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The Best Episodes of Speechless

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The Best Episodes of Speechless

Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son...

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  1. Background image for S-I--SICK D-A--DAY
    8.3/10(184 votes)

    #1 - S-I--SICK D-A--DAY

    S1:E13

    Dylan becomes Kenneth’s replacement for JJ when Kenneth also gets sick. Jimmy ends up doing well with Maya’s normal duties, but he tries to keep it from her to avoid her feeling bad. Meanwhile, JJ protects Dylan from a boy she’s interested in. And despite its illness, the family bands together and pulls an all-nighter to finish Ray’s school project.

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  2. Background image for S-I-- SILENT N-I-- NIGHT
    8.3/10(143 votes)

    #2 - S-I-- SILENT N-I-- NIGHT

    S2:E10

    After leveraging JJ in an attempt to land a family dog, Dylan takes a vow of silence to better understand what it is to be her brother. Ray brokers a meeting between his girlfriend’s mother, Melanie, and Maya, only to realize they have a history. Jimmy drives Kenneth crazy by gaming a supermarket giveaway to score free Christmas turkeys.

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  3. Background image for U-N-R– UNREALISTIC
    8.3/10(116 votes)

    #3 - U-N-R– UNREALISTIC

    S3:E22

    Maya braces for JJ’s high school graduation and departure for college, but tough news from NYU changes everything. Dylan teaches Jimmy a “Dad lesson” as he gets ready for a big job interview. Kenneth pressures JJ to prepare for a grand finale to their time together, and Ray uses his class trip to Catalina to examine his bad luck in love.

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  4. Background image for R-A-Y-C RAY-CATION
    8.2/10(192 votes)

    #4 - R-A-Y-C RAY-CATION

    S1:E8

    Maya enlists the family to assist JJ in romancing a girl at school, but it backfires when JJ expresses his feelings to Claire, and they are not reciprocated. Meanwhile, as the DiMeos are always late, Ray has the family practice to get to school in time for his upcoming weekend field trip.

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  5. Background image for D-I-- DING
    8.1/10(163 votes)

    #5 - D-I-- DING

    S1:E18

    After leaving a note behind Maya’s back, Ray takes sides against the family when Maya dings a nearby car. Following through on a promise, Jimmy and Dylan share a moment, as father and daughter are on a search in the back room at the local supermarket while JJ teaches a rude customer a lesson, and a moonlighting Kenneth hides his side job from the DiMeos.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
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  6. Background image for N-O– NOMINEE
    8.1/10(137 votes)

    #6 - N-O– NOMINEE

    S2:E18

    JJ travels to a film festival where he’s been nominated for an award but is upset when he learns the real reason he’s being honored. Jimmy stays home and struggles to protect Dylan from the truth about an impending eviction. And Ray takes an unlikely and painful route to basketball stardom in hopes of winning back Taylor.

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  8. Background image for C-H-- CHEATER!
    8.0/10(156 votes)

    #7 - C-H-- CHEATER!

    S1:E19

    Maya and Kenneth work together to hold JJ accountable for his academic future when he cheats on an exam at school. Meanwhile, Ray gets into a get-rich scheme.

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  9. Background image for C-A-- CAMP
    8.0/10(152 votes)

    #8 - C-A-- CAMP

    S1:E23

    As the family readies for their flight to JJ’s camp, Maya gets a surprise at the airport. Ray sees the summer as an opportunity to reinvent himself while Jimmy and Dylan turn the trip to camp into a father/daughter bonding moment.

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  10. Background image for R-O--ROAD T-R--TRIP
    7.9/10(184 votes)

    #9 - R-O--ROAD T-R--TRIP

    S1:E11

    The family goes on an annual impromptu family road trip, but Ray has something in store, which angers Maya when she finds out what it is. But Maya’s relentlessness proves to be helpful when she takes control of an emergency situation involving Ray’s appendix. Meanwhile, Jimmy attempts to continue his tradition of spending no money on vacation while Dylan becomes anxious after visiting a fortune teller. Back at home, Kenneth has trouble fitting in at school while JJ is away.

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  11. Background image for H-E-R– HERO
    7.9/10(175 votes)

    #10 - H-E-R– HERO

    S1:E12

    In order to get on the good side of their insurance agent to get everything JJ needs, the DiMeos have Dylan make a tough sacrifice at her track meet. Meanwhile, Ray wants to use his brother for inspiration while writing for an essay contest at school, but JJ rejects his plan. But when another student lies using the same plan, Ray and JJ team together to outdo the other student.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
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  12. Background image for W-E– WE’RE B-A– BACK!
    7.9/10(152 votes)

    #11 - W-E– WE’RE B-A– BACK!

    S2:E1

    While JJ was at summer camp, Maya decided it’s time the family no longer use JJ’s disability as an excuse to let their lives fall through the cracks. Maya, Jimmy and Dylan make dramatic changes, but a smug Ray decides he will spend the summer watching his family likely failing at their attempts. When JJ comes home, Kenneth finds a love note in JJ’s luggage from Alexa, a girl he met at camp, who wants to give JJ his first kiss. The family chucks their self-improvement projects and hits the road to find Alexa.

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  13. Background image for B-R-I-- BRITISH I-N-V-- INVASION
    7.9/10(142 votes)

    #12 - B-R-I-- BRITISH I-N-V-- INVASION

    S2:E7

    The family works to impress Maya's mother, who is visiting for Thanksgiving; Jimmy deals with getting older; Kenneth dreads spending the holiday with his overbearing father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for V-A-L-- VALENTINE'S D-A-- DAY
    7.8/10(172 votes)

    #13 - V-A-L-- VALENTINE'S D-A-- DAY

    S1:E14

    Maya attempts to give Jimmy a Valentine's Day gift, with the help of his old roommate and her ex-fiance. Meanwhile, Ray is elated to find out he has a secret admirer and JJ i in charge of distributing candy-grams, which proves challenging for both him and Kenneth.

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  15. Background image for R-U-N-- RUNAWAY
    7.8/10(150 votes)

    #14 - R-U-N-- RUNAWAY

    S1:E20

    When Maya learns JJ attempted to run away, she is determined to help him complete the task as any able-bodied person could, but her actions exasperate JJ, as he longs for independence. Meanwhile, Jimmy struggles to have hard talks with the kids without Maya, and Dylan tries to get Kenneth to revive his glory days as a high school sports star.

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  16. Background image for T-TR– TRAINING D-A– DAY
    7.8/10(129 votes)

    #15 - T-TR– TRAINING D-A– DAY

    S2:E4

    Jimmy takes JJ camping to give him “the talk,” Maya trains a ragtag group of new aides, and sparks fly between Dylan and Ray’s bully.

    Director:Bill Purple
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  17. Background image for A-C-- ACTION
    7.8/10(125 votes)

    #16 - A-C-- ACTION

    S2:E16

    JJ’s thrilled when he is chosen by his classmates to film his horror movie project, but soon the pressure of directing gets to him. Meanwhile, Dylan’s class project reveals a family secret; and Jimmy’s suggestions for the neighbor’s house construction project backfires for the DiMeos.

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  18. Background image for N-E-- NEW JJ
    7.8/10(103 votes)

    #17 - N-E-- NEW JJ

    S3:E4

    Seeking a new outlet for her superpowers as JJ prepares for college, Maya sets her sights on a receptive Ray. JJ gets involved in a (too) high stakes poker game, while Dylan discovers what really happens after her bedtime.

    Director:Bill Purple
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  19. Background image for F-O– FOLLOW T-H-R– THROUGH
    7.8/10(99 votes)

    #18 - F-O– FOLLOW T-H-R– THROUGH

    S3:E7

    The DiMeos realize they have great intentions but lack follow-through when it comes to … everything. Vowing to change, Ray and Dylan take on government bureaucracy; Kenneth helps JJ prepare for college; and Maya tries to reconnect with Jimmy.

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  20. Background image for J-A– JAVIER’S P-A– PANTS
    7.8/10(99 votes)

    #19 - J-A– JAVIER’S P-A– PANTS

    S3:E9

    Maya lends a helping hand to frenemy Melanie and finds her life taking a surprising turn. Dylan joins the Lafayette basketball team, where her lousy sportsmanship gets results. Jimmy makes up for lost father-son time with Ray.

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  21. Background image for THE S-T-A– STAIRCASE
    7.8/10(88 votes)

    #20 - THE S-T-A– STAIRCASE

    S3:E21

    When JJ’s attempts to make a good impression on Izzy’s parents fail, he changes course to make a bad one instead. Maya is jealous when Melanie is the recipient of a public display of mom-love. Meanwhile, Kenneth leans on Jimmy for support after a tour of his alma mater reveals a few surprises.

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  22. Background image for B-O-N-BONFIRE
    7.7/10(253 votes)

    #21 - B-O-N-BONFIRE

    S1:E3

    While JJ finds success at school with a group of friends, Maya forces the cancellation of the homecoming bonfire, concerned that the beach location is not wheelchair accessible. Soon, the students speak out against JJ. But when Maya realizes she was wrong, the two stage a fake prank to encourage his classmates to have a change of heart. Meanwhile, Jimmy helps Ray settle into the new home.

    Director:Bill Purple
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  23. Background image for D-A-T-E– DATE?
    7.7/10(201 votes)

    #22 - D-A-T-E– DATE?

    S1:E6

    JJ meets a new girl at school, an injured gymnast, who must learn to adapt to school life in a wheelchair. JJ shows her the ropes and soon forms a crush. Elsewhere, Ray saves face by claiming a picture of his own nipple on his phone to be a ”sext” from his ”girlfriend.” The plan makes him a hero among the boys at school, but backfires after Maya learns the whole story. Meanwhile, Jimmy teaches Dylan how to properly deal with stress.

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  24. Background image for O-S-- OSCAR P-A-- PARTY
    7.7/10(168 votes)

    #23 - O-S-- OSCAR P-A-- PARTY

    S1:E16

    When the Dimeos throw their annual Oscar party with other special-needs families, Maya feels threatened by new mom Becca, who seems a little too perfect. Meanwhile, Jimmy encourages the fathers at the party to let loose while Ray tries to impress a girl by pretending to be someone he is not.

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  25. Background image for S-U-R-- SURPRISE!
    7.7/10(149 votes)

    #24 - S-U-R-- SURPRISE!

    S1:E17

    Dylan asks Maya not to have their annual birthday party for her, but Maya holds an amazing surprise party anyway and soon learns the real reason why Dylan didn't want to have a party. Elsewhere, Ray is put in charge to watch JJ but panics when his brother has a day of independence at the mall to buy Dylan a birthday present while Jimmy and Kenneth struggle to find something they have in common.

    Writer:Dan Holden
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  26. Background image for P-R–PROM
    7.7/10(146 votes)

    #25 - P-R–PROM

    S1:E21

    It’s prom night, and all three DiMeo kids are going, which leaves Maya and Jimmy with a rare night to themselves. Kenneth is shocked to learn that they like to spend their nights without the kids to bring up past arguments they have bottled up or ignored in the past.

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Best Episodes Summary

"S-I--SICK D-A--DAY" is the best rated episode of "Speechless". It scored 8.3/10 based on 184 votes. Directed by Bill Purple and written by Seth Kurland, Elizabeth Beckwith, it aired on 1/18/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "S-I-- SILENT N-I-- NIGHT".