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The Best Episodes Written By Jay Kogen

Every TV Episode Written by Jay Kogen Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Jay Kogen Ratings Summary

"Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz" is the best rated episode written by Jay Kogen. It scored 8.8/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by Kelsey Grammer. It aired on 12/17/1998 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "IQ".

  • Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz
    8.8/105 votes

    #1 - Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/1998

    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.

    Director: Kelsey Grammer

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • IQ
    8.3/106 votes

    #2 - IQ

    Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 4/8/1999

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

    Director: David Clark Lee

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Ain't Nobody's Business if 'I Do'
    8.2/104 votes

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

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/13/1998

    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."

    Director: David Clark Lee

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Something About Dr. Mary
    8.2/104 votes

    #4 - Something About Dr. Mary

    Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 2/17/2000

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

    Director: Wil Shriner

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Morning Becomes Entertainment
    8.2/104 votes

    #5 - Morning Becomes Entertainment

    Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 4/6/2000

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

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Tiki Lounge
    8.2/105 votes

    #6 - Tiki Lounge

    Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 3/13/2005

    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.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Sweet Dreams
    8.0/105 votes

    #7 - Sweet Dreams

    Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 5/19/1998

    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.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Indestructible Henry (1)
    8.0/103 votes

    #8 - Indestructible Henry (1)

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/19/2016

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

    Director: Nathan Kress

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Bart the Daredevil
    7.9/1041 votes

    #9 - Bart the Daredevil

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/1990

    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.

    Director: Wes Archer

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • My Fair Frasier
    7.8/104 votes

    #10 - My Fair Frasier

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/25/1997

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

    Director: Jeff Melman

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Last Exit to Springfield
    7.8/1032 votes

    #11 - Last Exit to Springfield

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 3/11/1993

    Union president Homer fights to keep the dental plan.

    Director: Mark Kirkland

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Treehouse of Horror
    7.6/1049 votes

    #12 - Treehouse of Horror

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/1990

    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.

    Director: David Silverman

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • iStart Over
    7.6/1023 votes

    #13 - iStart Over

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/17/2021

    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.

    Director: Phill Lewis

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Frasier's Curse
    7.5/104 votes

    #14 - Frasier's Curse

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1998

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

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • College Recruiters (2)
    7.5/106 votes

    #15 - College Recruiters (2)

    Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 1/29/2006

    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.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Krusty Gets Busted
    7.5/1058 votes

    #16 - Krusty Gets Busted

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/29/1990

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

    Director: Brad Bird

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Lisa the Greek
    7.5/1032 votes

    #17 - Lisa the Greek

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 1/23/1992

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

    Director: Rich Moore

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Like Father, Like Clown
    7.4/1037 votes

    #18 - Like Father, Like Clown

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/1991

    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.

    Director: Brad Bird

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Old Money
    7.3/1036 votes

    #19 - Old Money

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/28/1991

    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.

    Director: David Silverman

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Treehouse of Horror III
    7.3/1032 votes

    #20 - Treehouse of Horror III

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/1992

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

    Director: Carlos Baeza

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Hal's Dentist
    7.0/106 votes

    #21 - Hal's Dentist

    Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 3/26/2006

    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.

    Director: Steve Love

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Marie's Vision
    7.0/101 votes

    #22 - Marie's Vision

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/2002

    While Raymond, Robert and Frank don't want to bring up the fact that Marie is having vision trouble, Debra decides to level with her and suggests she visit an eye doctor. When Marie winds up with a pair of specs just in time for the holidays, she winds up putting the family on edge when she starts seeing them for better and for worse! Meanwhile, Robert gets back together with Amy and invites her to a Thanksgiving dinner.

    Director: Sheldon Epps

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Homer's Odyssey
    6.7/1071 votes

    #23 - Homer's Odyssey

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/1990

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

    Director: Wes Archer

    Writer: Jay Kogen

  • Bart's Friend Falls in Love
    6.7/1033 votes

    #24 - Bart's Friend Falls in Love

    Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/7/1992

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

    Director: Jim Reardon

    Writer: Jay Kogen