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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 2 Episode 5 - N-I–NIGHTMARE ON D-I–DIMEO STREET
    7.1/10(144 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Speechless Season 2 Episode 9 - S-T-- STAR W-- WARS W-- WARS
    7.2/10(141 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Speechless Season 3 Episode 3 - I-N– INTO THE W-O– WOODS
    7.3/10(114 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Speechless Season 3 Episode 10 - R-O– ROLL M-O– MODEL
    7.3/10(94 votes)

    #4 - R-O– ROLL M-O– MODEL

    S3:E10

    JJ challenges Maya’s mentoring tactics when she takes a father and his young son with special needs under her wing. Dylan and Ray attend a teen support group for all the wrong reasons. Meanwhile, Jimmy’s gorgeous new TV sets him on a journey for self-betterment.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Speechless Season 3 Episode 11 - H– HEY, YOU
    7.3/10(102 votes)

    #5 - H– HEY, YOU

    S3:E11

    Maya is less than thrilled when Kenneth interferes with her business plans with Melanie. Ray begs JJ to cast him opposite his new crush, Izzy, in his next movie, which has unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Dylan is impressed with Jimmy’s band.

    Director:Molly McGlynn
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Speechless Season 3 Episode 18 - S-E– SEOUL B-R–BROTHERS
    7.3/10(89 votes)

    #6 - S-E– SEOUL B-R–BROTHERS

    S3:E18

    JJ struggles with spending his new social security benefits strictly on boring stuff. Kenneth uncovers a secret that upsets the status quo in Maya and Jimmy’s relationship. Meanwhile, Ray’s run-in with an old love threatens his chances at a Quiz Bowl championship.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Daniel Chun

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  7. Speechless Season 3 Episode 19 - P-R-O-M-P–PROMPOSAL
    7.3/10(86 votes)

    #7 - P-R-O-M-P–PROMPOSAL

    S3:E19

    Outraged that JJ’s girlfriend, Izzy, declines his invitation to prom, Dylan and Ray swing for the fences with a bold plan to make her jealous. Jimmy, Kenneth and Melanie coach Maya through accepting criticism for the good of her company, and one of the DiMeos takes a big step into a new life.

    Director:Anya Adams
    Writer:Dan Holden

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  8. Speechless Season 2 Episode 2 - F-I– FIRST S-E– SECOND F– FIRST DAY
    7.4/10(133 votes)

    #8 - F-I– FIRST S-E– SECOND F– FIRST DAY

    S2:E2

    When Maya encourages the parents of the new special needs kids at Lafayette High to demand full-time aides, the school administrators tell her anything the new students get will spell losses for her beloved JJ. Meanwhile, Dylan develops a hooky habit, unprepared as she is to return to the same school for a second year; JJ pushes Kenneth toward romance with his teacher; and Jimmy endeavors to enjoy a long-awaited uninterrupted shower.

    Director:Rob Cohen
    Writer:Daniel Chun

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  9. Speechless Season 2 Episode 13 - D-I-- DIMEO A-C-- ACADEMY
    7.4/10(133 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Speechless Season 3 Episode 2 - L-O-N– LONDON (2)
    7.4/10(121 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Speechless Season 3 Episode 17 - S-P– SPECIAL B– BOY T-I– TIME
    7.4/10(93 votes)

    #11 - S-P– SPECIAL B– BOY T-I– TIME

    S3:E17

    Ray’s attempt to manipulate Maya over an unfulfilled promise of mother-son time backfires when she calls his bluff. JJ tries a new aide after he and Kenneth agree to spend a day apart. Meanwhile, Jimmy’s unsure how to handle Dylan’s teen angst when she invites a boy over.

    Director:Rob Cohen
    Writer:Broti Gupta

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  12. Speechless Season 1 Episode 2 - N-E-NEW A-I-AIDE
    7.5/10(280 votes)

    #12 - N-E-NEW A-I-AIDE

    S1:E2

    Maya struggles as Kenneth takes over as JJ’s full-time aide. Loving his new freedom, JJ avoids attending a physical therapy appointment, and Maya automatically blames Kenneth, using any excuse to confirm her misgivings and moves to fire him. Meanwhile, Jimmy struggles to teach Dylan the family way to not be so neighborly.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  13. Speechless Season 1 Episode 4 - I-N-S– INSPIRATIONS
    7.5/10(238 votes)

    #13 - I-N-S– INSPIRATIONS

    S1:E4

    Exploring the city on their own, JJ and Kenneth realize strangers look at them as inspirational. The two push their luck, receiving free food and baseball game admissions. Kenneth lets this get to his head, goes overboard, and things fall apart. Meanwhile, as the family can’t do anything without having to worry about wheelchair accessibility, Dylan and Ray convince Maya to take them paintballing. But can she let herself have fun without JJ?

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Seth Kurland

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  14. Speechless Season 1 Episode 10 - C-H-O-CHOIR
    7.5/10(193 votes)

    #14 - C-H-O-CHOIR

    S1:E10

    It’s Christmas time at the DiMeos, and Maya surprises everyone by embracing a newfound holiday spirit. But her view is put to the test when the family van is stolen, along with all their holiday gifts. Worrying he won’t get into college, Ray joins the choir and gets a coveted solo. But when a very attractive new teacher is hired, JJ decides to join his brother and takes Ray’s solo.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Jeremy Bronson, Niki Schwartz-Wright

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  15. Speechless Season 2 Episode 8 - B-I-- BIKINI U-N-- UNIVERSITY
    7.5/10(126 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Speechless Season 2 Episode 12 - THE H-U-S-- HUSTLE
    7.5/10(134 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Speechless Season 2 Episode 17 - ONE A-N-- ANGRY M-- MAYA
    7.5/10(121 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Speechless Season 3 Episode 6 - C-E– CELEBRITY S-U– SUITE
    7.5/10(106 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Speechless Season 1 Episode 1 - P-I-PILOT
    7.6/10(357 votes)

    #19 - P-I-PILOT

    S1:E1

    Maya DiMeo moves her family to a new, upscale school district when she finds the perfect situation for her eldest son, JJ, who has cerebral palsy.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  20. Speechless Season 1 Episode 5 - H-A-L– HALLOWEEN
    7.6/10(228 votes)

    #20 - H-A-L– HALLOWEEN

    S1:E5

    Jimmy is upset the kids no longer want to participate in the family tradition of dressing up for Halloween. Maya tries to cheer up Jimmy by allowing him to do things he loves by taking things off the family “Dead to Me” list. Meanwhile, Ray recruits Dylan to help work the school’s haunted mansion while Kenneth is scared of losing his job when JJ gets drunk at a party. Even though Maya is furious, she is thrilled to see JJ having a “normal” life.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Seth Kurland

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  21. Speechless Season 1 Episode 7 - T-H-A-THANKSGIVING
    7.6/10(203 votes)

    #21 - T-H-A-THANKSGIVING

    S1:E7

    The DiMeo plan to avoid another horrible Thanksgiving with Jimmy’s brother’s family backfires when they invite themselves over to celebrate. While Kenneth and Ray destroy the turkey, the rest of the family creates a game, checking off the various instances of annoyance their relatives are known for. When Jimmy and his brother Billy decide to take their competition to the streets, the family discovers that Billy’s family is not as perfect as it seems.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Eric Lapidus

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  22. Speechless Season 1 Episode 9 - S-L-E--SLED HOCKEY
    7.6/10(186 votes)

    #22 - S-L-E--SLED HOCKEY

    S1:E9

    JJ instantly wants to join a sled hockey team made up entirely of people with disabilities, but Jimmy is not thrilled and thinks it’s dangerous. Meanwhile, Maya takes a CPR class with Kenneth, and she sees how popular he is and realizes that she needs to be nicer in order to keep him as JJ’s aide.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writers:Elizabeth Beckwith, Ron McCants

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  23. Speechless Season 1 Episode 15 - T-H– THE C-L– CLUB
    7.6/10(169 votes)

    #23 - T-H– THE C-L– CLUB

    S1:E15

    JJ gets into an argument with Kenneth over their time together while Dylan decides she must “parent-trap” them both so they can get back together. Meanwhile, the family gets a chance to be members of a country club for a week. Ray sees it as a chance to live the high life while Maya jumps at the chance to spend mother-and-son time

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  24. Speechless Season 1 Episode 22 - M-A-- MAY-JAY
    7.6/10(146 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Speechless Season 2 Episode 11 - N-E-- NEW Y-- YEAR'S E-- EVE
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"N-I–NIGHTMARE ON D-I–DIMEO STREET" is the worst rated episode of "Speechless". It scored 7.1/10 based on 144 votes. Directed by Christine Gernon and written by Matt Roller, it aired on 10/25/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "S-T-- STAR W-- WARS W-- WARS".