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See the inner workings of a high-style magazine owned by Jack Gallo, who has hired his quick-tempered but talented daughter, Maya, to write for the publication. Challenging her at every turn is Nina, a vain

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Just Shoot Me! Season 6 Episode 20 - The Burning House
    6.1/10(149 votes)

    S6:E20

    In a satire of "Project Greenlight," Finch makes a ten-minute semi-autobiographical movie for his film class, and convinces actor David Hasselhoff to play the father in the film. But when filming starts, trouble ensues when Nina, playing the mother, falls in love with the actor playing her son. Meanwhile, Jack demands an onscreen apology from Hasselhoff after the actor scratches Jack's car in the parking lot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Just Shoot Me! Season 7 Episode 11 - The Comedy Stylings of Rivers & Red
    6.8/10(122 votes)

    S7:E11

    Jack and Finch prepare for a meeting with Tate Gittling, the publisher of Blush's biggest rival magazine, in an attempt to join together for a charity function. But when Finch becomes romantically involved with Gittling's assistant, Bridget (guest star Judy Greer), he drops his guard and she sets him up to make Jack look bad. Meanwhile, Nina becomes jealous of her rock star boyfriend's (guest star Simon Templeman) celebrity status.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Just Shoot Me! Season 1 Episode 1 - Back Issues
    6.9/10(313 votes)

    S1:E1

    Magazine owner Jack Gallo makes peace with his estranged daughter when she asks him for monetary help--and lands a job at the mag.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Steven Levitan

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  4. Just Shoot Me! Season 1 Episode 2 - The Devil and Maya Gallo
    6.9/10(259 votes)

    S1:E2

    On her first day at work, Maya decides to do a hard-hitting story on child labor overseas, while Jack tries to distract her with a plush office.

    Director:Philip Charles MacKenzie
    Writer:Marsh McCall

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  5. Just Shoot Me! Season 1 Episode 3 - Secretary's Day
    6.9/10(252 votes)

    S1:E3

    Dennis experiences an identity crisis on Secretary's Day, while Nina tries to lift her spirits.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writer:Tom Martin

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  6. Just Shoot Me! Season 2 Episode 6 - My Dinner with Woody
    6.9/10(250 votes)

    S2:E6

    Maya's fantasy piece about a dinner with Woody Allen brings notice from a lot of people--including Woody Allen himself, supposedly. The man who shows up at Maya's office the next day is not Woody Allen, but he presents himself as such, and actually seems to believe he is. Maya finds herself playing along with the charade until their relationship and her life turn into her favorite movie, Annie Hall. Meanwhile, a mix-up over eyedrops causes Jack to temporarily lose his sight.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writer:Steven Levitan

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  7. Just Shoot Me! Season 3 Episode 22 - Shaking Private Trainer
    6.9/10(149 votes)

    S3:E22

    Jack vows to get in shape after throwing his back out playing with Hannah and hires a personal trainer who used to be a Navy SEAL. Meanwhile, Finch and Maya collaborate on a screenplay, leaving Elliott out in the cold.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Pam Brady

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  8. Just Shoot Me! Season 5 Episode 11 - The Gift Piggy
    6.9/10(132 votes)

    S5:E11

    Elliott goes to traffic school where Finch is his teacher. Nina and Maya debate why they were invited to a coworker's bridal shower. Jack accidentally sets Kevin's pet tarantula loose in the office.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Just Shoot Me! Season 5 Episode 19 - Fanny Finch
    6.9/10(134 votes)

    S5:E19

    Finch tries to fix his visiting mother up with Jack, in hopes that he can become a Gallo. Elliott tries to help a photographer find his passion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Just Shoot Me! Season 6 Episode 19 - Blush Gets Some Therapy
    6.9/10(125 votes)

    S6:E19

    After the staff embarasses themselves in front of designer Kate Spade, Jack hires a corporate therapist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Just Shoot Me! Season 7 Episode 2 - Mr. Jealousy
    6.9/10(132 votes)

    S7:E2

    Finch is scared about Jack liking Vicki, so he sets her up to look bad, but he's not sure when she'll get him back. Meanwhile, Nina brings in a woman off the street to prove to Jack that he was wrong to hire Vicki. She is worried though when the woman gets lost in the building.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:David Hemingson

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  12. Just Shoot Me! Season 7 Episode 13 - There's Something About Allison
    6.9/10(124 votes)

    S7:E13

    Finch's old buddy Brandy - a transsexual woman whom Finch knew as Bert - joins Finch at their high school reunion. Meanwhile, Maya and Elliott decide to become intimate, but without any strings attached.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Just Shoot Me! Season 7 Episode 18 - Son of a Preacher Man
    6.9/10(122 votes)

    S7:E18

    The outrageous behavior between Finch and his sexy partner (Gina Gershon) galls Maya, who sets out to rein in the stallion. Also: Jack and Maya compete for an office-cleaner's favor in a feud that gets way out of hand.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Just Shoot Me! Season 7 Episode 19 - The Last Temptation of Elliott
    6.9/10(134 votes)

    S7:E19

    Richard Kind ("Spin City") plays a boorish intern at Blush with a crush on Maya. Also: Elliott is drawn to the women at his Bible-study class that's crashed by lascivious Finch, passing himself off as a sinner anxious to be saved.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Just Shoot Me! Season 1 Episode 4 - Nina's Birthday
    7.0/10(232 votes)

    S1:E4

    Maya discovers that organizing a birthday party for Nina is no cause for celebration.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writer:Stephen Engel

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  16. Just Shoot Me! Season 2 Episode 8 - Sweet Charity
    7.0/10(191 votes)

    S2:E8

    Maya's attempts to get her coworkers involved in her favorite charity are met with overwhelming indifference. Only after the PR-minded Jack goads them to help to Finch, Elliott, and Nina contribute. And only after Maya pleads with him does Jack finally contribute. Rather than giving his time or effort to the charity, he helps in the usual Jack Gallo fashion- by giving a giant check for $50,000. When he consequently wins an award for Humanitarian of the Year, Maya's jealousy gets the better of her. Meanwhile, Elliott tries to figure out why the office's nickname-happy gopher keeps snubbing him.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writer:Marsh McCall

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  17. Just Shoot Me! Season 2 Episode 9 - Jesus, It's Christmas
    7.0/10(195 votes)

    S2:E9

    At Maya's urging, the gang agrees to forego the usual gift-giving tradition and pool their money into a donation for someone less fortunate than they are. The recipient turns out to be night custodian Jesus Santos, whom Maya meets while working late one night. Things become extremely awkward when Jesus decides what to spend the money on- nothing but presents for Maya. Meanwhile, Finch conspires to get Elliott to let him tag along on his trip to the Caribbean for a Christmas photo shoot with five gorgeous models.

    Director:John Fortenberry
    Writers:Sivert Glarum, Michael Jamin

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  18. Just Shoot Me! Season 2 Episode 10 - Elliott the Geek
    7.0/10(187 votes)

    S2:E10

    When his favorite high school teacher dies, Elliott at first sees the memorial service as an opportunity to flaunt his flashy career and his glamorous lifestyle in his old classmates' faces. His cockiness is quickly tempered, however, by the revelation of the truth about his high school years- he was something of a nerd. When the office hears about it, his present becomes almost as intolerable as his past. Meanwhile, Jack trains Finch in the art of being influential around the office.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Marsh McCall

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  19. Just Shoot Me! Season 3 Episode 15 - Nina Sees Red (2)
    7.0/10(150 votes)

    S3:E15

    Finch takes the news of the engagement quite badly. Not only is he concerned for his father's well-being, the prospect of having Nina as his stepmother terrifies him. However, when a night of passion puts Red in the hospital, it causes him to seriously question his impending marriage. After a heart-to-heart with both Red and Nina, Finch finally convinces both of them to call it off. Meanwhile, Elliott miraculously gets another chance with Tyra Banks, but once again, Jack accidentally screws things up for him.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Jack Burditt

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  20. Just Shoot Me! Season 4 Episode 3 - Blackmail Photographer
    7.0/10(152 votes)

    S4:E3

    Finch is upset because Adrienne is in Europe modeling and it's his first weekend away from her. Maya tries to convince Nina that the moon landing wasn't a hoax. Elliott is blackmailed into hiring a sleazy photographer as his assistant because the guy has a picture of Elliott having sex with Adrienne.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Kell Cahoon, Tom Saunders

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  21. Just Shoot Me! Season 4 Episode 6 - Hello Goodbye
    7.0/10(148 votes)

    S4:E6

    Finch realizes that he and Adrienne are very different from one another and begins to doubt their marriage. Meanwhile, Jack asks Maya to do the annual employee evaluations.

    Director:Matthew Diamond
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Just Shoot Me! Season 4 Episode 22 - Finch on Ice
    7.0/10(136 votes)

    S4:E22

    Finch's former figure skating partner visits and asks for him for help coaching her and her new partner. Maya bleaches her hair as a research project and convinces Elliott to enact some sexual fantasies. Nina worries that an ailing Ed McMahon may cause the preemption of an A&E biography about her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Just Shoot Me! Season 5 Episode 2 - A Night at the Plaza
    7.0/10(136 votes)

    S5:E2

    Nina and Finch don't know about Jack's divorce yet. Jack moves into the Plaza Hotel for privacy. Maya wants Elliott to read an article about relationships but he doesn't, which causes problems. Everybody gathers in Jack's room. Finch and his singing group, 2 Fine, perform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Just Shoot Me! Season 5 Episode 6 - Brandi, You're a Fine Girl
    7.0/10(149 votes)

    S5:E6

    Finch's old friend Bert visits with surprising news--he is now a sexy woman named Brandi. This causes problems for Finch when he becomes attracted to Brandi. Meanwhile, Elliott tries to get Nina to be nicer to her assistant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Just Shoot Me! Season 5 Episode 16 - Sid & Nina
    7.0/10(141 votes)

    S5:E16

    Finch is DJing a bar mitzvah. Nina is tricked into attending by the man of honor who has the hots for her. Even after Sid's plan is uncovered, Nina agrees to stay and deal with Sid's advances because Finch leads her to believe he's dying of a rare disease. Meanwhile, Jack and Elliott aggravate Maya when they flip-flop their desire to date a woman based on whether or not they think the other one wants her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Burning House" is the worst rated episode of "Just Shoot Me!". It scored 6.1/10 based on 149 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/18/2002. This episode scored 0.7 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Comedy Stylings of Rivers & Red".