The Best Episodes Written By Lara Olsen

Every TV Episode Written by Lara Olsen Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Up In Smoke
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Up In Smoke

    S4:E1

    In the season four premiere, gang from Beverly Hills have graduated from high school. Naomi has spent the summer dealing with the shocking news of her pregnancy and quickly discovers she doesn’t have the status at college that she did in high school. Annie receives some unexpected news that keeps her in town, while Liam returns from his summer away ready to commit to Annie. Dixon finds himself without a roommate or a place to live, while an unexpected visitor tests Navid and Silver’s relationship after they move in together. Adrianna comes back to town looking for redemption, which she soon learns will be hard to earn back. Ivy and Raj struggle to deal with Raj’s health getting worse, while Teddy struggles with coming out to his family.

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  2. Background image for Forever Hold Your Peace
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Forever Hold Your Peace

    S4:E24

    Naomi shocks everyone when she announces she won’t be able to oversee Max’s wedding because she has accepted a job in New York and will be leaving immediately. Teddy comes back to town and Dixon rushes back from touring to give his relationship with Adrianna another try, then fails to show up at their meeting spot. Meanwhile, Silver feels like she has to choose between Navid and Liam and makes a life-changing decision.

    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  3. Background image for The Sea Change
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Sea Change

    S5:E2

    Naomi and Max’s honeymoon plans are put on hold after Alec informs Max that his whirlwind wedding has caused a public relations problem and lowered their tech company’s stock price. Naomi decides to throw a high-class reception to reassure Max’s investors that their marriage isn’t a cause for concern. Adrianna discovers that club promoter Taylor, her one-night stand from Las Vegas, is partnering with Liam and Navid to re-launch The Offshore. Adrianna insists that their fling was a one-time thing, but Taylor suspects she has deeper feelings. At physical therapy, Annie and Dixon encounter fellow patient, Riley, who warns Annie to stop babying Dixon so he can learn how to manage on his own. At home, Dixon explodes on Annie and tells her that he’s tired of her help. Liam offers to buy out Vanessa’s portion of his movie contract, but Vanessa blackmails Liam to be her boyfriend again by threatening to show the police hidden camera footage of Liam. Silver invites Liam to be her date at Naomi’s reception, but gets a surprising answer. Liam confronts Vanessa after the reception, but their argument is cut short by a shocking accident.

    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  4. Background image for We All Fall Down
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - We All Fall Down

    S5:E22

    In a memorable send-off, our favorite group from Beverly Hills will come together again after a traumatic event that makes them realize the importance of their relationships.

    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  5. Background image for When Good Credit Goes Bad
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - When Good Credit Goes Bad

    S1:E10

    Brock springs a surprise on Reba regarding his upcoming wedding, and Reba has her credit card rejected when she goes out to lunch with Lori-Ann.

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  6. Background image for It's About Time
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - It's About Time

    S7:E7

    Cory and Topanga's big day hits a major hitch after Eric alters their wedding locale and Shawn quits as best man.

    Director:Jerry Levine
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  7. Background image for Smarter than the Average Dog
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Smarter than the Average Dog

    S1:E38

    Cat is tired of Dog being so un-intelligent, so he makes Dog study & watch video tapes, so Dog sucks all of Cats smartness out of him, and in return Cat gets Dog's stupidity.

    Director:Derek Drymon
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  8. Background image for A Grain of Deception
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #8 - A Grain of Deception

    S4:E2

    Queen Mary discovers there is a leak amongst her advisors and sets out to uncover the traitor. Queen Elizabeth enlists Narcisse to further her quest for supremacy. Catherine takes desperate measures to regain some of the power she has lost.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  9. Background image for The Shakedown
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Shakedown

    S4:E12

    After a tragic earthquake hits Scotland, Mary must face John Knox amidst claims that she isn't coming to the aid of her people. Elizabeth takes drastic measures after she is discovered with Gideon, while Charles makes a decision that backfires.

    Director:Norma Bailey
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  10. Background image for You Make Me Sick
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - You Make Me Sick

    S1:E4

    Cheyenne has morning sickness and tries to hide it from Van; Reba learns that Jake's friend isn't allowed to sleep over because his mother disapproves of the Harts' dysfunctional lifestyle.

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  11. Background image for You May Kick the Bride
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - You May Kick the Bride

    S1:E15

    It's Brock and Barbra Jean's wedding day and the whole family gets ready for the event except Reba, who declines the invitation. Still, she ends up mending dresses for the nuptials and may get stuck being part of the festivities after all.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  12. Background image for The Vasectomy
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Vasectomy

    S2:E12

    Brock finds himself stuck between two irate women, Reba and a baby-crazed Barbra Jean, after he reveals that he had a secret vasectomy two years ago while he and Reba were trying to save their marriage. Meanwhile, following a pregnancy scare, Cheyenne and Van move out of the house in protest after a furious Reba lays down some new ground rules.

    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  13. Background image for The Rings
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The Rings

    S2:E13

    A sentimental Brock is so upset to find out that a strapped-for-cash Reba is selling her engagement ring on Ebay that he enters the bidding in an attempt to get the ring back. However, keeping the ring ""in the family"" takes a bizarre turn when Barbra Jean assumes the ring is for her. Meanwhile, Van decides it's time to buy Cheyenne a ring of her own, but is embarrassed when he is forced to choose between a cubic zirconia or a tiny diamond. Scarlett Pomers and Mitch Holleman also star.

    Director:Jack Kenny
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  14. Background image for The Ghost and Mrs. Hart
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Ghost and Mrs. Hart

    S3:E7

    Reba convinces Barbra Jean her house is haunted by the previous owner, but the joke wears thin when Barbra Jean moves in with her. After a ""ghost-ridding"" ceremony, Reba finds out that after all this time Barbara Jean thinks she stole Brock from her.

    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  15. Background image for The United Front
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The United Front

    S3:E12

    Over Brock and Barbra Jean's objections, Reba gives Kyra permission to go on her first date, then discovers the boy is 17 years old. As the three adults panic, they decide to spy on Kyra's date and end up ruining it. Meanwhile, Van believes that Jake is the victim of a classroom injustice and confronts the boy's teacher.

    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  16. Background image for Girl's Night Out
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Girl's Night Out

    S3:E21

    Cheyenne celebrates her 21st birthday with a Girl's Night out called Cheyenneoploza with Reba and Barbara Jean since they are the only ones over 21. Van wants Cheyenne to tell her what she wants for a gift but Cheyenne wants him to pick something she will like. Meanwhile Reba and BJ are fighting over Brock taking "Happy Pills". Reba finally comes to terms with Barbara Jean's craziness. Kyra comes to accept that her Dad is not perfect and is human too.

    Director:Keith Samples
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  17. Background image for Lost City of the Muntabs
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Lost City of the Muntabs

    S2:E10

    Jackie guides a wealthy museum supporter on a expedition to find the remnants of the Muntabs. They discover the Muntabs aren't extinct.

    Director:Chap Yaep
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  18. Background image for Danger in the Deep Freeze
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Danger in the Deep Freeze

    S2:E22

    The museum asks Jackie to help someone who claims to have made a major discovery in the arctic circle.

    Director:Michael Chang
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  19. Background image for Pleasure Cruise
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Pleasure Cruise

    S2:E30

    Jackie provides security for a valuable Chinese artifact. The museum decides to transport the artifact via a cruise ship, and allow Jackie to take his family along. Tohru's mother joins them on the cruise.

    Director:Alan Caldwell
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  20. Background image for Valentine's Day
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Valentine's Day

    S2:E16

    Reba is so freaked out about spending Valentine's Day with Brian that she pretends to be sick to get out of the date, but her plan backfires when he shows up with chicken soup and tells her he loves her. Meanwhile, in a battle of male egos, Brock and Van compete to see who can be the most romantic with their wives.

    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  21. Background image for Spies Like Reba
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Spies Like Reba

    S3:E4

    Barbra Jean becomes suspicious about Kyra's secretiveness and convinces Reba to hack in to Kyra's e-mail account. Barbra Jean and Reba discover that Kyra is planning to go to an unsupervised party and possibly go to the next level with a boy. Brock, Barbra Jean, and Reba all want to prevent Kyra from making the same mistake as Cheyenne so they stake out the party.

    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  22. Background image for Beast Interrupted
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Beast Interrupted

    S4:E2

    As Cat and Vincent hunt for a black market buyer searching for beasts, they have to protect an heiress whose identity was exposed. Cat and Vincent realize how much they have to lose if Vincent's true identity is revealed.

    Director:Rich Newey
    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  23. Background image for Meet The New Beast
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Meet The New Beast

    S4:E11

    When Vincent and Cat discover they lost control of their secret, they finally admit it might be time for life on the run. Vincent realizes he must face his past, while Cat worries about how much they have to lose.

    Writer:Lara Olsen
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  24. Background image for The Secret of Macho Grande
    5.5/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The Secret of Macho Grande

    S1:E3

    A vital clue leads Danny and Lexi to an Austrian castle where the Germans may have hidden Cleopatra’s sarcophagus during World War II. Also, Fabi rescues Dr. Castillo’s kidnapped assistant, Max, and Hardwick reveals information to Fabi and Gwen about others who are searching for Cleopatra.

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Lara Olsen Ratings Summary

"Up In Smoke" is the best rated episode written by Lara Olsen. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum. It aired on 9/13/2011 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Forever Hold Your Peace".