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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Nice Butt-Head
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E9

    Butt-Head is given medication for his aggression towards Beavis and becomes a little too nice.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  2. undefined Season 10 Episode 4 - Eggs Over, Not Easy
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S10:E4

    A crucial moment for Becky’s surrogacy arrangement forces her and Darlene to critically assess each other’s lives. Meanwhile, an animal rescue organization rejects Jackie’s application to adopt a puppy; and Roseanne makes a plan to change their mind.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  3. undefined Season 11 Episode 17 - Finale (1)
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    S11:E17

    Mitchell and Cam settle in on their new normal, and Phil and Claire decide that one of the kids needs to move out in order to take control of the house again. Meanwhile, as Gloria becomes more successful at work, she notices Jay, Manny and Joe don't seem to need her as much.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 24 - And the First Degree
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    S3:E24

    When Caroline discovers that Max didn't graduate high school by failing to show up for only one exam, she decides to help her best friend get her degree – and reconnect with her estranged mother.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - And Not-So-Sweet Charity
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    S2:E18

    Max and Caroline ask Caroline's rich but callous aunt for money to save their flailing cupcake shop.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  6. undefined Season 11 Episode 15 - Baby Steps
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    S11:E15

    Claire has landed an interview for her dream job and is thwarted on her way to the interview by Phil's tricky staircase. Meanwhile, Cam and Mitch debate the pros and cons of adopting another baby after unexpectedly receiving a call from their adoption agency.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Wishlist
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    S1:E3

    The teachers to ask the local community for new school supplies. Janine takes to TikTok and with Ava’s assistance, her video is a success and goes viral. Janine encourages Gregory to decorate his classroom.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Teacher Appreciation
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    S2:E18

    It’s Teacher Appreciation Day. When the district gives Abbott two courtside tickets to a 76ers game, the teachers must decide who deserves them. Later, Janine invites the teachers to her house for game night and her sister, Ayesha, comes to visit.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - And the Three Boys With Wood
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    S2:E7

    Caroline and Max ask two Amish boys to build a barn for Chestnut; Andy makes a discovery about Caroline.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - And the Kilt Trip
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    S3:E19

    Caroline tries to fit in with Max and the diner gang as they go out to get wild and crazy at the St. Patrick's Day parade, but finds herself longing to practice her former holiday traditions at the Plaza Hotel.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Willard R. Abbott
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    S3:E6

    Abbott Elementary is deemed a Philadelphia historical landmark, much to Ava and Janine’s delight; however, Barbara and Melissa are not as impressed. The school plans a celebration in honor of its namesake, but not everything goes as planned.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Desking
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    S1:E11

    When the students start participating in a new online trend that causes disruption to the school, the teachers band together to put an end to it. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson provides comforting life advice to Gregory; and later, the teachers finally meet Jacob’s boyfriend, Zach, who joins in to help stop the students “desking.”

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Librarian
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    S3:E7

    Janine spearheads a pilot program that brings a librarian to Abbott; however, when friction arises with one of the teachers, it strains Janine's relationships with both parties. Meanwhile, both Melissa and Jacob deal with some big changes at home.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - And The Story Telling Show
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    S5:E12

    Caroline shares her riches-to-rags life story on stage at a storytelling night and captures the attention of a Hollywood studio executive. Meanwhile, Sophie and Oleg search for a surrogate.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - And The Basketball Jones
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    S5:E8

    Oleg's pro-basketball playing cousin comes to town to play a game against Max's favorite team and gifts her with two free tickets, but chaos ensues when the girls interfere with the game and risk ruining their cupcake business' reputation in the process.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - And the Crime Ring
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    S4:E11

    Max and Caroline are arrested for breaking into a cute guy's apartment to recover the rings Caroline left behind after she spent the night.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - And the Brand Job
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    S4:E5

    Max and Caroline's partnership - and friendship - is almost torn apart when Caroline drags Max to a seminar to help brand their cupcake business.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Testing
    5.8/10(16 votes)

    S4:E10

    Janine must rethink her lesson plans after her class performs poorly on a practice test, while Jacob struggles to engage a disinterested student. The district sends a new custodian to train under Mr. Johnson.

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    Writer:Morgan Murphy

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Morgan Murphy Ratings Summary

"Nice Butt-Head" is the best rated episode written by Morgan Murphy. It scored 8.8/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 8/25/2022 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Eggs Over, Not Easy".