The Best Episodes Written By Liz Astrof

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #1 - Not in the Game Yet

   S2:E74/10/2024

   TJ asks Nell to play on the newspaper softball team. Lexi and Edward spend a weird version of quality time together, while Duncan runs into an old rival.

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Grandparents Day

   S1:E310/18/2011

   When Vanessa forces a reluctant Mike to attend Grandparents Day at their grandson Boyd's preschool, Mike manages to insult the daycare teacher and Boyd gets kicked out of school. Boyd's mom, Kristin, tells Mike that he now has to look after him, so Mike takes the two-year-old to work with him. Meanwhile, after an elderly looking grandmother at the Grandparents Day event thinks she and Vanessa are the same age, Vanessa goes out of her way to look more youthful hoping no one sees her buying clothes from a boutique her 17 year old daughter.

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   7.4/10(10 votes)

   #3 - And the Dumpster Sex

   S3:E141/20/2014

   When Deke takes Max to his place after a great first date, his "home" is nothing like she expected. Meanwhile, Caroline feels empowered - then scared for her life - after having a shady car towed from the front of their apartment building.

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   7.3/10(6 votes)

   #4 - Odd Couple Out

   S1:E141/17/2012

   Vanessa blames Mike when she finds out they were not invited to a neighbor's party; Eve accidentally damages Mandy's car.

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   7.1/10(10 votes)

   #5 - And the Piece of Sheet

   S3:E610/28/2013

   Feeling guilty for buying hair extensions with their joint funds, Caroline splurges on a new bedding set for Max but gives the old one to charity, not realizing her old pillowcase has sentimental value.

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #6 - The Murder Clock

   S2:E37/26/2018

   Josh's team continues to hunt for the potential murder weapon that would seal their timeline. The case takes a dramatic turn as their search leads them to two new suspects and some shocking news about Lavinia.

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   6.9/10(10 votes)

   #7 - And the Wedding Cake Cake Cake

   S3:E214/14/2014

   Max and Caroline agree to make a wedding cake for a bride who can't decide on what style of cake she wants – or much of anything else.

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   6.8/10(9 votes)

   #8 - Blue Dots

   S1:E811/16/2010

   Jimmy decides to put Hope in an expensive daycare center, but meets an obstacle in the form of an old record from Burt's past, so the family decides to take matters in their own hands and deal with the law.

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   6.7/10(6 votes)

   #9 - House of Spirits

   S1:E152/7/2012

   When a history of Mike and Vanessa's house reveals a previous occupant died there, the family starts blaming things on a ghost; Ed keeps borrowing money from Kyle because he doesn't carry cash.

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    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #10 - And the DJ Face

    S4:E211/3/2014

    Max is embarrassed when she discovers her Tuesday night boyfriend is a DJ at a grocery chain.

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    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #11 - And You Bet Your Ass

    S5:E143/3/2016

    Caroline continues meeting with studio writers in an effort to make her life story into a movie, but she is torn when they reveal they would not portray Max in the project. Also, Max is being spoiled by her new Hollywood beau, Randy, who sets Caroline up on a date with his friend, Bob.

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    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #12 - And the Rock Me on the Dais

    S6:E204/10/2017

    Caroline's ex-boyfriend, Candy Andy, shows up at a press junket being held to promote the film about Caroline's life; Bobby gets jealous over Caroline and Candy Andy's reconnection.

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    6.2/10(8 votes)

    #13 - And The Big Gamble

    S5:E225/12/2016

    When Max and Caroline discover that Han is in hot water after amassing substantial debt that he cannot repay from gambling on women’s tennis, the diner gang rallies to help him.

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    6.2/10(8 votes)

    #14 - And the Emergency Contractor

    S6:E131/23/2017

    When Max and Caroline get home from their road trip, Caroline discovers she likes the dessert bar renovations as much as she likes Bobby, the contractor on the job. Also, Max rushes to Randy’s side when she hears he’s in the hospital in New York City, and Sophie joins a mommy group that cares more about partying than baby talk.

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    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #15 - And The Gym And Juice

    S5:E211/19/2015

    When the shower at Max and Caroline's apartment breaks, they get part-time jobs at a fancy gym's juice bar and enjoy free use of the locker room. However, their jobs and free showers are jeopardized when Caroline has a run-in with a group of rich moms who are jealous of the attention she's getting from a sexy trainer.

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    6.0/10(11 votes)

    #16 - And the Past and the Furious

    S4:E91/19/2015

    Caroline is shocked when she receives a Lamborghini for her birthday, which her father ordered for her four years ago. Meanwhile, Oleg has something big planned for Sophie.

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