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The Best Episodes of Silver Spoons

Every episode of Silver Spoons ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Silver Spoons!

Silver Spoons is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 25, 1982 to May 11, 1986 and in first-run syndication from September 15,...
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC

Best Episodes Summary

"Passports to Pleasure" is the best rated episode of "Silver Spoons". It scored 8.5/10 based on 85 votes. Directed by Jack Shea and written by David W. Duclon, it aired on 10/15/1983. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Attack of the Giant Frog People".

  • Passports to Pleasure
    8.5/1085 votes
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    #1 - Passports to Pleasure

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/15/1983

    Derek and Ricky pick up cheerleaders while in Chicago for a Badger Patrol convention.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: David W. Duclon

  • Attack of the Giant Frog People
    8.4/1082 votes
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    #2 - Attack of the Giant Frog People

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/1983

    Derek and JT put frogs in Freddy's sleeping bag during a slumber party. Ricky hurts Freddy by saying that he isn't his friend.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • Mr. Cool
    8.4/1076 votes
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    #3 - Mr. Cool

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/4/1984

    Ricky turns punk rocker to try to impress a girl.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: James R. Stein

  • Takin' a Chance on Love
    8.2/1099 votes
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    #4 - Takin' a Chance on Love

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/1982

    Ricky gets his first taste of puppy love when a new girl named Sally Frumble transfers to his school.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • Falling in Love Again
    8.2/1083 votes
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    #5 - Falling in Love Again

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/11/1982

    Kate goes on a grudge date to make Edward jealous. It works and the two admit their feelings for each other in the middle of Carnegie Hall.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • Driver Ed
    8.2/1080 votes
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    #6 - Driver Ed

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/26/1983

    While Edward and Kate are away Grandfather tries to teach Ricky to drive.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • Rick the Greek
    8.2/1073 votes
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    #7 - Rick the Greek

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/7/1984

    Ricky gets in over his head when he, Derek and Freddy bet on football games.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • St. Louis Blues
    8.2/1076 votes
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    #8 - St. Louis Blues

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/1984

    After his parents have an argument, Derek hides out at Ricky's. His mother arrives to take him to St. Louis. ** This is Jason Bateman's final appearance.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • A Fair to Remember
    8.1/1073 votes
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    #9 - A Fair to Remember

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/29/1983

    Ricky impresses his science teacher by doing a project with laser beams. Kate is promoted to Vice President of Eddie Toys.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • Second Class Parent
    8.1/1062 votes
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    #10 - Second Class Parent

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 12/21/1985

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    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: Danny Kallis

  • Daddy Rick
    8.1/1071 votes
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    #11 - Daddy Rick

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 1/19/1986

    Rick takes part in a marriage with a student, but is shocked when his ""wife"" gets pregnant.

    Director: Gerren Keith

    Writer: N/A

  • The Beach House
    8.1/1084 votes
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    #12 - The Beach House

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/1986

    While Ricky is on vacation, he meets a beautiful girl.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Linwood Boomer, Danny Kallis

  • Rick Moves Out
    8.1/1073 votes
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    #13 - Rick Moves Out

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/1986

    When Rick thinks that he has no privacy,he moves into the guest house. But Ricks friends think they could use it for parties.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Linwood Boomer

  • A Little Magic
    8.0/1098 votes
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    #14 - A Little Magic

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/1982

    Convinced that Kate is in love with him, Ricky decides to set her up with Edward.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • Popcorn
    8.0/1082 votes
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    #15 - Popcorn

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/5/1983

    Ricky volunteers Edward to buy 1000 bags of popcorn to send the band to Washington.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • Three's a Crowd
    8.0/1073 votes
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    #16 - Three's a Crowd

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/19/1983

    Ricky feels left out when Kate joins them on a ski trip.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • Survival of the Fittest
    8.0/1072 votes
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    #17 - Survival of the Fittest

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/1984

    Ricky starts his first day in high school.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • Twas the Night Before Christmas
    8.0/1072 votes
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    #18 - Twas the Night Before Christmas

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/16/1984

    Edward's true Christmas spirit is tested when the Strattons welcome Freddy and his family after a tragedy leaves them homeless.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: N/A

  • Marry Me, Marry Me (1)
    8.0/1065 votes
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    #19 - Marry Me, Marry Me (1)

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/3/1985

    Edward pops the question to Kate when she receives a job offer, in the first of a special two-part story.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: Danny Kallis

  • The Secret Life of Ricky Stratton
    8.0/1067 votes
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    #20 - The Secret Life of Ricky Stratton

    Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 3/24/1985

    A blind date with a computer pen pal panics Rick after they exchange photos.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Danny Kallis

  • Judgment Day
    8.0/1070 votes
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    #21 - Judgment Day

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/1/1985

    When Edward lectures him about his poor geometry grade, Rick goes crazy trying to improve it.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: Danny Kallis

  • Second Best
    8.0/1065 votes
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    #22 - Second Best

    Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 5/11/1986

    Rick feels inferior to his girlfriend.

    Director: Jack Shea

    Writer: Danny Kallis

  • Rick's Learning Problem
    8.0/1068 votes
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    #23 - Rick's Learning Problem

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/1986

    Rick tutors a star football player, who must pass a history test in order to play for the championship. Edward gets the flu, and is getting on Rick and Kate's nerves.

    Director: Art Dielhenn

    Writer: Melissa Clark

  • Mother's Day
    8.0/1064 votes
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    #24 - Mother's Day

    Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 2/25/1987

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baby Blues
    8.0/1065 votes
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    #25 - Baby Blues

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 2/17/1987

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: Danny Kallis