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The Best Episodes Written By David Bickel

Every TV Episode Written by David Bickel Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Time Share
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Time Share

    S1:E22

    Carrie scolds Doug for inviting their pesky neighbors over, until she learns they want to offer their time-share in the Hamptons.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - S'Ain't Valentine's
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - S'Ain't Valentine's

    S1:E16

    Arthur hits it off with a woman at a Valentine's Day dance for seniors.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - A Political Campaign and a Candy Land Cheater
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #3 - A Political Campaign and a Candy Land Cheater

    S2:E19

    Unhappy that school funds are going towards football rather than academics, Sheldon decides to run for class president.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #4 - A Research Study and Czechoslovakian Wedding Pastries

    S2:E5

    When Dr. Sturgis recommends Sheldon and Missy for a university research study on twins, Mary is unhappy when the test results go to Sheldon's head.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #5 - A Rival Prodigy and Sir Isaac Neutron

    S2:E2

    When Dr. Sturgis bonds with Paige, another 10-year-old genius, Sheldon’s jealousy leads Connie to intervene. Mary invites Paige’s family over for a play date.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #6 - A Crisis of Faith and Octopus Aliens

    S2:E3

    When Mary’s faith is shaken by a tragedy in the community, Sheldon becomes an unlikely ally.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #7 - An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius

    S2:E8

    A video game takes over Sheldon and Connie’s life. George Sr. is jealous when Georgie bonds with Herschel at the auto shop.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #8 - A Dog, a Squirrel, and a Fish Named Fish

    S1:E20

    A battle erupts between the Coopers and Sparks when the Sparks' new dog terrorizes Sheldon.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - A Mother, A Child, and a Blue Man's Backside
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #9 - A Mother, A Child, and a Blue Man's Backside

    S1:E18

    Mary bans Sheldon from reading a mature comic book. Sheldon decides it's time to stop living under Mary's thumb.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - A Financial Secret and Fish Sauce
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #10 - A Financial Secret and Fish Sauce

    S2:E4

    When George Sr. asks Sheldon to keep a secret from Mary, the stress of not being honest drives Sheldon to hideout at Tam’s for his first sleepover.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - A High-Pitched Buzz and Training Wheels
    7.2/10(25 votes)

    #11 - A High-Pitched Buzz and Training Wheels

    S2:E1

    After Sheldon dismantles the refrigerator to stop an annoying hum, he gets a paper route to pay for the repairs.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #12 - An Eagle Feather, a String Bean, and an Eskimo

    S1:E10

    When Sheldon moves to Dallas to attend a school for gifted children, the family struggles to cope with his absence.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #13 - Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan

    S2:E6

    Mary clashes with Sheldon's drama teacher over plans for a Halloween fundraiser for the church. Georgie falls for a rebellious teenage girl whom Sheldon is tutoring.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    #14 - A Therapist, a Comic Book, and a Breakfast Sausage

    S1:E4

    After choking on a breakfast sausage, Sheldon wrestles with his fear of solid foods and discovers comic books for the first time.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    #15 - Cape Canaveral, Schrödinger's Cat, and Cyndi Lauper's Hair

    S1:E8

    While Mary, Connie and Missy have their girls night at the salon, the three Cooper men plan their road trip to see the space launcher, but it doesn't go as well as they plan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #16 - A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow

    S2:E18

    Sheldon moves in with Dr. Sturgis for the weekend to see what his life will be like in college. Also, a lonely Mary tries to bond with the other Coopers during Sheldon's absence.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Rayny Day
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Rayny Day

    S1:E19

    A government holiday is anything but for Carrie, who spends it cleaning her kitchen, and for Doug, who spends it golfing with Ray Barone.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    #18 - A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross

    S2:E20

    Georgie is thrilled when Veronica stays at the Coopers' house for a few days. Also, Connie and Dr. Sturgis celebrate their one-year anniversary.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Crappy Birthday
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Crappy Birthday

    S1:E15

    Doug lies and tells Carrie that he's made big plans for her 30th birthday, and he then scrambles to make the arrangements at the last minute.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Bickel

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David Bickel Ratings Summary

"Time Share" is the best rated episode written by David Bickel. It scored 7.9/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/26/1999 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "S'Ain't Valentine's".