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The Best Episodes Written By Ben Karlin

Every TV Episode Written by Ben Karlin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Ben Karlin Ratings Summary

"ClosetCon '13" is the best rated episode written by Ben Karlin. It scored 7.824/10 based on 17 votes. It was directed by Fred Savage. It aired on 11/20/2013 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Wedding (1)".

  • ClosetCon '13
    7.8/1017 votes

    #1 - ClosetCon '13

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2013

    With some urging from Claire, Jay begrudgingly agrees to return to ClosetCon this year, and things get interesting when Jay is reunited with some old colleagues. Cam takes Mitch and Lily to the Tucker family farm for the first time and is excited to fold them into country life, that is until Grams pays an unexpected visit. And back at home, Phil, Gloria and the kids get into some mischief involving Jay’s very delicate Apollo 13 spacecraft model

    Director: Fred Savage

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • The Wedding (1)
    7.8/1017 votes

    #2 - The Wedding (1)

    Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 5/14/2014

    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".

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • Me? Jealous?
    7.7/1020 votes

    #3 - Me? Jealous?

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/8/2012

    Phil's preoccupation with a business opportunity blinds him to his new partner's inappropriate behavior around Claire. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria may regret letting Mitchell and Cameron be their temporary house guests when their home is being fumigated.

    Director: Michael Spiller

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • Spring-a-Ding-Fling
    7.7/1019 votes

    #4 - Spring-a-Ding-Fling

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/5/2014

    Cameron is in charge of the school’s big spring dance, but when a popular teacher returns from sabbatical, a bit of not-so-friendly competition blooms. And with Claire on chaperone duty at the dance, Phil gets Haley to accompany him to his annual realtor’s banquet and is looking forward to impressing his little girl. Elsewhere, Mitch starts a new job and can’t seem to get a good read on the new boss or the work environment. Jay and Gloria babysit Lily and an accident with Gloria’s purse ignites a case of whodunit and it’s Lily’s word against baby Joe’s.

    Director: Gail Mancuso

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • A Hard Jay's Night
    7.7/1018 votes

    #5 - A Hard Jay's Night

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/2/2014

    Mitch struggles to hide his true feelings about the unflattering wedding topper Cam's father whittled out of soap for them, Phil tries to help Gloria sell her pre-Jay apartment but they get sidetracked at the neighborhood salon, and Claire and the kids head over to Jay's early to help him prep for the special night with the family he's hosting but they end up just butting heads.

    Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • When a Tree Falls
    7.5/1015 votes

    #6 - When a Tree Falls

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2012

    Mitch and Cam try to save an old tree in the park. Jay takes Manny to a kid's Olympics-themed birthday party. Gloria and Claire have an eventful shopping trip.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • Punkin Chunkin
    7.5/1020 votes

    #7 - Punkin Chunkin

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/23/2011

    When an old neighborhood kid returns to town as a hugely successful internet billionaire, it gets Phil thinking of what could have been. Jay feels Manny could use a little dose of constructive criticism, and Cameron is offended when Mitchell questions the authenticity of his colorful childhood stories.

    Director: Michael Spiller

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • Election Day
    7.5/1019 votes

    #8 - Election Day

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 4/11/2012

    Claire's race for town council comes to a head on Election Day as the Dunphys make phone calls for votes and Mitchell and Cameron take to the streets to campaign, while the candidate endures technical problems during some last-minute interviews.

    Director: Bryan Cranston

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • The Wow Factor
    7.4/1019 votes

    #9 - The Wow Factor

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/27/2013

    Claire and Cam bring in a third party (Wendi McLendon-Covey) when they reach an impasse on a landscaping decision; Phil teaches basic fix-it skills to the kids; Mitch helps Lily with a bully.

    Director: Steven Levitan

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • Oh, you’re the sun now? Giver of life?
    6.0/104 votes

    #10 - Oh, you’re the sun now? Giver of life?

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/7/2022

    Joyce enjoys the spotlight as a guest on an iconic TV talk show while fighting against memories of her time in New York. Doug makes moves for Minx. Back home, Bambi and Richie discover Tina’s secret.

    Director: Rachel Lee Goldenberg

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • An exciting new chapter in the annals of erotica
    5.8/104 votes

    #11 - An exciting new chapter in the annals of erotica

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/2022

    While David and Tina deal with Bottom Dollar’s financial woes, Joyce helps a sexy coverboy prep for Minx’s first presser.

    Director: Jake Schreier

    Writer: Ben Karlin

  • The perils of being a wealthy widow
    4.0/102 votes

    #12 - The perils of being a wealthy widow

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/21/2023

    One year into launching Minx Magazine, Joyce struggles to pick a new publisher she can trust. Drowning in debt, Doug scrambles to keep his company afloat. Shelly goes back to the ’burbs to focus on her family.

    Director: Max Winkler

    Writer: Ben Karlin