The Best Episodes Written By Chris Bishop

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(7 votes)

   #1 - Livin' on a Prayer

   S1:E235/13/2014

   When Murray's high school free throw record is broken, he attends a banquet as the guest of honor; Barry decides to throw a party.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #2 - Weird Science

   S5:E19/27/2017

   Beverly and Murray move Erica into college where her roommate is also named Erica. Later, Beverly has a hard time letting go and ends up sleeping over in the dorm, much to Erica’s dismay. Meanwhile, Adam tries to give Barry the perfect girlfriend, even trying to build one like in the movie “Weird Science,” as he embarks into his senior year.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #3 - The Scrunchie Rule

   S5:E163/21/2018

   When Beverly gets a glimpse into a soon-to-be empty nest, she replaces her kids with the Mellor brothers, nursing Coach Mellor back to health after falling off the rope climb. Meanwhile, Erica and her college roommate get on each other’s nerves in their dorm room, especially when Valley Erica puts a scrunchie on the door and kicks Erica out.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - Prom-Com

   S1:E44/18/2017

   Andy has a hard time finding a prom date while Dora keeps turning down a guy who persistently asks her to go. Since Alice never went to prom, she convinces Dora to go so she does not miss out. Meanwhile, Ben struggles to deal with kids growing up, even trying to scare away Dora’s date.

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   7.9/10(7 votes)

   #5 - Bill/Murray

   S2:E235/6/2015

   Erica makes a music video to get into college, while Murray and Bill's friendship grows.

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   7.7/10(6 votes)

   #6 - The President's Fitness Test

   S1:E194/1/2014

   Beverly gets Adam out of the Presidential Physical fitness test; Erica's pen pal visits and Barry tries to impress her.

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   7.6/10(12 votes)

   #7 - Sorry for Your Loss

   S1:E611/13/2013

   When Stephen and Russell head out for a night of fun, they run into a potential new break-out. Stephen and Russell report back to John and Cara about the new person, but they want to keep a low profile from Ultra. Sadly, Russell learns that his dad has passed away and he is torn about whether or not he should go home. John volunteers to accompany Russell to help keep him out of trouble. Meanwhile, Jedikiah has a shocking secret that could destroy his career.

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   6.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - Fiddler

   S6:E610/31/2018

   Murray becomes an overzealous stage parent when he learns Adam has no interest in the school production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Meanwhile, Beverly can’t seem to keep from interfering with Erica’s latest career plan.

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   6.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Bohemian Rap City

   S6:E711/7/2018

   Adam’s obsession with toys is cause for concern for Beverly and Murray, and they try to distract him with a new hobby. Meanwhile, the Dropouts’ decide to audition for “Star Search,” but their egos threaten the band’s future.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - I Lost on Jeopardy!

    S6:E214/10/2019

    Having become obsessed with game shows since leaving college, Erica tries out for “Jeopardy!” Meanwhile, a new crush for Barry comes to light, prompting him to realize he might not be over Lainey.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Bill's Wedding

    S8:E411/4/2020

    Bill is getting married and Beverly and Jane have only 24 hours to plan it. Meanwhile, a fortune teller at the wedding reception could change the future for Adam, Erica and Barry's romantic life.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Proposal

    S8:E225/19/2021

    Geoff shares with the JTP that he is planning on asking Erica to marry him and gives them the engagement ring for safekeeping. Like any good romantic comedy, several miscommunications and misunderstandings between Geoff and Erica’s friends and family result in a potential derailing of the proposal, forcing Adam to step in to keep the couple’s special moment alive.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Pretty in Pink

    S7:E235/13/2020

    Adam and Brea decide to go to prom together, but when Adam worries he won't be Prom King, Beverly's actions jeopardize the event. Meanwhile, Barry teaches Erica how to be compassionate and caring when Geoff's dad is in the hospital.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Fake-Up

    S7:E225/6/2020

    Adam and Brea's relationship is going well until Beverly's over-involvement causes them to fake a breakup. Meanwhile, Lainey is back in Jenkintown which throws Barry for a loop regarding his blossoming relationship with Ren.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Oates & Oates

    S7:E214/22/2020

    While throwing a telethon at their college to raise money for Earth Day, Barry attempts to woo Ren when he overpromises he can get Hall & Oates to perform. Meanwhile, Beverly attempts to set Bill up, but things go awry when he finds happiness with a woman he meets through Beverly's enemy

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Vacation

    S7:E19/25/2019

    Beverly insists the family take a road trip to go on vacation to Disneyland before Erica and Barry go off to college; Erica worries about her relationship with Geoff when he tells her they need to talk.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Another Turkey in the Trot

    S10:E811/16/2022

    It's Thanksgiving, and no one crushes Turkey Day like Beverly Goldberg; though, with the loss of Murray, this holiday feels a bit different. Geoff and Erica are stressed over the new baby; and, even more worrisome, an unexpected Goldberg relative arrives. With everyone highly suspicious of this unforeseen visitor, things are likely to go off the rails at any moment.

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