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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - It's a Wonderful Laugh
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E12

    Doogie discovers the healing power of laughter after an argument with Vinnie and while treating a troubled kidney patient.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - It's a Mad, Mad, Madeline World
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S4:E5

    Kevin has to cancel a date with Winnie to finish a homework assignment with Madeline, who has already kissed him once. To make matters worse, when he flees Madeline's, he drops a bracelet that Winnie had engraved for him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - The Candidate
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E10

    Kevin enters the race for student-council president, head-to-head with nemesis Becky Slater.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - When Worlds Collide
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E17

    Kevin's quest to remain cool is shattered when Norma takes a job at his school. He tries to rebel by stealing a hallpass for Tony Barbella, but Norma catches him in the act. When Norma acknowledges him during a fire drill and the other kids laugh, Kevin decides it is time to ask his mother to stop noticing him at school.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 21 - Lies My Father Told Me
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S6:E21

    Roseanne helps Dan understand his dad's lying about his mom's mental state.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - The Dark Ages
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S5:E3

    The power company cuts off the Conners' power. Dan and Roseanne must look at Darlene in a new light after David spends the night in her room.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - It's No Place Like Home for the Holidays
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S5:E12

    A Christmas Eve snowstorm scatters the Connors, with Roseanne and Jackie trapped at the Luch Box with Bev and Nana Mary, while Darlene takes shelter at David's and learns the truth about his home life.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 25 - Daughters and Other Strangers
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S5:E25

    Roseanne worries that Darlene may be planning to run away from home; new neighbor George befriends D.J.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - The Mommy's Curse
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S6:E2

    Brutally honest Roseanne suffers the consequences after telling Bev that she's had her fill of her at the Lunch Box. Meanwhile, Jackie jumps back into the dating arena.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  10. undefined Season 7 Episode 15 - Bed and Bored
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S7:E15

    Roseanne feigns illness to get some rest, but grows bored instead; Jackie confronts Bev about having been a rotten mother to her.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 25 - Couch Potatoes
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S7:E25

    Because the Conners have been selected as a Neilsen family, Roseanne decrees that their household viewing habits must change.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  12. undefined Season 8 Episode 4 - The Last Date
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S8:E4

    The temptation to crash a stranger's bar mitzvah at a local hotel is too much for Roseanne as she drags Dan out on the town for a "last hurrah" before the baby is born.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 25 - Altar Egos
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S6:E25

    Egos clash when Jackie and Fred can't make a decision about their marriage. Fred is having what Dan calls the moment of clarity, a case of the jitters that affects some men just before the big day. But what's really bothering Fred is his belief that Jackie has feelings for someone she sees almost every day and whom she is always asking to come over and fix stuff, none other than Dan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Supermom Burnout
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S6:E8

    Angela brings the family to a psychiatrist for counseling when she thinks Sam and Jonathan's fighting is getting to be too much. The psychiatrist reassures the family that their family is emotionally healthy. But his evaluation of Tony's busy life prompts him to ask Tony to continue counseling with a group of parents who risk burning out.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Streaking
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    S1:E3

    President Ford comes to Point Place; Red is chosen to ask him a question, but struggles as he tries to speak. Eric and the guys welcome the President by streaking. Donna has to wear an American flag jumpsuit Bob gave her.

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    Writer:Eric Gilliland

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Eric Gilliland Ratings Summary

"It's a Wonderful Laugh" is the best rated episode written by Eric Gilliland. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 12/18/1991 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "It's a Mad, Mad, Madeline World".