The Best Episodes Written By Colette Burson

Every TV Episode Written by Colette Burson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Do it, Monkey
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Do it, Monkey

    S1:E5

    A client who is unhappy wants to revisit a role-playing fantasy; Ray promises a car for Damon and Darby, to capitalize on Jessica's frugality. Reluctantly, Tanya agrees to go on a date with Floyd.

    Director:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - 'Doris is Dead' or 'Are We Rich or Are We Poor?'
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - 'Doris is Dead' or 'Are We Rich or Are We Poor?'

    S1:E6

    Tanya objects to the break in protocol after Jemma bypasses her to set up "dates" directly with Ray. Jessica confronts Ronnie about their finances, but he refuses to give her a straight answer. After Jemma prods Ray to open up about himself, he gives his basketball team an inspiring pep talk.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - 'Strange Friends' or 'The Truth Is, You're Sexy'
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 'Strange Friends' or 'The Truth Is, You're Sexy'

    S1:E3

    Ray's life continues to frustrate: His neighbor Koontz is on his case for urinating in the lake; he and Jessica continue to argue over the best way to parent the twins; and it turns out Lenore has disappeared, along with his wallet.

    Director:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Ray Drecker is a struggling high school coach in Detroit who is descending to all-time lows in his professional and personal life. He attends a self-help group in a desperate attempt to find a plan for financial success. Tanya, an old flame, is also attending the self-help group and she gives Ray inspiration in an unexpected way.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Pickle Jar
    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - The Pickle Jar

    S1:E4

    The students of Lakefield vote for Coach Drecker as their recipient for the fundraiser but Ray finds it embarrassing. Tanya has other ideas to boost Ray's career as a gigolo.

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - A Dick and a Dream or Fight the Honey
    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #6 - A Dick and a Dream or Fight the Honey

    S1:E10

    Tanya worries that Lenore may stage a coup for control of Ray, who is unnerved by rumors of layoffs at his school.

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Colette Burson Ratings Summary

"Do it, Monkey" is the best rated episode written by Colette Burson. It scored 8/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 8/2/2009 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "'Doris is Dead' or 'Are We Rich or Are We Poor?'".