The Best Episodes Written By Michael Jacobs

In an attempt to get the students in his class to stop texting and communicate in person, Cory gives them a homework assignment that teaches them how to communicate face to face, ultimately sparking a real connection between Riley and Lucas.

Earl lays an egg when he asks his boss for a raise, and Fran lays an egg--literally.

Family duties and the baby combine to frazzle Fran, and Earl can't figure out her problem.

Riley, Maya, Farkle and Lucas start their freshmen year and quickly learn their place as smaller fish in a much bigger lake.

Cory feels betrayed when his older brother takes a girlfriend to a ballgame instead of him.

When Maya leads a rebellion in class, Riley joins in to try to be like her - much to her father, Cory's, dismay.