8.9/1036 votes#1 - Escape from L.A.
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 7/17/2015
BoJack goes on a road trip to visit an old friend, and gets a taste of existence outside the Holywood bubble.
Director: Amy Winfrey
Writer: Joe Lawson
8.1/1021 votes#2 - The Amelia Earhart Story
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 9/14/2018
Painful memories come rushing back when Princess Carolyn visits her hometown and meets a pregnant teen. A stunt goes awry on the "Philbert" set.
Director: Adam Parton
Writer: Joe Lawson
8.0/1022 votes#3 - Stop the Presses
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/22/2016
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.
Director: Adam Parton
Writer: Joe Lawson
7.9/1017 votes#4 - Intermediate Scene Study w/ BoJack Horseman
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 1/31/2020
When BoJack starts teaching an acting class at Wesleyan, Hollyhock sets some boundaries in their relationship
Director: Adam Parton
Writer: Joe Lawson
7.8/1023 votes#5 - After the Party
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/17/2015
Princess Caroline, BoJack, Diane, and Mr. Peanutbutter learn some important lessons about love in the wake of a surprise birthday party.
Director: JC Gonzalez
Writer: Joe Lawson
7.8/1021 votes#6 - Start Spreading the News
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/22/2016
Ana Spanakopita sends BoJack to New York to do interviews, and Todd tags along. Princess Carolyn tells Mr. Peanutbutter to get back to work.
Director: JC Gonzalez
Writer: Joe Lawson
7.5/1026 votes#7 - Truth Be Told
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/10/2010
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.
Director: Jason Winer
Writer: Joe Lawson
7.5/1026 votes#8 - Say Anything
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2014
BoJack sabotages himself with an epic bender; Princess Carolyn's agency merges with another.
Director: Martin Cendreda
Writer: Joe Lawson
7.5/1011 votes#9 - Three Sentences
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/2017
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.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Joe Lawson
7.4/1027 votes#10 - Great Expectations
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2009
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.
Director: Jason Winer
Writer: Joe Lawson
7.2/1017 votes#11 - The Game Plan
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2016
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.
Director: George Tillman Jr.
Writer: Joe Lawson
6.9/107 votes#12 - Chapter Forty-One
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/25/2016
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.
Director: Gina Lamar
Writer: Joe Lawson
6.8/105 votes#13 - Slaughter
Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2021
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.
Director: Daniella Eisman
Writer: Joe Lawson
6.8/104 votes#14 - Survivors
Season 11 Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/2021
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.
Director: Iain B. MacDonald
Writer: Joe Lawson
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"Escape from L.A." is the best rated episode written by Joe Lawson. It scored 8.9/10 based on 36 votes. It was directed by Amy Winfrey. It aired on 7/17/2015 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Amelia Earhart Story".