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The Best Episodes Written By Rick Wiener

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Blow-Up
    9.3/10(95 votes)

    #1 - Blow-Up

    S4:E6

    A documentary film is made by The Brothers Sisters.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - 1600 Candles
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #2 - 1600 Candles

    S5:E1

    It's Roger's 1600th birthday, but the Smiths are too freaked out by Steve's impending puberty to celebrate. So Roger decides to make his own birthday fun.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  3. undefined Season 9 Episode 2 - Killer Vacation
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Killer Vacation

    S9:E2

    During the Smith family's tropical vacation, Stan is ordered to kill the activities director at their resort; Jeff and Hayley try to rekindle their romance.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  4. undefined Season 8 Episode 16 - The Kidney Stays In the Picture
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #4 - The Kidney Stays In the Picture

    S8:E16

    Stan fears he may not be Hayley's real father, so he goes back in time to find the truth. In doing so, he disrupts the past and must save the future.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Snub
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #5 - The Snub

    S1:E5

    Katie tries to fit in with the other Westport moms in order to get Anna-Kat invited to a popular girl's birthday party. When Anna-Kat still isn't invited, Katie vents to Angela and Doris, and realizes her daughter doesn't need a bunch of friends, just a couple of close ones. Elsewhere, Greg tries to convince Taylor that she can't get by on her athletic ability alone, while Oliver complains about a flawed polo shirt that his mom bought at an outlet store.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - Knock 'Em Down
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Knock 'Em Down

    S6:E20

    Jay agrees to sub in on Cam's bowling team, not knowing it's an all-gay league. Phil and Clair have an unexpectedly nice time with their neighbors. Gloria and Mitch agree to go out with Haley.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Shallow Vows
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Shallow Vows

    S6:E6

    Upset that Francine has let herself go, Stan takes drastic measures when she asks him to renew their wedding vows.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 5 - White Rice
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #8 - White Rice

    S7:E5

    After an argument between Stan and Francine breaks out, Stan suggests they go see a counselor, who hypnotizes Francine and reawakens her lifelong dream of being a comedian. Meanwhile, back in Langley Falls, Steve brings home a potential love interest for Klaus.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye

    S2:E19

    Katie and Greg struggle to help the kids accept loss as a family friend suddenly passes away and as their pet pig, Hans Gruber, must be returned to his natural habitat.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Francine's Flashback
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Francine's Flashback

    S1:E4

    When Stan forgets his anniversary, he arranges to have 20 hours of Francine's memory erased, but the CIA temp on duty accidentally erases 20 years. Francine, having reverted to her wild child days, moves into her old apartment with Hayley as a roommate, and ends up going to a festival with Hayley's boyfriend. Meanwhile, Steve asks a good-looking girl out, but needs his wingman, Roger, to "jump on a grenade" for him and date her ugly cousin.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Roger 'n Me
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Roger 'n Me

    S2:E13

    When Stan goes to Atlantic City for a bachelor party and is shunned by his so-called best friend, Roger steps in and becomes Stan's new sidekick. Their friendship goes to a whole new level, but when they return home and face Francine, Stan realizes that what happens in Atlantic City doesn't necessarily stay there. Meanwhile, Hayley and Steve team up to break up a good-looking couple.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - The Setup
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #12 - The Setup

    S3:E3

    Victor's parents introduce him to a gay-friendly church and an exciting new friend. Mia questions how she fits into Lake's new relationship. Felix learns that his mom is starting to date. A new secret of Benji's causes friction between him and Rahim.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - The Walk
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #13 - The Walk

    S1:E20

    Anna-Kat tells her parents that all she wants for her birthday is to walk to the library alone.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - The Cold
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #14 - The Cold

    S6:E3

    The Dunphys are down with a cold, thanks to Phil. Jay and Gloria try to help Manny deal with playing football, and Cameron doesn't know how much playtime to give him. Mitchell debates with Lily's new friend, Sydney.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - When a Stan Loves a Woman
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #15 - When a Stan Loves a Woman

    S3:E16

    After Stan discovers that Francine has a secret sex garden, he feels like their marriage may be crumbling. Looking to rekindle their romance, Francine asks for a divorce so that Stan can experience life as a bachelor again, and both learn a valuable lesson in love. Meanwhile, addicted to an energy drink, Steve finds himself panhandling in the streets to support his new habit.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Family Secrets
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Family Secrets

    S2:E7

    Greg makes big plans to impress his parents when they visit for Thanksgiving; but his vision is shattered when his neighbor Spencer and Katie's mom, Kathryn, arrive unannounced and nothing goes as intended.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Here We Go Again
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Here We Go Again

    S3:E2

    With her new job taking up more of her time, Katie and Greg try to split up parenting duties. Katie over-involves herself in Taylor's social life by trying to keep some distance between Taylor and her boyfriend, Trip, to make sure Taylor is her own person aside from him. Meanwhile, Greg tries to convince Oliver to be honest after overhearing Oliver lie to his friends about his less-than-luxurious summer vacation.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - The Dance
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - The Dance

    S3:E22

    With the kids away at the school dance, Katie and Greg look forward to a romantic evening alone; but Anna-Kat is crushed when the boy she likes doesn’t ask her to the dance, and Oliver begins to panic when the town psychic’s predictions begin to come true.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Then and Now
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Then and Now

    S1:E13

    The Ottos face the prospect of leaving Westport when their house is put up for sale. No one wants to leave except Katie, who seems determined to move on despite some fun memories of her family's time there.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Time for Love
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Time for Love

    S1:E14

    Katie's least favorite holiday is Valentine's Day, but her desire for a low-key approach is overridden by Greg's over-the-top romantic gestures. Meanwhile Oliver has an expensive gift for the girl he's crushing on, and Taylor tries to put one over on her parents in order to attend a Valentine's Day party.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Big Trouble in Little Langley
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Big Trouble in Little Langley

    S4:E4

    Stan seeks out Francine's birth parents because her visiting adoptive parents annoy him so much. But they don't annoy Steve, especially after they give him fireworks.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  22. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - The Unbrave One
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #22 - The Unbrave One

    S8:E8

    When Steve tries to prove himself as a macho man to Stan, he follows in Roger's footsteps and tries to change himself from the outside in with a superhero persona. Meanwhile, Francine is going through an identity crisis of her own when she receives surprising news that could change the family forever.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Back to School
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Back to School

    S2:E1

    Katie's efforts to get more time for herself backfire when she is forced to mend fences with the Westport moms by volunteering to run the school's spring gala. Meanwhile, Oliver proves to Katie that his passion for ballet is genuine, inspiring her to confront his belittling teacher and stick up for him. Taylor and Greg disagree over whether or not she needs to go to college while he teaches her how to drive.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Finding Fillion
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Finding Fillion

    S2:E23

    In order to impress the other moms at school, Katie, Taylor and Oliver travel to New York to track down Nathan Fillion at a "Firefly" convention, so Katie can convince him to attend the school's spring gala.

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    Writer:Rick Wiener

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Body Image
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Body Image

    S3:E6

    After the previous “fattest housewife” in Westport gets plastic surgery to lose weight, Chloe Brown Mueller rubs it in Katie’s face that Katie has now assumed that title. In order to get revenge on Chloe, Katie goes through great lengths to dig up bad photos of Chloe from high school.

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Rick Wiener Ratings Summary

"Blow-Up" is the best rated episode written by Rick Wiener. It scored 9.3/10 based on 95 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/1/2024 and is rated 0.9 points higher than their second-best episode, "1600 Candles".