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The Best Episodes of Clerks

Every episode of Clerks ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Clerks!

Best episode
S1E4 Leonardo Is Caught in the Grip of an Outbreak of Randal’s Imagination and Patrick Swayze either Does or Doesn't Work in the New Pet Store
8.0284 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 A Dissertation on the American Justice System by People Who Have Never Been Inside a Courtroom, Let Alone Know Anything About the Law, but Have Seen Way Too Many Legal Thrillers.
7.0297 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.6avg
Binge time
2h 12m
6 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Clerks Season 1 Episode 4 - Leonardo Is Caught in the Grip of an Outbreak of Randal’s Imagination and Patrick Swayze either Does or Doesn't Work in the New Pet Store
    8.0/10(284 votes)

    S1:E4

    The government descends on the Quick Stop after Leonardo is suspected of contracting a deadly virus from a monkey at a nearby pet store.

    Director:Chris Bailey
    Writers:Kevin Smith, David Kendall

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  2. Clerks Season 1 Episode 2 - The Clipshow Wherein Dante and Randal Are Locked in the Freezer and Remember Some of the Great Moments in Their Lives
    7.7/10(287 votes)

    S1:E2

    The guys take a clip-filled trip down memory lane after getting locked in the Quick Stop's freezer.

    Director:Nick Filippi
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Clerks Season 1 Episode 3 - Leonardo Leonardo Returns and Dante Has an Important Decision to Make
    7.6/10(270 votes)

    S1:E3

    Leonardo Leonardo opens a shop across from the Quick Stop, putting the business in danger.

    Director:Chris Bailey
    Writers:David Mandel, Kevin Smith

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  4. Clerks Season 1 Episode 5 - Dante & Randal & Jay & Silent Bob & a Bunch of New Characters & Lando Take Part in a Whole Bunch of Movie Parodies Including, but Not Exclusive To, the Bad News Bears, the Last Starfighter, Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom, Plus a High School Reunion
    7.6/10(260 votes)

    S1:E5

    Dante becomes a coach for Leonardo's little-league team.

    Director:Nick Filippi
    Writer:Brian Kelley

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  5. Clerks Season 1 Episode 6 - The Last Episode Ever!
    7.5/10(250 votes)

    S1:E6

    The guys' day slacking off at the Quick Stop is derailed by a spoof of "The Matrix," a carnival riot and a trip through the minds of their illustrators.

    Director:Steve Loter
    Writers:David Mandel, Kevin Smith

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  6. Clerks Season 1 Episode 1 - A Dissertation on the American Justice System by People Who Have Never Been Inside a Courtroom, Let Alone Know Anything About the Law, but Have Seen Way Too Many Legal Thrillers.
    7.0/10(297 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jay sues the Quick Stop--and Dante--after slipping on Randal's spilled soda.

    Director:Steve Loter
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Leonardo Is Caught in the Grip of an Outbreak of Randal’s Imagination and Patrick Swayze either Does or Doesn't Work in the New Pet Store" is the best rated episode of Clerks. It scored 8.0/10 from 284 votes. Directed by Chris Bailey and written by Kevin Smith, David Kendall, it aired on December 22, 2002. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Clipshow Wherein Dante and Randal Are Locked in the Freezer and Remember Some of the Great Moments in Their Lives".

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