8.3/1014 votes#1 - Congressional Ball
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2016
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.
Director: Maurice Marable
Writer: Billy Kimball
7.8/1011 votes#2 - Georgia
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 4/30/2017
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.
Director: Becky Martin
Writer: Billy Kimball
7.7/109 votes#3 - Discovery Weekend
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/2019
At an Aspen retreat for rich donors, Selina deals with potential adversaries and allies. Amy's behavior raises Gary's suspicions.
Director: Dale Stern
Writer: Billy Kimball
7.6/1018 votes#4 - The Strong Box
Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/1998
Jerry keeps finding Kramer's hidden strongbox key. Elaine dates a mysterious man. George plans a breakup.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Billy Kimball
6.6/1016 votes#5 - 24 Minutes
Season 18 Episode 21 - Aired 5/20/2007
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.
Director: Raymond S. Persi
Writer: Billy Kimball
6.6/1019 votes#6 - Gone Maggie Gone
Season 20 Episode 13 - Aired 3/15/2009
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.
Director: Chris Clements
Writer: Billy Kimball
6.5/1014 votes#7 - The Scorpion's Tale
Season 22 Episode 15 - Aired 3/6/2011
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.
Director: Mike B. Anderson
Writer: Billy Kimball
6.4/1020 votes#8 - Dark Knight Court
Season 24 Episode 16 - Aired 3/17/2013
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.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: Billy Kimball
6.3/1014 votes#9 - How I Wet Your Mother
Season 23 Episode 16 - Aired 3/11/2012
When Homer's bed-wetting worsens, his family tries to infiltrate his dreams to find the source of the problem.
Director: Lance Kramer
Writer: Billy Kimball
6.1/1016 votes#10 - The Yellow Badge of Cowardge
Season 25 Episode 22 - Aired 5/18/2014
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.
Director: Timothy Bailey
Writer: Billy Kimball
6.0/1017 votes#11 - Dangerous Curves
Season 20 Episode 5 - Aired 11/9/2008
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.
Director: Matthew Faughnan
Writer: Billy Kimball
5.7/1015 votes#12 - Smoke on the Daughter
Season 19 Episode 15 - Aired 3/30/2008
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.
Director: Lance Kramer
Writer: Billy Kimball
5.6/1017 votes#13 - The Color Yellow
Season 21 Episode 13 - Aired 2/21/2010
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.
Director: Raymond S. Persi
Writer: Billy Kimball
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"Congressional Ball" is the best rated episode written by Billy Kimball. It scored 8.286/10 based on 14 votes. It was directed by Maurice Marable. It aired on 6/5/2016 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Georgia".