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The Best Episodes of George Lopez

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The Best Episodes of George Lopez

George raises daughter Carmen and dyslexic son Max with his wife Angie, after surviving a miserable, dysfunctional childhood at the hands of his neglectful alcoholic...

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  1. Background image for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Honey
    8.6/10(100 votes)

    #1 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Honey

    S2:E9

    After learning Benny had a one-night fling with a co-worker 35 years ago, George believes he has finally found his father. He meets Lalo - whose picture bears a striking resemblance to George -- and invites him over for Thanksgiving dinner. But George's bond is tested when he learns the truth.

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  2. Background image for What George Doesn't Noah (1)
    8.5/10(102 votes)

    #2 - What George Doesn't Noah (1)

    S3:E27

    When George discovers Carmen's new boyfriend is cheating on her, he does some snooping to find out who the other girl is. But he is surprised to find there isn't another girl........

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    Director:Joe Regalbuto
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for George Searches For A Needle In A Haight-Stack
    8.5/10(82 votes)

    #3 - George Searches For A Needle In A Haight-Stack

    S4:E1

    With Carmen still gone, George goes on a hunt for her and eventually finds her in San Francisco with rapper Chingy. He finally gets her to return home, but the problems aren't over yet...

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    Director:Joe Regalbuto
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Sabes Quake
    8.4/10(77 votes)

    #4 - Sabes Quake

    S4:E15

    An earthquake unearthes some childhood fears in George that shake the rest of the family.

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    Director:Bob Koherr
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for George vs. George
    8.3/10(108 votes)

    #5 - George vs. George

    S2:E16

    George and Angie want a loan for Carmen's schooling, but they find out they have bad credit when they go to the bank. He says that can't be right, but he finds out that it actually is another George Lopez, who owns a skateboard shop. When he finds him, he is shocked to find they have the same birthday, social security number and father. It is George's half brother. He says he came from a poor family and has no money, and dropped out of high school. But the bank calls and syas Arizona State University needs him to pay back his student loan. When he confronts the other George, he finds that his father was actually rich, and that he just needed money. He understands when George makes him leave. In the end, Angie answers the phone and says it is George's father, and that the other George gave him their number. George gets up, picks the phone up, and hangs it up.

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  6. Background image for Dubya, Dad and Dating (1)
    8.3/10(95 votes)

    #6 - Dubya, Dad and Dating (1)

    S3:E1

    George prepares the crew for a visit from the President of the United States. But he becomes so wrapped up in the thrill of the day's events and the horror of Carmen's unexpected political outbursts, he commits a crime without being aware of it. When the police knock on his door, he's arrested for something entirely unexpected and is forced to meet his estranged father face-to-face. In the meantime, Benny drops a bomb on George about the new man in her life.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Trouble with Ricky
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    #7 - The Trouble with Ricky

    S3:E14

    When George discovers Max's friend, Ricky, has a rough home life, Ernie offers to lend a hand.

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    Director:Joe Regalbuto
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Simple Life
    8.3/10(79 votes)

    #8 - The Simple Life

    S4:E7

    When George decides a new job opportunity may be for him, he takes the family to a little town in Colorado on "vacation". But when he gets the job, resistance from Angie as well as springing the news on the kids makes George reconsider his idea. And in a moment of romance, Benny and Vic kiss, to the horror of Ernie.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Trouble in Paradise
    8.3/10(92 votes)

    #9 - Trouble in Paradise

    S4:E8

    A horrible dinner that features a drunk Carmen and dirty secrets about the town, convinces the Lopez's that L.A. is till the place for them.

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    Director:Gerry Cohen
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for George Watcha's Out For Jason
    8.3/10(71 votes)

    #10 - George Watcha's Out For Jason

    S4:E18

    When Angie and George discover Carmen has been going to Jason's unsupervised for the past month, they confront the couple, only to find Jason's parents are out of the country - because they've moved. When Jason goes to jail for throwing a party where drugs were brought, the police have to send him out of town, thus ruining his possible chance at a pro baseball career. Much to George's chagrin, he allows Jason to stay with the Lopez's -- as long as he and Carmen can keep their hands off each other.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for George's Grand Slam
    8.3/10(89 votes)

    #11 - George's Grand Slam

    S4:E19

    With Carmen and Jason grounded for throwing a party at Jason's and getting arrested, neither is able to do much. But George does allow for some bending when it comes to Jason's baseball career which upsets Carmen and her feminist poet friend who is inspiring her anger. When Carmen questions George about going to college, George makes a big mistake in telling Carmen she has no potential.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for George's Mom Faces Hard Tambien
    8.3/10(89 votes)

    #12 - George's Mom Faces Hard Tambien

    S6:E1

    Just as Carmen prepares to go off to college and George and Angie begins looking forward to being empty nesters, Angie discovers that the Lopez family could be growing. Meanwhile, George's job is in jeopardy, Benny faces jail time for a crime from days gone by and Vic contemplates engagement to a much younger woman, in the season premiere broadcast.

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    Director:Joe Regalbuto
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Meet the Cuban Parents
    8.2/10(95 votes)

    #13 - Meet the Cuban Parents

    S2:E11

    When Angie's parents, Vic and Emilina, come to visit the family for Christmas, George thinks they still believe he's not good enough for their daughter. But George shows he can take care of his family without their help and battles it out with Vic for the best Christmas.

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  15. Background image for Profiles in Courage
    8.2/10(99 votes)

    #14 - Profiles in Courage

    S2:E18

    The airplane parts factory where George works is under consideration by the federal government for more business. Afraid that a certain employee's ethnic background will hinder the company's chances of getting the contract, George's boss orders him to demote the worker. George must decide whether or not to jeopardize his career by being ethical.

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    Director:Andrew Tsao
  16. Background image for Long Time No See
    8.2/10(100 votes)

    #15 - Long Time No See

    S2:E24

    After George's estranged father gives him a huge loan to save the family from financial ruin, George vows to visit him in Phoenix. But George's difficult personal journey becomes a family vacation when Angie insists on joining him with Benny and Max. Along the way, George reminisces about his upbringing. Meanwhile, Ernie might finally have some success with women.

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    8.2/10(82 votes)

    #16 - Split Decision

    S3:E6

    Powers Brothers Aviation lands a huge government project and decides to let everyone have the day off and party at a bar. But George gets in trouble when he lets slip that Mel went to Vegas with Jack's ex-wife -- while they were still married! Geroge fears his firing, but is surprised to find out that Powers is splitting in two! Problems ensue when Mel offers George a job at the new design plant.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Fishing Cubans
    8.2/10(78 votes)

    #17 - Fishing Cubans

    S3:E9

    This year, Angie decides that her and George should just get something cheap and from the heart for their anniversary. This gives Vic an opening to convince George to help him smuggle his brother Ontovio out of Cuba. Meanwhile, Max has a fake birthday party to get free presents.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Would You Like a Drumstick or a Kidney?
    8.2/10(77 votes)

    #18 - Would You Like a Drumstick or a Kidney?

    S3:E10

    After inviting his extended family to Thanksgiving dinner, George learns his estranged father needs a new kidney.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Mementos
    8.2/10(77 votes)

    #19 - Mementos

    S3:E11

    George gets rid of some of Angie's cherished mementos as he prepares to donate a kidney.

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  21. Background image for George Goes to Disneyland
    8.2/10(79 votes)

    #20 - George Goes to Disneyland

    S3:E24

    When Max wins an award at school, Angie says she will take him to Disney World. Finally off for a weekend to go, George attempts to get out of it because of other commitments, but in reality, he just doesn\\\'t want to go and see all the things he missed as a child. Carmen also finds a new guy in Zack Powers. NOTE: This episode featured Mickey mouse logos everywhere and the person who found the most won a trip to Disneyland. See below for more.

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  22. Background image for George Decides to Sta-Local Where It's Familia
    8.2/10(108 votes)

    #21 - George Decides to Sta-Local Where It's Familia

    S6:E18

    A multi-millionaire Mr. Vega buys Powers Brothers Aviation and asks George to stay on board if he's willing to consider making some life-altering changes.

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    Director:Joe Regalbuto
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Love Bites
    8.1/10(95 votes)

    #22 - Love Bites

    S2:E8

    After George's warning about the evils of boys, Carmen comes home with a hickey; Ernie uses Max to meet single moms.

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  24. Background image for George Has Two Mommies
    8.1/10(86 votes)

    #23 - George Has Two Mommies

    S2:E23

    When George and Angie get into major financial trouble, Benny secretly asks Lydia, the second wife of George's estranged father, for help. Meanwhile, George does his best to obtain extra money-leading him to encounter some disreputable characters.

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  25. Background image for Dubya, Dad and Dating (2)
    8.1/10(84 votes)

    #24 - Dubya, Dad and Dating (2)

    S3:E2

    In the two-part season premiere, George prepares the crew for a visit from the President of the United States. But he becomes so wrapped up in the thrill of the day's events and the horror of Carmen's unexpected political outbursts, he commits a crime without being aware of it. When the police knock on his door, he's arrested for something entirely unexpected and is forced to meet his estranged father face-to-face. In the meantime, Benny drops a bomb on George about the new man in her life.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for The Cuban Missus Crisis
    8.1/10(92 votes)

    #25 - The Cuban Missus Crisis

    S3:E3

    Angie discovers that her parents are getting divorced, and George becomes nervous about his marriage when Angie's social life improves.

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    Director:John Pasquin
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Honey" is the best rated episode of "George Lopez". It scored 8.6/10 based on 100 votes. Directed by Barnet Kellman and written by John R. Morey, it aired on 11/27/2002. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "What George Doesn't Noah (1)".