The Best Episodes Directed By Tom Riggin

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Prank You for Being a Friend

   S10:E225/17/2020

   A classmate comes to Louise for lessons in how to get in trouble. Meanwhile, Bob reluctantly agrees to bring Jimmy Pesto his hernia medication.

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   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #2 - Romancing the Beef

   S11:E112/21/2021

   Louise convinces her parents to cash in on the lucrative Valentine's Day dinner business, even though it means putting Bob and Linda's own Valentine's Day plans on hold. Meanwhile, Tina attends Tammy's Anti-Valentine's Day party.

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   7.9/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Three Girls and a Little Wharfy

   S10:E132/23/2020

   Louise skeptically joins Jessica and fifth-grader Megan in their search for Wharfy, a mythical sea monster, while Bob takes an online master class by a world-renowned chef.

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   7.9/10(7 votes)

   #4 - Diarrhea of a Poopy Kid

   S11:E711/22/2020

   When Gene can't eat Thanksgiving dinner because of a stomach flu, the family tries to cheer him up.

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #5 - The Handyman Can

   S10:E194/26/2020

   When Teddy finds himself doubting his abilities as a handyman, the kids build up his confidence.

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   7.7/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Vampire Disco Death Dance

   S11:E225/23/2021

   After Tina and Bob plan a father-daughter date to see Bob's favorite old campy vampire-sing-along movie, Tina decides to invite her group of friends along, as well. Meanwhile, Linda opens a restaurant for the raccoons in their alley.

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   7.6/10(8 votes)

   #7 - Fast Time Capsules at Wagstaff School

   S11:E511/8/2020

   Tina is put in charge of the Wagstaff School time capsule project, but she makes an enemy when she rejects Tammy's submission.

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   7.4/10(5 votes)

   #8 - What About Job?

   S13:E310/9/2022

   A school assignment about careers sends Louise spiraling, trying to imagine what her future might hold.

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   7.2/10(8 votes)

   #9 - Motor, She Boat

   S10:E310/13/2019

   Tina and Bob participate in the Thundergirls father-daughter cardboard boat race and Tina tries to hide her feelings about Bob's terrible boat-building skills. Meanwhile, Linda drags Louise and Gene to a fire station open house and overstays her welcome.

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    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Yurty Rotten Scoundrels

    S10:E153/8/2020

    When Gayle decides to host an artists' workshop in a yurt with only one attendee, Linda feels compelled to go to support her sister. Meanwhile, Louise and Gene lead a covert operation to find a lost cat for a cash reward.

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11. 

    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Crystal Mess

    S12:E210/3/2021

    In order to help with anxiety about an upcoming oral report, Mr. Frond lends Tina a crystal that his new girlfriend alleges has special powers. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda buy a box of imperfect produce and try to use it all before it rots.

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12. 

    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Gift Card or Buy Trying

    S13:E184/16/2023

    When a customer leaves a $100 gift card as a tip, Bob, Linda and the kids go on a $20-each shopping spree, and Gene has an awkward run-in with a former friend.

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    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Stop! Or My Mom Will Sleuth!

    S13:E132/26/2023

    When Louise is accused of a theft at school, Linda uses her position as school office volunteer to try and solve the case from the inside.

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14. 

    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Stuck in the Kitchen with You

    S12:E811/21/2021

    When Bob volunteers to cook Thanksgiving dinner for a retirement home, Louise gets stuck helping him on his most intense cooking day of the year. Meanwhile, Gene and Tina try to help Zeke entertain the residents.

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    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Sauce Side Story

    S12:E205/8/2022

    When Louise, Gene and Tina try to track down a lost family recipe for a Mother's Day gift for Linda, first they have to navigate an old family feud.

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16. 

    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Putts-giving

    S13:E811/20/2022

    The Belchers go to a mini golf course on Thanksgiving morning.

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17. 

    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Video Killed the Gene-io Star

    S12:E143/13/2022

    Gene begrudgingly agrees to participate in a music video for Courtney; Teddy and Linda obsess over a mysterious customer at the restaurant.

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18. 

    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #18 - The Spider House Rules

    S12:E174/10/2022

    Louise befriends a house spider and hides it in her room after Linda and Bob tell her to remove it from the apartment. Meanwhile, Bob tries to make a friend outside of the people that come to the restaurant.

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    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Land of the Loft

    S10:E711/17/2019

    Bob and Linda challenge themselves and attend a loft party on a stormy night, while the kids challenge their babysitter, Jen, and face the storm in an ice cream truck.

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