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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Funny Girl
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E4

    Not impressed with Maya's lame attempt to play a prank on him, Finch claims that women just aren't as good at practical jokes as men are. To prove him wrong, Maya tries to convince Elliott he's being stalked, but it turns out the joke's on her-in a big way. Meanwhile, Jack fears that he's really beginning to look his age, so he decides to look into plastic surgery.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Fizbo
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    S1:E9

    Nothing is too big when Phil and Claire decide to throw Luke the biggest and best birthday party a boy could ever want, but when Cameron shows up as Fizbo the Clown, it sets off a chain of events that ends with someone in the hospital.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  3. undefined Season 11 Episode 18 - Finale (2)
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    S11:E18

    The entire family discovers saying goodbye is much harder than it seems.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Manny Get Your Gun
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    S2:E8

    It's Manny's birthday and the family is gathering at a restaurant to celebrate, though Manny himself is depressed about getting older. Phil and Claire decide to engage in a not-so-friendly car race on the way to the restaurant, and Mitch and Cam get sidetracked when they stop at the mall to pick up a gift.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Phil on Wire
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    S3:E3

    Jay's relationship with the dog irritates Gloria. Phil and Luke try to master the tightrope. Cameron starts a juice fast.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Snip
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    S4:E3

    Phil gets a vasectomy; Gloria and Jay can't agree on whether or not they should find out the sex of the baby; Mitchell tries to steer Cameron towards getting a part-time job.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Bixby's Back
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    S2:E14

    Claire and Phil decide to reprise their role-playing adventure from last year's Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Jay's surprise plans for Gloria keeps getting interrupted, and a secret admirer comes between Cameron and Mitchell.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - Games People Play
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S4:E23

    Phil gets a new RV for a fun family road trip. Jay and Gloria search for Manny's backpack. Lily's gymnastics meet brings out Cam and Mitch's competitive spirit.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - En Garde
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    S1:E7

    The whole family comes out to support Manny's newfound interest - fencing. It turns out he's quite masterful in the sport, but Jay's proud enthusiasm triggers an old childhood wound for Mitchell. Meanwhile Phil is determined to find where Luke's hidden talents lie.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Party Crasher
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    S4:E12

    Gloria and Jay try to make Manny's 14th birthday extra special by planning a surprise party; Haley starts hanging out with a much older guy.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 20 - Australia
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S5:E20

    The entire family tags along as Phil fulfills his mom's wish for him to return to his roots and visit the country where he was conceived, Australia. Unfortunately, Phil's attempts to embrace his native land are met by a lot of rejection, while Jay and Claire let work eat into vacation time, and Mitch and Cam get reacquainted with an old friend they can't stand but is now a big-time celebrity in Australia

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - See You Next Fall
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    S2:E23

    The whole family is gathering at Jay's before heading out to Alex's graduation ceremony from middle school, but while at the house, Jay is preoccupied hiding a botox mishap from everyone, Cameron is upset about Mitchell's habit of laughing at his expense, and Phil tries to sympathize with, yet also criticizes Claire on her impending breakdown over the kids growing up too fast. All of this, plus a faulty gate, could mean their missing Alex's big moment.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Heart Broken
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    S4:E15

    Claire and Phil's Valentine's Day romp ends with Claire in the hospital. Jay and Gloria's attempts at romance face constant interruption. After hosting a wild party, Cam and Mitch are left with hangovers and a new housemate.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - The Long Honeymoon
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    S6:E1

    Cameron isn't ready to conclude his honeymoon with Mitchell after their wedding. Gloria takes Jay to task over his appearance. The Dunphys must ready themselves for the return to school.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Starry Night
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    S1:E18

    Phil and Claire each tackle one of their kids' school projects; Jay and Mitchell set out on their traditional father-son outing to see the meteor showers, but Mitchell is surprised to see Manny will be joining them; and with the boys gone, Gloria and Cameron go out for some quality bonding time, but not without a few mishaps.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Great Expectations
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    S1:E8

    With a history of giving bad gifts, Claire is determined to surprise Phil with an amazing anniversary present: a private performance by one of their favorite musicians, Izzy LaFontaine. However, it turns out to be unexpected in more ways than one. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron call up their "party-girl bestie", Sal, for a long overdue night out on the town.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Strangers on a Treadmill
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    S2:E4

    Claire tries to stop Phil from embarrassing himself at a realtors' banquet by giving an unfunny speech, while Mitchell tries to convince Cameron to change his wardrobe. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria go to a quinceañera hosted by one of his employees, and Haley gives Alex advice on how to be cool.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - After the Fire
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    S3:E8

    The Pritchetts rally for a good cause after a neighbor's house burns down, but there's a downside to their Samaritan intentions when Jay throws out his back, Cameron takes on a moving truck, and some donated toys fall into the wrong hands.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Leap Day
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    S3:E17

    Mitchell feels pressured to make Cameron's birthday extra special. People start to question Jay's manliness, and the girls interfere with Phil's leap day plans.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - The Day We Almost Died
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    S6:E11

    A near miss from a crash has everyone in the car either on edge or adopting a new carpe diem mentality.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  21. undefined Season 7 Episode 14 - The Storm
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    S7:E14

    A powerful storm hits Los Angeles and causes widespread power outages, so the entire Pritchett clan hunkers down at Jay and Gloria's house to use their generator. Meanwhile, Phil tries to make amends for an embarrassing moment, Mitchell and Cameron desperately try to save Lily's birthday party, and Haley turns on her charm for Andy.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  22. undefined Season 11 Episode 5 - The Last Halloween
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    S11:E5

    Phil is determined to finally scare Claire on Halloween. Meanwhile, for the first time, Gloria is feeling self-conscious about her age when someone correctly assumes she is Jay's wife; and Mitch and Cam head to the WeHo Halloween Carnival after Lily decides to go to her first Halloween party alone.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  23. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - The Day Alex Left for College
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    S7:E2

    Phil and Claire are hurt when Alex lies about her college move-in date and Luke doesn't want to spend the day at Phil's open house; being landlords stresses out Mitch and Cam.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Benched
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    S1:E20

    When Luke and Manny's hot-tempered basketball coach quits in the middle of a game, Jay and Phil both jockey to fill the position. Claire and Gloria each struggle with the realization that they might not be number one in their children's lives anymore, and Mitchell takes Cameron along to meet a prospective employer, but Cameron's big personality doesn't necessarily help to make a good impression.

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    Writer:Danny Zuker

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  25. undefined Season 10 Episode 9 - Putting Down Roots
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    S10:E9

    Dede's husband, Jerry comes to town to bequeath her possessions to the family. Mitch and Claire receive a little more of Dede than they really know what to do with. Jay and Gloria feel sorry for Jerry and invite him to stay with them while he is in town.

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Danny Zuker Ratings Summary

"Funny Girl" is the best rated episode written by Danny Zuker. It scored 10.0/10 from 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on November 3, 1998. It is rated 1.9 points higher than their second-best episode, "Fizbo".