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The Best Episodes Written By Michael Shipley

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

Michael Shipley Ratings Summary

"The Fight" is the best rated episode written by Michael Shipley. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by John Pasquin. It aired on 3/15/2013 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Engaged, Focused and Ridiculously Sane".

  • The Fight
    8.5/102 votes

    #1 - The Fight

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/15/2013

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Engaged, Focused and Ridiculously Sane
    8.5/101 votes

    #2 - Engaged, Focused and Ridiculously Sane

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/30/2023

    After an odd discovery in Ellis' basement, Jackson stays longer in LA and sets boundaries with his dad — which inspires Ellis to stand up to the board.

    Director: Marc Buckland

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Here's the Kicker
    8.0/101 votes

    #3 - Here's the Kicker

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2014

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Eve's Breakup
    8.0/101 votes

    #4 - Eve's Breakup

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/30/2015

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

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Lust in Translation
    7.8/104 votes

    #5 - Lust in Translation

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/19/2010

    Ted romances a beautiful German executive who can't speak a word of English. It doesn't matter Veridian is developing a translation device for her company, enabling the two to communicate. The problem is, the voice of the device is Phil's, which ruins the mood for Ted.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Battle of the Bulbs
    7.5/104 votes

    #6 - Battle of the Bulbs

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/22/2009

    Lem flips out when his mother, a brilliant scientist who has always intimidated him, comes to visit and begins an affair with Dr. Bhamba. Meanwhile, Ted gets miffed when Linda suddenly gets all the credit after she makes a suggestion to improve on his prize project, a light bulb that burns forever.

    Director: Marc Buckland

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • High Expectations
    7.0/101 votes

    #7 - High Expectations

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/16/2012

    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.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Pledging
    7.0/101 votes

    #8 - Pledging

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2013

    Vanessa encourages Mandy to enjoy college life and join a sorority; Ed goes under cover to investigate productivity on The Outdoor Man loading dock.

    Director: John Pasquin

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Pilot
    7.0/101 votes

    #9 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/6/2013

    High flying New York record exec Rudi Wilson flees to the suburbs to avoid a scandal and finds herself under-equipped to manage her two kids in the fiercely competitive world of suburbia. She stages the ultimate birthday party with hilarious consequences.

    Director: Steve Evangelatos

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Family Guy Viewer Mail #1
    6.9/1027 votes

    #10 - Family Guy Viewer Mail #1

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 2/14/2002

    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."

    Director: Michael Dante DiMartino

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Dungeons and Wagons
    6.8/108 votes

    #11 - Dungeons and Wagons

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/12/2006

    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.

    Director: Anthony Lioi

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Dope & Faith
    6.7/107 votes

    #12 - Dope & Faith

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2007

    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.

    Director: Rodney Clouden

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • One if by Clam, Two if by Sea
    6.5/1029 votes

    #13 - One if by Clam, Two if by Sea

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2001

    When a hurricane strikes Quohog, everything is destroyed including The Drunken Clam, which is bought out by a Brit who turns it into an English pub. As it happens, pub owner Nigel Pinchley and his family move in next door to the Griffins, and Stewie tries to teach Nigel's Cockney-accented 3-year-old daughter how to speak proper English.

    Director: Dan Povenmire

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • I Can't Stan You
    6.4/108 votes

    #14 - I Can't Stan You

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 5/6/2007

    When Stan brings home CIA equipment designed to eavesdrop on conversations, he finds out that his neighbors don't think too highly of him. In retaliation, Stan has the entire neighborhood evicted so that he can live free of any criticism. However, when an unexpected friend comes to his rescue, he realizes that gossip is a two-way street.

    Director: Pam Cooke

    Writer: Michael Shipley

  • Mutton Busting
    6.0/101 votes

    #15 - Mutton Busting

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 4/25/2014

    Ryan convinces Kristin to let Boyd participate in the mutton busting competition; Eve's boyfriend tells her he doesn't want her wearing her JROTC uniform to the prom.

    Director: Tim Doyle

    Writer: Michael Shipley