The Best Episodes Written By Joe Baken

Every TV Episode Written by Joe Baken Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Bestie
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #1 - Bestie

    Missing info
    S3:E1

    After the loss of her mother, a young woman seeks connection in a mysterious online friend.

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    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Joe Baken
  2. Background image for The Bender
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #2 - The Bender

    Missing info
    S1:E3

    Lois finds comfort in an unexpected person.

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    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writer:Joe Baken
  3. Background image for Pilot
    7.7/10(70 votes)

    #3 - Pilot

    Missing info
    S1:E1

    A gruesome crime rattles a small-town community.

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    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Joe Baken
  4. Background image for Backrooms
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Backrooms

    Missing info
    S3:E5

    A desperate father will do anything... and go anywhere for a chance at finding his missing son.

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    Director:David Gelb
    Writer:Joe Baken
  5. Background image for True Crime Catholics
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #5 - True Crime Catholics

    Missing info
    S1:E2

    Lois accepts the help of a nun to investigate the recent crimes.

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    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Joe Baken
  6. Background image for Coordinates
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Coordinates

    Missing info
    S1:E4

    A strange clue sends Lois to a remote location.

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  7. Background image for Red Haze
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Red Haze

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    S1:E5

    Lois finds herself one step closer to the killer.

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    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Joe Baken
  8. Background image for Pilot
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    Missing info
    S1:E1

    The Odyssey's new onboard doctor, Max Bankman gets acquainted with Capt. Massey and his medical team, Avery and Tristan, while treating crises miles from shore.

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    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Joe Baken
  9. Background image for Good Caesarean Work
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Good Caesarean Work

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    S1:E6

    A heinous new discovery leads Lois to someone from her past.

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    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Joe Baken
  10. Background image for The Stinging Aroma of Sulfur
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #10 - The Stinging Aroma of Sulfur

    Missing info
    S1:E9

    Lois contemplates a new future.

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  11. Background image for Plastic Surgery Week
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Plastic Surgery Week

    Missing info
    S1:E3

    Plastic Surgery Week on The Odyssey brings new faces and fresh features to be carefully maintained by the medical team. Meanwhile, when the owner's wife comes on board, Capt. Massey must juggle charm and skillful dodging to sidestep her advances.

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    Writer:Joe Baken
  12. Background image for Sophisticated Ladies Week
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Sophisticated Ladies Week

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    S1:E12

    Tristan strives to prove himself to Avery, while Captain Massey is shaken by shocking news. Meanwhile, Sophisticated Ladies Week brings a disruptive passenger onboard, while the crew navigates the delicate care of a terminal patient.

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  13. Background image for Tapeworm
    5.9/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Tapeworm

    Missing info
    S3:E3

    An up-and-coming model will stop at nothing in her hunger for success.

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  14. Background image for Singles Week
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Singles Week

    Missing info
    S1:E2

    It's Singles Week on The Odyssey, and lust is in the air. As Max, Tristan and Avery navigate their relationship, the crew fends off advances from passengers. With rising desire and quickly spreading ailments, Max and the team rush to restore order.

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    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Joe Baken
  15. Background image for Wellness Week
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Wellness Week

    Missing info
    S1:E4

    During a week dedicated to wellness, The Odyssey ironically finds itself overwhelmed by a surge of ailing patients. Meanwhile, Tristan's new romance sparks jealousy, and Capt. Massey must bring the ship to safety in the midst of a hurricane.

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    Director:John J. Gray
    Writer:Joe Baken
  16. Background image for Leprechaun
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Leprechaun

    Missing info
    S3:E8

    In order to make ends meet, a group of unemployed laborers break into the local bank. What begins as a run-of-the-mill heist devolves into anything but.

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  17. Background image for Unplugged
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Unplugged

    Missing info
    S1:E7

    Lois is forced to make a difficult decision.

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    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:Joe Baken
  18. Background image for I Always Cry at Weddings
    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #18 - I Always Cry at Weddings

    Missing info
    S1:E6

    When a wealthy family charters The Odyssey for a weeklong wedding cruise, all eyes are on the "bridezilla" as she wreaks havoc on board. Amid the chaos, love and lust manage to find their way through the air with sparks flying among the crew.

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    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Joe Baken
  19. Background image for Halloween Week
    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Halloween Week

    Missing info
    S1:E5

    It's Halloween on The Odyssey, featuring a high-stakes costume contest; but when a zombie-like illness plagues select passengers, the festivities take a dark turn. Meanwhile, Avery and Max embark on a rescue mission.

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    Director:Tessa Blake
    Writer:Joe Baken
  20. Background image for Oh, Daddy!
    4.8/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Oh, Daddy!

    Missing info
    S1:E7

    Bears, otters and cubs on board can only mean one thing: It's Gay Week on The Odyssey. As Max, Avery and Tristan navigate their relationships, Capt. Massey's brother arrives with an unexpected guest.

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  21. Background image for In Dreams
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - In Dreams

    Missing info
    S1:E8

    Lois accepts the help of a specialist.

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  22. Background image for The Wave (2)
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - The Wave (2)

    Missing info
    S1:E18

    When Max's transmission goes silent, he and Barry seek refuge in an abandoned church while Tristan takes charge of The Odyssey. With time running out, Avery leads a high-stakes rescue mission to find Max.

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    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Joe Baken
  23. Background image for I Think I'm Dead
    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - I Think I'm Dead

    Missing info
    S1:E10

    Lois questions everything she thought she knew.

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Joe Baken Ratings Summary

"Bestie" is the best rated episode written by Joe Baken. It scored 8.1/10 based on 39 votes. It was directed by Max Winkler. It aired on 10/26/2023 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Bender".