The Best Episodes Written By David Mandel

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(17 votes)

   #1 - Larry vs. Michael J. Fox

   S8:E109/11/2011

   Larry accuses his neighbor, Michael J. Fox of harassment; Jeff takes a bullet for Susie; Larry gives an inappropriate gift to Elizabeth's son.

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   8.6/10(16 votes)

   #2 - The Hero

   S8:E68/14/2011

   Larry plays the hero in the sky and underground; Jeff’s courtship of Ricky Gervais is sabotaged by a nosy waiter.

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   8.5/10(32 votes)

   #3 - The Abstinence

   S8:E911/21/1996

   George's intellect thrives when thoughts of sex are shut out; Elaine wants her intern to become a doctor--stat; Jerry is bumped from a school's Career Day.

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   8.4/10(31 votes)

   #4 - The Bizarro Jerry

   S8:E310/3/1996

   Elaine hangs out with men who are opposites of Jerry, George and Kramer; Kramer stumbles into a white-collar job; Jerry finds a flaw in Elaine's beautiful friend.

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   8.3/10(19 votes)

   #5 - Morning After

   S5:E14/24/2016

   Post-election night: Selina discovers a possible road to victory. Meanwhile, Amy must figure out if she is back or not; Catherine kicks off a behind-the-scenes documentary project; Mike announces that he and Wendy are adopting a baby from China; and Dan considers a new career.

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   8.3/10(14 votes)

   #6 - Car Periscope

   S8:E88/28/2011

   Larry and Jeff weigh an investment opportunity; Wanda Sykes preempts Larry’s training schedule.

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   8.2/10(24 votes)

   #7 - Palestinian Chicken

   S8:E37/24/2011

   A Palestinian chicken restaurant is incredibly popular with Larry and his friends despite its open hostility towards Jews and Israel. Meanwhile, Larry's approached to inform people that their habits are agitating by family members too scared to do so.

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   8.1/10(27 votes)

   #8 - The Pool Guy

   S7:E811/16/1995

   An acquaintance latches on to Jerry; George objects to Susan's relationship with his pals; Kramer's new phone number brings many wrong numbers.

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   8.1/10(26 votes)

   #9 - The Voice

   S9:E210/2/1997

   Kramer hires an assistant; George's boss tries to force him out; Elaine bets Jerry she won't get back with her latest ex.

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    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #10 - The Susie

    S8:E152/13/1997

    Kramer becomes the spokesman for a woman George wants to avoid; Jerry's bookie welches; a co-worker mistakes Elaine for someone else, who's reported as a problem worker.

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    #11 - The Maid

    S9:E194/30/1998

    Elaine's area code is changed; a co-worker steals George's desired nickname; Jerry sleeps with his maid; Kramer endures a "long-distance relationship" when his girlfriend moves downtown.

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    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #12 - The Divorce

    S8:E17/10/2011

    Larry learns his lawyer isn't kosher, and rescinds a cookie order from the Girl Scout daughter of a beleaguered sports owner.

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    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #13 - The Butter Shave

    S9:E19/25/1997

    Kramer uses butter for shaving--and more; George's cane is an advantage at his new job; Jerry feels used by his comedy nemesis, Bania; Elaine breaks up with her boyfriend before their flight back from Europe.

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    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #14 - The Betrayal

    S9:E811/20/1997

    Flashbacks trace the evolution of Jerry, George and Elaine's disastrous trip to a wedding in India, and Kramer's desperate need to barter for a birthday wish.

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    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #15 - The Puerto Rican Day

    S9:E205/7/1998

    Gridlocked by a parade, Jerry verbally spars with another driver; George goes to a movie; and Kramer looks for a bathroom. Elaine, meanwhile, searches for a crossing point with a group of strangers.

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    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Groundbreaking

    S6:E106/25/2017

    Selina and her team prepare for the long-awaited groundbreaking of her library. Amy seeks clarity on her role. Jonah asks a major donor for help. Season finale.

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    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #17 - The Smiley Face

    S8:E47/31/2011

    Larry challenges the rules of dating and rethinks a decision regarding a new workplace neighbor. Meanwhile, Jeff invents an ill-advised excuse to get out of a dining engagement.

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    #18 - The Bi-Sexual

    S8:E78/21/2011

    Larry competes with Rosie O’Donnell for the same woman, explores the nuances of Japanese bows, and refuses lunch with an LA acquaintance.

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    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Vow of Silence

    S8:E58/7/2011

    Larry's evolving alibi to get out of a charity function results in unexpected travel plans. Meanwhile, Susie makes demands for the terminally ill family dog's last meal; and Larry points out personal flaws in the buffet line and in parking lots.

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    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Mister Softee

    S8:E99/4/2011

    An ice cream truck triggers a painful childhood memory for Larry.

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    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Veep

    S7:E75/12/2019

    The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to a historic finish. Series finale.

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    7.4/10(30 votes)

    #22 - The Friars Club

    S7:E183/7/1996

    Elaine suspects a co-worker is faking a hearing impairment; Jerry makes a faux pas at the Friars Club after comic Pat Cooper sponsors him for membership.

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    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #23 - The Safe House

    S8:E27/17/2011

    Larry becomes an unlikely role model for battered women. Richard Lewis's relationship with a burlesque performer is put to the test. Leon survives a case of mistaken identity.

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    6.5/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Penny-Wiseguys

    S24:E511/18/2012

    Homer is shocked to discover that his bowling teammate is an accountant for Fat Tony and his mob. When Fat Tony gets jury duty, he appoints Dan as the temporary don of the mafia. Meanwhile, Lisa adds insects to her vegetarian diet after she passes out in the middle of a saxophone solo, but starts questioning her decision when bugs start pleading for mercy in her dreams.

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    6.3/10(28 votes)

    #25 - Treehouse of Horror XXIII

    S24:E210/7/2012

    A black hole threatens to swallow Springfield, Homer tries to find the source of paranormal activity, and a "Back to the Future" parody in which Bart keeps Marge from marrying Homer.

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