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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!

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The continuing adventures of store clerks Dante and Randal, who try to make the best of their menial labor, with no help from Jay and Silent Bob.

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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(270 votes)

    #1 - 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

    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(276 votes)

    #2 - The Clipshow Wherein Dante and Randal Are Locked in the Freezer and Remember Some of the Great Moments in Their Lives

    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 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
    7.7/10(250 votes)

    #3 - 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

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Nick Filippi
    Writer:Brian Kelley

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  4. Clerks Season 1 Episode 3 - Leonardo Leonardo Returns and Dante Has an Important Decision to Make
    7.6/10(261 votes)

    #4 - Leonardo Leonardo Returns and Dante Has an Important Decision to Make

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Chris Bailey
    Writers:Kevin Smith, David Mandel

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  5. Clerks Season 1 Episode 6 - The Last Episode Ever!
    7.6/10(239 votes)

    #5 - The Last Episode Ever!

    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:Kevin Smith, David Mandel

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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(284 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    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 8/10 based on 270 votes. Directed by Chris Bailey and written by Kevin Smith, David Kendall, it aired on 12/22/2002. 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".