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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - I'll Take You
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    S2:E12

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Exciting and New
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S3:E10

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - The Rainbow of Her Reasons
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S5:E6

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Letting Go
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Friction
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E7

    Ben and Cam debate CRISP's future; Rene tracks down the origin of the Rasta Monsta tincture; Rachel celebrates a setback.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - I'm Sorry, I'm Lost
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    S3:E13

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Abundance
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Why Do We Cover the Mirrors?
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - The Black Forest
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    S4:E10

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Back to the Garden
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - To Sardines and Back
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E3

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Making Love Work
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    S3:E6

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Kina Hora
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Parallel Play
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    S4:E3

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - From This Day Forward
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    S2:E12

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Explosive Diorama
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    S2:E8

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Trouble Junction
    5.9/10(8 votes)

    S2:E2

    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

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - In or Out
    4.5/10(4 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Joey Soloway

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Joey Soloway Ratings Summary

"I'll Take You" is the best rated episode written by Joey Soloway. It scored 8.529/10 based on 17 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/19/2002 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Exciting and New".