Episode Hive Logo

The Best Episodes Written By Joe Markham

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

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The App
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - The App

    S1:E11

    Gumball and Darwin must stop an evil social media app from turning every kid in Elmore into mindless internet-trend-following drones.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Wednesday (1)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Wednesday (1)

    S1:E1

    Elliott and his Mom, Frankie, investigate a mysterious rock which is not from Earth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Problematic Prophecies
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Problematic Prophecies

    S1:E12

    Elliott and Mo make a new friend, Nara, who has a very special ability.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - The Copycats
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    #4 - The Copycats

    S5:E13

    Gumball and Darwin are confused when they meet Chi Chi and Ribbit, a pair of siblings that copy everything they do and say. Then they find out this copycat family is making money online from imitating the Watterson family.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 38 - The Compilation
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #5 - The Compilation

    S4:E38

    Odd internet clips are recalled by the people of Elmore.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - The Vegging
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #6 - The Vegging

    S6:E4

    Gumball and Darwin want to veg out all day, but their plans go awry and they have to save the rest of the family.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 32 - The Master
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Master

    S6:E32

    The Wattersons play a fantasy role-playing board game to resolve their differences.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Astrological
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - The Astrological

    S1:E7

    Gumball and Penny must stay together through the end of the school day to prove that they are meant to be together, despite an astrological prediction Mr. Small has made.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Gut
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Gut

    S1:E14

    When Anais enlists her dad's help with her science project, Richard's GUT becomes its own brilliant thinking entity, separate from the original Richard we all know, and Anais must choose between the two.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Developing Dilemma
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Developing Dilemma

    S1:E7

    Frankie lets Elliott get a pet, which doesn't go down well with their new neighbor.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Chaotic Clumping
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Chaotic Clumping

    S1:E10

    Elliott and Mo accidentally take a teleporter together and find themselves closer than they've ever been before. Will they decide to mutually part ways?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Melancholic Megalomaniac
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Melancholic Megalomaniac

    S1:E15

    Elliott and Mo try to cheer up Lord Kallous, with the help of someone from his past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - The Rival
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #13 - The Rival

    S6:E1

    When Anais is a newborn baby, Gumball and Darwin become jealous of their new sibling, and spark a baby war.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 38 - The Web
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - The Web

    S6:E38

    Gumball and Darwin realize that the adult residents of Elmore are dangerously naive when it comes to being safe online, and in fact are in serious need of the boys' help with even the simplest of tasks.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 44 - The Inquisition
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #15 - The Inquisition

    S6:E44

    The students of Elmore Junior High find their world turned upside down when the mysterious school superintendent comes to stamp out their cartoonish ways.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 38 - The Line
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #16 - The Line

    S5:E38

    The Wattersons will do whatever it takes to get into the first screening of the latest Stellar Odyssey sequel.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 31 - The Possession
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - The Possession

    S6:E31

    Richard becomes supernaturally attached to his old refrigerator.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 29 - The Weirdo
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #18 - The Weirdo

    S5:E29

    When they see the school bullies making fun of Sussie, Gumball and Darwin decide to try and help her act less weird. They carefully observe her behavior and decide that the only thing they have to change is absolutely everything.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - The Lady
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #19 - The Lady

    S6:E2

    Gumball and Darwin find out that Dad has been dressing as a woman to make friends.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - The Transformation
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Transformation

    S6:E22

    Gumball is asked to settle a dispute between Penny and her family.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - The Guy
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #21 - The Guy

    S5:E3

    Gumball and Darwin are wary of Anais' new friend, Josh, making her question his motives as well.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 25 - The Ex
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #22 - The Ex

    S5:E25

    When Gumball learns that his nemesis, Rob, has found a new nemesis, he tries to sabotage Rob's new "enemy-ship", much to the frustration of Penny.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 32 - The Best
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #23 - The Best

    S5:E32

    No matter what Gumball does, Carmen thinks she knows better; when Gumball attempts to gain the moral high ground, but fails, his only option left is to bring Carmen down to his level.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - The Vision
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The Vision

    S5:E5

    After finding a secret manifesto on Alan's memory stick, Gumball and Darwin decide to foil his plan for world domination.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 28 - The Uncle
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #25 - The Uncle

    S5:E28

    When Gumball finds out that Ocho has an uncle named Mario, he becomes desperate to meet him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Markham

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Joe Markham Ratings Summary

"The App" is the best rated episode written by Joe Markham. It scored 10/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 7/28/2025 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Wednesday (1)".