The Best Episodes Written By Billy Kimball

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(18 votes)

   #1 - Congressional Ball

   S5:E76/5/2016

   At the White House Christmas party, Selina bargains for votes in hopes of breaking the election tie. Meanwhile, the staff is preoccupied with the annual '50 Hottest D.C. Staffers' list; Mike eyes a job outside politics; and Dan helps Jonah with debate prep in New Hampshire.

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   7.9/10(15 votes)

   #2 - Georgia

   S6:E34/30/2017

   Selina helps monitor the first free and democratic election in Georgia (the country, not the state) and is reunited with an old "friend." Meanwhile, Mike and Gary hide evidence of a major mishap, and Jonah and Richard have an eventful night out. Back in the U.S., Dan tries to help Amy.

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   7.9/10(15 votes)

   #3 - Discovery Weekend

   S7:E24/7/2019

   At an Aspen retreat for rich donors, Selina deals with potential adversaries and allies. Amy's behavior raises Gary's suspicions.

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   7.8/10(23 votes)

   #4 - The Strong Box

   S9:E142/5/1998

   Jerry keeps finding Kramer's hidden strongbox key. Elaine dates a mysterious man. George plans a breakup.

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   7.3/10(22 votes)

   #5 - 24 Minutes

   S18:E215/20/2007

   In a parody of "24," the school's Counter Truancy Unit tries to stop three sixth-graders planning to disrupt the school bake sale with a stink bomb.

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   7.1/10(23 votes)

   #6 - Gone Maggie Gone

   S20:E133/15/2009

   Lisa infiltrates a convent in order to steal back Maggie who was accidentally taken in by nuns. While in the convent, Lisa uncovers a series of cryptic clues leading to a hidden jewel in Springfield. With help from resident history buffs Principal Skinner and Comic Book Guy, Lisa sets off to find the coveted prize. But Springfield's Freemasons are also hot on the trail of the jewel, and Lisa must race against them to find the jewel and rescue Maggie.

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   7.0/10(19 votes)

   #7 - The Scorpion's Tale

   S22:E153/6/2011

   During a field trip, Lisa discovers desert water that makes usually combative creatures get along; after getting kicked out of the retirement home, Grampa comes to live with the family.

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   6.9/10(19 votes)

   #8 - How I Wet Your Mother

   S23:E163/11/2012

   When Homer's bed-wetting worsens, his family tries to infiltrate his dreams to find the source of the problem.

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   6.9/10(26 votes)

   #9 - Dark Knight Court

   S24:E163/17/2013

   Springfield's Easter is ruined by a prank and all fingers point to Bart. It is up to Lisa to save her brother, in a student court presided over by Attorney General Janet Reno. Meanwhile, inspired by an old comic book, Mr. Burns becomes an ineffectual superhero—fruit bat man.

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    6.6/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Dangerous Curves

    S20:E511/9/2008

    Homer and Marge remember the ups and downs of their marriage through a series of flashbacks, including the time they each began flirting with guests at a glamorous party - a situation that led to a food fight and an unexpected swim in the pool.

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    6.5/10(23 votes)

    #11 - The Yellow Badge of Cowardge

    S25:E225/18/2014

    Bart feels guilty after he wins the annual "last day of school" race around Springfield Elementary School, with help from Nelson, who beats up the frontrunner, Milhouse. Meanwhile, Homer tries to bring back 4th of July fireworks after they are canceled due to budget cuts.

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    6.4/10(22 votes)

    #12 - The Color Yellow

    S21:E132/21/2010

    When Miss Hoover asks her students to research their family history, Lisa is horrified to discover that most of her ancestors were bad people – a motley crew of horse thieves and deadbeats. But while rummaging through the attic, Lisa happens upon a diary kept by her ancestor, Eliza Simpson. As Eliza’s story unfolds, Lisa learns that her family was part of the Underground Railroad, a group that helped slaves escape to freedom. Eliza recounts liberating a slave named Virgil, but when Lisa presents her findings at school, some of her classmates refute it, leaving Lisa determined to exonerate her family’s name.

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    6.3/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Smoke on the Daughter

    S19:E153/30/2008

    With Lisa's encouragement, Marge pursues her dream of becoming a ballerina. But when Marge auditions at the ballet academy, Lisa is invited to enroll. Unfortunately, Lisa becomes addicted to secondhand smoke from the other dancers. Meanwhile, Homer's beef-jerky operation runs into a snag.

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