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The Best Episodes of Dan Vs.

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Dan, a short (and short-tempered) man, has nothing better to do with his time than rail against what he perceives to be life's injustices – even if he's completely in the wrong. Whether it's a

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    Dan Vs. Season 2 Episode 13 - The Telemarketer
    8.8/10(82 votes)

    #1 - The Telemarketer

    S2:E13

    Dan plots to end the persistant phone calls of a telemarketer, but is soon surprised to find out he knows the caller.

    Director:Stephanie Arnett
    Writer:Chris Pearson

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  2. Dan Vs. Season 3 Episode 13 - Summer Camp
    8.8/10(64 votes)

    #2 - Summer Camp

    S3:E13

    Dan and Chris recount their first adventure together as friends, meeting in summer camp and joining forces to take on a bullying camp counselor bent on making their young lives miserable.

    Director:Ashley Lenz
    Writers:Chris Pearson, Amy Blaisdell

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  3. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 20 - Burgerphile
    8.6/10(59 votes)

    #3 - Burgerphile

    S1:E20

    When a fast food restaurant gets Dan's order wrong and the megalomaniac manager, Jeff, refuses to correct his mistake, Dan chains himself to the restaurant counter as a protest, inadvertedly attracting the attention of the cashier, Hortence, who is attracted to "determined men".

    Director:Brian Sheesley
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  4. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 9 - Baseball
    8.5/10(59 votes)

    #4 - Baseball

    S1:E9

    Dan seeks revenge on baseball when the World Series preempts his favorite TV program.

    Director:Brian Sheesley
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  5. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 18 - Dan
    8.5/10(67 votes)

    #5 - Dan

    S1:E18

    Dan brings tyranny to a man who steals his identity.

    Director:Brian Sheesley
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  6. Dan Vs. Season 2 Episode 14 - Reality TV
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    #6 - Reality TV

    S2:E14

    Dan tries to ruin Reality TV after he's humiliated by a producer named Buddy Starr, but he still wants to win the trip to Astronaut Sleepaway Camp.

    Director:Ashley Lenz
    Writers:Kirill Baru, Eric Zimmerman

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  7. Dan Vs. Season 3 Episode 3 - The Boss
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    #7 - The Boss

    S3:E3

    When Dan is forced to get a temp job to pay his rent, his aggressive behavior helps him climb the corporate ladder.

    Director:Stephanie Arnett
    Writer:Chris Pearson

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  8. Dan Vs. Season 3 Episode 9 - Jury Duty
    8.5/10(57 votes)

    #8 - Jury Duty

    S3:E9

    Dan serves on jury duty and empathizes with the defendant in a trial, so he plots to get a non-guilty verdict.

    Director:James Krenzke
    Writer:Chris Pearson

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  9. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 4 - The Ninja
    8.4/10(80 votes)

    #9 - The Ninja

    S1:E4

    Dan discovers an unlikely ninja vendetta.

    Director:Bill Kopp
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  10. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 8 - Ye Olde Shakespeare Dinner Theatre
    8.4/10(75 votes)

    #10 - Ye Olde Shakespeare Dinner Theatre

    S1:E8

    Displeased by the quality of a Shakespeare performance at a local dinner theater, Dan decides the only solution is to shut the theater down for good.

    Director:Bill Kopp
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  11. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 13 - Technology
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    #11 - Technology

    S1:E13

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    Director:Brian Sheesley
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  12. Dan Vs. Season 2 Episode 3 - The Neighbors
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    #12 - The Neighbors

    S2:E3

    Dan fears his new neighbors are cannibals plotting to eat him, so he tries to run them out of town.

    Director:Stephanie Arnett
    Writer:Chris Pearson

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  13. Dan Vs. Season 2 Episode 5 - The Bank
    8.4/10(52 votes)

    #13 - The Bank

    S2:E5

    After Dan's bank raises their ATM fees, Dan enlists Chris and Elise to help him pull off a heist to reclaim his money.

    Director:Ashley Lenz
    Writer:Chris Pearson

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  14. Dan Vs. Season 2 Episode 12 - Stupidity
    8.4/10(53 votes)

    #14 - Stupidity

    S2:E12

    Dan seeks out the Governor for revenge for America's sinking I.Q.

    Director:Ashley Lenz
    Writer:Chris Pearson

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  15. Dan Vs. Season 2 Episode 15 - Parents
    8.4/10(46 votes)

    #15 - Parents

    S2:E15

    Displays of poor parenting motivates Dan to adopt a child of his own to prove he could be a terrific dad.

    Director:Ashley Lenz
    Writers:Kirill Baru, Eric Zimmerman

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  16. Dan Vs. Season 3 Episode 1 - Anger Management
    8.4/10(62 votes)

    #16 - Anger Management

    S3:E1

    Dan is forced to take a course in anger management to control his destructive instincts, and finds a kindred spirit in the mild-mannered, but incredibly unstable class instructor.

    Director:Ashley Lenz
    Writer:Chris Pearson

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  17. Dan Vs. Season 3 Episode 7 - The DMV
    8.4/10(52 votes)

    #17 - The DMV

    S3:E7

    When Dan is categorized as a difficult case for a routine traffic issue, he must use all his wits and driving skills to renew his license.

    Director:Ashley Lenz
    Writer:Chris Pearson

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  18. Dan Vs. Season 3 Episode 12 - The Family Cruise
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #18 - The Family Cruise

    S3:E12

    Dan can't escape the ship's never ending family activities.

    Director:James Krenzke
    Writers:Brian Turner, Garrett Frawley

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  19. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 12 - George Washington
    8.3/10(60 votes)

    #19 - George Washington

    S1:E12

    After a tree falls on top of Dan's car, Dan blames George Washington.

    Director:Bill Kopp
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  20. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 22 - The Lemonade Stand Gang
    8.3/10(57 votes)

    #20 - The Lemonade Stand Gang

    S1:E22

    Dan starts a crusade against a gang of thuggish children who are aggressively selling lemonade outside his apartment building.

    Director:Brian Sheesley
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  21. Dan Vs. Season 2 Episode 10 - The Catburglar
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    #21 - The Catburglar

    S2:E10

    Dan's cat, Mr. Mumbles goes missing drawing him into a thriller and the arms of a captivating, mysterious woman.

    Director:Ashley Lenz
    Writers:Kirill Baru, Eric Zimmerman

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  22. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 5 - The Animal Shelter
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    #22 - The Animal Shelter

    S1:E5

    Noise from the animal shelter keeps Dan awake, so he vows revenge.

    Director:Bill Kopp
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  23. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 6 - Canada
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    #23 - Canada

    S1:E6

    Dan and Chris hit the road to get even with their friendly neighbor to the north, Canada.

    Director:Brian Sheesley
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  24. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 7 - Traffic
    8.2/10(66 votes)

    #24 - Traffic

    S1:E7

    Gridlock motivates Dan to seek revenge against traffic in the city.

    Director:Bill Kopp
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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  25. Dan Vs. Season 1 Episode 16 - Elise's Parents
    8.2/10(54 votes)

    #25 - Elise's Parents

    S1:E16

    Dan plots revenge on Elise's parents after they interfere with his social life.

    Director:Bill Kopp
    Writers:Dan Mandel, Chris Pearson

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Telemarketer" is the best rated episode of "Dan Vs.". It scored 8.8/10 based on 82 votes. Directed by Stephanie Arnett and written by Chris Pearson, it aired on 5/19/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Summer Camp".