The Best Episodes Written By Kristin Newman

Every TV Episode Written by Kristin Newman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Dirty Birds
    9.7/10(161 votes)

    #1 - Dirty Birds

    S5:E4

    Snooping goes sideways when three billionaire suspects catch the trio and invite themselves over for an evening at Oliver's.

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Cuckoo Chicks
    9.6/10(90 votes)

    #2 - Cuckoo Chicks

    S5:E8

    Mabel gathers a ragtag group to crash an exclusive ladies night. While trying to save the Arconia from being sold, Charles and Oliver accidentally end up in couples' therapy.

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Gates of Heaven
    9.6/10(85 votes)

    #3 - Gates of Heaven

    S4:E2

    Mabel & Oliver begin investigating Arconia's West Tower and get trapped inside an ominous game. Meanwhile, Charles is visited by two individuals from his complex past.

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Lifeboat
    9.4/10(68 votes)

    #4 - Lifeboat

    S4:E8

    Charles, Oliver & Mabel combine forces with the film actors in an epic showdown against the Westies. You can't handle the truth.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Double Time
    9.3/10(125 votes)

    #5 - Double Time

    S1:E9

    With the residents growing upset at the building’s negative publicity, the trio faces a revolt. Charles is visited by an old colleague who sheds light on his past.

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Framed
    9.2/10(251 votes)

    #6 - Framed

    S2:E2

    A memorial for Bunny provides an opportunity for our trio to question their neighbors, while they also try to get rid of a very implicating piece of evidence. One of Bunny’s relatives makes an appearance and if you thought Bunny was a force, get ready...

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Sting
    9.2/10(144 votes)

    #7 - The Sting

    S1:E4

    Believing the murderer might be a famous resident whom is difficult to access, the group seeks advice from a renowned podcasting host.

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - Chuck Versus the Last Details
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Chuck Versus the Last Details

    S4:E23

    Chuck and Sarah’s wedding prep includes one final detail: ensuring that the mother-of-the-groom makes it to the ceremony alive. Meanwhile, Morgan’s responsibilities as Best Man include his most dangerous mission yet, as he faces Vivian Volkoff. Elsewhere, Ellie tends to the last details of the rehearsal dinner and seeks help from an unlikely source.

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Chuck Versus Bo
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Chuck Versus Bo

    S5:E10

    As Chuck and Sarah try to realize a new, safer future, Morgan’s past as the Intersect sends them to Vail on one last mission, where they enlist the help of an unlikely source — the legendary Bo Derek. Elsewhere, Jeff and Lester continue their own spy mission.

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Ted Mosby, Architect
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Ted Mosby, Architect

    S2:E4

    After Ted and Robin's first big fight, Barney tries to convince Ted that being an architect is an easy in to picking up chicks. Lily and Robin start following his trail after discovering that Ted hit it off with a girl named Anna shortly afterward.

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Chuck Versus the Muuurder
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Chuck Versus the Muuurder

    S4:E19

    Chuck is put in charge of a top-priority mission, but his leadership skills are pushed to the limit when there is a murder in Castle. Meanwhile, Awesome takes on a mission of his own when Ellie finds an alarming new hobby. Elsewhere, Morgan's leadership is also tested when his Buy More troops wage war against Large Mart.

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Chuck Versus the Seduction Impossible
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Chuck Versus the Seduction Impossible

    S4:E14

    Casey, Chuck and Sarah are sent to Morocco to rescue Roan Montgomery. Morgan plans to meet Alex's mother and Mary spends some time with her family.

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Chuck Versus the Business Trip
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Chuck Versus the Business Trip

    S5:E4

    Chuck and Sarah track an assassin who is trying to eliminate the new intersect. Morgan tries to adjust to having the intersect. Jeff exposes a new side of himself.

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Chuck Versus Phase Three
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Chuck Versus Phase Three

    S4:E9

    Chuck, Sarah, Casey and Morgan venture into the jungles of Southeast Asia when The Belgian attempts to unravel the secrets of the Intersect. Meanwhile, Captain Awesome and Ellie try to decipher a secret left behind by her father.

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Chuck Versus the Coup d'Etat
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Chuck Versus the Coup d'Etat

    S4:E4

    Chuck and Sarah try to become better communicators as they join Ellie and Awesome on a trip to Costa Gravas; a forbidden romance may put Morgan at odds with Col. John Casey.

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Single Stamina
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #16 - Single Stamina

    S2:E10

    Barney's brother, James (Wayne Brady), visits and Robin, the only one in the group that has never met him, is suprised. But James has a surprise for Barney that he finds difficult to swallow.

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Heartbreaker
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Heartbreaker

    S5:E4

    Kitty's parents arrive from Arizona, after being told that Kitty has some wonderful news to share with them. Kitty's news isn't what she thought it would be, and throws a damper on the high spirits. Donna learns a thing or two from Bea about getting people to do things, while Eric and Red learn a thing or two from the World Book about "lady problems." Kelso works out his feelings about Jackie and Hyde's relationship.

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Baby Fever
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Baby Fever

    S3:E7

    Red is not happy when Kitty becomes obsessed with the idea of having another baby after bringing a friend's child home for Laurie to baby-sit. Laurie is completely at a loss on how to take care of a baby until her maternal instincts eventually kick in. Donna gets mad at Eric for thinking that she'll stay home with the children when they have their own. And Hyde and Fez mediate a mock divorce settlement between Jackie and Kelso after Jackie crashes Kelso's van.

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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 17 - Happy Jack
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Happy Jack

    S6:E17

    Donna catches Eric 'taking care of business' in her bathroom and is completely horrified. Afterwards, Eric's friends and family tease him mercilessly and Donna can't even look him in the eye. Amazingly, Eric actually manages to make this embarrassing situation worse when Donna finds out what brought on his need. Meanwhile, Kelso, now calling himself "Mike" and sporting a moustache, goes on a major maturity kick, so Hyde and Fez decide to knock him down a peg or two.

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  20. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You

    S5:E14

    Hyde's depressed that Jackie still seems to have feelings for Michael. Annette's not happy either, because Kelso seems to still be attached to Jackie. And Kitty takes to her bed, because she feels her mother doesn't love her.

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - The Forgotten Son
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #21 - The Forgotten Son

    S4:E9

    Red has to produce a new Pricemart instructional film, and his choice of actor for the part of "Stockboy" leaves Eric stunned. Kitty and Donna become friends, spending time together, and Leo takes Hyde and Fez on a shopping spree after inheriting money from his Uncle.

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - Class Picture
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Class Picture

    S4:E20

    While trying to come up with a quote for the yearbook, the gang recalls how they met for the first time. They go through the times when they each met each other, no matter how embarrassing or stupid they were. They also try to work out a saying to put under each of their pictures. Kelso finally comes up with the perfect quote for them all, "It's been a long, strange journey...in Forman's basement!" The gang also realizes how strong their friendship is.

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Eric's Naughty No-No
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Eric's Naughty No-No

    S3:E19

    Kitty's sister visits and Kitty thinks she's only there to show off that she's more successful. After going to see an X-rated movie, Eric tries a new move on Donna but it freaks her out; Kelso learns that honesty is the best policy.

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Pinciotti vs. Forman
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Pinciotti vs. Forman

    S4:E3

    Eric kicks Donna out of the basement when she tries to hang out with their friends. Jackie inspires Donna to compete with Eric over their friends. The competition threatens to tear the entire group apart. Meanwhile, Kitty is ecstatic when she learns that Red has become friends with Pastor Dave.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - It's All in the Executions
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #25 - It's All in the Executions

    S1:E8

    Galavant enlists King Richard in a plot to kill Kingsley before the duel… but ends with a drunken whimper. Will Gareth kill King Richard in the duel? Will Galavant rescue everyone? Will Madalena find a new “boy toy?” The answers are very different from what you expect.

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Kristin Newman Ratings Summary

"Dirty Birds" is the best rated episode written by Kristin Newman. It scored 9.708/10 based on 161 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/16/2025 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Cuckoo Chicks".