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The Best Episodes Written By Brad Walsh

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 13 Episode 2 - Earthy Girls Are Easy
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - Las Vegas
    8.7/10(33 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - He's Gotta Have It
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    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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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Hawaii
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Bringing Up Baby
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - The Musical Man
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    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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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  7. undefined Season 11 Episode 18 - Finale (2)
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    S11:E18

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

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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Fraudcast News
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S2:E8

    John and Ted create a fake newspaper to keep Matty from learning about the O.J. Simpson verdict.

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  9. undefined Season 10 Episode 19 - Yes-Woman
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    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.

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  10. undefined Season 10 Episode 12 - Love Conquers Al
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S10:E12

    Al, Peggy, and her parents go to a marriage retreat and water park to get her parents back together. Meanwhile, Kelly has a guy she likes, Carlos, who agrees to date her if Bud can amuse his sister.

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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - The Old Man & the Tree
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    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.

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - The One That Got Away
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    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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  13. undefined Season 12 Episode 6 - Raise the Steaks
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S12:E6

    After Hank falls in love with organic food he starts his own mini co-op garden in his back yard.

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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  14. undefined Season 11 Episode 9 - Peggy’s Gone to Pots
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S11:E9

    Peggy tries to reach the pinnacle of real estate success by selling houses in the exclusive neighborhood of Arlen Heights, but she winds up selling pots door to door. Meanwhile the real Rusty Shackleford pays a visit to Dale.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Travels with Scout
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    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.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Run for Your Wife
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    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.

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Earthquake
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    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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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Dude Ranch
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    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.

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - A Slight at the Opera
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    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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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - My Two Dads
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    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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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Egg Drop
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    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.

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Planes, Trains and Cars
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    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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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 21 - Career Day
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    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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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - First Days
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Brad Walsh

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - Sleeper
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    S5:E21

    Phil fails at his one task to stay home and wait for the repairman, forcing him to tell an elaborate lie to hide the truth from Claire, but the stress is more than he can physically handle. Meanwhile, Gloria is obsessing over the family portrait she is responsible for organizing this year. Claire accuses Cam of being too snobby to use her girls' hand-me-downs and Jay secretly enters Stella in a dog show.

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Brad Walsh Ratings Summary

"Earthy Girls Are Easy" is the best rated episode written by Brad Walsh. It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/5/2008 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Las Vegas".