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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Rigor
    9.7/10(187 votes)

    S5:E3

    The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence... and promptly compromises it. With time running out, they scramble to solve the mystery before the police close in on them.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - LESTR
    9.4/10(99 votes)

    S5:E9

    Told through the lens of one annoying robot who may hold the keys to more secrets than anyone realized — the Arconia throws one last party as the residents discover that a killer may still be in their building.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - One of Those Nights
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E7

    During a snowstorm, Colt and Abby head out of town, Beau and Joanne get cozy at the ranch, and Maggie meets a charming stranger.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - My Next Thirty Years
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E1

    After Heather drops a bombshell, a visit from Abby's parents is the last thing Colt needs -- and they all end up at church together on Christmas Eve.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - PIBE
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E8

    Dave meets with labels about a record deal, and ends up in the studio with Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco. After getting invited to his first Hollywood party, Dave rubs elbows with Kourtney Kardashian, while Ally and Elz get browned out.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  6. undefined Season 11 Episode 19 - Lan Mao Shi Zai Wuding Shang
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    S11:E19

    After reconnecting with Kate, Walden becomes convinced she is the one for him -- until he meets a woman named Vivian.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  7. undefined Season 10 Episode 15 - Paint It, Pierce It or Plug It
    6.1/10(15 votes)

    S10:E15

    When Jake brings his 36-year-old girlfriend home for a visit, Alan is concerned; Walden tries to hide something from Alan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  8. undefined Season 11 Episode 7 - Some Kind of Lesbian Zombie
    6.1/10(13 votes)

    S11:E7

    Walden and Alan find themselves on dates with two ideal women until Lyndsey's jealousy throws a wrench in their evening.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  9. undefined Season 10 Episode 11 - Give Santa a Tail-Hole
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    S10:E11

    Walden juggles his two identities; Alan ends up alone on Christmas.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  10. undefined Season 11 Episode 15 - Cab Fare and a Bottle of Penicillin
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    S11:E15

    Alan asks Lyndsey to choose between him and Larry; Jenny worries that she and Brooke are growing apart.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  11. undefined Season 10 Episode 6 - Ferrets, Attack!
    5.6/10(15 votes)

    S10:E6

    Walden must choose between Zoey and Rose.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  12. undefined Season 12 Episode 9 - Bouncy, Bouncy, Bouncy, Lyndsey
    5.6/10(17 votes)

    S12:E9

    Walden discovers how challenging it is to be intimate with women when his foster son, Louis, is in the house. Also, Herb asks Alan if he can go on a date with Lyndsey.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  13. undefined Season 12 Episode 14 - Don't Give a Monkey a Gun
    5.6/10(16 votes)

    S12:E14

    After they sign their divorce papers, Walden offers Alan the gift of his choice, but when Alan chooses something selfish and impractical, it puts his relationship with Lyndsey on the line.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  14. undefined Season 11 Episode 22 - Oh, WALD-E, Good Times Ahead
    5.5/10(15 votes)

    S11:E22

    Alan must face the consequences after revealing his identity to Larry.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  15. undefined Season 12 Episode 10 - Here I Come, Pants!
    5.5/10(18 votes)

    S12:E10

    Alan takes it upon himself to help Walden keep Louis after the social worker discovers he and Walden are not really a gay couple.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  16. undefined Season 12 Episode 3 - Glamping in a Yurt
    5.4/10(17 votes)

    S12:E3

    Alan and Walden have a meeting with an adoption social worker that hinges on them being convincing as a loving couple. Lyndsey returns after 60 days in rehab.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  17. undefined Season 12 Episode 12 - A Beer-Battered Rip-Off
    5.4/10(17 votes)

    S12:E12

    When Alan breaks up with their social worker to get back together with Lyndsey, Walden worries it will affect Louis’ adoption.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  18. undefined Season 11 Episode 18 - West Side Story
    5.3/10(14 votes)

    S11:E18

    Walden gets an invitation to his ex-girlfriend's boutique opening. Meanwhile, Gretchen wants to spend more time at Alan's house.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  19. undefined Season 12 Episode 4 - Thirty-Eight, Sixty-Two, Thirty-Eight
    5.3/10(18 votes)

    S12:E4

    A birth mother considers having Walden and Alan adopt her baby.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  20. undefined Season 12 Episode 7 - Sex with an Animated Ed Asner
    5.3/10(19 votes)

    S12:E7

    Alan and Walden befriend three moms at a kids’ gym, but things get complicated when Walden becomes attracted to one of them. Alan goes out for a girls’ night with a group of moms.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  21. undefined Season 10 Episode 20 - Bazinga! That's from a TV Show
    5.2/10(16 votes)

    S10:E20

    Walden and Alan are caught in the crossfire when Jake cheats on his girlfriend (Jaime Pressly) with her 18-year-old daughter.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  22. undefined Season 11 Episode 10 - On Vodka, on Soda, on Blender, on Mixer!
    5.2/10(15 votes)

    S11:E10

    Jake sends Alan a Japanese delicacy; the house comes alive with questionable Christmas lyrics.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Max Searle

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  23. undefined Season 11 Episode 17 - Welcome Home, Jake
    5.2/10(14 votes)

    S11:E17

    Lyndsey finds out about Alan's relationship with Gretchen; Walden has a difficult time telling Barry to find his own place.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  24. undefined Season 11 Episode 21 - Dial 1-900-Mix-A-Lot
    5.1/10(15 votes)

    S11:E21

    Alan's girlfriend, Gretchen, insists he confess his true identity to Larry. Meanwhile, Walden goes on a road trip with Jenny and Barry to see his first car.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The Observer
    3.2/10(5 votes)

    S2:E3

    Dave and Benny's friendship blossoms in strange and unexpected ways, leading them to confront questions of privilege, race, sexuality, and dermatology. Meanwhile, Mike's isolation deepens, and a chance encounter sheds light on the root of his anger.

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    Writer:Max Searle

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Max Searle Ratings Summary

"Rigor" is the best rated episode written by Max Searle. It scored 9.7/10 based on 187 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/9/2025 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "LESTR".