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The Best Episodes Directed By Steven Levitan

Every TV Episode Directed by Steven Levitan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Steven Levitan Ratings Summary

"Slow Donnie" is the best rated episode directed by Steven Levitan. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Steven Levitan. It aired on 1/5/1999 and is rated 1.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Connection Lost".

  • Slow Donnie
    10.0/101 votes

    #1 - Slow Donnie

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/5/1999

    Jack and Finch discover a pneumonic-message system in the wall. Meanwhile, Elliott invites Maya to his house for his ""slow"" brother's birthday party. At the party, Donnie reveals to Maya that he's not really ""slow."" Maya tries to tell Elliott that Donnie's not stupid, but just ends up looking silly herself. Jack's inanity causes Donnie to reveal his act. And a gift of a parakeet explodes into a living nightmare for Nina.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Steven Levitan

  • Connection Lost
    8.3/1027 votes

    #2 - Connection Lost

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 2/25/2015

    Claire does some online snooping that causes drama with the rest of the family.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Steven Levitan

  • Goodnight, Gracie
    8.2/1018 votes

    #3 - Goodnight, Gracie

    Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 5/22/2013

    Everyone flies down to Florida to be with Phil after his mom's passing. Claire helps Phil with Gracie's last wish for Frank, and the kids reflect on the gifts grandma left for them. Gloria has to contend with an outstanding arrest warrant in Florida, Cam finds himself fitting right into an elderly women's group at Frank's retirement community, and Jay runs into a pivotal person from his past.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Jeffrey Richman

  • Bringing Up Baby
    8.0/1018 votes

    #4 - Bringing Up Baby

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2012

    Phil takes Jay on an unconventional fishing trip; Gloria wonders how to break the news about her pregnancy; Dylan temporarily moves in with the Dunphys; Cam and Mich think about adopting a cat.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Brad Walsh

  • Best Men
    8.0/1016 votes

    #5 - Best Men

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 2/27/2013

    Mitch and Cam's friend Sal announces she's getting married the next day and they are in the wedding; Gloria doesn't trust her new nanny; Claire bonds with Haley; Phil helps Luke with a girl.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: N/A

  • American Skyper
    7.9/1017 votes

    #6 - American Skyper

    Season 6 Episode 24 - Aired 5/20/2015

    The sixth season ends with Alex's graduation party at Jay and Gloria's house, but Phil is stuck in Seattle on a business trip, so he uses the latest in technology to be as close as he can get. Meanwhile, Claire worries about Alex's gift, Jay complains that Gloria's cousin has overstayed his welcome, Mitchell keeps the news of his layoff a secret from Cameron, and a visit from Andy's girlfriend turns Haley's world upside down.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Elaine Ko

  • Three Dinners
    7.9/1018 votes

    #7 - Three Dinners

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/22/2014

    Haley turns the tables when Claire and Phil try to talk with her about her future; Jay receives news from his friend Shorty and his wife, Darlene; Cam and Mitch go on a romantic date.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Steven Levitan

  • Hawaii
    7.9/1025 votes

    #8 - Hawaii

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/12/2010

    Jay could not be more excited to do nothing but indulge and relax in this tropical paradise, but then an unexpected reality check dampens his plans. Meanwhile, Phil is determined to make this trip romantic for Claire, Mitchell and Cameron have opposing views on whether to sightsee or not to sightsee, and the kids get into a little bit of mischief when left to their own devices.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Brad Walsh

  • The Party
    7.8/1013 votes

    #9 - The Party

    Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 4/6/2016

    Manny and Luke babysit Lily so the adults in the family can have some fun, which includes Phil and Mitchell seeing a movie, Claire and Gloria going to a spa, and Jay and Cameron hitting a sports bar to watch a big fight, but Claire suspects the boys are going to throw a party.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran

  • The Wedding (1)
    7.8/1017 votes

    #10 - The Wedding (1)

    Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 5/14/2014

    Mitch and Cam’s big day is finally here and nothing can ruin it, until nothing turns into a whole lot of somethings and puts wedding planner extraordinaire Pepper Saltzman to the test. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria host the Tuckers, Phil squeezes in an eye procedure before the festivities and Claire embraces her role as “best woman".

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Jeffrey Richman

  • Baby on Board
    7.8/1020 votes

    #11 - Baby on Board

    Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/23/2012

    Gloria's bilingualism comes in handy on Mitchell and Cameron's quest to adopt another child. Meanwhile, Jay and Manny help Lily get ready for a dance recital. Alex goes to her first prom, and Haley announces her future plans, which come as a shock to her family.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Abraham Higginbotham

  • Finale (1)
    7.7/1011 votes

    #12 - Finale (1)

    Season 11 Episode 17 - Aired 4/8/2020

    Mitchell and Cam settle in on their new normal, and Phil and Claire decide that one of the kids needs to move out in order to take control of the house again. Meanwhile, as Gloria becomes more successful at work, she notices Jay, Manny and Joe don’t seem to need her as much.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Steven Levitan

  • Clean Out Your Junk Drawer
    7.7/1013 votes

    #13 - Clean Out Your Junk Drawer

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 12/2/2015

    Gloria wins a silent auction to have a therapist come for an afternoon with the adults; Haley and Alex consider dumping their boyfriends.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Steven Levitan

  • See You Next Fall
    7.6/1023 votes

    #14 - See You Next Fall

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 5/18/2011

    The whole family is gathering at Jay's before heading out to Alex's graduation ceremony from middle school, but while at the house, Jay is preoccupied hiding a botox mishap from everyone, Cameron is upset about Mitchell's habit of laughing at his expense, and Phil tries to sympathize with, yet also criticizes Claire on her impending breakdown over the kids growing up too fast. All of this, plus a faulty gate, could mean their missing Alex's big moment.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Danny Zuker

  • When a Tree Falls
    7.5/1015 votes

    #15 - When a Tree Falls

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2012

    Mitch and Cam try to save an old tree in the park. Jay takes Manny to a kid's Olympics-themed birthday party. Gloria and Claire have an eventful shopping trip.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • Australia
    7.5/1019 votes

    #16 - Australia

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 4/23/2014

    The entire family tags along as Phil fulfills his mom’s wish for him to return to his roots and visit the country where he was conceived, Australia. Unfortunately, Phil’s attempts to embrace his native land are met by a lot of rejection, while Jay and Claire let work eat into vacation time, and Mitch and Cam get reacquainted with an old friend they can’t stand but is now a big-time celebrity in Australia

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Elaine Ko

  • Fight or Flight
    7.5/1017 votes

    #17 - Fight or Flight

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2015

    Jay shows Manny how to defend himself whilst Mitch and Cam decide to throw Sal a belated baby shower.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Abraham Higginbotham

  • A Year of Birthdays
    7.4/107 votes

    #18 - A Year of Birthdays

    Season 10 Episode 22 - Aired 5/8/2019

    As the birth of Haley and Dylan’s twins approaches, we take a look back at how each family member celebrated their birthdays this past year.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Steven Levitan

  • First Days
    7.4/1023 votes

    #19 - First Days

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2013

    Luke and Manny have their first day at high school, which proves to be harder for Phil and Gloria than for the boys. Elsewhere, Claire makes her big return to the workforce at Jay's closet company and is a little rusty on her first day, and Cam starts a new substituting gig at the high school, leaving Mitch to try to juggle Lily's first day of pre-school and a very important meeting at work.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Brad Walsh

  • The Wow Factor
    7.4/1019 votes

    #20 - The Wow Factor

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/27/2013

    Claire and Cam bring in a third party (Wendi McLendon-Covey) when they reach an impasse on a landscaping decision; Phil teaches basic fix-it skills to the kids; Mitch helps Lily with a bully.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • Kiss and Tell
    7.3/1011 votes

    #21 - Kiss and Tell

    Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2018

    Haley needs a little help deciding whether or not to tell Arvin about her kiss with Dylan and goes to Mitch and Cam for their advice. Gloria suspects Manny’s Canadian girlfriend is made up and wants to find out the real truth.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Abraham Higginbotham

  • Send Out the Clowns
    7.2/1020 votes

    #22 - Send Out the Clowns

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/14/2012

    The funeral service for a beloved clown mentor reunites Cameron with his estranged ex-clown partner, Lewis. Phil is serious about landing a very important listing, only to get trumped by a notorious bulldozer of an agent, Mitzi Roth. Manny has a cool new friend, which makes both Jay and Gloria suspicious.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Steven Levitan

  • The Escape
    7.0/1012 votes

    #23 - The Escape

    Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 5/9/2018

    Haley meets Arvin’s parents but when things don’t go as planned, fate leads to an unexpected reunion with all of her ex-boyfriends. Meanwhile, the family seizes on a nursing home visit with Jay’s mean sister, Becky, to settle old scores. But as Jay, Claire and Mitchell compete for her time, Phil, Cam and Gloria end up getting trapped in the home’s basement with no way out.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Danny Zuker

  • In Your Head
    6.9/1011 votes

    #24 - In Your Head

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/2018

    When Luke goes missing after a night out in a sketchy neighborhood, Manny, Phil and Gloria team up to track him down. Meanwhile, Haley is desperate to land an interview with the creator of a popular lifestyle website and interrupts Alex during one of her college classes. Alex’s professor, Arvin Fennerman, then proceeds to try and give Haley a piece of his mind.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Jack Burditt

  • Thanksgiving Jamboree
    6.7/1014 votes

    #25 - Thanksgiving Jamboree

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2016

    It’s going to be a Thanksgiving jamboree at the Pritchett-Tucker home this year and Cameron has spared no expense. While Phil tries to get used to Rainer Shine dating his daughter, Hayley has to break it to her dad that she would rather spend the rest of her holiday with her new boyfriend than stay for the traditional family football game.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Chuck Tatham