The Best Episodes Written By Dave Caplan

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #1 - Go Cubs

   S10:E75/8/2018

   The Conners can't pay their Wi-Fi bill, so they befriend their new neighbors to use the Internet for Mary to Skype with mom Geena, who is stationed in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Dan loses an important job and D.J. admits post-military life has been hard, so they come up with a plan to make extra money.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #2 - No Country for Old Women

   S10:E65/1/2018

   After Beverly gets kicked out of the nursing home, Roseanne and Jackie fight over who will take care of their mother. Meanwhile, Mark's creative touch with building a birdhouse for Dan's customer is more than Dan can handle, but Darlene defends her son.

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   8.1/10(10 votes)

   #3 - Single All the Way

   S1:E1012/8/2015

   The gang is preparing for the annual “Up Late” live Christmas special with, special guest Mindy Kaling. Animal is in charge of tinsel, Sweetums hangs the lights, Sam Eagle strategically places the mistletoe – everything is in order. Or so it seems. Meanwhile, Miss Piggy offers relationship advice to Fozzie, which forces her to reevaluate her relationship with Kermit. Yolanda rigs the Secret Santa gift exchange, and Echosmith performs at the crew’s Christmas party.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Little Green Lie

   S1:E142/23/2016

   Sparks fly when Kermit and Miss Piggy pretend that they are back together for the sake of Kermit’s impressionable nephew Robin. And now that Camilla is taking up all of Gonzo’s time, Pepe and Rizzo audition for a replacement wingman.

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   7.4/10(11 votes)

   #5 - Pig Out

   S1:E410/13/2015

   The gang has an epic night out when they run into Ed Helms at Rowlf’s Tavern and they all perform their favorite karaoke jams, but Kermit is not pleased when no one shows up to work the next day. Meanwhile, Fozzie has an unfortunate accident during the show.

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   7.3/10(10 votes)

   #6 - Walk the Swine

   S1:E510/27/2015

   Miss Piggy and Reese Witherspoon have a heated rivalry but when the two volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, their feud escalates to a whole new level. Meanwhile, Fozzie and his girlfriend hit a rough patch.

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   7.3/10(12 votes)

   #7 - Bear Left then Bear Write

   S1:E310/6/2015

   Fozzie takes things a little too far when Kermit offers him advice and Nick Offerman steps in to help the gang. Meanwhile, Christina Applegate guests on “Up Late,” and brings Miss Piggy a sweet surprise that doesn't go over well and Pepe, Rizzo and Liam Hemsworth try to help Gonzo out with his online dating situation.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - Two Proposals, a Homecoming and a Bear

   S3:E205/19/2021

   Big changes are coming for the Conners, with not one but two proposals. Plus, Jackie uses her “JEOPARDY!” infamy to her advantage.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Regrets, Rehabs and Realtors

   S3:E174/14/2021

   Dan encounters a surprise visitor who shares some unsolicited advice, leaving him feeling guilty. Meanwhile, Darlene welcomes a new employee to Wellman Plastics.

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Panic Attacks, Hardware Store and Big Mouth Billy Bass

    S3:E112/24/2021

    Darlene starts to feel the pressures of her new job which result in a health scare. Meanwhile, Dan attempts to help Ben out at the hardware store, but the two don’t always see eye to eye on running the business.

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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Plastics, Trash Talk & Darlene Antoinette

    S3:E311/4/2020

    Darlene isolates herself from her co-workers at Wellman Plastics, leaving them with the impression she is an elitist snob, while Louise decides to teach Harris an expensive life lesson. Jackie has invested everything she has into The Lunch Box and is determined to keep the restaurant running no matter what, leaving some family members to question her actions.

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Jeopardé, Sobrieté, and Infidelité

    S3:E195/12/2021

    Darlene makes a decision about her trip to Hawaii, leading to a heated encounter with Barb; Becky gives a presentation on addiction to Mark's class.

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