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The Best Episodes Written By Matt Layzell

Every TV Episode Written by Matt Layzell Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The App
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E11

    Gumball and Darwin must stop an evil social media app from turning every kid in Elmore into mindless internet-trend-following drones.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - The Labels
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E12

    When an evil guidance counselor arrives at school and gives all the kids awful labels, Gumball and Darwin must defeat her to reclaim their identities.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - The Fools
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E13

    When nobody in Elmore is pranking on April Fool's Day, Gumball takes it upon himself to show them how it's done.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - The Mister
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E16

    Now considered a man in his culture, Idaho gets help from Gumball and Darwin as he attempts to handle his new adult responsibilities.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - The Necroprancer
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E19

    Gumball and Darwin travel to the underworld with Carrie, intent on finding her a permanent body.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Astrological
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E7

    Gumball and Penny must stay together through the end of the school day to prove that they are meant to be together, despite an astrological prediction Mr. Small has made.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Gut
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E14

    When Anais enlists her dad's help with her science project, Richard's GUT becomes its own brilliant thinking entity, separate from the original Richard we all know, and Anais must choose between the two.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Burger
    8.8/10(25 votes)

    S1:E1

    Gumball and Darwin want to find a healthy dinner option for their family because they are hooked on Joyful Burger, but an evil food consortium has monopolized the food industry.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The Summoning
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S2:E1

    Darwin joins a witch coven and lets the power go to his head.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Entrance
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E12

    Gumball and Darwin attempt to make a big impression at the coolest party of the year with the most praise-worthy entrance the world has ever seen.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Score
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S2:E7

    Gumball and Darwin try to help Ocho overcome his anger and discover his life is much harder than theirs.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Roast
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S2:E10

    After Gumball's smack talking embarrasses him in front of the entire town, he vows to curb his smug ways.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Cheerleader
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E8

    Gumball wants to get Richard on the cheerleading team in order to end their family's generational trauma.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Climb
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E19

    Gumball must face his demons and overcome an embarrassing incident from his past if he wants to finally summit the dreaded rock-climbing wall in gym class.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Cheapmas
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E6

    After finding out Christmas is cancelled because Elmore is broke, Gumball and Darwin vow to save Christmas.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Traffic
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E6

    The Wattersons must get Anais to Daisyland before the park closes for good.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - The Amadain
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E20

    Gumball vows to wear a shell and partake in strange Fitzgerald traditions, in order to help Penny get through a tense family birthday party with ease.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Assistant
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E2

    Feeling unappreciated by her family, Nicole strikes up a friendship with a sympathetic Al. As their relationship intensifies, the Al tries to drive a wedge between Nicole and the other Wattersons.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Letter
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E13

    Darwin wants to get back a love letter he wrote to Carrie before she sees it.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - The Pool
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E17

    In the midst of a heatwave, Richard enlists Gumball, Darwin and Anais to assist him in his mission to jump in the Robinson's newly-installed above ground pool.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - The Portrait
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E18

    Nicole wants a new family portrait where everyone's entire face is in the photo and they're all smiling.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The Promposal
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E3

    Penny wants to ask Gumball to the Elmore Jr High Prom, but when Gumball's expectations for an extra romantic and extra complicated gesture become way more than Penny can handle, Penny must find a way to deliver.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Trumpet
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    S2:E4

    Nicole needs to make sure Gumball makes something of himself so that when he's older, he flies the nest instead of being a slob at home forever.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Unfollow
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    S2:E2

    When Gumball and Darwin realize that Sarah is no longer their number one fan, they try to get her attention back by whatever means possible.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Diary
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E8

    Gumball and Darwin find a diary. They discover the author is about to miss out on the biggest moment of her life and must find her to figure out why.

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    Writer:Matt Layzell

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Matt Layzell Ratings Summary

"The App" is the best rated episode written by Matt Layzell. It scored 10/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 7/28/2025 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Labels".