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Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, is an icon of children's TV. But when his family begins to implode, Jeff finds no fairy tale or fable or puppet will guide him through this crisis, which advances faster

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Kidding Season 2 Episode 6 - The Death of Fil
    7.3/10(511 votes)

    S2:E6

    After an international incident, Jeff, Deirdre, Will and Seb attend a funeral at sea.

    Director:Michel Gondry
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  2. Kidding Season 1 Episode 2 - Pusillanimous
    7.5/10(1089 votes)

    S1:E2

    Jeff makes a rash decision that could affect the ability of the show to continue. Seb strategizes how to rebuild Jeff's image. The two disagree about how Jeff can repair his family. Deirdre tries to learn more about what's happening while Maddy is at her piano lesson. Jeff's son Will decides to let loose with his new friends.

    Director:Michel Gondry
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  3. Kidding Season 1 Episode 1 - Green Means Go
    7.6/10(1525 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jeff Pickles decides it's time to talk about death on Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time. His executive producer, Seb, feels that Mr. Pickles the persona and Jeff Pickles the person need to remain separate. Deirdre punishes her daughter Maddy for not eating her veggies.

    Director:Michel Gondry
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  4. Kidding Season 1 Episode 5 - The New You
    7.6/10(839 votes)

    S1:E5

    Jeff decides to step out of his comfort zone. Seb tries to get Jeff on board with new changes for Puppet Time, as well as his ice skating show – Pickles On Ice, starring Tara Lipinski.

    Director:Michel Gondry
    Writer:Cody Heller

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  5. Kidding Season 2 Episode 3 - I'm Listening
    7.6/10(512 votes)

    S2:E3

    Jeff has an idea for how he can speak directly to the children of the world while Seb hands over the reins of the Pickle empire to Deirdre. After finding a book of magic spells, Will finds himself face to face with the past.

    Director:Kimberly Peirce
    Writer:Roberto Benabib

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  6. Kidding Season 2 Episode 4 - I Wonder What Grass Tastes Like
    7.7/10(512 votes)

    S2:E4

    After realizing that he might not have any real friends, Jeff makes a new best friend. Deirdre tries to get Puppet Time back on the air.

    Director:Kimberly Peirce
    Writer:Hilary Weisman Graham

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  7. Kidding Season 1 Episode 3 - Every Pain Needs a Name
    7.8/10(998 votes)

    S1:E3

    Jeff tries to fix his heartbreak. Deirdre deals with her daughter's developing medical condition. Seb outlines the future of Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time without Jeff. Jeff tries to get Will off pot by giving him a hobby.

    Director:Jake Schreier
    Writer:Halley Feiffer

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  8. Kidding Season 2 Episode 1 - The Cleanest Liver in Columbus, Ohio
    7.9/10(600 votes)

    S2:E1

    Jeff realizes that if he can tell a lie for the first time in his life he’ll get everything he’s ever wanted.

    Director:Jake Schreier
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  9. Kidding Season 2 Episode 8 - A Seat on the Rocket
    7.9/10(484 votes)

    S2:E8

    Jeff decides to start a new Pickles family while Deirdre tries to get some good PR for the show.

    Directors:Bertie, Bert
    Writer:Jas Waters

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  10. Kidding Season 2 Episode 7 - The Acceptance Speech
    8.0/10(500 votes)

    S2:E7

    Deirdre deals with a medical issue while attending Jeff's Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony. Jeff tries to be anyone but himself. Seb meets someone old and someone new.

    Directors:Bert, Bertie
    Writer:Mike Vukadinovich

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  11. Kidding Season 1 Episode 6 - The Cookie
    8.1/10(887 votes)

    S1:E6

    Will tries to honor his brother in a unique way. Jeff decides to make some changes to Pickles on Ice. Deirdre lets her anger out on Maddy. Jeff tries to convince Vivian to continue with her treatment.

    Director:Michel Gondry
    Writer:Noah Haidle

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  12. Kidding Season 1 Episode 4 - Bye, Mom
    8.3/10(1031 votes)

    S1:E4

    Jeff deals with a one-night stand. Jill learns that Jeff has been sending money to someone behind her back and confronts him.

    Director:Jake Schreier
    Writer:Mike Vukadinovich

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  13. Kidding Season 1 Episode 9 - LT. Pickles
    8.3/10(807 votes)

    S1:E9

    Jeff wonders if he's having a breakdown or a breakthrough. Will gets into trouble at school. Scott confronts Deirdre about her feelings for Mr. Pickles-San. Seb decides to make a last-minute change to Pickles on Ice while Jeff is away.

    Director:Michel Gondry
    Writers:Dave Holstein, Joey Mazzarino

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  14. Kidding Season 2 Episode 2 - Up, Down and Everything in Between
    8.3/10(636 votes)

    S2:E2

    While Jill, Deirdre and Seb debate over who is to blame for Jeff's recent behavior, Jeff finds himself in the real-world version of Pickle Barrel Falls.

    Director:Jake Schreier
    Writer:Mike Vukadinovich

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  15. Kidding Season 1 Episode 7 - Kintsugi
    8.4/10(925 votes)

    S1:E7

    Jeff goes off script and starts to speak more honestly to children on Puppet Time as Seb panics that Jeff will soon have to appear on live television for the National Tree Lighting Ceremony. Deirdre and Scott get a new visitor from Japan – Mr. Pickles-San. The Pickles have Thanksgiving as a family.

    Director:Minkie Spiro
    Writer:Jas Waters

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  16. Kidding Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 3101
    8.5/10(799 votes)

    S2:E5

    Jeff tries to teach children about change in the first episode of the 31st season of Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time.

    Director:Michel Gondry
    Writer:Joey Mazzarino

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  17. Kidding Season 1 Episode 8 - Philliam
    8.6/10(965 votes)

    S1:E8

    Jeff meets the son of his pen pal, an inmate on death row, and decides to help him.

    Director:Minkie Spiro
    Writer:Roberto Benabib

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  18. Kidding Season 1 Episode 10 - Some Day
    8.7/10(976 votes)

    S1:E10

    Everyone in Jeff's life deals with the results of the speech Jeff made on national television.

    Director:Michel Gondry
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  19. Kidding Season 2 Episode 9 - The Nightingale Pledge
    8.7/10(573 votes)

    S2:E9

    Jeff learns the safest place for him is far away from everyone. Will talks to a mysterious visitor at his school. With Maddy's help, Deirdre gets a win for the show.

    Director:Jake Schreier
    Writers:Dave Holstein, Dylan Tanous

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  20. Kidding Season 2 Episode 10 - The Puppet Dalai Lama
    9.0/10(771 votes)

    S2:E10

    Jill asks Jeff a question he isn't sure if he can answer.

    Director:Jake Schreier
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Death of Fil" is the worst rated episode of "Kidding". It scored 7.3/10 based on 511 votes. Directed by Michel Gondry and written by Dave Holstein, it aired on 2/23/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pusillanimous".