The Best Episodes Written By Mark V. olsen

Every TV Episode Written by Mark V. olsen Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for A Barbecue for Betty
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - A Barbecue for Betty

    S1:E9

    Bill wants to throw a party to celebrate Don's plans of getting a fourth wife but Nicki's massive credit card debt weighs heavily on his mind. Pam's friend attempts to make his moves on Margie, but she is preoccupied with wanting to know more of how she became a part of the Henrickson family.

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  2. Background image for Good Guys and Bad Guys
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Good Guys and Bad Guys

    S2:E7

    Margene's mother visits the family. Scott has upsetting news about Alby. Meanwhile, a familiar face returns to Juniper Creek.

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  3. Background image for If You're Going to San Francisco
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - If You're Going to San Francisco

    S1:E2

    In the wake of Beverly’s departure, a new (male) Supervising Nurse, Patsy De La Serda, joins the Billy Barnes staff with a customer-centric, "cruise-line based" agenda that he’s convinced will improve ward ratings. Patsy soon learns that managing patients – especially highly uncooperative and feisty ones like Varla – isn't necessarily improved through customer-service metrics. On the other hand, a more docile patient named Donna wins DiDi's affections and displays impressive karaoke skills.

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  4. Background image for Make Someone Happy
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Make Someone Happy

    S1:E3

    DiDi ends up in "conflict resolution" after Patsy files a grievance against her for inappropriate remarks. Dawn learns that intimacy with a co-worker is no guarantee of evaluation immunity. Dr. James and Patsy go head-to-head when she decides to skip the "Make Someone Happy" orientation to attend a Cleveland medical convention. A patient, Birdy, sends shock waves through the ward when her gentleman caller, Leonard, and she are caught in a romantic agenda. Patsy announces a ward-wide deep cleaning.

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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Dumped

    S1:E4

    Dr. James decides to implement a geriatric exercise program in the ward, upsetting Patsy, whose "Make Someone Happy" initiative now includes a live pianist and a fountain. DiDi discloses Patsy's relationship with Dawn to her union rep as proof that her homophobic comment wasn't serious. A homeless woman, and her accompanying stench, is suspiciously dumped in the ward, prompting a staff investigation. Phyllis arrives to check on her dying mother. Dawn wins the grand prize in Dr. James' charity raffle. Dr. James considers relocating after learning she must re-apply for a job she never wanted in the first place.

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  6. Background image for Turnips...North Day...Yes, yes.
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Turnips...North Day...Yes, yes.

    S2:E3

    When a server crashes, it is disastrous for the staff. Didi steps on Dr. Stickley's toes.

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  7. Background image for The Revolving Door Admit
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Revolving Door Admit

    S2:E5

    DiDi deals with her younger sister, who's filling in on the ward and trying to impress Dawn. Dr. James encounters resistance to her research methods, an award goes to Patsy's head, and the staff are anxious to discharge a particular patient.

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  8. Background image for Doctor Death
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Doctor Death

    S2:E6

    In the Season 2 finale, disturbing news about the hospice program is revealed by a whistle-blower, which could jeopardize the staff's future. Meanwhile, Dawn finds herself with two suitors; and DiDi discusses her salary issues with Dr. James.

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  9. Background image for This Is About Vomit, People.
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - This Is About Vomit, People.

    S3:E1

    As Dr. Jenna James looks to move past her hospice scandal, she finds her job threatened by a handsome new doctor and takes immediate action. DiDi is inspired to fight for her union rights, while cutbacks force Patsy to return to floor duty. Dawn questions her marriage and, later, gets some distressing news.

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  10. Background image for Am I Still Me?
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Am I Still Me?

    S3:E4

    On the day of her "Sympoosium," Dr. James is plagued by unexpected complications. Patsy embraces his truth, and DiDi finds herself caught between her work and family. Dawn and Dr. James see uncanny visions of themselves in two British visitors, Dr. Pippa Moore and Sister Den Flixter.

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  11. Background image for Oh, Pioneers
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Oh, Pioneers

    S2:E12

    In the season finale, the family prepares for the annual Pioneer Week. Bill and Alby butt heads over the control of UEB. Meanwhile, Margene reveals the truth to Ana.

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  12. Background image for Rough Edges
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Rough Edges

    S3:E8

    Bill petitions the DA's office to charge Roman with murder; Margene starts a jewelry business; Don's fact-finding mission about the casino license reveals the possible involvement of Bill's brother-in-law; Sarah considers her options for the future.

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  13. Background image for The Writing on the Wall
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #13 - The Writing on the Wall

    S2:E2

    Bill and Don investigate who's responsible for ruining one of the Home Plus advertising signs. Alby gets the police to look into the poisoning case. Meanwhile, Nicki is mad at Bill for his forgetting their anniversary.

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  14. Background image for Free at Last
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Free at Last

    S4:E1

    With the grand opening of the Blackfoot Magic Casino only days away, the Henricksons make last-minute preparations. Meanwhile, the feds probe the whereabouts of Roman Grant; Adaleen shares a shocking secret with Nicki; Margie makes an on-air slip-up; Bill and Nicki's smarmy ex, J.J. Walker, work out an arrangement allowing Cara Lynn to stay at the Henrickson's.

    Director:N/A
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  15. Background image for Damage Control
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Damage Control

    S2:E1

    After they're outed as polygamists, Barb decides to leave the family while Bill starts an investigation of who leaked the information. Meanwhile, Sarah attends a support group for ex-Mormons

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  16. Background image for On Trial
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #16 - On Trial

    S3:E4

    Bill attempts to drive a wedge between Alby and Roman, whose case finally goes to trial. Struggling with the decision of what to do regarding her pregnancy, Sarah recruits Heather and Ben for moral support.

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  17. Background image for Block Party
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Block Party

    S3:E1

    Bill wants to add a Native American businessman as a partner for his casino and sniffs for a clue of why his family has been snubbed for a big upcoming block party. Meanwhile, Barb would love to add Ana to the fold, and Adaleen has Nicki doing some spying for her. Also, Alby's secret life has gotten him in trouble.

    Director:N/A
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  18. Background image for Empire
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Empire

    S3:E2

    The family dates Ana as a group. Barb awaits test results and takes steps to address Nicki's apparent infertility. With Margene by his side, Bill pursues the casino. Sarah makes plans to go to school out of state, but encounters obstacles. Don is forced into monogamy. Roman attempts to blackmail Bill into finding Rhonda. Frank introduces new wife Jodean to Lois, with explosive results.

    Director:Jim McKay
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  19. Background image for Born on the Fourth of July
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Born on the Fourth of July

    S1:E1

    It's July 4th at the Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit of Mt. Palms Hospital. On her first day of work, nurse DiDi Ortley discovers feces on a lounge chair, and is torn between the conflicting orders of veteran nurse Dawn Forchette, who wants to file an "incident report" before removing it; temporary medical director Dr. Jenna James, who is in need of a stool sample for her medical study; and supervising nurse Beverly Raymes, who has had endemic issues with floor cleanliness and wants the seat sterilized. In a heated argument with Nurse Raymes, Dr. James has a public meltdown and ends up permanently assigned to this dead-end job. Meanwhile, the staff tries to determine the identity of an Asian woman who was found wandering on a highway, and debate what to do with a deceased patient's birthday cake.

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  20. Background image for No Such Thing as Idealized Genitalia
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - No Such Thing as Idealized Genitalia

    S2:E1

    Dr. James' research projects are everywhere. DiDi attempts to secure a raise. Patsy's new initiative doesn't go down very well.

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  21. Background image for Is Soap a Hazardous Substance?
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Is Soap a Hazardous Substance?

    S2:E2

    DiDi has more responsibilities when a hospice program is introduced. Dawn looks to the future.

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  22. Background image for The 7th Annual Christmas Card Competition
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The 7th Annual Christmas Card Competition

    S2:E4

    A photo of Jenna's accidentally slips into a Christmas Card competition. Didi finds herself tempted by a visiting doctor.

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  23. Background image for The Counterfeiters
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - The Counterfeiters

    S2:E9

    Allie and Margot forge different paths to secure their family’s future. Dina lays low at a luxury resort and considers a path of her own.

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  24. Background image for The Concert
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - The Concert

    S1:E6

    In the season finale, Phyllis gets the runaround as her mother's condition worsens, improves and worsens again. Jenna tries to leverage her Cleveland opportunity into concessions from Dr. Stickley. DiDi's patience wears thin after a debt remains unpaid. Staff members point fingers at each other after an equipment malfunction injures Cordelia, an irascible patient. The staff makes up when a patient dies and comes together to perform their weekly Caregiver Concert for everyone in the ward.

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  25. Background image for Goat Head Taco
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Goat Head Taco

    S2:E6

    New revelations about Casa Roja leave Allie trapped working with a local drug lord, forcing Margot to take the family’s future into her hands.

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Mark V. Olsen Ratings Summary

"A Barbecue for Betty" is the best rated episode written by Mark V. Olsen. It scored 9.2/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by Julian Farino. It aired on 5/7/2006 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Good Guys and Bad Guys".