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
David Steven Simon Ratings Summary
The best episode written by David Steven Simon is "Strip-Tease for Two", rated 8.1/10 from 8 user votes. It was "directed by Shelley Jensen". "Strip-Tease for Two" aired on 5/4/1992 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Ill Will".
8.1/10 8 votes#1 - Strip-Tease for Two
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/4/1992
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: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Steven Simon
7.9/10 9 votes#2 - Ill Will
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/10/1992
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: Ellen Gittelsohn
Writer: David Steven Simon
7.9/10 8 votes#3 - A Night at the Oprah
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/9/1992
The Bankses appear on Oprah's show and fail to invite Will on-stage, which may cause Philip to lose the election.
Director: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Steven Simon
7.8/10 8 votes#4 - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 11/23/1992
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: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Steven Simon
7.6/10 8 votes#5 - Will Gets Committed
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/1992
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: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Steven Simon
7.6/10 8 votes#6 - The Cold War
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 12/7/1992
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: Michael Peters
Writer: David Steven Simon
7.6/10 8 votes#7 - The Best Laid Plans
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/1/1993
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: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Steven Simon
7.6/10 8 votes#8 - Father of the Year
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/1993
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: Shelley Jensen
Writer: David Steven Simon
7.1/10 9 votes#9 - Mother's Day
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 5/2/1994
Say, homie, could you do me a favor? Just-married Jazz makes a surprising request of Will.
Director: Madeline Cripe
Writer: David Steven Simon