The Best Episodes Written By Dana Gould
Every TV Episode Written by Dana Gould Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Dana Gould Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Dana Gould is "Ejectile Dysfunction", rated 7.7/10 from 6 user votes. It was "directed by Seth MacFarlane". "Ejectile Dysfunction" aired on 1/11/2024 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Starcrash".
7.7/10 6 votes#1 - Ejectile Dysfunction
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/11/2024
Ted and John go to extraordinary lengths so that John can watch his first adult film. Matty and Susan's disappointing night out leads Susan to question their relationship.
Director: Seth MacFarlane
Writer: Dana Gould
7.5/10 4 votes#2 - Starcrash
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/14/2017
Kinga and Max pitch several money-making ideas to big-time space venture capitalist Freak Masterstroke. The bots obsess over their newfound devotion to Starcrash character Akton. Jonah and the bots riff on Starcrash. Movie Plot: An outlaw smuggler and her alien companion are recruited by the Emperor of the Galaxy to rescue his son and destroy a secret weapon created by the evil Count Zarth Arn. Original film made in 1978.
Director: Joel Hodgson
Writer: Dana Gould
7.2/10 8 votes#3 - Night of the Living Late Show
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2021
Simon has invented an incredible virtual reality experience that allows him to join in on his favorite films but is unprepared for when virtual reality becomes his actual reality.
Director: Greg Nicotero
Writer: Dana Gould
6.6/10 16 votes#4 - Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge
Season 13 Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2002
Homer starts a security company with Lenny and Carl after the police are ineffective during a blackout, and eventually Mayor Quimby decides to have them replace the police. Homer finds that he excels at the job, but then he runs afoul of mob boss Fat Tony, who threatens Homer with death unless he leaves town.
Director: Pete Michels
Writer: Dana Gould
6.3/10 16 votes#5 - Homer the Moe
Season 13 Episode 3 - Aired 11/18/2001
Moe becomes depressed and decides to return to bartending school so he can re-evaluate himself. He meets an old teacher, who suggests that Moe try improving his bar, which might make him happier. Moe takes the advice, and turns his bar into a trendy nightclub, which does not sit well with his regular customers Homer, Lenny, Carl, and Barney.
Director: Jen Kamerman
Writer: Dana Gould
6.3/10 16 votes#6 - Bart Has Two Mommies
Season 17 Episode 14 - Aired 3/19/2006
The family is at a church fund-raiser, where Homer tries to ensure his rubber duck onto victory, but Flanders wins the big prize, which he doesn’t want and gives it to Marge. In return Marge agrees to watch Rod and Todd while Ned is attending a left-handed convention. While Marge is spending all her time with the Rod and Todd and trying to let them learn how to be boys; Homer takes Bart and Lisa to a home for former celebrity animals and a monkey kidnaps Bart. Marge’s ability to be a mother comes into question when Ned discovers what she is doing with his boys and the local news covers Bart’s current predicament.
Director: Michael Marcantel
Writer: Dana Gould
5.8/10 14 votes#7 - C.E.D'oh
Season 14 Episode 15 - Aired 3/16/2003
Homer decides to try for a promotion at Springfield Nuclear Power Plant and suggests several ideas to Mr. Burns, all of which are rejected. One night, Homer overhears Burns admit that the plant's real owner is a canary to protect Burns from responsibility for any wrongdoing by the power plant. Homer releases the bird and tells Burns that nuclear inspectors have arrived for a surprise inspection. Burns, desperate to find a scapegoat, names Homer the new owner. As his first act, Homer fires Burns and takes control of the Plant. However, he finds that his work life as a CEO is conflicting with his family life. Homer decides to return to his old job and gives ownership back to Burns.
Director: Mike B. Anderson
Writer: Dana Gould
5.7/10 18 votes#8 - The President Wore Pearls
Season 15 Episode 3 - Aired 11/16/2003
In this loose parody of the musical/movie Evita, Lisa is elected Student Body president, but is unaware that the school staff is using her for their own devices and as a scapegoat if something goes wrong.
Director: Mike B. Anderson
Writer: Dana Gould
5.6/10 14 votes#9 - Goo Goo Gai Pan
Season 16 Episode 12 - Aired 3/13/2005
Selma has a severe hot flash while giving Mr. Burns his driving test. Dr. Hibbert explains that Selma is experiencing the onset of menopause. Selma, decides she wants a baby rather than grow old alone. Adoption is suggested, but the Springfield orphanage is empty. Lisa suggests adopting a baby girl from China - but when the Chinese government only allows married couples to adopt, Selma writes down Homer's name as her husband.
Director: Lance Kramer
Writer: Dana Gould
5.6/10 15 votes#10 - I Don't Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Season 19 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2007
Marge is held hostage during a bank robbery and forms an uneasy bond with one of the thieves before he's taken to prison.
Director: Bob Anderson
Writer: Dana Gould