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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Theoretical Love Is Not Dead
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Theoretical Love Is Not Dead

    S6:E13

    In the season 6 finale, Nancy must free herself from the grip of Esteban in order to escape the country along with her family. At the airport, Andy attempts to calm the nerves of Shane and Warren. Meanwhile, Silas must decide whether to stay with Lars or leave with the Botwins.

    Director:Scott Ellis
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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Mirror, Mirror
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Mirror, Mirror

    S5:E5

    Driven by a hidden agenda, Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise party for her 70th birthday. Jackson wants to take his relationship with Susan to the next level. Gabrielle's concerned she might be pregnant. Tom tells Lynette he's sold the pizzeria. A startling reason for the bond between Bree and Katherine is revealed. And finally, an outraged Mrs. McCluskey has the entire neighborhood questioning her sanity.

    Director:Scott Ellis
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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - All About My Mom
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #3 - All About My Mom

    S5:E13

    Nancy learns of Esteban's fate and takes action to preserve her own. Andy makes a big change in his life. Dean, Doug and Celia find common ground. Silas helps Adelita with a disturbing medical issue.

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - How to Chew Quietly and Influence People
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #4 - How to Chew Quietly and Influence People

    S4:E5

    Susie hones her managerial style. Rose’s professional skills land her an incredible opportunity. Midge and Susie take advantage of some high society perks.

    Director:Scott Ellis
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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Mrs. X at the Gaslight
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Mrs. X at the Gaslight

    S1:E6

    Midge finds a different kind of audience to perform for, much to Susie's chagrin. Abe gets offered the experience of a lifetime. The Weissmans come together for a family dinner. Susie finally shows off her management skills.

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Yes I Can
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Yes I Can

    S4:E7

    When Nancy is denied a share of the incoming pot by Guillermo, she decides to go over his head to Esteban. Celia discovers the cheap medication at Mexican pharmacies. Silas and Lisa get intimate, while Shane discovers some shocking photos. Andy and Doug begin interviewing for their human smuggling operation.

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - Felling and Swamping
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Felling and Swamping

    S6:E2

    After hours of aimless driving, Nancy, ignoring Shane's suggestion of hiding out in Pittsburgh, hatches a plan for the family to cross into Canada. Andy is tasked with acquiring fake IDs. Silas must decide if he's willing to live on the lam. Elsewhere, Esteban must answer to authorities regarding Pilar's murder and Nancy's whereabouts.

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  8. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Thwack
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Thwack

    S6:E1

    Faced with the aftermath of Shane having murdered Pilar, Nancy grabs Shane and Silas and they flee the scene. Andy is then met with the decision to split town with his family or stay and fight for Audra's affection.

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 10 - System Overhead
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #9 - System Overhead

    S7:E10

    Nancy, Andy and Silas strike back at Emma; Doug has to keep his hedge fund up and running; Shane ends up closer to the law.

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  10. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - Qualitative Spatial Reasoning
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Qualitative Spatial Reasoning

    S7:E12

    Nancy and Silas face off over who controls their drug business, while Andy tries to mediate; Shane goes to lengths to win back Detective Ouellette's trust, while Doug tries to keep the SEC distracted from his hedge fund's illegal activities.

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Back in Business
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Back in Business

    S5:E4

    Bree's new found success causes the rest of the women on Wisteria Lane to feel envious. Lynette longs to return to her days as an ad-executive, and finds an outlet as Bree's marketing manager. Mike feels that he is not a big enough presence in his son's life after M.J. draws a family portrait and leaves him out. Meanwhile, Gaby comes up with a way to have more sex with Carlos.

    Director:Scott Ellis
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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Wonderful Wonderful
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Wonderful Wonderful

    S5:E1

    After showing Esteban the proof of her baby, a sonogram picture. Nancy returns to Ren Mar to her family, but still unsure of her fate. Meanwhile, Celia is held hostage in Mexico by her estranged daughter Quinn who tries to ransom her off to all her friends, but they hilariously decline to deliver the cash for her release. Back in Ren Mar, Andy, Silas and Doug discuss plans to grow pot in a national forest.

    Director:Scott Ellis
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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Bags
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Bags

    S7:E1

    Three years after Nancy's selfless act to save her family, Andy, Silas, Shane and Doug live their new lives in Copenhagen. When Nancy is released early from prison and put on parole to a New York halfway house, she finds out that she doesn't need witness protection anymore.

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - Boomerang
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Boomerang

    S6:E5

    The Botwins' flight continues after a parking violation and Doug gets into a hostage situation.

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - A Distinctive Horn
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #15 - A Distinctive Horn

    S5:E8

    The tension between Nancy and Esteban mounts as Pilar adds to the conflict. Nancy looks to Andy for help, just as hes focused on his relationship with Audra. Dean offers to help Silas and Doug get their dispensary back on track, but Celia sees an opportunity and steps in.

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Super Lucky Happy
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Super Lucky Happy

    S5:E4

    Nancy is visited by DEA agent Roy Till who has gone rogue and homecomer Celia moves into Nancy's garage. Meanwhile, Andy tries to access his brother's old bank account.

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Kiss
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #17 - The Kiss

    S2:E2

    Gloria decides to honor her late grandmother by cooking more traditional Colombian meals; Claire finds out Alex is interested in a boy; Mitchell's aversion to public displays of affection causes an argument.

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Dearborn-Again
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Dearborn-Again

    S6:E10

    Nancy, attempting to score some big cash, returns to her hometown where she takes up residence with Warren an old acquaintance. Andy and Doug try to secure information on where to locate fake passports. Meanwhile, Silas and Shane curiously dig into Nancy's past.

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Strangers on a Treadmill
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Strangers on a Treadmill

    S2:E4

    Claire tries to stop Phil from embarrassing himself at a realtors' banquet by giving an unfunny speech, while Mitchell tries to convince Cameron to change his wardrobe. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria go to a quinceañera hosted by one of his employees, and Haley gives Alex advice on how to be cool.

    Director:Scott Ellis
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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - And the Kosher Cupcakes
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #20 - And the Kosher Cupcakes

    S1:E17

    Max and Caroline have to make kosher cupcakes when they get a gig at a bar mitzvah.

    Director:Scott Ellis
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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - And the One-Night Stands
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #21 - And the One-Night Stands

    S1:E18

    Max runs into an old boyfriend, when she accompanies Caroline to see her father in jail.

    Director:Scott Ellis
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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Go Bullfrogs!
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Go Bullfrogs!

    S3:E6

    Phil takes Haley to visit his alma mater. Claire goes out with Mitchell and Cameron. Gloria and Jay may have to broach a delicate subject with Manny.

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - And the Disappearing Bed
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #23 - And the Disappearing Bed

    S1:E6

    Caroline and Max try to install a Murphy bed in their apartment.

    Director:Scott Ellis
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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - And Too Little Sleep
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #24 - And Too Little Sleep

    S2:E14

    The diner gang helps Max and Caroline bake throughout the night in order to fulfill a gigantic cupcake order.

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The Punishment Room
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #25 - The Punishment Room

    S2:E3

    Midge puts her impeccable planning to the test as she helps Mary with her special day. Joel attempts to keep finances steady at Maisel and Roth and ends up on a treasure hunt. Midge's act flourishes, but Susie's finances take a hit. Back at Columbia, Rose finds herself out of her comfort zone when auditing classes.

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Scott Ellis Ratings Summary

"Theoretical Love Is Not Dead" is the best rated episode directed by Scott Ellis. It scored 8.5/10 based on 12 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/15/2010 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mirror, Mirror".