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The Best Episodes Written By David Phillips

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 16 - Cinco de Mayo
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #1 - Cinco de Mayo

    S6:E16

    Mayhem and double-crossing overtake the squad as they try to distract Terry from his lieutenant's exam by kicking off the Halloween Heist on a new day.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Halloween III
    8.3/10(48 votes)

    #2 - Halloween III

    S3:E5

    For their annual Halloween heist, Jake and Holt draft teams and compete to steal a crown. But Amy's divided loyalties leave her out in the cold.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - The Chopper
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    #3 - The Chopper

    S2:E22

    Holt worries Jake is being set up to fail when Wuntch green lights his dream assignment, and Terry hosts a field trip for a magnet school.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Mortynight Run
    8.2/10(133 votes)

    #4 - Mortynight Run

    S2:E2

    Rick teaches Morty to drive while leaving Jerry at a popular day care made just for him. Morty's conscience has him hunt down an assassin rather than spending the day at an alien arcade.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Beach House
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    #5 - Beach House

    S2:E12

    Jake ruins the precinct's annual beach house getaway when he's pressured into bringing Captain Holt. Gina wants to see "six-drink Amy."

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Bureau
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    #6 - Bureau

    S3:E22

    With help from an old friend of Holt's, the gang sneaks into the FBI to find dirt on the double agent. An inmate puts Charles in an awkward position.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Jake and Sophia
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    #7 - Jake and Sophia

    S2:E6

    Jake is attracted to a woman he soon discovers is the attorney for a perp he's after, and Rosa gets Amy to run for union rep to replace Scully.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - The Last Ride
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #8 - The Last Ride

    S4:E15

    The squad learns it's dangerously close to being shut down. Jake and Charles go out on one last case that quickly escalates into a major drug bust.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Manhunter
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #9 - Manhunter

    S7:E1

    Jake finds his authority tested and thunder stolen by a beat-walking Holt amid a manhunt. Amy turns to Rosa for support during a personal crisis.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Skyfire Cycle
    7.6/10(45 votes)

    #10 - Skyfire Cycle

    S4:E8

    When famous author DC Parlov receives death threats, Jake and Terry take the case, so that Terry can meet his lifelong hero. Back at the precinct, Gina forces her way into the Boyle clan of cousins in an attempt to choose the location of the annual Boyle family vacation. Meanwhile, Holt's anger peaks when Amy chooses Kevin's side in their argument about a math puzzle.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - The 9-8
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    #11 - The 9-8

    S3:E15

    Sparks fly when a neighboring precinct moves in with the Nine-Nine. Jake's reunion with an old partner yields an unhappy surprise.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - Two Turkeys
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Two Turkeys

    S5:E7

    On Thanksgiving, alcohol provides a temporary fix to Jake and Amy's parental problems, and a pilfered pie awakens the ruthless interrogator in Holt.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Your Honor
    7.6/10(40 votes)

    #13 - Your Honor

    S4:E19

    While looking into a break-in at Holt's mother's house, Jake discovers a secret she’s been keeping from her son. The squad remodels the break room.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Et tu, Cam?
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Et tu, Cam?

    S2:E9

    With the playoffs underway, betrayals and front-office intrigue leave Isla on edge. Can Dyson shake off his slump and help even the score?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - NutriBoom
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    #15 - NutriBoom

    S5:E16

    After realizing they were suckered into a pyramid scheme, Jake and Charles try to take down the cultish group. Amy deals with an overeager officer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Triangle of Badness
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Triangle of Badness

    S2:E3

    Isla attempts to defuse a locker-room love triangle with some amateur matchmaking. Ali struggles to balance ambition and friendship.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - The Tattler
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    #17 - The Tattler

    S6:E3

    Jake and Gina attend their 20th high school reunion. Back at the Nine-Nine, Charles helps Rosa with her love life.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - We Are Broke
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #18 - We Are Broke

    S2:E7

    With the Waves' home-court advantage in jeopardy, Isla hustles for a lifeline. Cam schemes behind the scenes to shift the scoreboard in his favor.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  19. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - The Good Ones
    6.5/10(46 votes)

    #19 - The Good Ones

    S8:E1

    Amy returns from maternity leave. Jake and Rosa work a difficult case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Pics
    4.1/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Pics

    S3:E9

    As Kacey preps for a special date, Kimberly takes her first nude. Bela hits a roadblock with Arvind, and Whitney prioritizes her needs.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Parents Weekend 2
    4.0/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Parents Weekend 2

    S3:E5

    For Parents Weekend, the girls try to keep their visiting families from finding out every intimate detail of their dating lives.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Phillips

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David Phillips Ratings Summary

"Cinco de Mayo" is the best rated episode written by David Phillips. It scored 8.4/10 based on 41 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/9/2019 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Halloween III".