8.8/106 votes#1 - The Rainbow of Her Reasons
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/10/2005
Ruth happily helps 'circle the wagons' when Sarah calls; David and Keith discover it's hard work playing house with Anthony and his brother Durrell; Nate muses on the loss of his first love; Claire finds a temporary financial solution; Vanessa hires a nanny with unexpected talents; Rico gets an offer he can't believe--or refuse.
Director: Mary Harron
Writer: Joey Soloway
8.7/107 votes#2 - I'll Take You
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/19/2002
Claire seems to be finding some direction in her life, and a newly serious Billy is an unlikely choice to help her. Tensions between Nate and Brenda finally come to a head, while Keith has a problem that threatens everything he has worked towards in his relationship with David.
Director: Michael Engler
Writer: Joey Soloway
8.5/102 votes#3 - Exciting and New
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 9/23/2016
The Pfeffermans escape their problems on land by taking a cruise together. Though the clan spends most of the cruise apart - venturing on their own journeys of self discovery - they ultimately find themselves coming together at the Seder that almost wasn't.
Director: Marta Cunningham
Writer: Joey Soloway
8.2/109 votes#4 - The Letting Go
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2014
Maura embraces her new journey, but nothing about life as a woman is easy -- making friends, finding a new community, and above all, coming out to her children. Sarah introduces her husband (Rob Huebel) to her ex-girlfriend Tammy (Melora Hardin). Josh pays a visit to his ex-babysitter Rita, as Ali gets closer to her trainer.
Director: Joey Soloway
Writer: Joey Soloway
8.2/106 votes#5 - The Black Forest
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/2004
Nate gives Maya 'one last look' at a memorial for Lisa, where some surprise discoveries ensue. David and Keith are inspired by a same-sex wedding; George agrees to Ruth's marriage stipulations; Federico is disturbed by the 'new and improved' Vanessa; Brenda crosses a bridge with her therapy client; and Claire and Billy develop something in the darkroom.
Director: Peter Care
Writer: Joey Soloway
8.0/102 votes#6 - The Friction
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2011
Ben and Cam debate CRISP's future; Rene tracks down the origin of the Rasta Monsta tincture; Rachel celebrates a setback.
Director: Danny Leiner
Writer: Joey Soloway
7.9/109 votes#7 - I'm Sorry, I'm Lost
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 6/1/2003
Death continues to shuffle its deck randomly for would-be clients of Fisher & Diaz. Meanwhile, Nate looks to quell his inner demons through extreme remedies offered at a local bar--giving Claire way more baby-sitting action than she bargained for. Also, Ruth shakes up the family with some unexpected news.
Director: Alan Ball
Writer: Joey Soloway
7.8/104 votes#8 - Abundance
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2009
Max has his hands full while “Alice” is out again. Marshall fears Jason’s father knows about his crush on Jason. The boys grow closer, albeit platonically. Max decides to embrace his time with “Alice,” even though he misses his wife.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Joey Soloway
7.7/103 votes#9 - Why Do We Cover the Mirrors?
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/26/2014
A funeral brings all the Pfeffermans together and reunites them with their past - Shelley and Maura with old friends, Sarah with her ex, and Josh with his teenage babysitter - who brings a 17-year-old boy. Just when they thought there were no more secrets, the family busts out a few more.
Director: Joey Soloway
Writer: Joey Soloway
7.4/107 votes#10 - Back to the Garden
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/14/2002
A Jewish funeral at Fisher & Sons leads Nate to seek spiritual guidance from an intense female rabbi. Claire is surprised to meet a guy while visiting her Aunt Sarah. Meanwhile, a medical emergency prompts David to consider giving his relationship with Keith another shot. Federico's jealous suspicions about his cousin Ramon prove to be very misguided.
Director: N/A
Writer: Joey Soloway
7.0/108 votes#11 - Making Love Work
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/6/2003
A nosebleed proves deadly for one audience member queuing up to see the 'Dr. Dave' advice show. Meanwhile, Lisa takes Maya on an illuminating camping trip, and Rico wrestles with the challenges of a double-wide corpse and 'triple X' casket.
Director: Kathy Bates
Writer: Joey Soloway
7.0/108 votes#12 - Parallel Play
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/27/2004
A group of prank-happy teenagers find their latest joke is no laughing matter. Meanwhile, the Fishers decide to hold a yard sale; David grooms Arthur for a new role; Nate gets intimately involved in Maya's afternoon playgroup; Claire attends an art party; Ruth and George receive some unwanted wedding gifts; Federico gets caught up in family responsibilities; Keith adjusts to the peculiarities of his new job; Joe isn't thrilled by Brenda's yearning for normalcy; and some important memories go up in smoke.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Writer: Joey Soloway
7.0/1010 votes#13 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2014
An LA family with serious boundary issues have their past and future unravel when a dramatic admission causes everyone's secrets to spill out. Starring Jeffrey Tambor, Judith Light, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, and Gaby Hoffmann.
Director: Joey Soloway
Writer: Joey Soloway
6.8/105 votes#14 - Explosive Diorama
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/10/2010
Tara and Lynda make preparations for their art show. Kate sets up a new business, while Lionel and Marshall's friendship deepens. In the meantime, Charmaine struggles trying to balance Neil and Nick.
Director: Penny Marshall
Writer: Joey Soloway
6.8/104 votes#15 - From This Day Forward
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 6/7/2010
On the day of Charmaine and Nick's wedding, long-held secrets come to light, while Kate and Marshall accidentally make a discovery of consequence.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Joey Soloway
6.4/105 votes#16 - Trouble Junction
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 3/29/2010
Tara realizes her alternate personalities are emerging again, but keeps it a secret. Newly engaged Charmaine asks to move in with Tara and her family. Max decides to take on a new project by buying the neighbor’s house to flip it. Kate meets a mysterious older woman, Lynda (Viola Davis), while Marshall begins a new relationship… with a girl
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Joey Soloway
6.3/103 votes#17 - Kina Hora
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/30/2015
Sarah and Tammy are getting married, while Maura and Ali are visited by ghosts from the past and Josh and Rabbi Raquel can't hide their big news.
Director: Joey Soloway
Writer: Joey Soloway
6.3/103 votes#18 - To Sardines and Back
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2016
Relationships are tested as the Pfefferman family gather for Maura's birthday. Sarah confronts Buzzy on temple board politics and Maura makes a big announcement, experiencing pushback from both Vicki and Shelly. The night culminates in a game of Sardines, forcing tense situations into tight spaces.
Director: Joey Soloway
Writer: Joey Soloway
5.7/103 votes#19 - In or Out
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2011
Ben and Cam are stuck between two sales reps and a hard place; Rene leans on a client; Rachel lands a new job at Biscuit magazine, and lights up with Domingo.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Joey Soloway
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"The Rainbow of Her Reasons" is the best rated episode written by Joey Soloway. It scored 8.8/10 based on 6 votes. It was directed by Mary Harron. It aired on 7/10/2005 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "I'll Take You".