The Best Episodes Written By Alex Taub

Every TV Episode Written by Alex Taub Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Achy Breaky Hearts
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Achy Breaky Hearts

    S2:E8

    Both Zoe and Lemon are having a difficult time accepting Lavon and Ruby’s new relationship, so they decide to find out Ruby’s true intentions. Wade agrees to supervise a Little Ranger’s camping trip to avoid a potentially awkward conversation with George. However, when George unexpectedly shows up on the trip, Wade has nowhere to hide, and their talk makes him see his relationship in a different light. Meanwhile, Brick wants to take the next step in his relationship with Emily, but is shocked about who is not on board with the plan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Take This Job and Shove It
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Take This Job and Shove It

    S3:E3

    Zoe secretly starts to see patients again in BlueBell; Lavon tries to bring a minor league baseball team to town; George needs Zoe's help with a medical situation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Something to Talk About
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Something to Talk About

    S3:E9

    When Zoe learns that Wade is interested in dating someone close to her, she tries everything she can do to put a stop to it. Lavon enlists George to help save BlueBell from merging with another town. To help keep the town in the dark about the planned merger, Zoe uses Joel and AnnaBeth to create a scandalous distraction to throw people off the trail. Meanwhile, Brick starts dating again, but finds himself in a tough predicament when someone from his past resurfaces.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Ring of Fire
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Ring of Fire

    S3:E15

    Joel hires unreliable workers to assist with the renovations; Lavon tries to keep busy by organizing a renaissance fair; Wade is excited about an upcoming anniversary.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Stuck
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Stuck

    S3:E21

    When Wade's dad asks Zoe for help with his love life, she is happy to get involved, until Wade advises her that no good can come from it. Lavon recruits George to help persuade the city comptroller to change BlueBell's billing on an exit sign, but finds himself in competition against his rival, Mayor Gainey. Meanwhile, Lemon continues to try to raise Fancie's profile, but all her plans seem to go up in flames.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - If Tomorrow Never Comes
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - If Tomorrow Never Comes

    S2:E20

    After Zoe tricks Jonah into spilling a secret about Brick, she unintentionally makes things worse for Brick in his love life. Following Brick’s advice, Zoe decides she must finally express her feelings, but timing never seems to be her strong suit. Wade and Lemon must learn to work together, but things go awry when they each try to prove that they know what is best for the new Rammer Jammer. Knowing what Wade and Lemon are up to, Lavon and AnnaBeth agree to not get involved, but that might be easier said than done. Meanwhile, Tansy’s brothers surprise her with an unexpected visit, leaving George to look after them and put up with their wild antics.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Lovesick Blues
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Lovesick Blues

    S2:E13

    When Zoe is alerted by the Health Department about a flu epidemic heading towards BlueBell, she is forced to put the town on lockdown. Because of the quarantine, Wade is forced to stay at his ex-girlfriends house causing Zoe to become jealous. Lemon’s plan for the perfect night with Walt goes awry when she begins to feel under the weather. Meanwhile, George finds himself roped into directing Lavon’s tourism commercial about BlueBell’s small-town charm, but it seems Lavon, is more preoccupied with his co-star than his commercial.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - If It Makes You Happy
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - If It Makes You Happy

    S2:E3

    When Zoe reads about her fellow classmates’ accomplishments in her Alumni magazine, she is upset that they list her as “retired” and invites the reporter to BlueBell for an interview. However, Zoe has a hard time convincing the reporter that she actually has a thriving medical practice in BlueBell – that is, until she comes across a rare and potentially serious disease. Trying to be considerate of Lemon’s feelings, George informs her that he is going out on a date, making her feel that she too needs to find a date. Meanwhile, Lemon and Lavon both find themselves in competition with their nemesis Ruby.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Whisper Box
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - The Whisper Box

    S1:E13

    When Nancy finds herself stuck in an alternate reality the Drew Crew desperately searches for a way to bring her back.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Mystery of Blackwood Lodge
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - The Mystery of Blackwood Lodge

    S1:E6

    While trying to uncover the truth about a long-buried history between Lucy Sable and Ryan Hudson, Nancy finds herself in the curious position of having to strike a deal with Horseshoe Bay’s newest and most suspect widower.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Grayson's Anatomy
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Grayson's Anatomy

    S1:E13

    Everyone at the firm is up in arms when they anticipate Parker is going to make an announcement of the newest partner. Jane finally makes the decision to move on with her life and forget about Grayson when she learns he has been dreaming about her. Jane also gets an unexpected visit from a man from her past whose sudden appearance throws her for a loop.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Dancing in September
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Dancing in September

    S2:E2

    A doctor is found dead in the pool of a wellness clinic. Riggs suspects a drug angle and asks Agent Palmer for help.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - A Problem Like Maria
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - A Problem Like Maria

    S1:E17

    Riggs and Murtaugh team up again with Palmer, and together they gain inside knowledge of dangerous new cartel operations. As Riggs’ attachment to Palmer deepens, so do his impulsive actions, further worrying Avery and Delgado. Trish explores the potential of an amazing new career opportunity.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Back from the Dead
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Back from the Dead

    S2:E2

    Jane attempts to put her relationship issues aside when she has to focus on a custody case involving a man who suffered from amnesia for nine years. Kim and Parker represent a female writer who is suing to retain control of the fictitious male persona she created under her pen name, Jonathan Martin. Fred inadvertently ends up as Kim’s new assistant while Grayson organizes a gathering in memory of Deb’s birthday.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Last Year's Model
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Last Year's Model

    S2:E9

    Jane brings in an age discrimination case only to have Parker hand it over to Kim. Grayson takes on a real estate case where his clients claim their house is haunted and gets closer to Vanessa. Fred decides to help Stacy with her money woes by hiring her to serve divorce papers.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Freeze the Day
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Freeze the Day

    S2:E13

    With Claire Harrison easing her way back into the firm, she partners with Kim on a case but proves she will stop at nothing to win, including pitting Kim’s insecurities about Parker against her. Meanwhile, Stacy books a Fancy Feast commercial and Fred has to hid his jealously when she has to “kiss” her pretend husband. Jane and Grayson take on a case involving a woman who wants to be cryogenically frozen which leads them both to think about the passing of Deb and leads to a series of events that could change Jane and Grayson’s lives forever.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - False Alarm
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - False Alarm

    S3:E2

    As Grayson asks for help planning his wedding, Jane joins Kim on a malpractice lawsuit on behalf of a model who died while getting breast implants. Meanwhile, Teri’s firefighter boyfriend is sued by a woman who was injured when he saved her from a burning building.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Home
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Home

    S4:E2

    Jane and Grayson partner up on case involving a 16-year-old video game genius determined to sue his father while Kim represents her own father in an eviction case. The firm's new Angel investor Luke, finds a way to be more involved with Jane's personal life than she would like. Stacy and Nikki decide to go into business together, despite Jane's hesitation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Epitaph
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Epitaph

    S4:E11

    As Emily and Victoria grieve, David springs into action to protect his loved ones.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Homebodies
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Homebodies

    S1:E10

    After investigating the murder of a millennial 'designer drug' dealer, Riggs and Murtaugh find themselves in a violent turf war between a new generation of drug dealers and a Koreatown gang. Murtaugh finds some comfort in a temporary new partner. Trish attempts to set up Riggs with her co-worker.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Alex Taub

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Funny Money
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Funny Money

    S2:E11

    Riggs and Murtaugh are thrown into the world of counterfeit money. When a group of teenagers inadvertently gets involved, it strikes a chord with Murtaugh, who is dealing with his own issues regarding his son. Riggs decides to pay a visit to someone from his past.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Bad Santas
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Bad Santas

    S3:E9

    While Cole gets into the holiday spirit for his first Christmas with Maya, Murtaugh hopes he can convince RJ to come back home from Costa Rica for the holidays. Cole and Murtaugh are saddled with a complicated burglary and home invasion case. Avery's holidays are a bit blue. Bailey is still trying to figure out her new partner.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Family Ties
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Family Ties

    S2:E21

    On Murtaugh's first day on the job as interim captain, the wife of a popular businessman is abducted and the squad finds a connection in the case to Rigg's father. Riggs is left to grapple with his family and work.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - A Game of Chicken
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #24 - A Game of Chicken

    S3:E14

    Against Murtaugh's advice, Cole reaches out to Tom Barnes to help with a case that hits close to home, putting Murtaugh and Cole's partnership to the test. Meanwhile, Trish prepares to announce her campaign for District Attorney.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Need to Know
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Need to Know

    S3:E2

    New partners Murtaugh and Cole attempt to find a steady rhythm as they work to solve the murder of a finance executive. Cole navigates his role with his ex- and his daughter. Avery grapples with the outcome of his campaign for city council.

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    Writer:Alex Taub

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Alex Taub Ratings Summary

"Achy Breaky Hearts" is the best rated episode written by Alex Taub. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/27/2012 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Take This Job and Shove It".