The Best Episodes Written By David Mandel

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

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - The Abstinence
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #1 - The Abstinence

    S8:E9

    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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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - The Bizarro Jerry
    8.4/10(29 votes)

    #2 - The Bizarro Jerry

    S8:E3

    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:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Morning After
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Morning After

    S5:E1

    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:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 9 Episode 2 - The Voice
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #4 - The Voice

    S9:E2

    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:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - Veep
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Veep

    S7:E7

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

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - The Pool Guy
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #6 - The Pool Guy

    S7:E8

    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:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 15 - The Susie
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #7 - The Susie

    S8:E15

    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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  8. undefined Season 9 Episode 20 - The Puerto Rican Day
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #8 - The Puerto Rican Day

    S9:E20

    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:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Groundbreaking
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Groundbreaking

    S6:E10

    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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  10. undefined Season 9 Episode 19 - The Maid
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #10 - The Maid

    S9:E19

    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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  11. undefined Season 9 Episode 1 - The Butter Shave
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #11 - The Butter Shave

    S9:E1

    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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  12. undefined Season 9 Episode 8 - The Betrayal
    7.8/10(30 votes)

    #12 - The Betrayal

    S9:E8

    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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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Leonardo Leonardo Returns and Dante Has an Important Decision to Make
    7.5/10(6 votes)

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

    S1:E3

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

    Director:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 18 - The Friars Club
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #14 - The Friars Club

    S7:E18

    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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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Clipshow Wherein Dante and Randal Are Locked in the Freezer and Remember Some of the Great Moments in Their Lives
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #15 - The Clipshow Wherein Dante and Randal Are Locked in the Freezer and Remember Some of the Great Moments in Their Lives

    S1:E2

    The guys take a clip-filled trip down memory lane after getting locked in the Quick Stop's freezer.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Last Episode Ever!
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #16 - The Last Episode Ever!

    S1:E6

    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.

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  17. undefined Season 24 Episode 5 - Penny-Wiseguys
    6.4/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Penny-Wiseguys

    S24:E5

    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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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - A Dissertation on the American Justice System by People Who Have Never Been Inside a Courtroom, Let Alone Know Anything About the Law, but Have Seen Way Too Many Legal Thrillers.
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #18 - A Dissertation on the American Justice System by People Who Have Never Been Inside a Courtroom, Let Alone Know Anything About the Law, but Have Seen Way Too Many Legal Thrillers.

    S1:E1

    Jay sues the Quick Stop--and Dante--after slipping on Randal's spilled soda.

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  19. undefined Season 24 Episode 2 - Treehouse of Horror XXIII
    6.2/10(26 votes)

    #19 - Treehouse of Horror XXIII

    S24:E2

    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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David Mandel Ratings Summary

"The Abstinence" is the best rated episode written by David Mandel. It scored 8.4/10 based on 30 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/21/1996 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Bizarro Jerry".