The Best Episodes Written By Dave Finkel

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(17 votes)

   #1 - Fireworks

   S1:E184/5/2007

   Jack and Kenneth work together when Jack discovers that another NBC executive is after his job. Meanwhile, Pete and Liz adjust to life as roommates and Tracy receives paternity papers.

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   7.7/10(18 votes)

   #2 - The Baby Show

   S1:E91/4/2007

   When ditzy receptionist Cerie spreads news of her engagement to a filthy rich Greek heir, Liz confronts her own marital and maternal status. Meanwhile, emotionally hardened Jack softens due to "mommy issues."

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   7.5/10(19 votes)

   #3 - Quick Hardening Caulk

   S2:E193/19/2013

   Jess comes to a conclusion about her romantic feelings for Nick and she struggles to tell him - until she's hopped up on pain medication. But after admitting her feelings, she finds out he may have been keeping something from her. Meanwhile, Schmidt becomes obsessed with buying a fish, which Winston sees as a metaphor for Schmidt's unresolved feelings toward Cece and Nick plans a bar promotion to impress the bar owner (guest star Odette Annable).

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   7.3/10(18 votes)

   #4 - Winston's Birthday

   S2:E245/7/2013

   Jess' dad chooses the worst day to pay the loft an unexpected visit, forcing a nervous Nick to spend the day alone with him. Jess finds herself with huge opportunity for a new job on the day before Cece's wedding. Schmidt must take a look in the mirror and confront his real feelings about Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Winston psyches himself up for his huge surprise birthday celebration, which no one seemed to remember to throw for him.

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   7.3/10(17 votes)

   #5 - See Ya

   S1:E245/8/2012

   When one of the roommates decides to move out of the loft, the gang makes an unexpected trip to the desert where Winston faces his fear of the dark, Cece and Schmidt’s relationship reaches a turning point and Jess and Nick square off with a coyote.

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   7.1/10(18 votes)

   #6 - Keaton

   S3:E610/22/2013

   Schmidt receives a series of recent e-mails from his favorite actor Michael Keaton, who has sent letters to Nick ever since he was a kid. However, it turns out those letters and e-mails were not from the actor but from Schmidt's mother and Nick, posing as Keaton. Cece indulges in nightly parties to get over her break up with Schmidt.

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   7.1/10(7 votes)

   #7 - Engram Pattersky

   S7:E85/15/2018

   The gang takes a tour down memory lane, which includes a final round of "True American."

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   7.1/10(20 votes)

   #8 - The Break-Up

   S1:E812/14/2006

   When Liz finally dumps her boyfriend Dennis, she prowls the singles scene under Jenna's tutelage. Love also stinks for Jack, as he discovers dating a Bush administration official has its downside. And Tracy and Toofer clash, which lands both in sensitivity training.

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - My Feldmans, My Friends

   S3:E89/16/1997

   Brain tries to get a package meant for him back from his neighbor.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Brainy Jack

    S3:E2611/2/1997

    Brain assumes the identity of Briany Jack, a hippie leader, and tries to create a peace chain to send a subliminal message.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Dangerous Brains

    S3:E465/2/1998

    As he prepares his plan for world domination, Brain goes to work teaching rebellious students.

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    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Control

    S1:E163/13/2012

    After Jess realizes that Schmidt is unfairly doing all of the housework, she pushes him to "go on strike," and the entire ecosystem of the loft is thrown off balance. Meanwhile, Nick scrambles when he must pay up to Winston after losing a poker game.

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    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #13 - The Prick

    S1:E18/19/2022

    John Paul is dead. The Garvey sisters think it's all behind them—but the insurance men have questions.

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    6.4/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Explode a Man

    S1:E28/19/2022

    As Thomas and Matt grasp at straws in the present, a sinister plot takes shape in the past.

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