The Best Episodes Written By Michael Patrick O'brien

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Ride the Ram

   S2:E126/13/2019

   It's the most exciting time of the year at Whitlock: Durbin's birthday and Spirit Week. Jack does his best to steer clear of any school spirit as everyone else comes together to take down their hated rivals at Prairie High.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Wednesday Morning, 8AM

   S2:E33/21/2019

   In the hectic thirty minutes that start every day at Whitlock, Jack tries to retrieve his massage chair from Whitlock's intriguing payroll accountant, Lynette. Durbin and Helen prepare for the morning announcements. Michelle gives a eulogy.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Dr. Whoopsie

   S2:E95/2/2019

   After an embarrassing video of him falling off a stage goes viral, Jack plans a viral video of his own. Durbin, Helen and the teachers track down Whitlock's most notorious litterer: The Sugar Daddy.

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #4 - Rosemary's Boyfriend

   S1:E94/5/2018

   Jack is incensed when his dead mom's former lover shows up and suggests they commemorate her birthday. Jack taps his students to help him retaliate, but the students' hands are already full - of crying robot babies. Stef's kindness toward Dale the janitor sends the wrong signals.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Eight Pigs and a Rat

   S1:E114/19/2018

   When one of Jack's students anonymously reports him for canceling their much-anticipated fetal pig dissection, he sets out to find the snitch. Durbin's chances at Principal of the Year are in jeopardy when the superintendent visits.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #6 - Ryan Reynolds / Lady Gaga

   S35:E210/3/2009

   Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen! Sketches include "Obama's Checklist," "Mostly Garbage Dog Food," "Celebrity Family Feud," "Throw It On The Ground" (Digital Short), "Mike's Fountainry," "Deep House Dish," "So You Commited a Crime... And You Think You Can Dance?," "International Masterworks," and "Bubble Dresses Backstage." Lady Gaga performed "Paparazzi" and a medley of "LoveGame," "Bad Romance," and "Poker Face."

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #7 - J'Accuse

   S2:E54/4/2019

   Jack uses Michelle's annual murder mystery party to impress Lynette. Meanwhile, in a moment of desperation, the students break into Whitlock High to steal the A.P. Bio practice exams.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #8 - Walleye

   S1:E124/26/2018

   Jack successfully convinces Miles that Devin is his illegitimate son; Durbin, Mary, Stef and Michelle clash on the Sadie Hawkins dance theme.

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   7.3/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Drenching Dallas

   S1:E135/3/2018

   Jack takes interest in a revenge mission on behalf of the kids; Mary, Stef and Michelle believe they've discovered an otherworldly presence.

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    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Durbin Crashes

    S1:E104/12/2018

    When Jack casually gives Durbin some marriage advice, it backfires, gets Durbin kicked out of the house, and Jack takes him in. The A.P. Bio kids tell Jack if they can get Miles' DNA, they'll learn a little biology while pulling off the ultimate revenge.

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    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #11 - Pilot: Catfish

    S1:E12/1/2018

    Jack Griffin is a Harvard philosophy scholar who loses out on his dream job and goes to work as a high school Advanced Placement biology teacher in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio. He quickly makes it clear he will not be teaching any biology, however, and, realizing he has a room full of overachieving honor roll students at his disposal, decides instead to use the kids to enact revenge on his rival and take the job that is rightfully his.

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Drew Barrymore / Regina Spektor

    S35:E310/10/2009

    Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen! Sketches include "Obama's Nobel," "Gilly and Gigli," "Celebrity Ghost Stories," "University of Westfield," "La Rivista Della Televisione," "Tampax to the Max Ladies' Billards, 1991," "Cooking Al Fresco with Fran and Phil," "Larry King Live," "Brenda and Sean" (Digital Short), and "Debbie Turner Book Signing." Regina Spektor performed "Eet" and "The Calculation."

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Tornado!

    S4:E19/2/2021

    A tornado puts the school on lockdown. The kids write fan fiction about faculty members.

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    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Megan Fox / U2

    S35:E19/26/2009

    Live from New York, it's... Fred Armisen! Sketches include "Gadhafi's Second Speech," "Bladdivon," "Flight Attendants," "Russian Brides," "SWAT Commander" (Digital Short), "Grady Wilson's Burning Up The Bedsheets," "Live Lounge," "Biker Chick Chat," "Megan's Roommate" (Digital Short), and "Your Mom Talks to Megan Fox While You Get Ready." U2 performed "Breathe," "Moment of Surrender," and "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)."

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