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The Best Episodes Written By Fran Gillespie

Every TV Episode Written by Fran Gillespie Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - The Bad Hookup
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - The Bad Hookup

    S7:E8

    At their first high school party, Andrew discovers his talent for drinking games, Nick hopes for a shot with Danni, and Missy meets a potential rebound.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - King of Camp
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - King of Camp

    S1:E5

    Andy challenges Deegs to a "King of Camp" showdown, Neil helps Vic prepare for his big moment, and troubling discoveries abound for the Firewood gang.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - III
    4.6/10(7 votes)

    #3 - III

    S1:E3

    Alexander Graham Bells makes (and receives) a call; Shmuck Mudman gains access to the politburo; Sigmund Freud teaches psychoanalysis.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - VIII
    4.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - VIII

    S1:E8

    The Berlin Wall comes down; Christianity gets a makeover; Shirley Chisholm speaks at the DNC.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - I
    4.1/10(14 votes)

    #5 - I

    S1:E1

    General Grant heads out in search of a drink; after the Russian Tsar is executed, Shmuck Mudman and his family head to Moscow; Shakespeare's Writers Room; Invention of Fire; The REAL Kama Sutra.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - VII
    4.0/10(5 votes)

    #6 - VII

    S1:E7

    Middle East peace (and lunch) in Oslo; Shirley Chisholm heads to the Watergate; Jesus and the band play their final concert.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - II
    3.9/10(7 votes)

    #7 - II

    S1:E2

    Judas betrays Jesus; Shirley Chisholm makes a big announcement. General Grant finds himself in trouble and Marco Polo meets Kublai Khan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - VI
    3.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - VI

    S1:E6

    Amelia Earhart's fate revealed; Jesus and the Fab 13 try to record the last sermon; The Civil War ends; Statues get removed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - PALM TREES
    3.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - PALM TREES

    S1:E2

    Jon Stewart, Andy Samberg, Gabriel Iglesias, Mae Martin and tree expert Amanda Begley join John. Plus, musical guest Warren G.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - EARTHQUAKES
    3.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - EARTHQUAKES

    S1:E5

    David Letterman, Bill Hader, Luenell, Cedric the Entertainer and Pete Davidson join seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones and Los Lobos.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - V
    3.6/10(5 votes)

    #11 - V

    S1:E5

    Galileo is on TikTok; General Grant gets rescued; Shirley Chisholm meets George Wallace.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - IV
    3.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - IV

    S1:E4

    Jesus and Mary fall in love; Shmuck and Fanny Mudman change the course of Russian history; How the Pyramids were built.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - PARANORMAL
    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - PARANORMAL

    S1:E4

    John's guests include Sarah Silverman, Tom Segura, Cassandra Peterson, Ronny Chieng, hypnotherapist Kerry Gaynor and Weezer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - THE FUTURE OF LA
    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - THE FUTURE OF LA

    S1:E6

    With Hannah Gadsby, filmmaker John Carpenter, Mike Birbiglia, George Wallace, Flea, Nikki Glaser, Dr. Emily Lindsey and Beck.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - COYOTES
    3.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - COYOTES

    S1:E1

    John welcomes Jerry Seinfeld, Will Ferrell, Stavros Halkias, wildlife expert Tony Tucci, Ray J and musical guest St. Vincent.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - HELICOPTERS
    2.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - HELICOPTERS

    S1:E3

    John chats with Nate Bargatze, Patton Oswalt, Earthquake, helicopter reporter Zoey Tur and Marcia Clark. Joyce Manor performs.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Fran Gillespie

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Fran Gillespie Ratings Summary

"The Bad Hookup" is the best rated episode written by Fran Gillespie. It scored 7/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/20/2023 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "King of Camp".