The Best Episodes Written By John Solomon

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Ride the Ram

   S2:E126/13/2019

   It's the most exciting time of the year at Whitlock: Durbin's birthday and Spirit Week. Jack does his best to steer clear of any school spirit as everyone else comes together to take down their hated rivals at Prairie High.

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   8.2/10(13 votes)

   #2 - Screw the Moon

   S1:E135/3/2015

   Phil and Carol reconcile their differences.

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #3 - Cancun, Baby!

   S4:E185/6/2018

   The gang decides to leave the mansion in Zihuatenajo and find a new place to live, but Tandy has second thoughts.

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #4 - The Spirit of St. Lewis

   S3:E113/12/2017

   After being locked up for her own safety, Melissa plays hurtful mind games with the group. Meanwhile, Todd and the group explore medications that might help her, and Lewis goes on a new solo adventure.

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   7.9/10(8 votes)

   #5 - Pitch Black

   S2:E113/6/2016

   Mike Miller’s space capsule careening through the sky toward Earth, finally putting him on the same planet as his big brother, Phil. Mike thinks he is the last man on earth, but who knows what or whom he might encounter.

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   #6 - M.U.B.A.R.

   S4:E110/1/2017

   A new woman joins the group and tries to find her place while everybody else prepares to set sail for Mexico.

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Is There Anybody Out There?

   S2:E19/27/2015

   Phil and Carol leave on their road trip across the United States, but Carol quickly regrets her decision to leave.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Jon Hamm/Coldplay

   S34:E610/25/2008

   Jon Hamm/Coldplay is the sixth episode of the thirty-fourth season of Saturday Night Live. It originally aired on October 25, 2008.

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   7.6/10(9 votes)

   #9 - I won. Zoom in.

   S1:E511/9/2025

   While investigating a new avenue, Ron is led down a dangerous path.

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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #10 - General Breast Theme with Cobras

    S3:E19/25/2016

    The safety of Tandy and the group is in jeopardy as armed intruders storm the Malibu beach near their home, and no one can agree on what to do. While Melissa takes drastic action, Tandy gets a new lesson in fashion.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - I need a wet paper towel.

    S2:E67/6/2021

    A mistaken identity at work. The new "Tammy Craps" doll. Some interesting instructional videos during a Driver's Ed class and an attempted ear-piercing.

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    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Falling Slowly

    S2:E164/24/2016

    Todd considers doing a favor for Tandy and Carol. Gail's drinking becomes an issue.

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    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #13 - I said to my dog, "How do you like my hippie shirt?"

    S1:E711/23/2025

    Amid shifting circumstances, Ron explores every avenue.

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    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - You sure about that? You sure about that that's why?

    S2:E37/6/2021

    A professor really regrets his dinner order. The Carber hot dog vacuum. "Detective Crashmore." A hat has its day in court.

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    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Has This Ever Happened to You?

    S1:E14/23/2019

    An awkward exit at a job interview. A very specific legal problem. Things get ugly at the "Baby of the Year" contest. A gift receipt causes stress.

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    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #16 - They said that to me at a dinner.

    S2:E17/6/2021

    An unplanned meeting leads to lunchtime chaos. A prank show goes awry at the mall. The "Little Buff Boys" competition. A ghost tour guest goes too far.

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    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - They have a cake shop there Susan where the cakes just look stunning.

    S2:E27/6/2021

    An office dispute over shirt patterns. A little lie about the ice cream store escalates quickly. A man suspects a baby is aware of his checkered past.

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18. 

    6.7/10(24 votes)

    #18 - Dunk the Skunk

    S1:E53/22/2015

    Re-population is the talk of Tucson as Phil navigates the choppy waters between Carol and Melissa.

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    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Everyone just needs to be more in the moment.

    S2:E47/6/2021

    An offhanded joke leaves a husband guilt-ridden. An attempt to ease tensions during a trip backfires. A pants-centric website with a specific purpose.

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    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Didn't you say there was gonna be five people at this table?

    S2:E57/6/2021

    A novice driver in a parking lot. Defying the rules of credit card roulette. Celebrity impersonators get unruly. Date night at a cosmos-themed bar.

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    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #21 - THAT WAS THE EARTH TELLING ME I'M SUPPOSED TO DO SOMETHING GREAT.

    S3:E15/30/2023

    A TV pundit copes with conflict. Team building breaks down. Is Ronnie here for the right reasons? A dad tries to look tough. James asks for a ride home.

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    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #22 - CUT TO: WE'RE CHATTING ABOUT THIS AT YOUR BACHELOR PARTY.

    S3:E35/30/2023

    A silent performer builds a hostile fanbase. First date jitters. A doctor monitors a patient's heart. Paying it forward. Catharsis at an office party.

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    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #23 - DON’T JUST SAY "RELAX," ACTUALLY RELAX.

    S3:E55/30/2023

    Amanda, do not say Randall is interesting. Father of the bride vs. a wedding photo booth. A new small-talk strategy at a party yields unexpected results.

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    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Thanks for Thinking They Are Cool

    S1:E24/23/2019

    A nifty new tug-friendly t-shirt. The smart way to ditch your toupee. A prank doesn't go so well. An airline passenger gets aggressively creepy.

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    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - I'm Wearing One of Their Belts Right Now

    S1:E54/23/2019

    A hot dog-shaped car crash. A co-worker latches on to an expression. Music studio riffing goes awry. An excuse for tardiness spirals out of control

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