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The Best Episodes Written By Billy Kimball

Every TV Episode Written by Billy Kimball Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - Congressional Ball
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Discovery Weekend
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    S7:E2

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Georgia
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    S6:E3

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  4. undefined Season 9 Episode 14 - The Strong Box
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S9:E14

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  5. undefined Season 18 Episode 21 - 24 Minutes
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    S18:E21

    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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    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  6. undefined Season 20 Episode 13 - Gone Maggie Gone
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    S20:E13

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  7. undefined Season 23 Episode 16 - How I Wet Your Mother
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    S23:E16

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  8. undefined Season 24 Episode 16 - Dark Knight Court
    6.9/10(31 votes)

    S24:E16

    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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    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  9. undefined Season 22 Episode 15 - The Scorpion's Tale
    6.7/10(25 votes)

    S22:E15

    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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    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  10. undefined Season 20 Episode 5 - Dangerous Curves
    6.5/10(26 votes)

    S20:E5

    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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    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  11. undefined Season 19 Episode 15 - Smoke on the Daughter
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    S19:E15

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  12. undefined Season 25 Episode 22 - The Yellow Badge of Cowardge
    6.4/10(30 votes)

    S25:E22

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Billy Kimball

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  13. undefined Season 21 Episode 13 - The Color Yellow
    6.3/10(26 votes)

    S21:E13

    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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    Writer:Billy Kimball

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Billy Kimball Ratings Summary

"Congressional Ball" is the best rated episode written by Billy Kimball. It scored 8.5/10 based on 20 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 6/5/2016 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Discovery Weekend".