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The Best Episodes of Ned and Stacey

Every episode of Ned and Stacey ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ned and Stacey!

A self-centered ad exec and a liberal journalist enter into a marriage of convenience. He's trying to boost his business image; she likes his apartment.
Genre:Comedy
Network:FOX
Episodes
35
Avg. Rating
5.7
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
6.2
6.1
5.7
5.6
5.7
5.8

Best Episodes Summary

"Saved by the Belvedere" is the best rated episode of "Ned and Stacey". It scored 6.7/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/20/1997. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Halloween Story".

  • Saved by the Belvedere
    6.7/1058 votes
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    #1 - Saved by the Belvedere

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/1997

    Christopher Hewett from the long-running sitcom Mr. Belvedere reprises his role as the crusty butler with a heart of gold when his number-one fan Ned enlists the faded star to appear in a commercial he's producing.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Halloween Story
    6.5/1070 votes
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    #2 - Halloween Story

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/1995

    Ned and Stacey visit a Halloween party at their building, and they end up getting closer than they expected.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Del Shores

  • Ned and Stacey
    6.2/1079 votes
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    #3 - Ned and Stacey

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/1995

    In order to get a promotion at the advertising agency he works for, Ned Dorsey agrees to enter into a marriage of convenience with journalist Stacey Colbert, who is desperate to move out of her parents house.

    Director: Andrew D. Weyman

    Writer: Michael J. Weithorn

  • Fifteen A-Minutes
    6.2/1058 votes
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    #4 - Fifteen A-Minutes

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/6/1997

    Amanda gets her fifteen minutes of fame when Ned films her in a television commercial and, fed up with the stupid premise, she explodes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Other End (2)
    6.1/1056 votes
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    #5 - The Other End (2)

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/1996

    After Ned throws her out of the house, Stacey decides to stay at Alex's house. The next day, Kirkland threatens to fire Ned and tells him to straighten out his life. Meanwhile, Eric takes Ned to a family gathering so Ned can tell Stacey his true feelings.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Michael J. Weithorn

  • Model Husband
    6.0/1066 votes
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    #6 - Model Husband

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/1995

    When Ned hires a gorgeous supermodel for a pick-up truck ad, she ends up getting real close to Eric. When this worries Amanda, Eric decides to take a stand for himself.

    Director: Terri McCoy

    Writer: Tony Sheehan

  • Here's to You, Mrs. Binder
    6.0/1069 votes
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    #7 - Here's to You, Mrs. Binder

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/1995

    Ned falls in love with Mrs. Binder, an older woman who happens to be the best friend of Stacey's mom.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: N/A

  • You Bet Your Wife
    6.0/1062 votes
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    #8 - You Bet Your Wife

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/18/1996

    During a poker game with his friends, Ned bets a night with Stacey, only to lose to his main rival in advertisement.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Where My Third Nepal is Sheriff
    6.0/1064 votes
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    #9 - Where My Third Nepal is Sheriff

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/1997

    Ned and Eric are going to Nepal but Eric backs out because of his fear of the unknown. He spends his time cowering. Amanda who has a friend coming to see, hires someone to take care of the muffin store. But Stacey feels insulted that she doesn't trust her. So she puts Stacey in charge and things go to hell.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Charlie Kaufman

  • Cover Story
    5.9/1065 votes
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    #10 - Cover Story

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/1995

    While looking for material for her next article, Stacey receives compromising information regarding one of Ned's biggest clients. After consulting with him, she writes a scathing expose about the client which ends up harming Ned.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Del Shores

  • Saul and Ellen and Ned and Stacey
    5.8/1067 votes
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    #11 - Saul and Ellen and Ned and Stacey

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/1995

    Stacey realises that Ned's getting too close to her parents and decides to forbid him from spending time with them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Threesome
    5.8/1065 votes
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    #12 - Threesome

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/11/1995

    When Amanda stumbles with Sam, a friend of her, she introduces him to Ned and Stacey. After knowing about their arrangement, both Ned and Stacey find themselves fighting for Sam's attention as a "buddy" and as a "boyfriend".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Michael J. Weithorn, Tony Sheehan

  • Accountus Interruptus
    5.8/1065 votes
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    #13 - Accountus Interruptus

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/18/1995

    Ned is bound to sleep with a powerful and sexy client. However, Stacey objects arguing the humiliation it poses with the clients he wants her to impress.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: N/A

  • Friends and Lovers
    5.8/1060 votes
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    #14 - Friends and Lovers

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/12/1996

    Stacey meets with an old high school rival and tries to impress her with her relationship with Ned. However, she ends up seducing Ned afterwards.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Lisa A. Bannick

  • The End? (1)
    5.8/1062 votes
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    #15 - The End? (1)

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 4/1/1996

    Ned and Stacey agree to find a date for each other. Although Stacey's choice ends up being disastrous for Ned, she falls in love with Alex, a friend of Ned. However, her new romance ends up jeopardising Ned's career and their marriage arrangement.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Michael J. Weithorn

  • The Muffins Take Manhattan
    5.8/1053 votes
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    #16 - The Muffins Take Manhattan

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/1/1996

    Ned learns that his girlfriend is seeing someone else.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Computer Dating
    5.8/1052 votes
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    #17 - Computer Dating

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/15/1996

    Stacey leads a revolt at Skyward Magazine when her editor insists she turn her exposition piece on polluted lakes into a fluffy nature story. Diana flies to LA and Ned starts obsessing.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Charlie Kaufman

  • Portrait of a Marriage
    5.7/1066 votes
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    #18 - Portrait of a Marriage

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/1995

    To give the impression of a real marriage at a party for his work colleagues, Ned constructs a fictitious history of his relationship with Stacey.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Michael J. Weithorn

  • Take My Wife, Please
    5.7/1068 votes
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    #19 - Take My Wife, Please

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/1995

    After accidentally meeting a handsome British guy, Stacey starts dating him. When she tries to tell him about her fake marriage with Ned, he gets the impression that they're having a real affair.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tony Sheehan

  • Reality Check
    5.7/1066 votes
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    #20 - Reality Check

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/13/1995

    When Stacey's finances take a dive into the worst, Ned offers to help her.

    Director: Alan Myerson

    Writer: Tony Sheehan

  • A Tender Trap
    5.7/1062 votes
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    #21 - A Tender Trap

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/15/1996

    In order to land Stacey a steady job, Ned starts dating a publishing executive only to realise she is a sex-crazed nymphomaniac.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Thanksgiving Day Massacre
    5.6/1066 votes
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    #22 - Thanksgiving Day Massacre

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/1995

    Ned, Stacey, Eric, and Amanda visit the Colberts for a Thanksgiving Day diner. However, a snow storm and other mishaps leads them into a series of family disagreements and disappointments.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: N/A

  • Sleepless in Manhattan
    5.6/1066 votes
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    #23 - Sleepless in Manhattan

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/1995

    Ned gives Stacey some illegal help to buy a new bed, by bribing the salesman. However, Stacey finds herself unable to sleep in it due to the guilt for Ned's actions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • New Year's Eve
    5.6/1061 votes
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    #24 - New Year's Eve

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/1/1996

    Stacey skips Ned's New Year's Eve party to have a date with a friend, which eventually bothers Ned.

    Director: Alan Myerson

    Writer: Michael J. Weithorn

  • Paranoia on the 47th Floor
    5.6/1059 votes
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    #25 - Paranoia on the 47th Floor

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/8/1996

    When Ned's agency hires Clay, a young and smart executive, to work with him, Ned finds himself worried that he might be trying to take his place.

    Director: Alan Myerson

    Writer: N/A