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The Best Episodes Written By Erik Durbin

Every TV Episode Written by Erik Durbin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Johnny Nightingale
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E2

    The murky relationship between the caregiver and the cared-for is exposed when Johnny encounters an overly grateful patient and Brian agrees to escort an injured young woman to her prom.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Till Jeff Do Us Part
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E7

    Johnny steps up for his friend when Hank gets an invitation to his Ex’s wedding, while Theresa has trouble seeing eye to eye with a wedding guest. Meanwhile, Brian learns a new job skill.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Shotgun Wedding
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E10

    Theresa has a brush with death on the job and resolves to join the FBI in Washington. When Johnny proposes marriage to keep her in Chicago, they must overcome a series of catastrophes and mishaps to get to the altar.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - No Love
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E12

    After observing the respect that Theresa receives on the job, Johnny gets the guys to revive an old program in order to get a little respect for EMTs.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 14 - Cops & Roger
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S6:E14

    After Roger and Francine are victims of a mugging, Roger joins the police academy so he can learn how to defend himself and his loved ones (including Stan and Steve), but he falls in with a corrupt cop (guest voice Cannavale) who leads him astray. Meanwhile, Hayley's new friendship threatens her long-term relationship. Chaz kidnaps and leaves Stan tied up and tape-gagged. Meanwhile, Roger kills Chaz and rescues Stan, who makes his boss happy.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - For Whom the Sleigh Bell Tolls
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S7:E8

    Despite Francine's warning, Stan gives Steve a gun for Christmas; Steve accidentally shoots Santa.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Screw the Moon
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    S1:E13

    Phil and Carol reconcile their differences.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - With Friends Like Steve's
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    S2:E15

    After Steve shows a lack of interest in Stan's job, Stan replaces him with Barry, Steve's malicious friend. Barry frames Steve to eliminate him from the household, but when Steve discovers Barry's weakness, he relies on his CIA skills to save the family. Meanwhile, Roger takes an impressive keg-stand and uses it to become a fraternity brother.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - A Ward Show
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S8:E3

    Roger becomes Steve's legal guardian, but gets a little overzealous in the parenting department when he gets the principal fired. After getting beat up by the other teachers at the school, Steve decides to run away. Meanwhile, Stan and Francine attempt to make waves after discovering that their vacation at the biggest water park in the world fails to get their hearts pumping.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Dead Man Walking
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    S2:E3

    Carol takes a page out of Phil’s book when she tells a lie from which it is difficult for her to recover.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Superdick
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S2:E1

    When the guys save a landlord with a nut allergy, Johnny finds the perfect apartment to share with Theresa, and his relationship with her enters a new "territory." Brian tries to understand his relationship with Voodoo.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  12. undefined Season 9 Episode 17 - The Full Cognitive Redaction of Avery Bullock by the Coward Stan Smith
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S9:E17

    Stan is shocked when he is told that Deputy Director Bullock is showing early signs of dementia and needs his memory erased; Roger hires an old friend to help Steve with a bully at school.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Find This Thing We Need To
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S3:E13

    Carol enlists Tandy and Erica to help find answers when she makes a shocking discovery. In the meantime, Todd has a breakthrough with Melissa.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - An Apocalypse to Remember
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    S3:E14

    Stan arrives late to a CIA nuclear drill and thinks it's real. He decides to move the family into the mountains to survive the apocalypse. Even though he realizes his error, he begins to enjoy the attention that he gets from the family so much that he doesn't tell them the truth. However, when the family meets a mountain man and learns the truth, Stan has some explaining to do.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 19 - Gorillas in the Mist
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S7:E19

    Bonding with Steve at the zoo causes Stan to lose Steve in the gorilla cage.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - If You're Happy and You Know It
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S3:E9

    Carol is feeling depressed about Gail's absence so Tandy takes her on the honeymoon vacation they never had.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Moved to Tampa
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    S1:E11

    Phil Miller continues his life.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Fourth Finger
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    S2:E15

    With little else to do, Tandy starts a prank war within the group. Meanwhile Todd establishes his dominance.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - The Blob
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S4:E16

    A thermal heat detector reveals a potential sign of life outside of the Zihuatanejo village, but Tandy doesn't want the group to split up to go investigate. Meanwhile, Todd and Erica have trouble seeing eye-to-eye.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  20. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Family Affair
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    S5:E10

    The Smiths catch Roger spending time with another family--and it turns out that he has been a family "cheater" for decades.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  21. undefined Season 12 Episode 15 - Seizures Suit Stanny
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    S12:E15

    When Stan lies about his texting-and-driving accident, he takes a seizure medication and suffers from the side effects. Meanwhile, Roger helps Steve with his performance anxiety.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Dating Games...
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    S2:E11

    June and Mark are obsessed with a reality dating show, and Chloe convinces June to go out there and actually get in the game herself. But when Chloe and June end up asking the same guy out, they get sucked into their very own pseudo dating show, with James orchestrating various dating challenges as they compete to win this guy's affection.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  23. undefined Season 9 Episode 1 - Love, AD Style
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    S9:E1

    When Roger hires Hayley as a singer in his new bar, he becomes enthralled by her voice; Stan tries to prove his masculinity by negotiating a good deal on a new car.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  24. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - G-String Circus
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    S6:E8

    Upset that Hayley no longer wants his advice, Stan decides to prove that she is missing out on his sage counseling. After meeting a stripper on an important CIA mission, Stan takes it upon himself to improve her life and show Hayley that his advice works. But when he opens a new business, hoping to prove Hayley wrong, he finds himself dancing for cash to cover up his failures.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Tramps Like Us
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E7

    Gigi tries being a manager while Johnny's charity anthem gains momentum. Flash makes a big decision and Rehab becomes upset about his contribution to "Feast" as rehearsals begin.

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    Writer:Erik Durbin

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Erik Durbin Ratings Summary

"Johnny Nightingale" is the best rated episode written by Erik Durbin. It scored 10.0/10 from 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on January 27, 2015. It is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Till Jeff Do Us Part".