The Best Episodes Written By Keith Heisler

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #1 - I Am the Walrus

   S7:E133/27/2011

   When Steve challenges Stan for family dominance, Stan does everything he can to prove to Steve that he is the alpha male of the Smith house. Meanwhile, Hayley and Jeff seek marriage counseling when the honeymoon phase wears off.

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   7.8/10(8 votes)

   #2 - 100 A.D. (1)

   S7:E110/3/2010

   Stan offers a reward to the person who can stop Hayley and her old boyfriend from eloping.

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   7.7/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Naked to the Limit, One More Time

   S9:E122/17/2013

   Roger pretends to be Jeff's imaginary friend so he can roam around the house without a disguise; when Jeff realizes Roger is an alien, Stan issues an ultimatum -- either Roger or Jeff must be killed; Steve becomes insecure about his body.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - The Day After Thanksgiving

   S4:E711/14/2017

   The Huangs’ idea to skip Thanksgiving this year doesn’t last long when Louis plays matchmaker and invites Grandma’s ESL teacher, Bernard, to dinner after he notices their flirtation in class. To Jessica’s amazement, Grandma Huang offers to cook the entire meal to show her appreciation. Meanwhile, to prove his maturity, Evan lets Eddie and Emery sneak him into his first R-rated movie.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #5 - The Flush

   S3:E173/14/2017

   Louis excitedly plans a guys’ weekend for he and Eddie, but is disappointed when he invites his buddies over for a sleepover instead. Unbeknownst to Louis, Eddie and his friends were hiding out in his room, trying beer for the first time. So when Eddie has an adverse reaction to alcohol, also known as the Asian Flush, Louis reassures his eldest son that the discomfort will pass and reminisces about his college drinking days. Meanwhile, Jessica, Emery, Evan and Honey go on a road trip to Georgia in search of “The Big Peanut” and to save a few dollars on a piece of furniture.

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   7.2/10(10 votes)

   #6 - Stanny Tendergrass

   S8:E91/29/2012

   When Stan finally has enough money to afford a membership at the golf club he has worked at for the past thirty summers, his hard work and perseverance prove to be futile when the club gives a membership to Steve first. However, things are not all what they seem when Stan realizes who the club owner really is.

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   7.2/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Max Jets

   S9:E112/10/2013

   Roger announces that Max Jets, a character who showers the Smith family with money, is making a return; a gold-digging waitress romances Max and threatens the family's inheritance.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - Measure Twice, Cut Once

   S4:E183/13/2018

   After Louis buys Kenny Rogers' stake in Cattleman's Ranch back, he starts to doubt his instincts as sole owner. Frustrated by his cautiousness, Jessica flies in Madam Xing to ease Louis' anxiety, but that only stresses him out more - to the point of breaking a tooth. Marvin's laughing gas finally helps Louis relax, but side effects of strange visions accompany his relief. Meanwhile, Evan gives up watching Regis and Kathie Lee for Lent, leading his older brothers to mess with his head.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Driver's Eddie

   S5:E411/2/2018

   Louis makes it his mission to teach Eddie how to be a good driver after a police officer makes a comment about Asian drivers; Evan is jealous when he discovers that Grandma has only been inviting Emery to hang out with her at her new apartment.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - College

    S6:E210/4/2019

    While Grandma Jenny, Emery and Evan look to the future, Louis and Jessica take a trip down memory lane; Eddie, on the other hand, is stuck trying to navigate the present after his first college visit doesn't go according to plan.

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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - No Thanks-giving

    S3:E511/15/2016

    Louis and Jessica decide to open Cattleman's Ranch on Thanksgiving, inspiring Emery and Evan to get into the restaurant business.

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    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Shaquille O'Neal Motors

    S2:E310/6/2015

    It's Louis and Jessica's wedding anniversary and Louis plans a romantic evening out - to the car dealership. Meanwhile, Evan and his "friends" help Eddie buy The Hot Dogger, a hot dog-shaped water slideSource: ABC

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13. 

    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Tight Two

    S2:E163/15/2016

    Louis discovers the demands of being a stay-at-home parent after an accident sidelines him from work. Jessica, meanwhile, struggles with managing the Cattleman's Ranch.

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Showdown at the Golden Saddle

    S1:E73/3/2015

    A billboard for the restaurant is struck by vandalism. Eddie tries to get a girl's attention.

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    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Joint Custody

    S3:E195/20/2007

    Roger becomes a bounty hunter, and he and Stan race cross-country to turn in Jeff, who is wanted for smuggling pot into Florida.

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    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Flirting With Disaster

    S7:E185/15/2011

    Francine gets a job at Stan’s office, which cramps Stan’s style and his ability to flirt with co-workers. When Francine retaliates with a little flirting of her own, war breaks out at work.

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    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Stick Shift

    S1:E511/10/2025

    When Ceci accuses Colette of only being kind for the credit, Colette anonymously gives Noa the perfect gift.

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