The best episode written by Colette Burson is "Pilot", rated 2/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Alexander Payne". "Pilot" aired on 6/28/2009 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Pickle Jar".
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: Alexander Payne
Writer: Colette Burson
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: David Petrarca
Writer: Colette Burson
Tanya worries that Lenore may stage a coup for control of Ray, who is unnerved by rumors of layoffs at his school.
Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Colette Burson