Who's the Boss?

The Best Episodes of Who's the Boss?

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Every episode of Who's the Boss? ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Who's the Boss?!

A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and...
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  1. 8.2/10(108 votes)

    #1 - The Anniversary Show

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    S2:E25

    Angela had planned a special dinner for five, in honor of Tony and Samantha's two-year anniversary in Connecticut, but Tony is the only one who doesn't have other plans. During the meal, Tony falls ill and is rushed to the hospital in need of surgery. After he has been given sedatives, but just before he falls asleep, he says ""I love you"" to Angela.

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  2. 8.2/10(103 votes)

    #2 - Seer of Love

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    S8:E1

    Angela is ready to profess her love for Tony, but her hopes for a romantic anniversary night with him are dashed when he invites her and the whole family to a carnival. A fortune teller tells Tony that he is about to lose the love of his life, but he misses the point. A ride through the Tunnel Of Love changes their relationship.

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  3. 8.1/10(127 votes)

    #3 - It Happened One Summer (2)

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    S2:E2

    After visiting the site in the woods where each remembers from their past, a thunderstorm prevents Tony and Angela from returning to the campsite in time. They end up having to share a room at a cheap hotel. Meanwhile, Mona and the campers tell scary stories and play pranks on the counselor.

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    Director:Asaad Kelada
  4. 8.1/10(111 votes)

    #4 - Savor the Veal (3)

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    S8:E24

    Angela attempts to adjust to her new life in Iowa, but discovers that she really wants to be back east, working at her agency. The conflict of professional interest threatens to split up Tony and Angela.

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  5. 8.0/10(140 votes)

    #5 - First Kiss

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    S1:E22

    Angela comes home from a rowdy birthday party, just as Tony returns home from a police-sponsored demonstration of the effects of alcohol on the mind. Both are in a woozy state, and they end up kissing.

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  6. 8.0/10(105 votes)

    #6 - Jonathan Plays Cupid

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    S2:E17

    Jonathan's friend gets him worrying that, one day, Tony may no longer be part of his life. Hoping to ensure against Tony leaving, Jonathan arranges for him and Angela to meet on Valentine's Day at a restaurant for a romantic dinner for two. But they think that the ""Mr. Bower"" behind this evening is really Michael, Angela's ex-husband.

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    Director:Asaad Kelada
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  8. 8.0/10(105 votes)

    #7 - Hit the Road, Chad

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    S3:E16

    Samantha thinks her boyfriend Chad is the cat's meow when he writes a song just for her. Word gets around, and the tune is heard by legend Ray Charles whom Angela cooerses into recording it for her ad agency. When rat Chad starts seeing another girl, Samantha is so infuriated she demands the recording not take place. It takes a stellar performance of the song by Ray to make Samantha see that her friendship with Angela is more important than getting back at Chad.

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  9. 8.0/10(112 votes)

    #8 - A Farewell to Nick

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    S4:E7

    Sam is invited by her grandfather to visit him in Florida. But on her way there, Nick dies. First Sam tries to pay no attention to this but Nick's death, however, left big marks on her.

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    Director:Asaad Kelada
  10. 8.0/10(94 votes)

    #9 - Sleep Talk, Sweet Talk

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    S4:E23

    One year has passed and it's again Angela's birthday. In the nights after she has found out about the surprise party Tony gives, she talks in the sleep and confesses that she loves Tony. But waking up all with her 'Tony, Tony' shouts is, however, very embarrassing for her.

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  11. 7.9/10(148 votes)

    #10 - Requiem

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    S1:E10

    Tony is moonlighting to raise extra money, which Mona believes is to take care of a secret girlfriend in Brooklyn. Soon the truth comes out: Tony is still paying rent on his recently deceased father's apartment, so that he and Sam will have a place to go just in case things don't work out in Connecticut.

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  12. 7.9/10(100 votes)

    #11 - The Babysitter

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    S2:E16

    A sitter's last-minute cancellation leaves Samantha to watch Jonathan while Angela and Tony go to a parents' meeting at school. Samantha panics when Jonathan inadvertently tosses a piece of jewelry down the sink drain. Although Tony had told her not to have any guests, the house is soon full of her friends: Chad, a boy who thinks he can retrieve the missing jewelry, and four of Samantha's friends who come to admire Chad. Tony and Angela return home just as the kids are sneaking out.

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  13. 7.9/10(108 votes)

    #12 - Frankie and Tony Are Lovers

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    S4:E1

    At a street carnival in Brooklyn Tony and Angela help at Mrs. Rossini's stand. There Tony also meets Frankie, an old friend. At an charity auction - Tony offers his services for a weekend - she makes the race.After the weekend Tony returns with a proposal from Frankie.

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  14. 7.9/10(96 votes)

    #13 - Party Double

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    S5:E16

    Angela gets invited to a dinner at which Frank Sinatra is to perform; Tony, a huge Sinatra fan, is to be her guest. When business affairs leave her unable to go, Mona goes in her place, but doesn't tell Tony that the ticket is nontransferable.

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    Director:Asaad Kelada
  15. 7.9/10(96 votes)

    #14 - An Affair to Forget

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    S8:E2

    After Tony and Angela have confessed their love for each other,they both now want to spend an enchanting evening together.But that isn't that simply,especially since no one can know about it.

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  16. 7.8/10(124 votes)

    #15 - Angela's Ex (2)

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    S1:E16

    While Tony and Samantha live it up at the lavish estate of Tony's new boss, a wealthy older woman, Michael and Angela enjoy their reunion. But the celebration is short-lived, as they are eventually reminded of the professional and personal differences that drove them apart the first time.

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  17. 7.8/10(129 votes)

    #16 - It Happened One Summer (1)

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    S2:E1

    The family visit Jonathan's summer camp when his counselor calls Angela to say he is homesick. While there, Angela and Tony realize they both attended camp in the same area many years earlier. Their individual stories of their first kiss seem to coincide, and they soon suspect they may have met each other a long time ago.

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    Director:Asaad Kelada
  18. 7.8/10(97 votes)

    #17 - Older Than Springtime

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    S3:E20

    Through Tony's new girlfriend Casey Angela's got a new commercial order for Armando-Fashionwear. But she couldn't think of any spot.Age, too, is a matter because she as the 'experienced' (equals being old) should advertise fashion for the young generation.

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  19. 7.8/10(96 votes)

    #18 - Cardinal Sin

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    S5:E13

    Tony goes to an 'Old Timer'-meeting of the Cards in St. Louis,accompanied by Angela. There Tony meets also his old friend Betty.But to prevent approaching attempts he introduces Angela as his wife. When Tony is 'unfaithful', the 'marital row' follows.

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  20. 7.8/10(87 votes)

    #19 - In Search of Tony

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    S6:E1

    Holidays on Jamaica. And everyone enjoys the life there.Angela, too, dives right into the holiday-action and has a lot of fun. As it's not Tony, with whom she has that fun, he gets jealous.

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  21. 7.8/10(85 votes)

    #20 - Savor the Veal (1)

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    S8:E22

    Tony has graduated from college and his job search is unfulfilling. He gets a letter from an Iowa university who wants him to teach there. The job sounds perfect for him, but he pretends he is not interested, because it's so far from his home. Angela sees through his facade and convinces him to take the job.

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  22. 7.7/10(189 votes)

    #21 - Briefless Encounter

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    S1:E2

    Part of settling into his new home has Tony using Angela's personal bathroom and getting an eyeful when she steps out of the tub. Neither of the two stubborn housemates accept responsibility, and disagree to an extent that Tony's new girlfriend gives him the heave-ho. Mona's advice about role-playing to better understand each other's point of view helps Tony and Angela see that they aren't angry after all.

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  23. 7.7/10(140 votes)

    #22 - Eye on Angela

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    S1:E17

    A local news reporter, Bobbi Barnes, wants to do a story on the daily life of Angela. But when a series of innocent mix-ups leads Tony and Angela to wake up in the same bed, Bobbi's camera crew is waiting in the hall to capture the scene. Bobbi thinks she has a juicy story for her show, but Mona has other ideas.

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  24. 7.7/10(127 votes)

    #23 - Double Date

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    S1:E18

    Samantha is looking forward to the upcoming school dance, but Tony spoils her evening by constantly taking pictures of her and her date, working at the dance as a chaperone, and getting caught kissing her teacher in front of the entire class.

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  25. 7.7/10(106 votes)

    #24 - The Heiress

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    S2:E4

    The family is thrilled when a recently deceased stranger leaves Mona a sizable chunk of money in his will. Mona soon realizes who the man was, and suddenly doesn't want the money. The man turns out to be a former family friend with whom Mona had an affair many years ago.

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  26. 7.7/10(115 votes)

    #25 - Angela Gets Fired (1)

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    S3:E1

    Overworked Angela goes to Mexico with the family, but when Angela's business loses an important account, Tony never gave Angela the message. When Angela comes home, she goes to the agency to learn that they lost the account. After sassing to her boss and telling him to chill, Angela loses her job.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Anniversary Show" is the best rated episode of "Who's the Boss?". It scored 8.2/10 based on 108 votes. Directed by Asaad Kelada and written by Robert Sternin, Prudence Fraser, it aired on 5/6/1986. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Seer of Love".