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The Best Episodes Written By Diane Ruggiero

Every TV Episode Written by Diane Ruggiero Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 8.6/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Leave It to Beaver

    S1:E22

    In the shocking, action-packed season finale, a determined Veronica must betray someone she cares deeply about in order to solve the season-long mystery of who murdered her best friend Lilly Kane, but what she discovers puts her life in serious danger. Meanwhile, on the eve of a reception for the Governor of Calif., Jake Kane asks Duncan if he really wants to know what happened on the night Lilly died. Later, Keith awaits the results of a paternity test.

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  2. 8.5/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Salivation Army

    S2:E19

    Working together on a mission, Liv, Detective Babineaux and Major crash Vaughn’s Super Max Rager party, where Rob Thomas performs a song from his solo career. Meanwhile, Blaine reaches out to Peyton for help, which does not sit well with Ravi.

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  3. 8.4/10(14 votes)

    #3 - A Trip to the Dentist

    S1:E21

    Determined to get to the truth behind who drugged and assaulted her at a party the year before, Veronica questions her friends and many rivals about the chain of events that night at Shelley Pomroy's house. Meanwhile, when one of Veronica and Wallace's stunts affects her job at Kane Software, Alicia confronts Keith about his daughter's behavior. Later, in an attempt to get closer to his son, Aaron throws a birthday party for Logan that inadvertently surprises everyone.

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  4. 8.3/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Mars vs. Mars

    S1:E14

    When one of Neptune High's haughtier students brings a sexual harassment suit against a favorite teacher, Veronica finds herself pitted against her father when the girl's parents hire Keith to help in their case. Meanwhile, with the tabloids claiming his mom is still alive, Logan turns to Veronica to help him track down the truth. Later, Veronica discovers more unsettling information about Duncan's hidden medical condition.

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  5. 8.3/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Chino and the Man

    S4:E2

    Veronica and Keith launch their investigation. Their involvement puts Police Chief Langdon on edge. Penn goes public with his theory on who the bomber is. Meanwhile, local teen Matty Ross begins her own search for her father’s killer.

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  6. 8.1/10(10 votes)

    #6 - My Big Fat Greek Rush Week

    S3:E2

    The campus newspaper hires Veronica for an undercover expose on the Zeta Theta sorority sisters during rush week to investigate Parker’s rape. Veronica begins to realize though that not everything is as it appears in the sorority house. Logan and Wallace take part in a challenging Sociology class role-playing experiment as prisoner and prison guard, and Keith treks through the desert after escaping from the scene of a crime.

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  7. 7.9/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Betty and Veronica

    S1:E16

    Following an emotional reunion with her mother, Veronica is hired to track down Neptune High's beloved mascot, Polly the Parrot, which was apparently kidnapped by a rival school on the eve of a big basketball game. Meanwhile, with her suspicions about the Kane family rekindled, Veronica attempts to gain access to her father's original interrogation tapes. Later, Veronica's relationship with Deputy Leo heats up, as does Meg's relationship with Duncan.

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  8. 7.9/10(26 votes)

    #8 - Dead Rat, Live Rat, Brown Rat, White Rat

    S1:E12

    Four teenagers hit Sebastian shortly after he becomes a zombie, and he kills one of them. When the body turns up, Liv eats the brain and tries to find out who is responsible. Meanwhile, Ravi and Peyton plan a trip to San Francisco, but Liv gets a visitor who interrupts their plans.

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  9. 7.9/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Zombie Knows Best

    S3:E2

    When Liv, Clive and Ravi arrive at the scene to investigate a fatal car accident, they begin to suspect foul play was involved. Both starving, Liv and Major consume the brains of the accident victims, a well-meaning father and his angsty teenage daughter. Meanwhile, when Clive is brought in for questioning about a family that was murdered, he’s forced to reveal his past history with them. Lastly, Peyton extends an olive branch to Ravi, and Major hits a road block in his search for Natalie.

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  10. 7.9/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Looking for Mr. Goodbrain (1)

    S3:E12

    When Liv consumes the brains of someone from Ravi's past, not only does it have her wanting to sleep with every guy in Seattle, she also begins having some very intimate visions of Ravi. Meanwhile, Major is faced with a huge decision.

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  11. 7.8/10(13 votes)

    #11 - The Wrath of Con

    S1:E4

    In an effort to help Wallace's new crush Georgia, who was duped out of her money in an internet scheme, Veronica must outwit a group of computer "thugs," known as the Silicon Mafia. Meanwhile, Keith makes Veronica introduce him to her new boyfriend Troy before allowing her to go to the homecoming dance with him. Later, Logan helps Duncan edit together a memorial video for a school dedication ceremony marking the one-year anniversary of Lilly's death. The dance and the video bring back Veronica's memories of when the four of them were friends.

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  12. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #12 - An Echolls Family Christmas

    S1:E10

    When Weevil's poker winnings go missing after a game at Logan's place, Veronica questions each player to piece together the evening's events and catch the thief. Meanwhile, on the eve of the Echolls' annual Christmas party extravaganza, Keith is hired by Lynn Echolls to track down one of her husband Aaron's potential stalkers.

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    Director:Nick Marck
  13. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner

    S2:E7

    Veronica and Duncan discover that the still-comatose Meg had been babysitting an abused child, leading Veronica to take on an unfamiliar role as a babysitter to determine the kid's identity. Meanwhile, Kendall continues her affair with Logan as her stepso

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    Director:Nick Marck
  14. 7.8/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Happy Go Lucky

    S2:E21

    Veronica takes the stand in Aaron Echolls's murder trial, and is distracted during final exams while waiting for the verdict. Meanwhile, Keith takes new evidence about the mayor to Lamb, and Weevil asks Mac and Cassidy for help to pass algebra.

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  15. 7.8/10(11 votes)

    #15 - You've Got to Hide Your Liv Away

    S4:E12

    While Major whisks Liv out of Seattle for her own protection, Ravi eats the brains of a narcissist to help Clive investigate Brother Love for murder.

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  16. 7.8/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Bye, Zombies

    S5:E12

    While Major faces a changing of the tide in Seattle, Liv, Clive and Ravi undertake a mission impossible in Atlanta to retrieve the final zombie cure.

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  17. 7.7/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Pour Some Sugar, Zombie

    S2:E16

    Liv consumes the brain of a recently murdered stripper and uncovers some extremely useful information. Meanwhile, Blaine isn’t quite himself lately, and Ravi makes a startling discovery. Lastly, Major and Ravi are helping Peyton move back in with Liv when she receives a surprising phone call.

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  18. 7.7/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Five, Six, Seven, Ate!

    S5:E3

    While investigating the deaths of Gulliver and Nancy, the dynamic duo of Seattle's winning dance team, Liv and Ravi go undercover as dance partners to size up the other contestants aka the prime suspects. Meanwhile, Peyton confronts Major after she's told that one of his soldiers was out of line during a routine lice check at the school. Lastly, Clive and Bozzio receive a shocking surprise during Lamaze class.

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  19. 7.6/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Ain't No Magic Mountain High Enough

    S2:E13

    When the profits from the Neptune High Winter Carnival go missing, Veronica finds herself defending Jackie from the condemning teachers and students. Meanwhile, Keith meets with her father, Terrence Cook, after he is accused of playing a role in the bus crash, and Logan initiates a new relationship while Beaver continues an old one.

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  20. 7.6/10(12 votes)

    #20 - The Girl Next Door

    S1:E7

    Veronica becomes suspicious when a young pregnant woman who lives in their apartment complex with her volatile boyfriend suddenly disappears; fearing the worst, Keith steps in to help his daughter investigate this case for the girl's estranged parents. Meanwhile, Logan and Weevil get thrown into detention together after arguing with a teacher, leading the rivals to discover some surprising things in common. Later, while working on an alumni photo project in her journalism class, Veronica is shocked to discover in the '79 yearbook that her mother and Jake Kane were high-school sweethearts.

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    Director:Nick Marck
  21. 7.6/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Driver Ed

    S2:E2

    After tragedy strikes Neptune, Calif. and the local sheriff rushes to judgment, an emotional Veronica attempts to help a grieving family member rule out suicide as a contributing cause in the calamity. Meanwhile, Wallace offers to help transfer student Jackie Cook, the fiery, flirty daughter of professional baseball player Terrence Cook, track down the person who damaged her car in the school lot. Later, mayoral candidate Woody Goodman asks Keith to consider running for sheriff.

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    Director:Nick Marck
  22. 7.6/10(10 votes)

    #22 - I Am God

    S2:E18

    Veronica begins having dreams involving the dead students from the bus crash, who drop clues along the way. Meanwhile, Logan and Wallace become unlikely lab partners in Mr. Wu's class, and Keith helps Clemmons expose a doctor's scam.

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  23. 7.5/10(39 votes)

    #23 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Medical resident Liv Moore becomes a zombie and loses her ambition until she begins working at the city morgue to gain access to brains that give her sustenance and allow her to maintain her humanity. She also learns that her new diet enables her to experience a victim's memories that can be used to help solve the person's murder.

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    Director:Rob Thomas
  24. 7.5/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Zombie Bro

    S2:E2

    Liv and Detective Babineax investigate the murder of a hard-partying frat boy whose death shocks everyone. After consuming his brains, Liv attends a fraternity party in an attempt to search for clues, but ends up ruling the beer pong table instead. Still desperate to find the cure, Ravi takes matters into his own hands and brings Major along for the ride. Meanwhile, Blaine meets with Angus, a mysterious person from his past.

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  25. 7.4/10(9 votes)

    #25 - The Bitch Is Back

    S3:E20

    As the end of the first semester at Hearst College draws to an end, the election for sheriff in Neptune comes to a close and Veronica and Piz discuss the effect a summer apart will have on their relationship.

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Diane Ruggiero Ratings Summary

"Leave It to Beaver" is the best rated episode written by Diane Ruggiero. It scored 8.6/10 based on 14 votes. It was directed by Michael Fields. It aired on 5/10/2005 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Salivation Army".