frantically attempt to shut off the water and save some treasured items when the pipes burst in the basement. But after freaking out and bickering amongst each other, Axl, Sue and Brick call a family intervention meeting to let their parents know that their constant fighting and bickering is negatively affecting them. But while the kids feel like they can benefit from their parents’ newfound realization, Frankie and Mike start to think that the kids’ lack of support makes them the ones who should be sorry,

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 9 Episode 4 - Halloween VIII: Orson Murder Mystery
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Halloween VIII: Orson Murder Mystery

    S9:E4

    Frankie discovers that a woman had died in the bathtub of the Heck house close to 50 years ago.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 9 Episode 13 - Mommapalooza
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Mommapalooza

    S9:E13

    Frankie decides that she needs to find something new that she's passionate about—life's third act—and Reverend TimTom offers the perfect solution. Meanwhile, tired of hearing Sue and Brick argue because of the giant hole between their bedroom walls, Mike orders them to fix it; and after Axl refuses to let rich girlfriend Lexie pay for some extravagant outings, Lexie finds a way to fool him into thinking he's becoming lucky when money and other items suddenly make their way into his hands.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - Thunk in the Trunk
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Thunk in the Trunk

    S7:E13

    Phil feels unappreciated as Claire is busy running the closet business. A life-size standee of Gloria for her hot sauce display receives some unsavory attention. Cam and Mitch feel suspicious of their new renters.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Vacation Days
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Vacation Days

    S5:E15

    Brick makes it hard for Mike to relax during the vacation he was forced to take; Frankie is furious when she learns that Axl was in town without letting her know; Sue tries extra hard to please her customers after receiving a bad review.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Pick Your Poison
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Pick Your Poison

    S2:E4

    Rio's new business opportunity for Beth leads to a fracture in her relationship with Annie.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 6 Episode 16 - Flirting with Disaster
    6.7/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Flirting with Disaster

    S6:E16

    Frankie fears that her innocent flirtation with Axl’s friend has been misinterpreted, and Frankie’s dad, Tag, secretly asks Mike to help him study for his driver’s test so that he doesn't lose his license.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Not Just Cards
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Not Just Cards

    S3:E2

    Beth makes a choice that surprises those around her just as an old foe from the past returns. Meanwhile, Annie finds a helpful outlet on her road to self-improvement.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Nana
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Nana

    S3:E8

    Beth meets the boss and he asks her to do one more assignment which turns out to be collecting Annie's old boss Leslie "Boomer" but he wants to see his Nana before anything happens.

    Director:Phil Traill
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Phil Traill Ratings Summary

"The Answer" is the best rated episode directed by Phil Traill. It scored 9.667/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/18/2015 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Major Anxiety".