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The Best Episodes Written By Dave Holstein

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

Dave Holstein Ratings Summary

"The Puppet Dalai Lama" is the best rated episode written by Dave Holstein. It scored 8.444/10 based on 9 votes. It was directed by Jake Schreier. It aired on 3/8/2020 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Cats! Cats! Cats!".

  • The Puppet Dalai Lama
    8.4/109 votes

    #1 - The Puppet Dalai Lama

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2020

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

    Director: Jake Schreier

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • Cats! Cats! Cats!
    8.3/107 votes

    #2 - Cats! Cats! Cats!

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 8/22/2011

    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.

    Director: Michael Trim

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • I Am the Table
    8.1/107 votes

    #3 - I Am the Table

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2008

    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.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • There Will Be Consequences
    8.1/1010 votes

    #4 - There Will Be Consequences

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/23/2015

    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.

    Director: Michael Lehmann

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • Just a Little Crazy Talk
    8.1/1012 votes

    #5 - Just a Little Crazy Talk

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2015

    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."

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • The Nightingale Pledge
    8.0/109 votes

    #6 - The Nightingale Pledge

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/2020

    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.

    Director: Jake Schreier

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • A Shoe for a Shoe
    8.0/107 votes

    #7 - A Shoe for a Shoe

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 9/27/2010

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

    Director: Michael Trim

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
    8.0/107 votes

    #8 - See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2012

    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.

    Director: Julie Anne Robinson

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • LT. Pickles
    7.8/1015 votes

    #9 - LT. Pickles

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/4/2018

    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.

    Director: Michel Gondry

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • The Cleanest Liver in Columbus, Ohio
    7.7/1012 votes

    #10 - The Cleanest Liver in Columbus, Ohio

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/9/2020

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

    Director: Jake Schreier

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • Some Day
    7.6/1015 votes

    #11 - Some Day

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/2018

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

    Director: Michel Gondry

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • To Moscow, and Quickly
    7.5/106 votes

    #12 - To Moscow, and Quickly

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2010

    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.

    Director: Michael Trim

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • A Hole in Her Niqab
    7.4/107 votes

    #13 - A Hole in Her Niqab

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 7/18/2011

    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.

    Director: Eric Jewett

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • Five Miles From Yetzer Hara
    7.4/107 votes

    #14 - Five Miles From Yetzer Hara

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 8/19/2012

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

    Director: Phil Abraham

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • The Death of Fil
    7.3/1010 votes

    #15 - The Death of Fil

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/23/2020

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

    Director: Michel Gondry

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • I'll Never Be Batman
    7.2/1015 votes

    #16 - I'll Never Be Batman

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2015

    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.

    Director: Michael Lehmann

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • Perro Insano
    7.1/108 votes

    #17 - Perro Insano

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 8/10/2009

    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.

    Director: Scott Ellis

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • Pusillanimous
    7.0/1019 votes

    #18 - Pusillanimous

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2018

    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.

    Director: Michel Gondry

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • The Cost of a Free Buffet
    7.0/104 votes

    #19 - The Cost of a Free Buffet

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2017

    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.

    Director: Iain B. MacDonald

    Writer: Dave Holstein

  • Green Means Go
    6.8/1020 votes

    #20 - Green Means Go

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2018

    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.

    Director: Michel Gondry

    Writer: Dave Holstein