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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Afternoon Delight
    8.9/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Afternoon Delight

    S2:E6

    Gob stages mass firings after being inadvertently roasted at the Bluth Company Christmas party. Michael is forced to rebuild the Banana Stand, and Buster plays hooky from the Army at an arcade game.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Justice Is Blind
    8.5/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Justice Is Blind

    S1:E17

    Gob steals a file on the government's case against the Bluth Company that Maggie had given to Michael. Tobias is sent to Maggie's house to get evidence, George Michael tries to prove Maeby's fraud, and Lindsay fights to remove the Ten Commandments from the courthouse lawn.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - The Immaculate Election
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #3 - The Immaculate Election

    S2:E14

    George Michael runs for student body president, which Gob manages to ruin. Buster has an affair with Lupe, who is being sought after by Lindsay and Tobias attempts to move out of the model home, then develops a new persona when he regrets his decision.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Spring Breakout
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Spring Breakout

    S2:E17

    Gob confronts the editor of the videos that showcased his magic mistakes. Michael tricks Lucille in to rehab, and then attempts to get her out after George Sr. is kidnapped.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 24 - Baby on Board
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Baby on Board

    S3:E24

    Gloria's bilingualism comes in handy on Mitchell and Cameron's quest to adopt another child. Meanwhile, Jay and Manny help Lily get ready for a dance recital. Alex goes to her first prom, and Haley announces her future plans, which come as a shock to her family.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - The Late Show
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #6 - The Late Show

    S5:E5

    The adults struggle to make it to a hot new restaurant in time for the reservation Jay pulled a lot of strings to get.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Three Dinners
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #7 - Three Dinners

    S5:E13

    Haley turns the tables when Claire and Phil try to talk with her about her future; Jay receives news from his friend Shorty and his wife, Darlene; Cam and Mitch go on a romantic date.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Summer Lovin'
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #8 - Summer Lovin'

    S7:E1

    Haley gets back together with Dylan. Alex and Sanjay plan their breakup since they are both going off to college. Mitchell avoids finding a new job and takes up art. Jay and Gloria try to find a good preschool for Joe.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Best Men
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Best Men

    S4:E17

    Mitch and Cam's friend Sal announces she's getting married the next day and they are in the wedding; Gloria doesn't trust her new nanny; Claire bonds with Haley; Phil helps Luke with a girl.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - In God We Trust
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #10 - In God We Trust

    S1:E7

    Michael attempts to fire the family's incompetent, but likeable attorney. George Michael impresses Maeby with a muscle suit for a "Living Classics" pagent. Tobias has a psychological affliction where he is unable to take off his clothes.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - iSpy
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #11 - iSpy

    S5:E14

    Claire and Phil decide to spy on Luke and Manny as they're hanging out with one of their more questionable friends. Meanwhile, Gloria is furious with Jay because she thinks he had a dream about another woman, but Jay misinterprets her anger for another offense he committed. And, Cam secretly uses Mitch as a scapegoat to get out of attending a party, while Haley tries to keep her photography exhibit a secret from her family.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 23 - The Wedding (1)
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #12 - The Wedding (1)

    S5:E23

    Mitch and Cam's big day is finally here and nothing can ruin it, until nothing turns into a whole lot of somethings and puts wedding planner extraordinaire Pepper Saltzman to the test. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria host the Tuckers, Phil squeezes in an eye procedure before the festivities and Claire embraces her role as “best woman".

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Aunt Mommy
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Aunt Mommy

    S3:E15

    Phil and Claire go overboard with drinks, and divulging personal information, on a night out to celebrate the sale of a house to Mitchell and Cameron's friends.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  14. undefined Season 11 Episode 17 - Finale (1)
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Finale (1)

    S11:E17

    Mitchell and Cam settle in on their new normal, and Phil and Claire decide that one of the kids needs to move out in order to take control of the house again. Meanwhile, as Gloria becomes more successful at work, she notices Jay, Manny and Joe don't seem to need her as much.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Kiss
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #15 - The Kiss

    S2:E2

    Gloria decides to honor her late grandmother by cooking more traditional Colombian meals; Claire finds out Alex is interested in a boy; Mitchell's aversion to public displays of affection causes an argument.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - My Hero
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #16 - My Hero

    S4:E22

    Mitch's ex-boyfriend, a personable and successful doctor, invites the whole family to a fundraising event at a roller rink; Phil teaches Gloria how to skate; Haley helps Alex talk to boys.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Haley's 21st Birthday
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #17 - Haley's 21st Birthday

    S6:E10

    Claire and Gloria hang out with Haley on her 21st birthday. Alex, Luke and Manny babysit Lily and she decides to drop the 'where do babies come from?' bomb.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Yard Sale
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Yard Sale

    S4:E6

    Jay and Gloria hold a yard sale to help Manny and Luke with their school's charity fundraiser, and the entire family pitches in: Phil feels pressured to both sell and buy something, Mitch and Cam help Claire assess Alex's new 'boy friend,' and Manny finds an old trunk that hides a secret Gloria wants to see remain a secret.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Good Cop, Bad Dog
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Good Cop, Bad Dog

    S2:E22

    Jay advises a dog trainer, while Phil and Claire switch parenting duties to the kids' chagrin. Mitchell has an extra Lady Gaga ticket when Cameron ends up sick.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  20. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - Birds of a Feather Boa
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Birds of a Feather Boa

    S8:E7

    When Jack decides on a whim to move, Will is excited at the thought of helping him look for a place. While attending Beverley's wife's memorial "celebration," Karen and Grace experience a wardrobe malfunction, which they must try to conceal.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  21. undefined Season 8 Episode 15 - The Definition of Marriage
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Definition of Marriage

    S8:E15

    The big day has finally arrived - Grace and James are getting ready for their green card wedding. To Grace's dismay, Karen takes it upon herself to ignore her wish for a low-key wedding ceremony and decides to arrange including hiring Hall & Oates.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  22. undefined Season 10 Episode 2 - Kiss and Tell
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Kiss and Tell

    S10:E2

    Haley needs a little help deciding whether or not to tell Arvin about her kiss with Dylan and goes to Mitch and Cam for their advice. Gloria suspects Manny's Canadian girlfriend is made up and wants to find out the real truth.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  23. undefined Season 11 Episode 4 - Pool Party
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Pool Party

    S11:E4

    Mitch and Cam help Lily overcome her insecurities about wearing a bathing suit to a pool party but discover their own. Meanwhile, now that Gloria's new internship is taking up so much of her time, Jay is feeling particularly neglected.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  24. undefined Season 11 Episode 15 - Baby Steps
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Baby Steps

    S11:E15

    Claire has landed an interview for her dream job and is thwarted on her way to the interview by Phil's tricky staircase. Meanwhile, Cam and Mitch debate the pros and cons of adopting another baby after unexpectedly receiving a call from their adoption agency.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Go Bullfrogs!
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Go Bullfrogs!

    S3:E6

    Phil takes Haley to visit his alma mater. Claire goes out with Mitchell and Cameron. Gloria and Jay may have to broach a delicate subject with Manny.

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    Writer:Abraham Higginbotham

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Abraham Higginbotham Ratings Summary

"Afternoon Delight" is the best rated episode written by Abraham Higginbotham. It scored 8.9/10 based on 21 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 12/19/2004 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Justice Is Blind".