The Best Episodes Written By Joe Lawson

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(43 votes)

   #1 - Escape from L.A.

   S2:E117/17/2015

   BoJack goes on a road trip to visit an old friend, and gets a taste of existence outside the Holywood bubble.

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   8.2/10(31 votes)

   #2 - The Amelia Earhart Story

   S5:E59/14/2018

   Painful memories come rushing back when Princess Carolyn visits her hometown and meets a pregnant teen. A stunt goes awry on the "Philbert" set.

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   8.0/10(12 votes)

   #3 - Weirdo Gallagher Vortex

   S9:E39/23/2018

   Frank faces obstacles in his new role as a campaign manager. Fiona prepares to close her real estate deal. Carl enlists V to help him get a West Point recommendation from a congressman. Xan’s medical emergency puts Lip in a compromising position. Debbie gets closer with her partner in crime. Ian embarks on a spiritual journey.

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   8.0/10(10 votes)

   #4 - The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Alibi

   S9:E81/20/2019

   Fiona's downward spiral continues and Debbie steps in to pick up the slack at the Gallagher house. Ingrid ropes Frank into fulfilling her lifelong dream. Tami shows Lip a different version of adulthood.

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   8.0/10(29 votes)

   #5 - Stop the Presses

   S3:E77/22/2016

   Todd builds a giant papier-mâché Todd head. A customer service rep gives BoJack some sound advice when he tries to cancel his newspaper subscription.

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   8.0/10(25 votes)

   #6 - Intermediate Scene Study w/ BoJack Horseman

   S6:E91/31/2020

   When BoJack starts teaching an acting class at Wesleyan, Hollyhock sets some boundaries in their relationship

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   7.9/10(29 votes)

   #7 - Start Spreading the News

   S3:E17/22/2016

   Ana Spanakopita sends BoJack to New York to do interviews, and Todd tags along. Princess Carolyn tells Mr. Peanutbutter to get back to work.

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   7.9/10(31 votes)

   #8 - After the Party

   S2:E47/17/2015

   Princess Caroline, BoJack, Diane, and Mr. Peanutbutter learn some important lessons about love in the wake of a surprise birthday party.

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   7.8/10(13 votes)

   #9 - Three Sentences

   S1:E131/24/2017

   Jack and Rebecca get in over their heads when they decide to throw Kate, Kevin and Randall three separate parties for their 10th birthday. Randall struggles to make time for William as things intensify at the office. Kevin makes a major decision in his romantic life. Kate's gastric bypass journey takes an unexpected turn.

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    7.7/10(35 votes)

    #10 - Say Anything

    S1:E78/22/2014

    BoJack sabotages himself with an epic bender; Princess Carolyn's agency merges with another.

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    7.6/10(31 votes)

    #11 - Game Changer

    S1:E193/31/2010

    It could not be more perfect that Phil's birthday and the release date of a hot new product coincide, and he wants nothing so much as to be one of the first people to get one; this is Claire's mission. Meanwhile, before coming to Phil's party, Mitchell is preoccupied with a new found desire to toughen up, Cameron gets himself involved in a neighbor's marital problems, and it's Jay against Gloria and Manny in chess.

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    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #12 - You'll Know the Bottom When You Hit It

    S9:E122/24/2019

    When a blackout hits the South Side, Kevin and Veronica come up with a plan to bring the neighborhood together. Carl grows suspicious of Debbie’s attempts to get closer with Kelly. Fiona receives guidance from an unexpected person and Lip has to deal with the fallout from Xan’s DCFS visit.

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    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Truth Be Told

    S1:E173/10/2010

    After reconnecting on Facebook, Phil invites his old high school girlfriend to drop by the house, but this friendly visit quickly turns into trouble. Meanwhile Jay accidentally kills Manny's beloved pet turtle, then goes to extremes to cover his tracks, and an overworked Mitchell finally stands up to his boss.

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    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #14 - Great Expectations

    S1:E811/18/2009

    With a history of giving bad gifts, Claire is determined to surprise Phil with an amazing anniversary present: a private performance by one of their favorite musicians, Izzy LaFontaine. However, it turns out to be unexpected in more ways than one. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron call up their "party-girl bestie", Sal, for a long overdue night out on the town.

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    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #15 - A Little Gallagher Goes a Long Way

    S10:E412/1/2019

    Frank and Mikey set off on a day of adventure around the city in pursuit of Mikey’s dreams. Debbie discovers a new way to make money in the midst of a strike as Lip leans on his new friend for parenting advice. Carl gets more than he bargained for when he offers to help Anne. Liam grows suspicious of his seemingly perfect mentor.

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16. 

    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #16 - The Game Plan

    S1:E510/25/2016

    Rebecca and Jack get into an argument about starting a family. The family backstory behind the long line of love for the Pittsburgh Steelers is revealed. After accepting his part in the play, Kevin realizes his script is relevant to his own life. Randall and Beth encounter an unexpected turn of events.

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    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Location, Location, Location

    S10:E111/19/2020

    Frank finds a cushy place to make his new home. Lip gets cold feet when Tami moves forward with a plan for their future. Ian sees a new side of Mickey, and Debbie’s love triangle reaches a breaking point.

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    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Chapter Forty-One

    S2:E194/25/2016

    Jane takes on additional shifts at the Marbella to make some extra money, but it starts cutting into her time with Mateo. Jane and Rafael agree that they need a formal custody agreement and decide to use a mediator to help make it more amicable. Xo takes an acting role on Rogelio's telenovela and they are both surprised with her performance. Michael gets called into his boss' office after a newspaper runs a story on him and Sin Rostro. Meanwhile, Petra confronts Rafael when she learns that the twins' trust fund is different from Jane's arrangement.

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    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Slaughter

    S11:E51/31/2021

    Ian and Mickey get creative when the safety of their security gig comes into question. Dynamic duo Frank and Kev make a last-ditch effort to take down the Milkovich’s. V canvasses to get black people to the polls but realizes there’s barely any black people left on the Southside.

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    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Survivors

    S11:E93/21/2021

    Frank wants to pull one last heist with the old gang. Debbie struggles with the idea of change and blames Lip, while Lip and Brad find out the new owners of BornFree are in the mob. Mickey and Ian learn a surprising truth about Terry’s past, and Liam tries to find a new place to live.

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