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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 with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Speechless Season 1 Episode 18 - D-I-- DING
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    #1 - 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
    Writer:Matt Roller

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  2. Speechless Season 1 Episode 19 - C-H-- CHEATER!
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    #2 - 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.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Ron McCants

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  3. Speechless Season 1 Episode 20 - R-U-N-- RUNAWAY
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    #3 - 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.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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  4. Speechless Season 1 Episode 21 - P-R–PROM
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    #4 - 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.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Elizabeth Beckwith

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  5. Speechless Season 1 Episode 22 - M-A-- MAY-JAY
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    #5 - M-A-- MAY-JAY

    S1:E22

    With the school year over, Maya is excited to spend the summer with JJ, but he and Kenneth have other plans. Meanwhile, Jimmy gets special treatment at the most unlikely of places while Dylan’s identity in the family is threatened.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writers:Miriam Datskovsky, Bryan Keefer

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  6. Speechless Season 2 Episode 5 - N-I–NIGHTMARE ON D-I–DIMEO STREET
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    #6 - N-I–NIGHTMARE ON D-I–DIMEO STREET

    S2:E5

    The DiMeo kids mistakenly eat old Halloween candy that causes feverish dreams of horror and wish fulfillment, and Kenneth agonizes over which era of Michael Jackson to dress as for Halloween.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Matt Roller

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  7. Speechless Season 2 Episode 6 - S-H–SHIPPING
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    #7 - S-H–SHIPPING

    S2:E6

    JJ’s pressured to date a new student at school who also has cerebral palsy. Maya and Jimmy teach Ray and his girlfriend to think less. Dylan teams with Lafayette alumni to rebel against the school’s “no-prank” initiative.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Niki Schwartz-Wright

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  8. Speechless Season 2 Episode 7 - B-R-I-- BRITISH I-N-V-- INVASION
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    #8 - 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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  9. Speechless Season 2 Episode 8 - B-I-- BIKINI U-N-- UNIVERSITY
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    #9 - B-I-- BIKINI U-N-- UNIVERSITY

    S2:E8

    JJ convinces his parents to take him on a college visit but hides an ulterior motive. As his plan unravels, JJ enlists the help of new friend Tyson, an actor who gives the performance of his life to keep JJ out of hot water. Meanwhile, Ray goes wild when he’s left home alone for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Speechless Season 2 Episode 9 - S-T-- STAR W-- WARS W-- WARS
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    #10 - S-T-- STAR W-- WARS W-- WARS

    S2:E9

    Two tickets to the premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” promise a glorious night for JJ and Ray … until JJ’s pulled to the dark side by a pretty classmate who hopes to take Ray’s ticket. Back at home, Maya, Jimmy and Dylan enjoy a rare night at home without the boys. Meanwhile, Kenneth’s secret after-hours hangout at Lafayette is compromised when Dr. Miller discovers his late-night escapades.

    Director:Stuart McDonald
    Writers:Seth Kurland, Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  11. Speechless Season 2 Episode 10 - S-I-- SILENT N-I-- NIGHT
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    #11 - 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.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Dan Holden, Shana Goldberg-Meehan, Daniel Chun

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  12. Speechless Season 2 Episode 11 - N-E-- NEW Y-- YEAR'S E-- EVE
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    #12 - N-E-- NEW Y-- YEAR'S E-- EVE

    S2:E11

    Jimmy convinces Maya to go on a much-needed night out together where they drink through Maya’s urge to rush home to the kids. Back at the house, Ray and Kenneth avoid being alone with their dates, while JJ, sidelined by a broken wheelchair, ends up getting more excitement than he expected. Meanwhile, Dylan spends her night trying to win the affection of the new family dog.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Speechless Season 2 Episode 12 - THE H-U-S-- HUSTLE
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    #13 - THE H-U-S-- HUSTLE

    S2:E12

    Maya and Jimmy get pulled into a school fundraiser where Maya makes a new friend and Jimmy discovers the benefits of being tall. Ray, tired of being the responsible sibling, explores his reckless side with JJ and Dylan; and Kenneth tries to win over a crowd with his DJ skills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Speechless Season 2 Episode 13 - D-I-- DIMEO A-C-- ACADEMY
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    #14 - D-I-- DIMEO A-C-- ACADEMY

    S2:E13

    After a dust-up with Lafayette High, Maya runs to JJ’s rescue and launches her own school out of the DiMeo home. Her program becomes a true DiMeo affair when Ray and Dylan enroll and Jimmy joins the faculty. Meanwhile, Kenneth sets out to prove to his ex-wife that he’s living a successful life.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writers:Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  15. Speechless Season 2 Episode 14 - E-I-- EIGHTEEN
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    #15 - E-I-- EIGHTEEN

    S2:E14

    J.J. struggles with not being treated like an adult on his 18th birthday; he learns a valuable lesson from Kenneth; an exchange student moves in with Taylor; Dylan is recruited to be on the school's wrestling team.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Dan Holden

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  16. Speechless Season 2 Episode 15 - U-N– UNFORGETTABLE P-A– PAIN
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    #16 - U-N– UNFORGETTABLE P-A– PAIN

    S2:E15

    Ray is miserable after breaking up with Taylor. When Maya cheers him up with a day out, Ray has a plan of his own. Meanwhile, JJ is nervous about his first friend date with Aaron, so Dylan offers to make sure everything goes smoothly; however, it’s everything but smooth. And Kenneth teaches Jimmy how to be the one in charge at home.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Elizabeth Beckwith

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  17. Speechless Season 2 Episode 16 - A-C-- ACTION
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    #17 - 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.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writers:Carrie Rosen, Zach Anner

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  18. Speechless Season 2 Episode 17 - ONE A-N-- ANGRY M-- MAYA
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    #18 - ONE A-N-- ANGRY M-- MAYA

    S2:E17

    Maya has jury duty, which is like a vacation for her until she learns Taylor’s mom, Melanie, is also there. Meanwhile, JJ lies about his disabilities on an online dating site after a few bad dates; and Ray is upset Jimmy and Dylan spend too much together.

    Director:Rob Cohen
    Writers:Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  19. Speechless Season 2 Episode 18 - N-O– NOMINEE
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    #19 - 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.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Scott Silveri, Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  20. Speechless Season 3 Episode 1 - L-O-N– LONDON (1)
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    #20 - L-O-N– LONDON (1)

    S3:E1

    The DiMeos cross the pond so Maya can ask her estranged father, the challenging Martin, for a loan to save their house. Meanwhile, Jimmy puts on his “fun dad” hat to ensure JJ has a great trip, Ray digs deep to summon Californian vibes to endear himself to British girls, and Kenneth reveals a love for all things royal.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Scott Silveri, Seth Kurland

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  21. Speechless Season 3 Episode 2 - L-O-N– LONDON (2)
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    #21 - L-O-N– LONDON (2)

    S3:E2

    Maya must choose between asking her father for money to save their house and a lasting relationship with him. Ray strives to bond with his new British family, only to discover Dylan’s the one with a surprising connection. Meanwhile, JJ shows Kenneth a good time off-the-clock, and Jimmy inadvertently finds love.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  22. Speechless Season 3 Episode 3 - I-N– INTO THE W-O– WOODS
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    #22 - I-N– INTO THE W-O– WOODS

    S3:E3

    Maya’s Halloween becomes truly terrifying when JJ attends a rave in the woods. Ray joins Dylan’s Halloween heist determined to prove he’s more than a do-gooder. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Kenneth turn the DiMeo home into the neighborhood’s haunted house.

    Director:Tristram Shapeero
    Writer:Matt Roller

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  23. Speechless Season 3 Episode 4 - N-E-- NEW JJ
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    #23 - 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
    Writer:Carrie Rosen

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  24. Speechless Season 3 Episode 5 - S-T– STAGE MOM
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    #24 - S-T– STAGE MOM

    S3:E5

    Seeing the kids believe she exists to solely serve at their pleasure, Maya takes the stage to prove she has so much more to offer. Kenneth finds JJ a job, and JJ finds an unlikely rival. Ray goes undercover informing parents on his classmates’ social lives and gets in too deep.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Speechless Season 3 Episode 6 - C-E– CELEBRITY S-U– SUITE
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    #25 - C-E– CELEBRITY S-U– SUITE

    S3:E6

    When the DiMeos land in the hospital on Thanksgiving, Maya’s determination to save the holiday leads to an uneasy truce with her rival, Melanie Hertzal; and Jimmy gets jealous when Kenneth bonds with his brother, Billy. Meanwhile, wounds from an old breakup are re-opened, but Ray finds brand-new love in an unlikely place.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Seth Kurland

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Worst Episodes Summary

"D-I-- DING" is the worst rated episode of "Speechless". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Cherie Nowlan and written by Matt Roller, it aired on 3/15/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "C-H-- CHEATER!".