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The Best Episodes of Good Morning, Miami

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A talented young TV producer arrives in Miami to revamp the lowest-rated morning show in the country. Jake Silver risks taking the job when he sets eyes on the show's beautiful, down-to-earth hair stylist Dylan,

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    Good Morning, Miami Season 2 Episode 8 - Her Place or Mine?
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    #1 - Her Place or Mine?

    S2:E8

    After she takes Jake's vacation to the Bahamas, Victoria and Jake engage in a power struggle involving job perks. Meanwhile, when Gavin struggles with his own problems of losing his investments, he is left to find extra work that isn't considered the most honorable of jobs, including voicing a lame cartoon character. Gavin's problems make Penny realize that she may actually have feelings for him.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:David Babcock

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  2. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.8/10(53 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Talented young television producer Jake Silver comes to Miami to visit his grandmother Claire under the guise of a job interview to produce the country's lowest-rated morning show at a local TV station, but he ends up taking the job he never sought after meeting the show's captivating hairstylist, Dylan Messinger. As Jake attempts to transform the show into a winner, he inherits an eclectic ensemble of employees, including an arrogant host, Gavin Stone; a self-centered co-host, Lucia Rojas-Klein; a highly insecure station manager, Frank Alfano, and his lazy and neurotic assistant, Penny; and a volatile nun, Sister Brenda, the show's weather reporter.

    Director:James Burrows
    Writers:Max Mutchnick, David Kohan

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  3. Good Morning, Miami Season 2 Episode 7 - A Kiss Before Lying
    5.4/10(47 votes)

    #3 - A Kiss Before Lying

    S2:E7

    Jake and Dylan are excited to spend their first romantic Thanksgiving together but Jake's mother, Judy, has other plans and decides that Jake and Dylan should come over for Thanksgiving instead. With the rest of the staff home for the holiday, Frank is left in charge of the station temporarily.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Bill Prady

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  4. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 2 - Power Failure
    5.3/10(45 votes)

    #4 - Power Failure

    S1:E2

    When Jake sets out to establish his authority as the new producer and impress Dylan in the process, his plan backfires, isolating the entire staff against him and leaving his two co-hosts Gavin and Lucia unwilling to come out of their dressing rooms just before they're ready to go on-air. Meanwhile, Frank promises to deliver on a new set for the show but can't come through, even though the old set was already taken away.

    Director:Terry Hughes
    Writers:Max Mutchnick, David Kohan

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  5. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 3 - The Way to Dylan's Heart
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - The Way to Dylan's Heart

    S1:E3

    Jake agrees to let Dylan fix him up with her best friend Cindy only because he secretly wants to be able to spend more time around Dylan. But when Jake and Cindy agree to join Dylan and Gavin for a romantic weekend, Jake calls on Claire for advice. Meanwhile, Frank and Lucia enlist the help of Penny and Sister Brenda when they have to create a public service announcement for the station.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writer:Richard Day

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  6. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 4 - Swan Jake
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Swan Jake

    S1:E4

    A road trip bonds Jake and Gavin, who discover they share a youthful dance discipline; chitchat over romance entangles Lucia and Dylan (Ashley Williams).

    Director:David Trainer
    Writers:Max Mutchnick, David Kohan

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  7. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 5 - The Heart is a Lonely Apartment Hunter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - The Heart is a Lonely Apartment Hunter

    S1:E5

    Apartment-hunting rattles Jake, who makes an ill-timed decision to move in to Dylan's place. Too bad she's moved in with Gavin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 6 - Kiss of the Spiderman
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Kiss of the Spiderman

    S1:E6

    On Halloween, the TV program's cast and staff don disguises for the taping of a theme show---at a costume party in a gay bar.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 7 - Penny Wise, Jake Foolish
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Penny Wise, Jake Foolish

    S1:E7

    Jake forces a reluctant Penny to have lunch with Dylan in order to create more harmony in the office, but Jake becomes floored when Dylan tells him to admit he has a crush on someone at work. Meanwhile, Sister Brenda and Frank are at odds over a pocket watch Frank took from their deceased uncle.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writers:Max Mutchnick, David Kohan

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  10. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 8 - If It's Not One Thing, It's a Mother
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - If It's Not One Thing, It's a Mother

    S1:E8

    Dylan gets upset when her mother (Bess Armstrong) and Gavin clearly do not get along, but things get even more sticky when her mom begins to think Jake would make a better suitor. Meanwhile, Frank has an unfortunate accident with a copy machine.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 9 - I'm With Stupid
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - I'm With Stupid

    S1:E9

    While Sister Brenda thinks of leaving her convent, Jake gets in hot water when he enrages Dylan by questioning her intelligence. Meanwhile, Claire is offered the role of a guest host on the show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Richard Day

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  12. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 10 - Hi, My Name Is Jake
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Hi, My Name Is Jake

    S1:E10

    Jake finds himself in a jam when he falsely leads Dylan and Gavin into thinking that he, like Gavin use to be, was an alcoholic. Elsewhere, Penny ponders what to do when she finds Frank has her under his 'Emergency Call' number.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writer:Tad Quill

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  13. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 11 - Jake's Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Jake's Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire

    S1:E11

    After a little help from Penny, Jake conspires the perfect gift for Dylan, a poetry book inscribed with his true feelings towards her, but everything goes wrong with Frank issues a present-swapping time. Finally Jake retrieves the book and gives it back to Dylan, telling her it's very important. It seems like he's finally going to get her, but everything goes rye when Gavin finds the inscription. Meanwhile, Claire instructs Frank to build Jake's Christmas present -- a bike, and also finds out about all the pathetic gifts the ex-station manager received in past years.

    Director:David Trainer
    Writer:Kathy Ann Stumpe

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  14. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 12 - Mee So Torny
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Mee So Torny

    S1:E12

    When Gavin confronts an anxious Jake, revealing to him that Dylan knows of his feelings, he sets up some guidelines for when he's in the hairstylist's presence. Meanwhile, Claire finally gets her dressing room, but also inadvertantly discovers Penny's feelings for her grandson. As Frank ponders his weight, Dylan tries to sort out her feelings about Jake, only to get into a fight with her boyfriend. After Gavin leaves, Dylan pours out her feelings to Frank, whom is in need of a haircut. She tells a tale of a girl named Mee (Mie) who is torn between two men, Davenport and Lake. When Dylan finally confronts Jake, she finds him in an akward position...he's kissing Penny.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 13 - Take a Penny, Leave a Penny
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Take a Penny, Leave a Penny

    S1:E13

    After the romantic kiss they shared in the previous episode, co-workers Penny and Jake decide to work out their situation, coming to a final decision -- their relationship will be strictly physical. Meanwhile, Dylan tries to pry out information on Jake and Penny from Frank, who wonders why Gavin and him have barely ever talked. As Dylan continues her quest for answers, unnerving Gavin, Claire becomes involved with a T.V. repairer by the name of Lenny (Tom Poston).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 14 - Mutt and Jake
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Mutt and Jake

    S1:E14

    While Dylan and Gavin make another step towards commitment by planning to adopt a dog together, Jake and Penny realize -- after trying to share a romantic evening in his place -- that they can't move forward in their relationship until Jake resolves his feelings towards Dylan. Meanwhile, Frank accuses Claire of stealing clothes and jewelry from her dressing room.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:David S. Rosenthal

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  17. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 15 - The Big Leap
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - The Big Leap

    S1:E15

    In an attempt to increase the ratings on the show, Jake persuades Gavin to ""tandem skydive"" with an overly enthusiastic Frank -- not realizing that Frank has a hidden agenda. Elsewhere, Jake also tries to reconcile his relationship with Penny when he sees her dating another guy while Claire invites Dylan out for what seems to be an innocent night of dinner and drinks.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 16 - Fear and Loathing in Miami
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Fear and Loathing in Miami

    S1:E16

    To Gavin's disappointment, he finds that he's #100 on ""Miami's Hot One Hundred List,"" and, much to Dylan's dismay, enlists the help of stern agent Roberta Diaz to give his career a boost. Meanwhile, Penny convinces Jake to transfer her downstairs to work with Frank, who spends his entire day doing absolutely nothing at all. Claire complains of the new poster with her face on it, which annoys Jake, who's attempts to swoon Penny continue to fail.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Tad Quill, Jonathan Goldstein

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  19. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 17 - About a Ploy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - About a Ploy

    S1:E17

    Dylan becomes upset after hearing about Gavin supposedly receiving a job offer in New York without telling her. As she fuels her anger, Jake is tempted to give his anchorman up without a fight after hearing Dylan might not move to the Big Apple with him. Meanwhile, Penny and Claire get in an auto accident, and both bribe Frank, the only witness, with friendship, hoping that he'll blame the wreck on the other. Later, when Roberta accidentally slips that the job offer in N.Y. was just a scam to get Gavin a raise in his salary, Dylan gets angry and tells him that it's over for good.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 18 - Three Weeks Notice
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Three Weeks Notice

    S1:E18

    Dylan and Gavin's breakup seems to be effecting the entire office. As Dylan mops around, crying constantly, Roberta tries to get Gavin into a new clique. Realizing that the hairstylist that he's been after since day one is now single, Jake plans to sweep her off her feet, but his grandmother Claire forces him to give it three weeks.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Jim Patterson

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  21. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 19 - Someone to Watch Over Gavin
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Someone to Watch Over Gavin

    S1:E19

    As Gavin mopes around being mean to guests on the show, Jake convinces Dylan to go with him to see ""West Side Story,"" but not until he pays visit to Gavin for some bonding. Meanwhile, Frank, after hearing how much Claire hates her birthday, acts as a mole for the newspaper, sending in gossip and other things about the new Good Morning, Miami co-host so she'll forget completely about turning another year older. Gavin soon hears about Jake and Dylan's little date, and plots to spoil their evening of fun by telling them that he needs Jake to be with him tonight. Jake, wanting to go on his first ""date"" with the girl he's been after for so long, pays Penny to watch Gavin so he can still go out with Dylan. But everything backfires when Penny gets drunk and Gavin tells his ex what Jake did.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 20 - The Slow and the Furious
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - The Slow and the Furious

    S1:E20

    Jake asks Dylan out on a date, but she turns him down claiming that she is not ready to move on until she knows that Gavin is ready. Penny and Jake form a new segment for Good Morning, Miam called Get It On with Gavin, a dating show where Gavin dates a woman on camera and, in the next episode, decides if he will go out on another date with her. All goes well, until the date shows up and is a complete idiot. Jake feeds her lines through an ear-piece on camera so the date won't be a complete waste. Gavin finds out and tells Jake that he just isn't ready to move on, but Jake gives him a few words of encouragement. The next day Gavin makes a move that shocks Dylan and Jake. Meanwhile, Claire gets a phone call saying that an old friend of hers is in the hospital. Frank asks if she wants to see her, but she refuses because of a falling out the two had. When Frank learns about the falling out, he takes Claire to the hospital to visit her old friend. The air is cleared until another

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Tad Quill

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  23. Good Morning, Miami Season 1 Episode 21 - One Flu Over the Cuckold's Nest
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - One Flu Over the Cuckold's Nest

    S1:E21

    Dylan needs time to think over Gavin's proposal, Claire and Frank can't keep it together during their appearance on a PSA for the influenza shot. Penny tells Jake, "I love you," and then quits. Jake tells Dylan, "I'm in love with You," but things go awry there. Penny and Gavin have dinner together and end up consoling each other. Gavin and Penny kiss. Jake runs after Penny and Dylan runs after Jake.

    Director:Steve Zuckerman
    Writer:Richard Day

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  24. Good Morning, Miami Season 2 Episode 1 - The New Good Morning, Miami (1)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - The New Good Morning, Miami (1)

    S2:E1

    After a year of waiting, Jake and Dylan finally get to know each other on a more personal note unlike Penny and Gavin who end up swearing off the opposite sex and intimacy. The awkward situation between the four of them grow as they all return back to their work routines. Unfortunately another disturbance has come up, Victoria barges her way in as the new boss and threatens to fire anyone who isn't up to standards. After Jake and Dylan realize they are now together, they have no reason to stay in Miami, and they both decide that moving to New York may be a good idea.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Bill Prady

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  25. Good Morning, Miami Season 2 Episode 2 - Good Morning, Manhattan (2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Good Morning, Manhattan (2)

    S2:E2

    After the rude intrusion of Victoria as the new boss, Dylan and Jake set off for New York to find a new begining. In a faboulous twist of fate, Dylan finds that the Fab Five from ""Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"" have made over their apartment from fashion faux pas to fabulously fantastic. Unfortunately, Jake and Dylan don't stick around long enough to enjoy their new surroundings.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Her Place or Mine?" is the best rated episode of "Good Morning, Miami". It scored 7.7/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Peter Bonerz and written by David Babcock, it aired on 12/11/2003. This episode scored 0.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pilot".