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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Jay the Artist
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Jay the Artist

    S3:E11

    Feeling that she has no space and time of her own due to home duties, Jay decides to paint. The result is a portrait of Michael based on Michelangelo's David, which makes Michael feel a little bit "diminished". Michael renews acquaintances with his old buddy Steve, while the kids are encouraged to develop their artistic abilities aswell. Claire designs clothes, Kady plays the piano and Junior writes some bizarre poetry

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Exit Strategy
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Exit Strategy

    S3:E12

    Gob goes to Iraq to perform his Christian magic act on the USO tour and ends up incarcerated. Michael learns George, Sr. sent Gob to Iraq to burn down the model home he built there, so Michael and Buster fly to Iraq to spring their brother from prison.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Kyles Go to Hawaii (1)
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - The Kyles Go to Hawaii (1)

    S3:E1

    The Kyles are leaving for their family vacation on Hawaii, but instead of taking only one flight straight to the island, Michael books a 43-hour flight to Hawaii with several layovers in order to save money. Plus, Michael chastises Janet for packing too many clothes.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Fakin' It
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Fakin' It

    S3:E10

    George, Sr. hires a new attorney who asks the Bluths to participate in a mock trial to help prepare them for the real thing. The attorney gets actor Judge Reinhold to preside over the mock case. Meanwhile, Buster fakes a coma to get out of testifying, and George Michael and Maeby participate in a mock wedding to entertain hospital patients. Back at the office, Michael discovers that he may have a long-lost sister named Nellie Bluth.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Moving on Out
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Moving on Out

    S4:E14

    Tired of living in the garage, Jr. looks for an apartment and enlists his buddy, John, to be a co-signer… except that John has to dress up and pose as Jr.'s grandmother for the realtor. When Jr. and Vanessa's families come to visit the couple's new apartment, Jay is shocked to find that her new grandchild might be living in a run-down building with yellow police tape around the entrance.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - It's Going To Be Okay
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - It's Going To Be Okay

    S2:E6

    A wildfire threatens everyone's lives and livelihoods as people seek refuge in the Westbrook gym.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Moving On
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Moving On

    S2:E10

    Coach Korn and the girls get ready to play the biggest game of their lives.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - The Kyles Go to Hawaii (2)
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #8 - The Kyles Go to Hawaii (2)

    S3:E2

    Finally in Hawaii, Michael and Janet decide to go out on a romantic dinner, leaving their kids all alone. Claire and Jr. fight over who'll have to stay in the room babysitting for Kady, but Claire lets her brother get out of the duty, after all it's not often he gets a date. Jr. has a memorable night on the beach with Leilani, a native girl. Michael and Janet are pursued by two attractive strangers; Claire goes on a shopping spree.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Marathon
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Marathon

    S4:E9

    The Kyles and Vanessa's parents escort her to her first ultrasound. When asked if they wanted to know the baby's sex, Michael is the only one who stands out with a positive answer. Obsessed with knowing whether he's having a grandson or a granddaughter, he tries by all means to have the doctor tell him. He finally assumes it's a boy, and tells Jay and eventually the rest of the family. But in the end the situation reverses as they all confirm with the doctor the real sex of the future Kyle and leave Michael out in the rain. Meanwhile, Franklyn freaks out with the idea of losing Kady to ""Smilin' Willie"" and tries to learn how to be a dance master.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - It Gets Better
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #10 - It Gets Better

    S4:E13

    At UC Irvine things get steamy when George-Michael finds himself in a love triangle with his best friend Ray and his girlfriend Becky.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - A New Start
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #11 - A New Start

    S4:E5

    Tobias searches for meaning after splitting with Lindsay, only to find that old habits die hard.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Blue Bloody
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Blue Bloody

    S4:E2

    It’s a real-life game of clue for Liv after she eats the brains of a despicable dowager and must determine which one of her disgruntled servants killed her. Clive and Bozzio are struggling to maintain a healthy relationship. Meanwhile, circumstances place Major and Liv in opposition to one another.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Jury Duty
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Jury Duty

    S3:E19

    Michael and Jay are asked to serve jury duty together. Michael's elected foreman and wants to move on the trial quickly so he can get home to watch the ""Godfather"" marathon on TV. But Jay won't vote in guilty because she thinks there has to be a debate first. Thanks to that, Michael ends up missing the marathon, and has to rent the videos to catch up with the movie. At the video store, he meets an insurance salesman whom he mistakes for a mobster, and is convinced that the mob is after him due to the case. The case ends up being dismissed before they can vote, and Jay is disappointed that Michael wouldn't back her up but has her revenge when Michael acts like a fool.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Candy Wars
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Candy Wars

    S4:E15

    When Kady wants to spend some quality time with her father, she enlists Michael's help in the school candy drive. But when the father of last year's winner claims he can prevail once again, a competitive Michael loses sight of helping Kady and commits to selling an exorbitant number of chocolate bars.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 27 - Hand Model
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Hand Model

    S4:E27

    In a twist of fate, Michael is recruited as a hand model during Claire's modeling audition. As he flaunts his newfound fame, he is careful to protect the family's new financial asset – his hands. Meanwhile Franklin feels threatened by Kady's friendship with Rachel, so, on Jr.'s advice, he takes matters into his own hands.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Queen B.
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #16 - Queen B.

    S4:E10

    Lucille finds that her children have started dividing up her things, and adjusts to her new home.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Smashed
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Smashed

    S4:E9

    Tobias returns to his roots and reunites with his leading lady after a rough few weeks.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - No Rules
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - No Rules

    S2:E3

    Michael decides to let the kids live a rule-free life, but on the condition that they do everything for themselves; including cooking and paying for their own phone calls.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Get Out
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Get Out

    S2:E14

    Chaos erupts when Michael tries to get his always-tardy family dressed and out the door to a wedding within just 15 minutes.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 25 - Make Over
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Make Over

    S2:E25

    Jay gets a makeover after being compared to an old flame from high school. Meanwhile, Junior gets himself locked in a girl's locker after a misfortunate attempt to steal her bra.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Indian Takers
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #21 - Indian Takers

    S4:E3

    Lindsay tries to reclaim her sense of self while traveling and getting back to her political activist roots.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Michael's Sandwich
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Michael's Sandwich

    S5:E22

    Michael tries to leave for a golfing trip with a friend, but the family keeps distracting him.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 24 - Romantic Night
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Romantic Night

    S4:E24

    Wanting to spend quiet time together, Michael plans a romantic evening with Jay at an exclusive hotel. Then, when Jr. mistakenly cancels the reservation, Michael tries to create a romantic night at home. But things take a disastrous turn when Michael hurts his head trying to shut off the water valve, Jay handcuffs them to each other – but can't find the key – and a burnt roast almost causes the house to burn down.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Insane in the Germ Brain
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Insane in the Germ Brain

    S4:E11

    Liv does Clive a solid and agrees to consume germaphobe brain during flu season. Ravi continues his role as surrogate father to Isobel. Major finally gets to the bottom of things, and Chase continues to spiral out of control. Lastly, Peyton struggles with a very important decision.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Double Crossers
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Double Crossers

    S4:E6

    George Sr.'s new business hits a rough patch, and he must bribe a politician to get his scam back on track.

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    Writer:Dean Lorey

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Dean Lorey Ratings Summary

"Jay the Artist" is the best rated episode written by Dean Lorey. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/27/2002 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Exit Strategy".