The Best Episodes Written By Jay Kogen

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz

   S6:E1012/17/1998

   Frasier is forced to feign Judaism when his girlfriend's Jewish mother visits. The charade is compounded by the apartment's holiday decor and Niles' participation in a Christmas pageant.

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   8.3/10(10 votes)

   #2 - IQ

   S6:E194/8/1999

   The sibling rivalry between Frasier and Niles reaches a fever pitch when they compare IQ scores.

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   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #3 - Sweet Dreams

   S5:E245/19/1998

   When Frasier leads a protest demanding better treatment of radio station employees, the head honcho at the station's parent company has another idea in mind.

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   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #4 - Something About Dr. Mary

   S7:E162/17/2000

   When Roz takes a vacation, Frasier's new call screener takes over Roz's job - and his show.

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   8.0/10(59 votes)

   #5 - Bart the Daredevil

   S2:E812/6/1990

   The Simpsons go to a Monster truck rally that features famous daredevil Lance Murdock. Bart immediately becomes enamored and decides that he wants to become a daredevil as well. His first stunt ends in injury, but to gain the respect of his friends, he promises a far more impressive feat to them: to jump the Springfield Gorge.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #6 - Indestructible Henry (1)

   S2:E103/19/2016

   When Kid Danger is almost badly injured on a mission, Henry decides to go through the Densitizer to become indestructible like Captain Man.

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   8.0/10(8 votes)

   #7 - Ain't Nobody's Business if 'I Do'

   S5:E111/13/1998

   The discovery of an engagement ring hidden in their father's drawer leads Niles and Frasier to investigate Sherry's checkered past before Martin has a chance to "pop the question."

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   8.0/10(7 votes)

   #8 - Morning Becomes Entertainment

   S7:E194/6/2000

   Frasier checks his professional dignity at the door when he becomes the cohost of a mindless morning TV show with his agent, Bebe.

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   7.9/10(47 votes)

   #9 - Last Exit to Springfield

   S4:E173/11/1993

   Union president Homer fights to keep the dental plan.

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    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #10 - My Fair Frasier

    S5:E711/25/1997

    Frasier falls for a high-powered lawyer, whose successful career and takecharge attitude turns Frasier into a "wimp."

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    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Tiki Lounge

    S6:E133/13/2005

    When Hal and Lois realize how little time they spend together, Hal turns the garage into a private tiki lounge where he and Lois can retreat. Things go smoothly until they feud over philosophical beliefs. Meanwhile, Mr. Herkabe cons Malcolm into joining the Booster Club, where he learns a lesson about taking one for the team.

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    7.7/10(74 votes)

    #12 - Treehouse of Horror

    S2:E310/25/1990

    The Simpson kids hide in the family treehouse and tell each other spooky stories. The first regards haunted houses, the second introduces Kang and Kodos for the first time in an alien abduction, and the third is a Simpson-adapted retelling of The Raven.

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    7.5/10(78 votes)

    #13 - Krusty Gets Busted

    S1:E124/29/1990

    Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.

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    7.5/10(49 votes)

    #14 - Lisa the Greek

    S3:E141/23/1992

    Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.

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    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #15 - iStart Over

    S1:E16/17/2021

    Carly Shay navigates the next chapter of her life, moving past a failed relationship and reinventing her web show. Spencer tries to impress Harper with his art.

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    7.4/10(52 votes)

    #16 - Treehouse of Horror III

    S4:E510/29/1992

    A Halloween trilogy includes a murderous Krusty doll; a "King Kong" parody; an invasion of zombies unleashed by Bart's incantation.

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    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Frasier's Curse

    S6:E210/1/1998

    Frasier dreads the idea of attending his high school reunion, which always seems to coincide with a downturn in his life.

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    7.3/10(52 votes)

    #18 - Old Money

    S2:E173/28/1991

    When Grandpa's new girlfriend at the Springfield Retirement Castle dies, he inherits her savings and must decide the best way to spend his windfall.

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    7.3/10(56 votes)

    #19 - Like Father, Like Clown

    S3:E610/24/1991

    Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.

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    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #20 - College Recruiters (2)

    S7:E121/29/2006

    A broke Francis gets talked into getting a real job by Dewey, but one of Francis' rocker friends decides to offer him the position of tour manager of his band instead. Back home, Hal takes over the college recruiters, which Malcolm refuses to meet with, and treats each one as a suitor. However, Hal's plans are ruined when Malcolm chooses to go Harvard.

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    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Hal's Dentist

    S7:E173/26/2006

    Hal's friend Trey tells him to come to his dental office when he looses a tooth during a poker game, but their friendship becomes in jeopardy when Hal's faced with a $2,000 bill and causes a fight between them. Reese, meanwhile, teaches Lois how to ride a bike, while Malcolm and Dewey find sleeping as their new favorite pastime.

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    6.8/10(95 votes)

    #22 - Homer's Odyssey

    S1:E31/21/1990

    After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.

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    6.8/10(51 votes)

    #23 - Bart's Friend Falls in Love

    S3:E235/7/1992

    Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.

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