The Best Episodes of Long Story Short

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   8.5/10(405 votes)

   #1 - Uncle Barry

   S1:E108/22/2025

   A somber occasion brings everyone together in Las Vegas, leading to a surprise family gathering in the desert.

   Director:Katie Rice

   Writer:Raphael Bob-Waksberg

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   Director:Katie Rice

   Writer:Raphael Bob-Waksberg
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   8.3/10(420 votes)

   #2 - The Intervention

   S1:E88/22/2025

   The truth comes out when the kids come home for an awkward conversation under the guise of celebrating their parents' anniversary.

   Director:Aaron Brewer

   Writer:Elijah Aron

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   Director:Aaron Brewer

   Writer:Elijah Aron
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   8.2/10(462 votes)

   #3 - Yoshi & Baby

   S1:E58/22/2025

   Yoshi's determined to come through for his sister and be responsible. But a chance meeting while waiting in line for potato ice cream changes everything.

   Director:Katie Rice

   Writer:Laura Donney

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   Director:Katie Rice

   Writer:Laura Donney
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   7.9/10(379 votes)

   #4 - Honoring Naomi Schwartz

   S1:E98/22/2025

   A special event at the Jewish Community Center puts Naomi in the spotlight — but it's the same night as Shira's prom.

   Director:Katie Aldworth

   Writer:Taryn Englehart

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   Director:Katie Aldworth

   Writer:Taryn Englehart
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   7.8/10(464 votes)

   #5 - Shira Can't Cook

   S1:E48/22/2025

   To crush the competition at a high-stakes school potluck, Shira tries making knishes — her mother's most difficult recipe.

   Director:Katie Rice

   Writer:Mehar Sethi

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   Director:Katie Rice

   Writer:Mehar Sethi
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   7.7/10(513 votes)

   #6 - Hannah's Dance Recital

   S1:E28/22/2025

   Shira and Kendra head north to attend a winter-themed dance recital in Santa Rosa... and to ask Avi a very important question.

   Director:Aaron Brewer

   Writer:Kelly Galuska

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   Director:Aaron Brewer

   Writer:Kelly Galuska
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   7.5/10(473 votes)

   #7 - There's a Mattress in There

   S1:E38/22/2025

   With Elliott's blessing, Yoshi goes all-in on an exciting new business opportunity, inspired by a salesman wearing flip-flops.

   Director:Ben Bjelajac

   Writer:Jordan Young

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   Director:Ben Bjelajac

   Writer:Jordan Young
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   7.5/10(424 votes)

   #8 - Kendra's Job

   S1:E78/22/2025

   Kendra weighs the pros and cons of putting work before personal relationships when she's accepted into a management training program.

   Director:Ben Bjelajac

   Writer:Rachelle Williams

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   Director:Ben Bjelajac

   Writer:Rachelle Williams
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   7.4/10(407 votes)

   #9 - Wolves

   S1:E68/22/2025

   While trying to address the "wolf situation" at Hannah's school, Avi teams up with a group of parents who take things a little too far.

   Director:Katie Aldworth

   Writer:Keyonna Taylor

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   Director:Katie Aldworth

   Writer:Keyonna Taylor
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    7.3/10(583 votes)

    #10 - Yoshi's Bar Mitzvah

    S1:E18/22/2025

    It's a night to remember when Avi brings his girlfriend home to meet the family on the same weekend his kid brother is becoming a man.

    Directors:Katie Aldworth, Jack Shih

    Writer:Raphael Bob-Waksberg

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    Directors:Katie Aldworth, Jack Shih

    Writer:Raphael Bob-Waksberg