The Best Episodes Written By Dean Lorey
Every TV Episode Written by Dean Lorey Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Dean Lorey Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Dean Lorey is "Jay the Artist", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by N/A". "Jay the Artist" aired on 11/27/2002 and is rated 1.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Kyles Go to Hawaii (1)".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Jay the Artist
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 11/27/2002
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
Director: N/A
Writer: Dean Lorey
8.5/10 2 votes#2 - The Kyles Go to Hawaii (1)
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2002
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dean Lorey
8.4/10 5 votes#3 - A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/9/2023
Harley goes overboard in her attempts to give Ivy the best Valentine’s Day ever. Bane’s efforts to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry. Clayface engages in some self-love.
Director: Cecilia Aranovich
Writer: Dean Lorey
8.4/10 17 votes#4 - Exit Strategy
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/10/2006
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.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Dean Lorey
8.0/10 21 votes#5 - Fakin' It
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 2/10/2006
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.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Dean Lorey
8.0/10 2 votes#6 - Marathon
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2003
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.
Director: Dean Lorey
Writer: Dean Lorey
8.0/10 2 votes#7 - Moving on Out
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 12/24/2003
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.
Director: Dean Lorey
Writer: Dean Lorey
8.0/10 2 votes#8 - Candy Wars
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 12/31/2003
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.
Director: Dean Lorey
Writer: Dean Lorey
8.0/10 2 votes#9 - Michael's Sandwich
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 4/26/2005
Michael tries to leave for a golfing trip with a friend, but the family keeps distracting him.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dean Lorey
8.0/10 1 votes#10 - It's Going To Be Okay
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2022
A wildfire threatens everyone's lives and livelihoods as people seek refuge in the Westbrook gym.
Director: Nimisha Mukerji
Writer: Dean Lorey
8.0/10 1 votes#11 - Moving On
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/12/2022
Coach Korn and the girls get ready to play the biggest game of their lives.
Director: Bill D'Elia
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.7/10 17 votes#12 - Queen B.
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 5/26/2013
Lucille finds that her children have started dividing up her things, and adjusts to her new home.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.7/10 17 votes#13 - It Gets Better
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 5/26/2013
At UC Irvine things get steamy when George-Michael finds himself in a love triangle with his best friend Ray and his girlfriend Becky.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.7/10 12 votes#14 - Blue Bloody
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 3/5/2018
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.
Director: Michael Fields
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.7/10 3 votes#15 - The Kyles Go to Hawaii (2)
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2002
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.7/10 3 votes#16 - Jury Duty
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 2/26/2003
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.6/10 19 votes#17 - A New Start
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 5/26/2013
Tobias searches for meaning after splitting with Lindsay, only to find that old habits die hard.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.5/10 19 votes#18 - Smashed
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 5/26/2013
Tobias returns to his roots and reunites with his leading lady after a rough few weeks.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.5/10 2 votes#19 - Romantic Night
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 3/3/2004
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.
Director: Dean Lorey
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.5/10 2 votes#20 - Hand Model
Season 4 Episode 27 - Aired 5/12/2004
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.3/10 3 votes#21 - No Rules
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2001
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.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.3/10 3 votes#22 - Get Out
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/23/2002
Chaos erupts when Michael tries to get his always-tardy family dressed and out the door to a wedding within just 15 minutes.
Director: James Widdoes
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.3/10 3 votes#23 - Make Over
Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 5/1/2002
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.3/10 20 votes#24 - Indian Takers
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 5/26/2013
Lindsay tries to reclaim her sense of self while traveling and getting back to her political activist roots.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Dean Lorey
7.2/10 5 votes#25 - Green Furious
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/13/2017
Emily takes a stand in her first board meeting and must deliver on a big idea with the help of superheroine Green Fury. Meanwhile, Teddy tries to find a way to get Green Fury's attention. Elsewhere, Jackie brings her daughter to work but starts to get worried when she bonds with Wendy.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Dean Lorey