The Best Episodes Written By Brad Walsh

Every TV Episode Written by Brad Walsh Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Earthy Girls Are Easy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Earthy Girls Are Easy

    S13:E2

    When a local paper plans to run a story about Strickland Propane dumping old propane tanks into the river, Hank suggests that the company go green. Dale, in an attempt to impress the ladies, organizes an Earth benefit concert.

    Director:Matt Engstrom
    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  2. Background image for Las Vegas
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #2 - Las Vegas

    S5:E18

    he adults are Vegas-bound when Jay hooks them up with Excelsior Level hotel accommodations courtesy of one of his big clients, but after learning there’s an even higher level, Jay becomes obsessed with upgrading. Meanwhile, everyone’s sneaking around when Claire secretly hits the tables to win back money she lost years ago, Phil goes underground auditioning for a secret society of magicians, Cam ducks out of a spa day with Mitch to join their friend’s bachelor party shenanigans, and Gloria is determined to hide a female version of dog butler Barkley from Jay.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  3. Background image for He's Gotta Have It
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #3 - He's Gotta Have It

    S1:E7

    As the end of the school year approaches, Ted plots to help John lose his virginity after John learns he is the last virgin in school.

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  4. Background image for Hawaii
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #4 - Hawaii

    S1:E23

    Jay could not be more excited to do nothing but indulge and relax in this tropical paradise, but then an unexpected reality check dampens his plans. Meanwhile, Phil is determined to make this trip romantic for Claire, Mitchell and Cameron have opposing views on whether to sightsee or not to sightsee, and the kids get into a little bit of mischief when left to their own devices.

    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  5. Background image for Bringing Up Baby
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Bringing Up Baby

    S4:E1

    Phil takes Jay on an unconventional fishing trip; Gloria wonders how to break the news about her pregnancy; Dylan temporarily moves in with the Dunphys; Cam and Mich think about adopting a cat.

    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  6. Background image for Yes-Woman
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Yes-Woman

    S10:E19

    In an effort to be less negative, Claire is rebranding herself as the girl who says “yes” and inadvertently approves of Luke’s new relationship with someone from his work. Meanwhile, Phil tries to surprise Alex at school right before she receives an award she didn’t tell him about.

    Director:Fred Savage
    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  7. Background image for Finale (2)
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Finale (2)

    S11:E18

    The entire family discovers saying goodbye is much harder than it seems.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  8. Background image for The Musical Man
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #8 - The Musical Man

    S2:E19

    Cameron is overzealous in his planning of the spring musical performance at Luke and Manny's school. Jay's brother visits while Phil convinces the family to be in his new TV ad.

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  9. Background image for Dude Ranch
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Dude Ranch

    S3:E1

    While vacationing on Lost Creek Ranch, the three families try their hands at a little cattle herding, skeet shooting and horseback riding. There are also some big firsts, a huge surprise and an actual face-off between Jay and a cowboy named Hank.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  10. Background image for Travels with Scout
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Travels with Scout

    S1:E21

    Claire is caught off guard when Phil's father shows up in an RV with a little four legged friend, and she becomes suspicious that he might be hiding a larger reason for the visit. Meanwhile, when Cameron hears Dylan is down a drummer in his band, he enthusiastically offers to fill in, and Jay and Gloria have to pay the consequences of accidentally taking Manny to see a traumatizing horror movie.

    Director:Seth Gordon
    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  11. Background image for A Slight at the Opera
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #11 - A Slight at the Opera

    S4:E14

    When the lead in the school's production of "Phantom of the Opera" gets sick, Manny is willing to do anything to land the lead; Phil and Jay wind up in a golf-off with Mitch and Pepper; Gloria and Alex visit a psychic.

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  12. Background image for The Old Man & the Tree
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #12 - The Old Man & the Tree

    S5:E10

    Jay takes Manny out to cut down their own Christmas tree, and Gloria is on edge with mom in town, but changes her tune when she sees her bonding with Claire. Elsewhere, Mitchell is forced to do last minute shopping when they didn’t get Lily the right gift, and Cameron takes Lily to a charity event where they experience the true meaning of Chritmas.

    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  13. Background image for Run for Your Wife
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #13 - Run for Your Wife

    S1:E6

    It's the first day back at school for the kids and, at the Dunphy house, Phil oversteps when he misreads how Claire is coping with an empty nest. Over at Jay's, he and Gloria are in disagreement over Manny's interesting choice of outfit for his first day of class, and Mitchell and Cameron freak out after Lily gets her first bump on the head.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  14. Background image for The One That Got Away
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    #14 - The One That Got Away

    S2:E24

    Jay wants to go fishing on his birthday, but the family insists he have a big party, leading Claire and Mitchell to get trapped in their childhood yard, Phil to encounter his college nemesis at the mall and Cameron to have trouble at the bakery.

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  15. Background image for Won't You Be Our Neighbor
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Won't You Be Our Neighbor

    S6:E5

    The Dunphys try to persuade the perfect couple to move in next door, Manny dates the daughter of Jay's biggest nemesis, and Mitchell and Cameron try to get Lily a new teacher.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  16. Background image for The Closet Case
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #16 - The Closet Case

    S7:E3

    Mitchell takes a job with a rival of Jay's; Luke and Manny visit Alex but use the opportunity to meet girls; Gloria is upset when a cheerleader doesn't decorate Manny's locker; Phil and Claire try to play chicken when Dylan moves in.

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  17. Background image for My Two Dads
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #17 - My Two Dads

    S1:E2

    Ted and John's plan to exact revenge on the school bully inadvertently puts them in a parental role. Matty agrees to get a colonoscopy… on one condition.

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  18. Background image for Clean for a Day
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Clean for a Day

    S7:E12

    Claire decides to get rid of all of the clutter out of the house before taking over Jay's business. Jay's new hobby causes concern for Cameron.

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  19. Background image for Mother Tucker
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Mother Tucker

    S2:E9

    Mitchell tries to tell Cameron how he feels uncomfortable with his mom, Barb Tucker. Meanwhile, Haley breaks up with Dylan much to Phil's dismay and Claire's delight. Jay has a little stomach ache that gets exacerbated when he and Manny look it up on the Internet.

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  20. Background image for Egg Drop
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Egg Drop

    S3:E12

    Jay and Claire take control of their kids' school projects from Manny and Luke, while Haley and Gloria help Phil with a real estate presentation. Elsewhere, Cam and Mitchell meet with a potential birth mother.

    Director:Jason Winer
    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  21. Background image for Career Day
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #21 - Career Day

    S4:E21

    Phil is jazzed to share the wonders of residential real estate with Luke and Manny’s classmates for career day. Gloria challenges Jay’s claims of always wanting to become a novelist. Mitch and Cam make a costly mistake while executing tooth fairy duties.

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  22. Background image for First Days
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #22 - First Days

    S5:E2

    Luke and Manny have their first day at high school, which proves to be harder for Phil and Gloria than for the boys. Elsewhere, Claire makes her big return to the workforce at Jay's closet company and is a little rusty on her first day, and Cam starts a new substituting gig at the high school, leaving Mitch to try to juggle Lily's first day of pre-school and a very important meeting at work.

    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  23. Background image for New Kids on the Block
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #23 - New Kids on the Block

    S11:E1

    Haley is determined to follow the advice in her parenting books with the twins, but Phil and Claire think their old methods are better. Meanwhile, Manny is set to direct Jay’s dog bed commercial in the hopes of winning his ex-girlfriend back.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Brad Walsh
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  24. Background image for Earthquake
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #24 - Earthquake

    S2:E3

    When an earthquake hits, Claire gets stuck in the bathroom with the plumber; Manny experiences an existential crisis while out with Jay; Mitchell and Cameron use the quake as an excuse to get out of a party thrown by a friend (Nathan Lane).

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  25. Background image for Planes, Trains and Cars
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #25 - Planes, Trains and Cars

    S3:E21

    Phil buys a car without consulting Claire. Jay is on a mission to get to his high-school reunion with Gloria and Manny. Lily loses her favorite toy on a train.

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Brad Walsh Ratings Summary

"Earthy Girls Are Easy" is the best rated episode written by Brad Walsh. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Matt Engstrom. It aired on 10/5/2008 and is rated 1.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Las Vegas".