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 best episode written by Dave Holstein is "The Puppet Dalai Lama", rated 8.625/10 from 8 user votes. It was "directed by Jake Schreier". "The Puppet Dalai Lama" aired on 3/8/2020 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Cats! Cats! Cats!".
8.6/10 8 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
8.3/10 7 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
8.1/10 8 votes#3 - 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
8.1/10 10 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
8.1/10 7 votes#5 - 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
8.1/10 12 votes#6 - 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
8.0/10 7 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
8.0/10 7 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
7.9/10 14 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
7.7/10 11 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
7.6/10 14 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
7.5/10 6 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
7.4/10 9 votes#13 - 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
7.4/10 7 votes#14 - 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
7.4/10 7 votes#15 - 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
7.2/10 15 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
7.1/10 8 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
7.0/10 18 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
7.0/10 4 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
6.8/10 19 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