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The Best Episodes Written By Dan Fogelman

Every TV Episode Written by Dan Fogelman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 17 - The Train
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    S6:E17

    The Pearsons gather around Rebecca's bedside.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Super Bowl Sunday
    9.0/10(9 votes)

    S2:E14

    Randall hosts a Super Bowl party while Kevin and Kate reconnect with the past.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - The Adirondacks
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    S5:E16

    The family gathers for Kevin and Madison's wedding.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - The Challenger
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S6:E1

    The Big Three celebrate their 41st birthday.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - A Father's Advice
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    S2:E1

    It's the Big Three's 37th birthdays. Randall and Beth debate a big life change, Kate takes the first step in pursuing a new passion, and Kevin balances the demands of his career and relationship. Meanwhile, Jack and Rebecca deal with the fallout of their big fight.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - Us
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S6:E18

    The Big Three come to new understandings about life.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - A Manny-Splendored Thing
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    S2:E2

    The entire Pearson family visits Kevin on set in Los Angeles for a "Manny" taping. Jack confronts his demons in the wake of his fight with Rebecca.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Strangers: Part Two
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S4:E18

    The Pearsons gather to celebrate Baby Jack's first birthday.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Pool
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    S1:E4

    Rebecca and Jack take Kevin, Kate, and Randall to the community pool on a hot day and quickly realize each child is going through their own struggles. Kevin auditions for his first Broadway play in New York and meets a determined actress who is less than impressed by him. Toby runs into his ex-wife while at a restaurant with Kate, which sends Kate into a spiral of self-doubt. William is mistakenly reported as a loiterer in Randall's predominately white neighborhood, which exposes deep-rooted issues of race.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Memphis
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    S1:E16

    Randall and William take a road trip to Memphis, where Randall learns about his biological father's past.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Vietnam
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S3:E4

    A young Jack makes a decision that will impact the course of his life.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Big Day
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    S1:E12

    As the birth date of her triplets quickly approaches, a frazzled and emotional Rebecca forgets Jack's birthday. Dr. Katowski struggles with the loss of his wife and wonders how he'll be able to continue on with his life without her. Joe, the firefighter who delivered baby Randall to the hospital, fights to save his marriage.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - There Goes the Neighbors' Hood
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E22

    Larry must decide where he wants to live when he finds out he's pregnant; new visitors arrive in the neighborhood.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Bathroom Etiquette
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E4

    Marty and Debbie prepare the Bird-Kersees for their kids' first day of human school. They're especially worried that little Dick Butkus will get picked on, but their anti-bullying advice backfires in ways they never anticipated. Meanwhile, Larry and Jackie are getting tired of the Weavers' endless parenting tips.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Halloween-ween
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    Since arriving on Earth, the aliens - led by the Bird-Kersees - have viewed Halloween as a threat and have set up a barrier at the gates of Hidden Hills to prevent children dressed in costumes from entering the community. The Weavers, on the other hand, are excited about their first Halloween in the suburbs and want to open the gates of the community to celebrate. They do their best to explain the ritual of trick-or-treating to the aliens. Meanwhile, Marty and Debbie's fears are realized when Amber, Max and Abby reject their family costume plans.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Larry Bird and the Iron Throne
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E6

    Jackie tries to help Debbie plan Abby's birthday; Larry shadows Lenny at work; Reggie tries to find a gift for Amber.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Kyle
    7.8/10(23 votes)

    S1:E3

    Rebecca makes a surprise visit to Randall's home where she encounters his biological father, William. Kevin anxiously decides to take the plunge and move to New York to pursue a Broadway job, with the expectation that his sister, Kate, will move with him. Toby is determined to get Kate out of Kevin's shadow. Jack and Rebecca take home their babies from the hospital and adjust to the new life of parenthood, while coping with the loss of their other child. Rebecca struggles to connect with their adopted child and searches for answers.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Big Three
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    S1:E2

    Toby helps Kate relax in the midst of her fervent quest to lose weight. Beth questions the motives of Randall's biological father, as Randall adjusts to having his dad in his life. Rebecca and Jack begin to feel distant from one another. Kevin faces the consequences of quitting his job.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    S1:E1

    As their paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday and so much more than anyone would expect.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Moonshadow
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    S1:E18

    Jack heads to Cleveland to make things right with Rebecca on the night of her first big gig with the band. Randall, Kate and Kevin make big decisions about their futures.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Strangers
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S4:E1

    Jack meets Rebecca's parents. New characters are introduced.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Nine Bucks
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    S3:E1

    Big changes are afoot for Kate, Kevin and Randall as they celebrate their 38th birthday. Jack and Rebecca go on their first date. Deja turns a corner.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - A New Season… aka Suck It Cancellation Bear
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    S2:E1

    Bad advice results in Galavant and the crew being shipwrecked, and they end up traveling by foot in order to get back to Richard’s kingdom. Later, Galavant and King Richard find themselves at The Enchanted Forest Pub in West Hollow-wood where they are forced into working there by the owner who sees Galavant in a different light. Meanwhile in Valencia, Madalena rules as Queen, and Gareth demands his due when he is announced as King, with Sid as his assistant. Elsewhere in Hortensia, Isabella is imprisoned in her jewel box by her 12-year-old cousin as her parents prepare for their wedding.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Forty (1) / Forty (2)
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S5:E1

    The Pearsons gather to celebrate their 40th birthday while musing about the day they were born.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - All That Jazzy Jeff
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E21

    Larry's brother DJ Jazzy Jeff visits in the hopes of bringing everyone home to Zabvron; Amber admits to having a boyfriend.

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    Writer:Dan Fogelman

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Dan Fogelman Ratings Summary

"The Train" is the best rated episode written by Dan Fogelman. It scored 9.2/10 based on 6 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/17/2022 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Super Bowl Sunday".