The Best Episodes Written By Jim Downey

Every TV Episode Written by Jim Downey Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Ralph Nader/George Benson
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Ralph Nader/George Benson

    S2:E11

    Live from New York, It's...Ralph Nader Sketches include-- Ralph Nader wants to cut loose, Badmouthing Grandfather, Dress Rehearsal for Execution, The Confederate Takeover, "Baba Wawa At Large"" The Coneheads, "Youth Ask Questions", Andy Kaufman as Elvis, Testing Party Dolls.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  2. Background image for Buck Henry/Kenny Vance, Jennifer Warnes
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Buck Henry/Kenny Vance, Jennifer Warnes

    S2:E22

    Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Carter's Energy Saving Message, Buck Performs A Live Sex Act, Samurai B.M.O.C, The Shower Mike, The Coneheads Return to Remulak, Rhonda Weiss's Bridal Shower, Charles Lindbergh Meets the Land Shark.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  3. Background image for Elliott Gould/McGarrigle Sisters
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Elliott Gould/McGarrigle Sisters

    S2:E19

    Live From New York, It's...John Belushi! Sketches include-- Brezhnev Wants to Appear on Carson, The Castration Walk, Nick The Lounge Singer, You've Come a Long Way, Buddy, United Face Bank, Jason and Sunshine, Pilson Feedbag Dinners.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  4. Background image for Eric Idle/Neil Innes
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Eric Idle/Neil Innes

    S2:E20

    Live From New York, It's...Bill Murray Sketches include-- Potato Torture, The American Dope Growers Union, "The Nixon Interviews", Flight Attendant Sherry, "Plain Talk", "Heavy Wit Championship", Bill Murray's Bad Childhood Memories, "Telethon for Britian", "The Battle of Britain". Gary Weis film: Body Language.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  5. Background image for Steve Martin/The Kinks
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Steve Martin/The Kinks

    S2:E14

    Live from New York, It's... Steve Martin! Sketches include "Steve Martin's Ego Trip," "Coneheads' Tax Audit," "Celebrity Weightlifting," "Dr. Breadloaf's Quickloss Diet Book," "Pulling the Plug," "Broadway Baby," "Hollywood Bingo," "From the Big Orange to the Big Apple" (film), "Roots II," and "Plenty in Common."

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  6. Background image for Julian Bond/Brick
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Julian Bond/Brick

    S2:E18

    Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Emily Litella's New Love, Lowell Brock, Black Perspective, "Dr.X, Family Counselor", Right On Afro Lustre, Great Moments In Motown, Creeley's Soup, Bad Cinema, George Wallace, Julian and Andrew Young Talk With President Carter.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  7. Background image for Fran Tarkenton/Leo Sayer
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Fran Tarkenton/Leo Sayer

    S2:E13

    Live from New York, it's...Fran Tarkenton! Sketches include "Locker Room Pep Talk," "Swiss Army Gun," "Amy Carter in School," "Chambers' Missing Arm," "Black Perspective," "Home Restaurant," "Community Appeal," "Fran's One-Night Stand," "Grand Stand," "French Liquid," and "Rhonda's Credit Card Counseling."

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  8. Background image for Shelley Duvall/Joan Armatrading
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Shelley Duvall/Joan Armatrading

    S2:E21

    Live From New York, It's...John Belushi Sketches include-- Bee Sketch Is Pre-Empted by Norton-Bobick Fight, Video Vixens, Badly Disguised Bank Robber, Viva Las Vegas II, "Baba Wawa At Large", Feuding Couple, "Bad Ballet", "Night of The Moonies", Audience Member Chevy.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  9. Background image for SNL50: The Anniversary Special
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #9 - SNL50: The Anniversary Special

    S50:E13

    The award-winning sketch show celebrates its 50th anniversary live from New York, featuring musical performances, former cast members, special guests and all-time favorite sketches.

    Director:Liz Patrick
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  10. Background image for Sissy Spacek/Richard Baskin
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Sissy Spacek/Richard Baskin

    S2:E15

    Live From New York, It's...Sissy Spacek! Sketches include-- "Dave Wilson's Dead," "Burger Master," "Ask President Carter", ""Belushi's Olympic Dream," "Gidget's Disease," "Bad Playhouse," and "White Trash Couple.

    Director:Robert Altman
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  11. Background image for Broderick Crawford/Dr. John, The Meters
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Broderick Crawford/Dr. John, The Meters

    S2:E16

    Live From New York, it's... Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner, Jane Curtin, & Linda Ronstadt! Sketches include "Goodbye Saccharine," "Samurai Hit-Man," "Broderick's Old Neighborhood" (film), "Mel's Hide Heaven", "Bill Murray, The New Guy," "Lucy Ricardo's Nuke Job," "Highway Patrol," "Baba Wawa At Large," and "Nixon and Hoover."

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  12. Background image for Jack Burns/Santana
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Jack Burns/Santana

    S2:E17

    Live From New York, It's...John Belushi Sketches include-- Belushi Refuses to Say Live From New York, The Coneheads, Marine Wedding, "The Untouchables", "The Story of The Squatters", "Ask Big Daddy", Washed Up Comedy Writer, Suicidal Buisnessman, Old-Fashioned Pharmacist.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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  13. Background image for Ruth Gordon/Chuck Berry
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Ruth Gordon/Chuck Berry

    S2:E12

    Live from New York, it's...Ruth Gordon! Sketches include-- Belushi's too sick to do the show, Barbara Streisand, Emily Litella and Her Sister, Tomorrow with Tom Snyder, Little Old Ladies of The Night, Asking the Babysitter About Sex, E. Buzz Miller, Crazy Frank Commercial parody, and Mr. Mike's Least-Loved Bedtime Tales.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writer:Jim Downey
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Jim Downey Ratings Summary

"Ralph Nader/George Benson" is the best rated episode written by Jim Downey. It scored 7.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by Dave Wilson. It aired on 1/15/1977 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Buck Henry/Kenny Vance, Jennifer Warnes".