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The Best Episodes Written By Conan O'brien

Every TV Episode Written by Conan O'brien Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 13 Episode 12 - Tom Hanks/Randy Travis
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S13:E12

    ""A male figure skater's flawed perfomance in tight pants"", ""The Pat Stevens Show with Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Dole"", ""The Bean Cafe: We only serve beans"", ""On 49th and First: Two sad guys want to score with the ladies"", ""This is a stick up!, yelled the Psychotic Vietnam Vet with great acting skills"", ""Can't come up with an ending for a bad sketch"", ""Casey Kasem sings The Beatles"", ""Compulsion by Calveen Kleen: The World's Most Indulgent Disinfectant"", ""A Pawnshop That Pays Full Sentimental Value"".

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    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  2. undefined Season 14 Episode 19 - Wayne Gretzky/Fine Young Cannibals
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S14:E19

    Sketches include ""Carter in Panama,"" ""Fishing With the Anal-Retentive Sportsman,"" ""Wayne's World,"" ""This Week with David Brinkley,"" ""Stanley Cup Loss,"" ""Point Blank,"" and ""Waikiki Hockey"".

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    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  3. undefined Season 16 Episode 4 - Patrick Swayze/Mariah Carey
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S16:E4

    Sketches include ""Dirty Square Dancing,"" ""Pumping Up With Hanz and Franz,"" ""Ghost 2,"" ""Super Feud,"" ""Chippendales Auditions,"" ""The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson,"" ""White Trash Bed and Breakfast,"" and ""Mouse Trap Seminar"".

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    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Marge vs. the Monorail
    8.5/10(59 votes)

    S4:E12

    When Springfield gets a sudden windfall, a charismatic traveling salesman convinces the town to build a monorail.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  5. undefined Season 13 Episode 1 - Steve Martin/Sting
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S13:E1

    Sketches include ""Ronald Reagan and George Bush,"" ""Gary Hart Ad,"" ""Common Knowledge,"" ""NFL Today,"" ""Slide Whistle Sound Effects,"" ""Bullets Aren't Cheap,"" ""Permission to Speak Freely,"" ""Adventures in the Lost Realm,"" and ""Pumping Up With Hans and Franz"".

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  6. undefined Season 13 Episode 2 - Sean Penn/L.L. Cool J., Michael Penn & the Pull
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S13:E2

    Live from New York, it's... Sean Penn! Sketches include "Fatal Attraction 2," "Wall Street Week," "Church Chat," "Pitman & Bullock," "The Teeny Cafe," "Keister Family Talk," "Discover," "The Spimozo Brothers," and "Cat Dentist" (film). LL Cool J performs "Go Cut Creator Go." Michael Penn and The Pull performs "This & That."

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    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  7. undefined Season 15 Episode 9 - Andie MacDowell/Tracy Chapman
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S15:E9

    Sketches included ""Interrupted PSA,"" ""Church Chat,"" ""The Night Hanukkah Harry Saved Christmas,"" ""Hal Jerome Tribute,"" and ""Before the Wedding."" Tracy Chapman performed ""Gimme One Reason.""

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    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Treehouse of Horror IV
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    S5:E5

    Homer sells his soul; Vampire Burns invites the Simpsons for dinner; Bart sees a gremlin damaging his school bus.

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    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Homer Goes to College
    7.7/10(51 votes)

    S5:E3

    Homer takes Nuclear Physics 101 at the local college, where he gets a trio of nerdy tutors expelled for extracurricular activities.

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    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - New Kid on the Block
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    S4:E8

    Bart has a crush on his new neighbor, a teenage girl who only has eyes for Jimbo Jones. Bart sets out to prove that Jimbo is not as tough as he seems.

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    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  11. undefined Season 74 Episode 1 - 98th Academy Awards
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    S74:E1

    Conan O'Brien hosts honors for achievements in film at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

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    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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  12. undefined Season 73 Episode 1 - 97th Academy Awards
    5.1/10(14 votes)

    S73:E1

    The Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Oscars®. It will be O’Brien’s first time hosting the broadcast. The Oscars will air live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

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    Writer:Conan O'Brien

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Conan O'Brien Ratings Summary

"Tom Hanks/Randy Travis" is the best rated episode written by Conan O'Brien. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/20/1988 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Wayne Gretzky/Fine Young Cannibals".