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The Best Episodes Written By Joe Purdy

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Catch Me Though You Can't
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E2

    Jerry is zapped by a speed ray, making him faster-than-ever.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Freeze Frame
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E16

    Arnold and Gerald go around the city following "Porkpie", a mysterious man caught on film. They suspect, because of the clues, that Porkpie are planning to kill "Marty", who turns out to be Mr. Green.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 29 - Pigeon Man
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E29

    When Arnold's pigeon gets sick, he takes it to "Pigeon Man", a person surrounded by pigeons who lives in a rooftop.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Big Scoop
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E5

    Arnold and Gerald compete against Helga for the school newspaper.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Harold the Butcher
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E2

    As punishment for shoplifting a ham, Harold is forced to work for Mr. Green at his butcher shop for a week. Later, after his work shift to pay for it is over, he soon learns that he actually likes his new after-school job and doesn't want to stop working there, much to the dismay of Mr. Green.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Mr. Hyunh Goes Country
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E4

    Mr. Hyunh has a talent for country singing, so Arnold and Gerald, after recording a CD with him at the local studio, become his managers and make him a big star, much to his dislike.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 31 - Sally's Comet
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E31

    Arnold and Gerald must turn off all the lights in the city if they want to see Sally's Comet.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 27 - Arnold's Thanksgiving
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E27

    Arnold and Helga both think they are having the worst Thanksgivings ever. Arnold's Family are celebrating President's Day, and Olga is at the Pataki house. When Arnold and Helga go to Mr. Simmons' house, they discover he has a obnoxious family, so they think their families aren't so bad after all.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 35 - Rich Kid
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E35

    Lorenzo, a neurotic rich kid, comes to P.S. 118. All the kids try to help him become an average kid.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Oskar Can't Read?
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S4:E8

    Arnold finds out that Oskar is illiterate and tries to teach him to read.

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    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 27 - Crush on Teacher
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E27

    Arnold develops a crush on Miss Felter, a substitute teacher, thinking he is having dinner at her house.

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    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 35 - Teachers' Strike
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E35

    Teachers of Arnold's school go on strike because of inadequate funding; He and his friends are on cloud nine, only to find out that every lost school day will be taken from their summer vacation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Save the Tree
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E1

    Arnold and the gang must stop Big Bob from chopping down the oldest tree in town.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - New Teacher
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E2

    When the kids make their new teacher, Mr. Simmons, quit his job, the replacement makes them realize what they lost.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - Eating Contest
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E24

    Arnold follows in his Grandpa's footsteps and competes in the annual block party eating contest. After much munching Old Football Head goes stomach to stomach with eating legend Seymour 'The Disposal'.

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    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Casa Paradiso
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E5

    Grandpa becomes tired of dealing with the boarding house and decides to sell. Arnold has to convince him how important it is for everyone to remain in the boarding house and what they would lose if it was sold.

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    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Arnold's Room
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E7

    Sid pretends that Arnold's room is his, since he's ashamed of showing his real room to Lorenzo.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Curly Snaps
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E11

    Curly gets enraged after a minor playground mix up. He locks himself in the principal's office and refuses to come out.

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    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 30 - Phoebe Takes the Fall
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E30

    P.S. 118 is holding a Spelling Bee, and Helga wants to win one trophy to get out of Olga's shadow, but Pheobe has to back out of the competition for Helga to make it.

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    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Stinky's Pumpkin
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E6

    Stinky grows a huge pumpkin to enter in a city competition.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 40 - Big Bob's Crisis
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E40

    After Big Bob has a heart attack, he tries to become nicer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Coup DeVille
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    Lil doesn't want to act like twins anymore, she would rather do things on her own without Phil. Soon after, Dil recruits himself as Phil's new twin. However, Lil's new attitude is threatening the family's trip to the Twins Canyon theme park, where twins get in for half-off, if they dress alike. Meanwhile, Chuckie refuses to participate in the mandatory President's physical education exam.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - River Rats
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Betty and Chazz take Tommy, Phil and Chuckie to the great outdoors for rafting Tommy's secret fear of the water is exposed and tested after getting lost. When he was young he had a near death experience and almost drowned, ever since then he's been afraid of the water. But when Phil's life is in danger and Chuckie is too scared to help him out, Tommy must put aside his fears to try and save his friend.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Tommy Foolery
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E12

    Dil is convinced that aliens are coming. Meanwhile, Angelica tries to be a nicer person to get Sean's attention.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 26 - Grand Prix
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E26

    The kids compete in a grand prix race against each other.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Joe Purdy

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Joe Purdy Ratings Summary

"Catch Me Though You Can't" is the best rated episode written by Joe Purdy. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/22/2007 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Freeze Frame".