The Best Episodes Written By David Mandel

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

David Mandel Ratings Summary

The best episode written by David Mandel is "The Abstinence", rated 8.4/10 from 23 user votes. It was "directed by Andy Ackerman". "The Abstinence" aired on 11/21/1996 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Bizarro Jerry".

  • The Abstinence
    8.4/10 23 votes

    #1 - The Abstinence

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/1996

    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.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: David Mandel

  • The Bizarro Jerry
    8.2/10 21 votes

    #2 - The Bizarro Jerry

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/1996

    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.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: David Mandel

  • The Voice
    8.1/10 19 votes

    #3 - The Voice

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/1997

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

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: David Mandel

  • Morning After
    8.1/10 14 votes

    #4 - Morning After

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2016

    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.

    Director: Chris Addison

    Writer: David Mandel

  • The Butter Shave
    8.0/10 20 votes

    #5 - The Butter Shave

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/1997

    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.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: David Mandel

  • Veep
    8.0/10 7 votes

    #6 - Veep

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2019

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

    Director: David Mandel

    Writer: David Mandel

  • The Pool Guy
    7.9/10 19 votes

    #7 - The Pool Guy

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/1995

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

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: David Mandel

  • The Betrayal
    7.9/10 25 votes

    #8 - The Betrayal

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/1997

    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.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: David Mandel

  • Groundbreaking
    7.8/10 11 votes

    #9 - Groundbreaking

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 6/25/2017

    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.

    Director: David Mandel

    Writer: David Mandel

  • The Susie
    7.8/10 18 votes

    #10 - The Susie

    Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/1997

    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.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: David Mandel

  • The Puerto Rican Day
    7.7/10 19 votes

    #11 - The Puerto Rican Day

    Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 5/7/1998

    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.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: David Mandel

  • The Maid
    7.6/10 18 votes

    #12 - The Maid

    Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 4/30/1998

    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.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: David Mandel

  • Leonardo Leonardo Returns and Dante Has an Important Decision to Make
    7.4/10 5 votes

    #13 - Leonardo Leonardo Returns and Dante Has an Important Decision to Make

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/22/2002

    Leonardo Leonardo opens a shop across from the Quick Stop, putting the business in danger.

    Director: Chris Bailey

    Writer: David Mandel

  • The Friars Club
    7.2/10 21 votes

    #14 - The Friars Club

    Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 3/7/1996

    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.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: David Mandel

  • The Last Episode Ever!
    6.7/10 6 votes

    #15 - The Last Episode Ever!

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/22/2002

    The guys' day slacking off at the Quick Stop is derailed by a spoof of "The Matrix," a carnival riot and a trip through the minds of their illustrators.

    Director: Steve Loter

    Writer: David Mandel

  • Penny-Wiseguys
    5.5/10 10 votes

    #16 - Penny-Wiseguys

    Season 24 Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/2012

    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.

    Director: Mark Kirkland

    Writer: David Mandel

  • Treehouse of Horror XXIII
    5.4/10 19 votes

    #17 - Treehouse of Horror XXIII

    Season 24 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2012

    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.

    Director: Steven Dean Moore

    Writer: David Mandel