The Best Episodes Written By Josh Malmuth
Every TV Episode Written by Josh Malmuth Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Josh Malmuth Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Josh Malmuth is "Pilot", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Pamela Fryman". "Pilot" aired on 3/28/2019 and is rated 1.4 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Halloween 3: The Guest Who Wouldn't Leave".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/28/2019
Abby's unlicensed backyard bar hits a major snag when new landlord Bill, who recently inherited the house from his deceased aunt, shows up and proposes major changes.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Josh Malmuth
8.6/10 5 votes#2 - Halloween 3: The Guest Who Wouldn't Leave
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/7/2024
Pete's ex-wife, Carol, shows up at Woodstone Mansion during Sam and Jay's Halloween party, where they're trying to impress some cool friends. Also, the ghosts hope to bring Flower back with a séance.
Director: Pete Chatmon
Writer: Josh Malmuth
8.0/10 1 votes#3 - Rosie's Band
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/2019
Abby finally allows Rosie’s band to perform at the bar. When the band isn’t exactly what Abby hoped it would be, she has trouble telling Rosie the truth.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Josh Malmuth
8.0/10 5 votes#4 - Isaac's Book
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 3/2/2023
Sam struggles to keep Isaac’s spirits up after she hits a wall trying to publish a biography about him. Also, Trevor and Hetty conspire to keep their relationship hidden and Thor tries to prove to Flower that he can control his anger.
Director: Richie Keen
Writer: Josh Malmuth
7.8/10 5 votes#5 - Lowell Anderson
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 3/18/2021
When the Cloud 9 founder's son makes a surprise visit, the employees struggle to accommodate his bold ideas. Garrett helps Dina navigate a tricky situation with Brian. Jonah and Sandra use social media to investigate some worrying news.
Director: Kabir Akhtar
Writer: Josh Malmuth
7.8/10 5 votes#6 - Ghostwriter
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/24/2022
When Sasappis offers to help Sam complete the B&B website so they can start taking reservations, they butt heads over the creative direction. Also, Pete bonds with Jay over basketball until Jay makes a new living friend, and Flower attempts to be Pete’s new basketball buddy.
Director: Kimmy Gatewood
Writer: Josh Malmuth
7.8/10 5 votes#7 - The Tree
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2022
Sasappis convinces Sam and Jay to try and save an old tree on the Woodstone property that the neighbors want to cut down. Also, Thor attempts to become more environmentally friendly to get Flower’s attention.
Director: Trent O'Donnell
Writer: Josh Malmuth
7.6/10 5 votes#8 - Floor Supervisor
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2020
With the floor supervisor position available, Jonah decides to throw his hat in the ring, much to Dina's chagrin. Glenn and Mateo struggle to find the right balance in their working relationship. Garrett tries to prove he's been in love before.
Director: Betsy Thomas
Writer: Josh Malmuth
7.4/10 7 votes#9 - Viking Funeral
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2021
When Thorfinn’s bones are discovered on the Woodstone property, he asks Sam to conduct the traditional Viking funeral he’s always wanted. However, Sam and Jay are torn when they learn that the bones could be sold to a museum for a lot of much-needed cash. Also, the ghosts conduct an election for a “ghost representative” to bring issues to Sam.
Director: Trent O'Donnell
Writer: Josh Malmuth
7.2/10 16 votes#10 - Secrets
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/3/2012
While training for a marathon, Jess discovers that Cece has been keeping a secret from her, and their friendship is put to the test. Meanwhile, Winston can't handle being the only one who knows about Cece and Schmidt, and Nick reluctantly asks for Schmidt's help as he tries to juggle dating two women at once.
Director: David Wain
Writer: Josh Malmuth
7.2/10 10 votes#11 - D-Day
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/2016
After Cece receives an exciting new job offer, Jess agrees to help Schmidt with the wedding preparations, but things don’t go as planned when Schmidt’s dad, Gavin, appears. Meanwhile, Winston and Nick get into a competition over whose job is harder.
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: Josh Malmuth
7.1/10 13 votes#12 - Models
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2012
After spending a wild night out with Cece and her model friends, Jess jumps in the driver's seat when she must fill in for Cece at a car show. Meanwhile, the guys question what defines male friendship after Schmidt buys Nick a cookie.
Director: Eric Appel
Writer: Josh Malmuth
6.9/10 13 votes#13 - Tinfinity
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 2/26/2013
Jess catches the eye of a professional football player, with whom Winston landed an exclusive interview for his radio station. Meanwhile, Nick and Schmidt argue over the planning of their "TinFinity" party celebrating their tenth anniversary of living together, and Cece gets a surprise offer
Director: Max Winkler
Writer: Josh Malmuth
6.9/10 13 votes#14 - Micro
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2014
To prove that girls aren't shallow, Jess goes out on a date with a guy whose shortcomings fall way below the belt. Meanwhile, Winston and Cece pit Schmidt and Coach against each other, while convincing them they could be male models.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar
Writer: Josh Malmuth
6.9/10 16 votes#15 - Jury Duty
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2016
Jess eagerly reports to jury duty, until she discovers she may be up for a work promotion. Meanwhile, Nick reaches his limit with Cece's messiness in the loft.
Director: Trent O'Donnell
Writer: Josh Malmuth
6.7/10 15 votes#16 - Bad In Bed
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2011
When Jess decides to take her relationship with Paul to the next level, she consults with the guys for some sex advice. Meanwhile, Schmidt worms his way into his boss' baby shower to compete with his office female counterpart.
Director: Jesse Peretz
Writer: Josh Malmuth
6.7/10 15 votes#17 - Thanksgiving III
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/26/2013
Nick and Jess take the gang camping for Thanksgiving; Coach and Schmidt compete to prove who is the best woodsman; Cece and Winston bond over a shared dislike for the outdoors.
Director: Max Winkler
Writer: Josh Malmuth
6.7/10 13 votes#18 - Mars Landing
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 3/25/2014
Jess and Nick face some truths about their relationship, while Schmidt, Winston and Coach scramble to make a better second impression on their hot new neighbors. Also, Cece panics after she drunk-texts Buster
Director: Lynn Shelton
Writer: Josh Malmuth
6.6/10 10 votes#19 - Dress
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 5/3/2016
Jess races to make alterations to Cece’s bridal dress, while Schmidt tries to keep his “wedding workshop” a secret at work, and Nick struggles to ask Reagan to be his date to the nuptials. Meanwhile, Winston and Aly try to keep their relationship on the down-low at work.
Director: Trent O'Donnell
Writer: Josh Malmuth
6.5/10 13 votes#20 - A Father's Love
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2013
When Nick's con-man father suddenly reappears, Jess tries her best to fix the two men's relationship, despite Nick's fears that he's being used in another one of his dad's gambling schemes. Meanwhile, Schmidt teams up with Robby to try to win back Cece.
Director: Jake Kasdan
Writer: Josh Malmuth