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The Best Episodes Written By Joan Binder Weiss

Every TV Episode Written by Joan Binder Weiss Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - We Hold These Truths
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E7

    The former Big Apple neurosurgeon, Dr.Andrew Brown, puts on his scrubs for the first time since he relocated his family to Colorado to operate on Amy's comatose boyfriend, Colin (Mike Erwin), with the help of his friend and surgery partner from New York, Dr. Brian Holderman (guest star Lamont Thompson). Adding to his performance anxiety is the identity of the patient---Colin Hart, the boy who was dating Amy before she stole Ephram's heart. It also doesn't help that the tricky procedure he plans to perform has never been attempted before. Amy leans on Ephram for support as she awaits the outcome. Meanwhile, an emotional Bright breaks down and admits what actually happened the day of the car accident as Colin's former life in Everwood is also revisited as flashbacks reveal some startling secrets about the teen's last days before the accident that put him in the hospital.

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    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Have an Ice Day
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S3:E17

    The first day on the job as temporary head of Global Dynamics proves daunting for Tess when a new Ice Age comes to Eureka; and a familiar face returns in the process.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Colin the Second
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E14

    Although conflicted by his feelings for Amy, Ephram finds himself serving as confidante and friend to Amy's boyfriend, Colin, who continues to feel like a fish-out-of-water as he attempts to reclaim his life before the accident. Meanwhile, Andy hopes to convince Ephram to resume the piano lessons he abandoned after his mother's death; Nina's absentee husband (guest star Dylan Walsh) comes home for a visit, which proves to be far from happily ever after; and in a bittersweet turn of events, Amy and Colin are nominated for Homecoming King and Queen.

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    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Daddy's Little Girl
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E5

    When Andy invites Linda Abbott over for dinner to discuss a patient, Delia lashes out through foul language, but it is an enlightened Ephram who figures out the cause of his sister's bad behavior, thanks to insight provided by Madison (Sarah Lancaster). Amy's depression deepens, but when her therapist recommends medication, Dr. Abbott refuses to write a prescription to help his daughter cope with Colin's death.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - No Sure Thing
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E14

    Ephram gets the wrong idea when Madison tells him her roommate is going to be out of town, but the misunderstanding leads to an intimate moment for the couple. In other matters of the heart, Amy decides she's ready to have sex with Tommy (guest star Paul Wasilewski), so she works up the courage to ask Dr. Brown to write her a prescription for birth control pills, and Andy makes the important decision to talk to Ephram and Delia about Linda spending the night at their house.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Vital Signs
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S1:E10

    When June's granddaughter suffers renal trauma, Neal stumbles upon a cruel scheme to harvest human organs and brings the case to Peter.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Check Out Time
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E3

    Carrie tries to uncover the truth when a hotel maid accused of murder says she was defending herself against attempted rape.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Love and War and Snow
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    S1:E8

    Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Like Mother, Like Daughter
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S2:E7

    Advised to become more social at Chilton, Rory winds up in the most popular school clique, while Lorelai helps with a fundraising fashion show.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Allegiances
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E19

    Carrie’s personal and professional lives collide when her boyfriend, the son of a mob boss, is revealed to have ties to suspects in a murder investigation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Paris is Burning
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S1:E11

    After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Spirited Away
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S1:E11

    A renowned ghost hunter is killed and the investigation reveals that his death is linked to a chilling discovery he made while on a recent assignment.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - P.S. I Lo...
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    S1:E20

    Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.

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    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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Joan Binder Weiss Ratings Summary

"We Hold These Truths" is the best rated episode written by Joan Binder Weiss. It scored 8.3/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/28/2002 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Have an Ice Day".