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The Best Episodes Written By Doug Ellin

Every TV Episode Written by Doug Ellin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 9.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Exodus

    S2:E13

    Vince is blinded by love, and Eric gets cozy with Sloan. Meanwhile, Ari gets shot down in the war room, and Drama and Turtle use their paparazzi skills on an important spy mission.

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  2. 9.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Vegas Baby, Vegas!

    S3:E9

    The gang heads to Vegas for a much-needed break and a $100,000 promotional appearance for Vince. But it turns out that Turtle reaps the benefits from the appearance. Eric gets jealous when Seth Green makes insinuating comments about Sloan. Vince and Ari partner at the tables, but Ari loses it when Vince's luck ends. Drama lays it on thick with his masseur, leading to an awkward misunderstanding between them.

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  3. 9.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Give a Little Bit

    S6:E12

    When Matt Damon and LeBron James send out a charity call, an unwilling Vince takes up the challenge. Ari tries to convince his wife that his deal with Terrance will be lucrative. Drama ponders a switch in careers. Eric makes plans to meet Sloan.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  4. 8.9/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Return to Queens Blvd.

    S5:E12

    Despite a not-so-triumphant return, the guys party it up in NYC. After getting a tip from Vince's mom, E stalks Gus Van Sant to convince him to cast Vince in a role. Meanwhile, Vince reconnects with his high school sweetheart and Drama considers an investment opportunity.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  5. 8.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Manic Monday

    S3:E15

    Amanda needs an answer on the period film, but Vince won't commit to any other project until the cameras are actually rolling on 'Medellin.' Amanda persists, so Vince has the crew read the script to get everybody's opinion. Unfortunately, the script is so dry that nobody can get through it, leading Vince to realize that the project isn't right for him after all.

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  6. 8.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - The Cannes Kids

    S4:E12

    In the fourth-season finale, attempts to sell “Medellin” at Cannes are complicated by the fact that no one has seen the finished product. Meanwhile, the popularity of “Viking Quest” gives Drama a boost.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  7. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Good Morning, Saigon

    S2:E12

    When Vince and his co-star act out of character, Ari and Eric must face a team of angry handlers – and each other. Meanwhile, Drama and Turtle make a musical discovery while retrieving a stolen car.

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    Director:Daniel Attias
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  8. 8.7/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Play'n With Fire

    S5:E11

    During shooting of a pivotal scene for "Smokejumpers," Vince gets contradictory direction from Verner, and Ari and Dana Gordon try to put out the flames. After receiving an unexpected call, Turtle has a clandestine meeting.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  9. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Welcome to the Jungle

    S4:E1

    A behind-the-scenes documentary about the filming of Medellín in Bogota, Colombia. Billy and Eric clash on the set about keeping the film on track. Billy becomes attracted to an actress which ends up disrupting the production. Drama tries to get Billy to give him a part in the film.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  10. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Sorry, Harvey

    S4:E4

    Ari mistakenly mishandles a top-secret script, a mistake that lands him in jail. Drama fetes the mayor of Beverly Hills, with help from Vince. Eric has to go back on his word with Harvey Weingard, a Hollywood heavyweight, when Medellín is accepted into the Cannes Film Festival.

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  11. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #11 - The End

    S8:E8

    Vince takes a surprising step after a first date with Sophia. A therapy session yields mixed results for Ari and Mrs. Ari, and Vince, Drama and Turtle urge Sloan to work things out with Eric.

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    Director:David Nutter
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  12. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #12 - New York

    S1:E8

    Sick of being known as 'Vince's guy,' Eric wants a title commensurate with his responsibilities. With his latest shoot taking him to New York for three months, Vince prepares to say goodbye to L.A. – as well as his many 'special' girlfriends. Meanwhile, Drama debates taking either a high-paying TV role or a low-paying film gig, and Turtle stakes out a claim as Vince's 'farewell party' promoter.

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  13. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #13 - My Maserati Does 185

    S2:E2

    Vince agrees to a starlet's pet project; Eric reluctantly lets a Perfect Ten model 'take care of him' at a beach party, where Turtle misrepresents his position to get a girl; Drama develops calf envy; and Ari gets steamed up convincing the boys to read the 'Aquaman' script.

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    Director:David Nutter
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  14. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - I Wanna Be Sedated

    S3:E10

    Drama and Turtle go looking for Saigon on the day the record-deal's supposed to be signed. Eric comes up with a project for Vince.

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  15. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Gotcha

    S3:E16

    Drama finds out that he will be the target on Pauly Shore's new Punk'd like reality show. Eric tries to relieve the tension between Vince and Amanda and Ari is jealous of a former fraternity brother.

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    Director:Daniel Attias
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  16. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - The Resurrection

    S3:E18

    Eric and Vince are determined to get "Medellin" off the ground, but the rights to the script stand in their way. Feeling tense the day of the "Five Towns" premiere, Drama seeks relief at a massage parlor, but can't avoid Daily Variety. At the auto-body shop, Turtle meets a girl who shares his love for limited-edition sneakers, but her overbearing father hampers his game.

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    Director:David Nutter
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  17. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #17 - I Love You Too

    S2:E9

    Vince makes a splash at a convention with his new co-star. When neither Eric nor Shauna can appease a bitter journalist, Turtle sends a pair of professionals to the rescue. Ari gives Drama a rockin' birthday gift.

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  18. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #18 - First Class Jerk

    S5:E8

    After scoring a first class seat next to Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Turtle makes a mile-high claim the guys just don't buy. While Ari is distracted, Josh Weinstein courts Vince.

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  19. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #19 - The Release

    S3:E8

    Vince and the entourage receive news that "Queens Boulevard" will be receiving a nationwide release. Ari must compromise with a rival to avoid threats from a group of aggressive agents. Drama is nervous about an important audition and begins to take his anger out on everyone.

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    Director:Patty Jenkins
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  20. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Drive

    S6:E1

    Vince is back in the fast lane, preparing for his driving test and an appearance with Jay Leno to promote the premiere of his new movie “Gatsby,” directed by Martin Scorsese. Meanwhile, with a nudge from Sloan, Eric considers moving into his own house, but worries about the impact on Vince and the gang. Looking for career advancement, Lloyd confronts Ari with an ultimatum, which Ari counters with a proposition of his own.

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    Director:Mark Mylod
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  21. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Busey and the Beach

    S1:E6

    Ari's former assistant Josh, now a competing agent, woos Vince and the boys at a wild Malibu beach party. Drama ponders an alternate career in the food-service industry; Eric puts Emily in a compromising position; and Turtle irritates an actor at an art opening.

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  22. 8.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Aquamom

    S3:E1

    As the gang anticipates the upcoming premiere for "Aquaman", the search is on for a perfect date for Vince. Meanwhile, Ari tries to cope with financial difficulties and his new office space, which is not quite what he is used to.

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  23. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Less Than 30

    S3:E13

    Vince's new agent wants him to do a period film. In the meantime Eric and Vince agree to have lunch with Ari and Turtle plans Vince's birthday party.

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    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Doug Ellin
  24. 8.0/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Snow Job

    S4:E10

    Vince, Ari, and Dana Gordon receive the script for Vince's next project, but Billy's interpretation is vastly different than what he was supposed to write. Vince loves the script anyway leading Ari to try and keep the studio interested. Eric is occupied with a new client and her boyfriend.

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  25. 8.0/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Fire Sale

    S5:E4

    Ari shows interest in Eric's indie script, imagining it as a big studio production with Vince as the lead, but believing they now have a bidding war on their hands, the writers up their price. Determined to postpone his post-breakup depression, Drama gets pumped for his guest appearance on "The View."

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    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Doug Ellin

Doug Ellin Ratings Summary

"Exodus" is the best rated episode written by Doug Ellin. It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by Julian Farino. It aired on 8/28/2005 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Vegas Baby, Vegas!".