The Best Episodes Written By Brad Copeland
Every TV Episode Written by Brad Copeland Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Brad Copeland Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Brad Copeland is "Amigos", rated 8.9/10 from 20 user votes. It was "directed by Lee Shallat Chemel". "Amigos" aired on 11/21/2004 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Sword of Destiny".
8.9/10 20 votes#1 - Amigos
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2004
Michael is increasingly frustrated over being abandoned by the family, and when the staircar is found in Mexico, Michael vows to find his father and give him a piece of his mind. Also, Buster spends time with Lupe's family and thinks he's in Mexico.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Brad Copeland
8.4/10 20 votes#2 - Sword of Destiny
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 3/27/2005
Gob and Buster team up for some magic tricks with the help of Buster's fake hand, but when Tony Wonder, a rival magician, starts to mentor them, somebody gets the finger. Meanwhile, Michael is forced to delegate some work when he's hospitalized and Lindsay teaches George Michael how to drive using the staircar.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Brad Copeland
8.3/10 25 votes#3 - Storming the Castle
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/4/2004
Michael cannot go through with his plan to break up Gob and Marta. A thug magician wants to take Gob's "legs". Maeby wears all leather to get back at her mother, and Lucille decides to confront Buster's relationship with Lucille 2.
Director: Greg Mottola
Writer: Brad Copeland
8.1/10 22 votes#4 - Staff Infection
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/14/2004
When Michael discovers his family has been receiving paychecks without working, he forces them all to get jobs within the company. Lindsay questions his management skills, and Tobias checks himself in at George Sr.'s prison to research a film role.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Brad Copeland
8.0/10 9 votes#5 - Dad's Car
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/16/2006
It's Mother's Day again when Earl remembers that he has never given his mother a Mother's Day gift Just as he and Randy are about to finish carrying out his long overdue gift his mother decides her repayment should include Earl doing something for his father.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Brad Copeland
8.0/10 20 votes#6 - Queen for a Day
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/23/2005
Michael sells a portion of his stock in the Bluth company to buy a car, and Lucille 2 returns, only to discover that Buster is dating the company secretary Starla.
Director: Andrew Fleming
Writer: Brad Copeland
8.0/10 2 votes#7 - Therapy Cheating Shoes Movie
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/1/2018
When Matt drives Greg to a job interview, they encounter a few bizarre obstacles that jeopardize getting him there on time. Also, with John's help, Tyler listens in on a therapy session between Clementine and Joan to see if she still has feelings for him; Tim bribes Samantha to attend online traffic school in his place; and Jen tries to convince Colleen and Tim to join her boycott of family get-togethers.
Director: Natalia Anderson
Writer: Brad Copeland
7.9/10 5 votes#8 - Sleepy Email Brunch Tree
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2015
When Matt invites Colleen to brunch with the family, he coaches her through the difficult task of connecting with them. Also, John, Matt and Greg try to prove their masculinity by cutting down a tree in Greg's backyard, Tim has an adverse reaction to espresso, and a sleep-deprived Greg has a run-in with the cops.
Director: Jeremy Garelick
Writer: Brad Copeland
7.9/10 29 votes#9 - Key Decisions
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/23/2003
Gob decides to lock himself in his father's prison for 24 hours to get back in with the alliance, and to spend quality time with his father. Michael takes Gob's girlfriend to an awards show, and Buster inadvertently flirts with his mother's rival.
Director: Anthony Russo
Writer: Brad Copeland
7.5/10 2 votes#10 - Bunny Single Nightmare Drinking
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2017
When Jen invites her boss, Paul, and his wife over to dinner to impress him, she and Greg can't remember his wife's name and scramble to avoid embarrassment. Also, Tim urges Tyler to start dating; Matt ends up having a nightmare about parenting after he and Colleen discuss having children; and Joan grows increasingly stressed about Heather living with her.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton
Writer: Brad Copeland
7.2/10 4 votes#11 - Party Lobster Gym Sale
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2016
Greg joins Colleen's gym and goes overboard gearing up to work out. Also, Heather and Jen host a secret garage sale that directly competes with one Joan is having, Tyler and Samantha throw a party while Heather and Tim are away for the weekend, and the family has second thoughts about eating lobster for dinner.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Brad Copeland
6.0/10 2 votes#12 - Late Smuggling Dreambaby Voucher
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/4/2017
When Greg and Jen take Lark on her first airplane trip, their parental skills are upstaged by another couple travelling with their baby. Also, Joan and John attempt to smuggle their dog, Tank, onto the plane; Matt and Colleen miss their flights when they accept travel vouchers for airline credits; and Heather and Tim run into countless obstacles when trying to get to the airport on time.
Director: Angela Barnes
Writer: Brad Copeland
4.3/10 3 votes#13 - Receptionist Pot Voting Cramp
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/2016
Greg lies to Jen about voting in the presidential election; Heather starts working with Tim at the office; Tim gives Joan a medical marijuana prescription; Matt takes Colleen to the emergency room.
Director: Alisa Statman
Writer: Brad Copeland
4.0/10 3 votes#14 - Facebook Fish Planner Backstage
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/2017
When Tim gets two tickets to the GRAMMY Awards from his rock star patient, Charlie Puth, he brings Samantha to the show to impress her. Also, Matt and Colleen realize how out of control planning a wedding can get when they meet with their offbeat wedding planner, Ned Gawler; John and Joan join Facebook so they can stay connected to the kids; and Heather manically tries to save Sophia's beloved goldfish from dying.
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Writer: Brad Copeland