The Best Episodes Written By Michael Shipley

Every TV Episode Written by Michael Shipley Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Hercules and the Techno Greeks
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Hercules and the Techno Greeks

    S1:E7

    Hercules finds himself hired by a bunch of nerdy "abacus geeks" when they enlist him to protect them from rampaging centaurs that pillage the town weekly.

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip

    S6:E20

    Bonnie and Tammy revisit childhood memories on a trip to their old foster home. Also, Christy and Jill regret accepting a date with two guys from their AA meeting.

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Esta Loca and a Little Klingon
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Esta Loca and a Little Klingon

    S5:E15

    Christy and Bonnie help Jill get sober again, and Christy's boyfriend, Patrick, is less than understanding when it ruins his birthday weekend.

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 17 - A Dark Closet and Therapy with Horses
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - A Dark Closet and Therapy with Horses

    S6:E17

    Bonnie reluctantly consults a therapist for help with her attention deficit disorder; Christy battles her urge to gamble on sports while helping out at the bar.

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 20 - Ocular Fluid and Fighting Robots
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Ocular Fluid and Fighting Robots

    S5:E20

    Christy's sponsor challenges her to be nice to Bonnie at all costs, and Bonnie is convinced that Adam has stopped making an effort.

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - Soup Town and a Little Blonde Mongoose
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Soup Town and a Little Blonde Mongoose

    S6:E18

    When Christy gets sick, Bonnie is consumed with an overwhelming urge to mother her.

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Big Sauce and Coconut Water
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Big Sauce and Coconut Water

    S6:E4

    Christy is certain that Bonnie is in over her head when she invites a freshly paroled Tammy to stay with them.

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  8. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - Hacky Sack and a Beautiful Experience
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Hacky Sack and a Beautiful Experience

    S6:E12

    Christy's smoking causes problems when the ladies take a road trip. Also, Bonnie offers Adam unsolicited business advice.

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - The Fight
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Fight

    S2:E17

    Ryan winds up impressing Mike; after Mandy fails history and her laptop and cell phone are taken away, she starts using Mike's old ham radio.

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Bert and Ernie and a Blessing of the People
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Bert and Ernie and a Blessing of the People

    S5:E11

    After Bonnie and Adam attend a traditional wedding, they discover they're not on the same page about their own wedding. Also, Christy and Patrick have trouble setting the mood for their "first time".

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - Flying Monkeys and a Tank of Nitrous
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Flying Monkeys and a Tank of Nitrous

    S6:E5

    When Marjorie's husband passes away, the ladies accompany her on a trip to memorialize him.

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Jell-O Shots and the Truth About Santa
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Jell-O Shots and the Truth About Santa

    S6:E8

    Bonnie pushes Christy to mend her relationship with Violet; Adam prepares for the grand opening of his bar.

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Big Floor Pillows and a Ball of Fire
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Big Floor Pillows and a Ball of Fire

    S6:E13

    Christy and Bonnie are suspicious when Adam's best friend returns, insisting he's a changed man.

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - Crazy Hair and a Teeny Tiny Part of Canada
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Crazy Hair and a Teeny Tiny Part of Canada

    S6:E22

    Christy has trouble enjoying her sober birthday when she learns her sponsor, Nora, is moving away. Also, an argument leads Bonnie and Adam to make a hasty decision.

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - Crazy Snakes and a Clog to the Head
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Crazy Snakes and a Clog to the Head

    S5:E17

    When the ladies bring a meeting to a women’s prison, Bonnie is attacked by an old acquaintance, Tammy, and Christy helps Bonnie make amends.

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - Spaghetti Sauce and a Dumpster Fire
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Spaghetti Sauce and a Dumpster Fire

    S5:E18

    Christy considers getting a new sponsor, Nora, after witnessing Marjorie have a major meltdown in a grocery store, and Bonnie tries her hand at being a supportive friend.

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Cottage Cheese and a Weird Buzz
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Cottage Cheese and a Weird Buzz

    S6:E6

    Christy and Jill clash over a gambling debt; Bonnie's new hobby troubles Adam.

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Flamingos and a Dance-Based Exercise Class
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Flamingos and a Dance-Based Exercise Class

    S6:E10

    Bonnie and the ladies help Tammy prepare for her first date since getting out of prison. Also, in order to take the edge off, Christy revisits one of her old vices.

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Here's the Kicker
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Here's the Kicker

    S4:E1

    Vanessa is concerned for Eve's safety when she is asked to be the high school's first female kicker; Eve wonders if Justin is jealous of her achievement.

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Eve's Breakup
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Eve's Breakup

    S4:E14

    Everybody believes that they know best how Eve should deal with her feeling after her first high school breakup.

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - High Expectations
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - High Expectations

    S2:E3

    A car in the neighborhood is egged; when Mike and Vanessa won't let Eve quit soccer, Eve acts out by getting drunk at a party.

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Dope & Faith
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Dope & Faith

    S4:E3

    Stan prays for a friend and one is provided: a guy named Brett who's like him in every way but one--he's an atheist. So Stan has some evangelizing to do. Meanwhile, Steve is accepted into wizardry school.

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Dungeons and Wagons
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Dungeons and Wagons

    S3:E5

    After Francine tells Stan she's looking for excitement in their marriage, Stan gets in the driver's seat and becomes involved in drag racing to spice things up. Meanwhile, Hayley breaks up with her boyfriend, Jeff, who is emotionally crushed until he joins Steve's world of online gaming. When Hayley finds out, she tries to sabotage their fun.

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Teenage Vampires and a White Russian
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Teenage Vampires and a White Russian

    S5:E9

    Bonnie is upset when her brother, Ray is arrested and calls Adam instead of her to bail him out. Also, Christy gets fired from her job at the restaurant.

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Family Guy Viewer Mail #1
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Family Guy Viewer Mail #1

    S3:E21

    Viewer mail inspires three stories in which Peter loses his bones, the Griffins gain superpowers, and Peter and his friends appear as eight-year-old "Little Rascals."

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Michael Shipley Ratings Summary

"Hercules and the Techno Greeks" is the best rated episode written by Michael Shipley. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/8/1998 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Triple Dip and an Overhand Grip".