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The Best Episodes Written By David Steven Simon

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - Strip-Tease for Two
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S2:E24

    Will and Carlton lose their shirts investing on a tip - then take jobs as strippers to recoup their losses and get Vivian's bracelet out of hock.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Ill Will
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S2:E18

    The family fears a steamy exposé when Geoffrey begins his memoirs, while Will fears the scalpel when he enters the hospital, kicking and screaming, for a tonsillectomy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - A Night at the Oprah
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S3:E9

    The Bankses appear on Oprah's show and fail to invite Will on-stage, which may cause Philip to lose the election.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    S3:E11

    At Vivian's Lamaze class, Will cozies up to a pregnant sportswriter, who takes him to a game - and delivers more than just fun.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Will Gets Committed
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    S3:E2

    When the Banks family returns to its former neighborhood to help old friends after a destructive city-wide riot, Vivian reveals a surprise to Philip.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - The Cold War
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S3:E12

    When Vivian quarantines Will and Carlton in the backyard pool house after both are stricken with contagious colds, they spend the night arguing over a girl that Will stole from Carlton.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - The Best Laid Plans
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S3:E17

    When Monique refuses to have sex until she's married, Will stages a mock wedding ceremony with D.J. Jazzy Jeff as the preacher.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Father of the Year
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    S4:E4

    Stuck with caring for Nicky for the day, Will soon discovers the benefits of baby-sitting: he's suddenly a big man on campus with the women so long as he poses as a single dad.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - Mother's Day
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    S4:E23

    Say, homie, could you do me a favor? Just-married Jazz makes a surprising request of Will.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Andy Goes to Hollywood
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    Andy Klavin travels from his Nebraskan hometown to Burbank, California, where he stumbles into a job on a big-time TV talk show, where he meets a colorful cast of characters – the writers, the producer Fred de Cordova, and, most importantly, Joy Greenfield, who’s unlike any woman he’s ever met.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Dog Day Afternoon
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E2

    Andy juggles confusing feelings for Joy, and when he’s given his first important task at work, one bad thing happens after another. Somehow Andy ends up on his feet, and in the process manages to give Joy the credit she so rarely gets.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Owed to Joy
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E3

    Joy argues for equal pay at work, while juggling her own personal family drama at home. The writers take Andy on an outing he’ll never forget, and Mitch tries to hide his inner demons. Joy tries to mold Andy into the man she thinks he can be.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Take Me to Church
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E4

    Fred invites Andy to his church in Beverly Hills, but it goes very badly, and Joy talks to her therapist about a recent wedding weekend gone wrong. When Andy calls his parents in Nebraska with some good news, he ends up getting news about his brother.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Drop
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    Based on a true story, Johnny Carson finds himself entangled in an extortion plot. Authorities are brought in, and some suspect Andy of being the plot. Andy also bonds with Joy and Rasheed while getting high for the first time in his life.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Getaway
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E6

    Joy and Andy take a much-needed weekend getaway at Angelo’s party house in Palm Springs, but no one can relax with all the secrets being spilled.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Anniversary Show
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E7

    It’s the tenth anniversary show, the big event they’ve been working for all season, and it doesn’t go as planned. Not all the writers are invited back, and Andy stumbles on an invaluable discovery. Joy learns the truth about her father.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Steven Simon

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David Steven Simon Ratings Summary

"Strip-Tease for Two" is the best rated episode written by David Steven Simon. It scored 8.1/10 from 14 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on May 4, 1992. It is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "Ill Will".