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The Best Episodes Written By Ike Barinholtz

Every TV Episode Written by Ike Barinholtz Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Teen Patient
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Teen Patient

    S1:E7

    Mindy is confronted with an awkward situation when her teenage neighbor comes to her for birth control. Meanwhile, Danny receives an anonymous complaint that Morgan has been inappropriately ogling Shauna.

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Be Cool
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Be Cool

    S2:E17

    Mindy and Danny try their hand at dating. But they discover that redefining their relationship isn't as easy as they thought it would be, especially when the pharmaceuticals representative whom Danny used to date re-enters the picture.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Game Seven
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Game Seven

    S1:E10

    The team has its best playoff chances in years, while Isla's personal life couldn't be worse. Can the Gordon family come through in the clutch?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - What About Peter?
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #4 - What About Peter?

    S3:E10

    Mindy is so determined to help Peter with his living situation that her own relationship with Danny gets a little complicated. Meanwhile, things go haywire for Jeremy and Morgan when they're left alone watching Lauren's baby boy, Henry.

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Mindy Lahiri Is a Racist
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Mindy Lahiri Is a Racist

    S2:E9

    When Danny invites one of his patients to write about the practice on her blog only to discover she is a white supremacist, the team hires a PR expert to help fix things.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Newly installed as the Waves' president, Isla faces her first dilemma: whether to trade a foul-mouthed player who's not living up to his potential.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Travis Bugg Affair
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #7 - The Travis Bugg Affair

    S1:E3

    After Travis insults a sponsor, Isla does damage control — with catastrophic results. Ali helps a bewildered Jackie adjust to his new position.

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Mindy's Minute
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Mindy's Minute

    S1:E15

    When Mindy is asked to host a medical segment on the local news, she turns to Maria Menounos for help; Beverly has a difficult time keeping up with modern culture and technology when she returns to work as an administrative assistant.

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - New Coach Who Dis
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #9 - New Coach Who Dis

    S2:E1

    Cam returns with promises of a fresh start — but Isla isn't ready to lower her guard. A risky coaching hire threatens to ignite a Gordon family feud.

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - MVP: Marcus Very Pissed
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - MVP: Marcus Very Pissed

    S2:E4

    As a rift develops between Marcus and Norm, Isla scrambles to mend fences. Sandy's home life is thrown off-kilter by a cheeky reality TV mishap.

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Chicago-Style
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Chicago-Style

    S2:E10

    As the finals heat up, Isla juggles rivalries, strategies and cross-court chemistry to steer the Waves through a wildly unpredictable championship run.

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - 2 Fast 2 Serious
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #12 - 2 Fast 2 Serious

    S4:E15

    Mindy tries to get back into the dating scene and meets a good prospect. When he fast tracks their relationship, Tamra suspects something is up, and she and Mindy set off to figure out his deal.

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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

    #13 - III

    S1:E3

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

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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

    #14 - VIII

    S1:E8

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

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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

    #15 - 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.

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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

    #16 - VII

    S1:E7

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

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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

    #17 - II

    S1:E2

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

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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

    #18 - 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.

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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

    #19 - V

    S1:E5

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

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - IV
    3.4/10(5 votes)

    #20 - IV

    S1:E4

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

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    Writer:Ike Barinholtz

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Ike Barinholtz Ratings Summary

"Teen Patient" is the best rated episode written by Ike Barinholtz. It scored 8/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/27/2012 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Be Cool".