The Best Episodes Written By Dave Holstein

Every TV Episode Written by Dave Holstein Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Puppet Dalai Lama
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #1 - The Puppet Dalai Lama

    S2:E10

    Jill asks Jeff a question he isn’t sure if he can answer. Season finale

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 9 - Cats! Cats! Cats!
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Cats! Cats! Cats!

    S7:E9

    Nancy and Andy try to put the brakes on Zoya's attempt to take over the bike shop; Silas has an encounter with some local rival dealers; and Doug must do some business with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #3 - See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die

    S8:E3

    Andy attempts to impress Jill by coaching the twin's roller-derby team; Doug ponders about his financial future after being forced to resign from the company; Nancy and Silas race to thwart Shane's actions, who is closing in on Tim.

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - The Nightingale Pledge
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #4 - The Nightingale Pledge

    S2:E9

    Jeff learns the safest place for him is far away from everyone. Will talks to a mysterious visitor at his school. With Maddy’s help, Deirdre gets a win for the show.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - There Will Be Consequences
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #5 - There Will Be Consequences

    S1:E10

    Season One Finale. With a global crisis looming, Zeke and Glenn once again find themselves in a compromised state. Walter tries to diffuse the situation with various heads of state via videoconference; Alex attempts to connect with Zaman on a personal level.

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - I Am the Table
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #6 - I Am the Table

    S4:E8

    A spontaneous date ends in near-violence for Nancy and Esteban; Silas reveals to Lisa that he grows pot, and she makes him a tempting offer; Andy and Doug smuggle their first customer across the border; Celia develops an addiction.

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - A Shoe for a Shoe
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #7 - A Shoe for a Shoe

    S6:E6

    Nancy brings her son back while Andy and Silas wait in a diner.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Just a Little Crazy Talk
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Just a Little Crazy Talk

    S1:E9

    Walter tries to strike a deal with Zaman's highest-ranking general. Zeke and Glenn find a way to pass the time after being grounded. With Rafiq translating, Alex tries to figure out if and when he should initiate Walter's "Plan B."

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The Cleanest Liver in Columbus, Ohio
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #9 - The Cleanest Liver in Columbus, Ohio

    S2:E1

    Jeff realizes that if he can tell a lie for the first time in his life he’ll get everything he’s ever wanted.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - LT. Pickles
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #10 - LT. Pickles

    S1:E9

    Jeff wonders if he’s having a breakdown or a breakthrough. Will gets into trouble at school. Scott confronts Deirdre about her feelings for Mr. Pickles-San. Seb decides to make a last-minute change to Pickles on Ice while Jeff is away.

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - A Hole in Her Niqab
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #11 - A Hole in Her Niqab

    S7:E4

    Nancy pursues a job at Doug's office; Andy may be in over his head; Shane tries to set up house; Silas attempts a partnership.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Some Day
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Some Day

    S1:E10

    Everyone in Jeff’s life deals with the results of the speech Jeff made on national television.

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - To Moscow, and Quickly
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #13 - To Moscow, and Quickly

    S6:E9

    Nancy is met with yet another roadblock when baby Stevie gets sick leaving her and Andy to scramble to find a pediatrician. Meanwhile, Silas, Shane and Doug are tasked with unloading some merchandise at a kiddie concert.

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Death of Fil
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #14 - The Death of Fil

    S2:E6

    After an international incident, Jeff, Deirdre, Will and Seb attend a funeral at sea.

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  15. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - Five Miles from Yetzer Hara
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Five Miles from Yetzer Hara

    S8:E8

    After receiving an interesting proposal from an unexpected source, Nancy struggles with a decision involving a questionable business.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - I'll Never Be Batman
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #16 - I'll Never Be Batman

    S1:E4

    Alex gets advice from Walter before his crucial rendezvous with Raja. Walter works around a medical emergency and interference from above to cut a deal with India's foreign minister. Zeke realizes he's promised more than he can deliver to the women in his life.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Cost of a Free Buffet
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - The Cost of a Free Buffet

    S1:E3

    After defying Goldie, Edgar tries desperately to get back into her good graces. Cassie tests out some controversial new material, to mixed reviews. Adam, Eddie and Ron join forces to take down a ventriloquist. Bill tries to keep his father and sister entertained on their vacation. Goldie is forced to make a tough decision when her oldest friend Judy comes to town.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Pusillanimous
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Pusillanimous

    S1:E2

    Jeff makes a rash decision that could affect the ability of the show to continue. Seb strategizes how to rebuild Jeff’s image. The two disagree about how Jeff can repair his family. Deirdre tries to learn more about what’s happening while Maddy is at her piano lesson. Jeff’s son Will decides to let loose with his new friends.

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Perro Insano
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Perro Insano

    S5:E10

    With the arrival of new enemies, Shane and Silas needs Nancy's protection. Meanwhile, Andy plans his future with Audra, while Doug and Dean make a plan to put an end to Celia's marijuana business.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Green Means Go
    6.6/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Green Means Go

    S1:E1

    Jeff Pickles decides it’s time to talk about death on Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time. His executive producer, Seb, feels that Mr. Pickles the persona and Jeff Pickles the person need to remain separate. Deirdre punishes her daughter Maddy for not eating her veggies.

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Dave Holstein Ratings Summary

"The Puppet Dalai Lama" is the best rated episode written by Dave Holstein. It scored 8.5/10 based on 10 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/8/2020 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Cats! Cats! Cats!".