The Best Episodes Written By Rob Mcelhenney

Every TV Episode Written by Rob Mcelhenney Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 10 Episode 4 - Charlie Work
    9.4/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Charlie Work

    S10:E4

    Charlie goes into overdrive when he's notified that the health inspector will be arriving that day. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang is trying to exploit a flaw in the air-miles reward system.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense
    9.1/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense

    S8:E10

    Court is in session at Paddy's Pub as Frank and Dennis present their cases to the rest of the gang, resulting in a verdict that will change their lives FOREVER... but not really.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  3. undefined Season 17 Episode 8 - The Golden Bachelor Live
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - The Golden Bachelor Live

    S17:E8

    Host Jesse Palmer walks the audience through Frank's journey up until his final rose ceremony in the "Golden Bachelor" finale. But whom will he pick: a young internet celebrity, a confident woman his age, or a familiar face?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - The Nightman Cometh
    9.0/10(33 votes)

    #4 - The Nightman Cometh

    S4:E13

    In the season finale, Charlie gets the gang to help him put together a rock opera based on his song "Nightman."

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Hundred Dollar Baby
    8.9/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Hundred Dollar Baby

    S2:E5

    Frank runs into an old adversary at the gym when he begins teaching Dee to box after she was robbed. Hoping to make some extra money on the side, Mac and Dennis make preparations for Charlie to compete in an underground street fighting match.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  6. undefined Season 8 Episode 4 - Charlie and Dee Find Love
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Charlie and Dee Find Love

    S8:E4

    Charlie and Dee become romantically involved with two members of a wealthy family, which arouses jealousy in Mac, Dennis and Frank.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Gang Goes Jihad
    8.8/10(29 votes)

    #7 - The Gang Goes Jihad

    S2:E2

    When the gang learns that they are in danger of losing their bar due to a zoning mishap, they resort to some outlandish and extreme methods to prevent that from happening. Meanwhile, Frank isn’t too happy when his wife returns to town.

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    Writer:Rob Mac

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - Chardee MacDennis: The Game of Games
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #8 - Chardee MacDennis: The Game of Games

    S7:E7

    The gang plays the most twisted board game ever. Dee and Dennis face Mac, Charlie and Frank.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Quarantine
    8.7/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Quarantine

    S1:E10

    As the MQ staff works from home, Poppy struggles with solitude while Brad and David start a charitable competition.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Who Got Dee Pregnant?
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Who Got Dee Pregnant?

    S6:E7

    The gang gets a real scare after Dee reveals she's pregnant, forcing the guys to recall their last hazy Halloween party to determine who the father is.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - The Gang Buys a Boat
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #11 - The Gang Buys a Boat

    S6:E3

    The gang attempts to find adventure on the sea after they purchase their 'new' boat.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - America’s Next Top Paddy’s Billboard Model Contest
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    #12 - America’s Next Top Paddy’s Billboard Model Contest

    S4:E3

    Due to the gang's latest "business expenses," Paddy's is in dire need of money. Frank buys a billboard to advertise the bar, but Dee decides to create a viral video to post on YouTube for promotion. Charlie quickly joins her, leaving Frank and Mac to hold a contest for some hot models to feature on the billboard. Naturally, Dennis joins the competition to prove his worth.

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    Writer:Rob Mac

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - The Gang Gets Held Hostage
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #13 - The Gang Gets Held Hostage

    S3:E4

    The McPoyles hold the entire gang hostage at Paddys while Frank is busy searching for his will in the air ducts.

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    Writer:Rob Mac

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Frank Sets Sweet Dee On Fire
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Frank Sets Sweet Dee On Fire

    S3:E8

    Mac teams up with Frank and Charlie to create a public access newscast after he misses his chance at fame in the news. Meanwhile, Dennis and Dee try to make it big in the club scene.

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    Writer:Rob Mac

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  15. undefined Season 16 Episode 7 - The Gang Goes Bowling
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #15 - The Gang Goes Bowling

    S16:E7

    The guys crash Dee's bowling league night and compete in a Battle of the Sexes at a bowling alley owned by the McPoyles. Dee, The Waitress, Artemis, and Gail the Snail versus Dennis, Mac, Charlie, and Frank in a classic match to prove who is better.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  16. undefined Season 9 Episode 1 - The Gang Broke Dee
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    #16 - The Gang Broke Dee

    S9:E1

    The gang attempts to cheer up a deeply depressed Dee, realizing they are the cause for her predicament.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  17. undefined Season 10 Episode 8 - The Gang Goes on Family Fight
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #17 - The Gang Goes on Family Fight

    S10:E8

    When the gang appears on a nationally broadcasted game show, Dennis does his best to keep the gang’s weirdness under wraps.

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    Writer:Rob Mac

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Dennis Looks Like a Registered Sex Offender
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Dennis Looks Like a Registered Sex Offender

    S3:E11

    When Dennis is mistaken for a recently released child molester, he is more bothered by the fact that the guy is overweight rather than him being a sex offender. Meanwhile, Mac tries once again to bond with his ex-con father, who shows an interest in Dee.

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    Writer:Rob Mac

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Dennis and Dee Go on Welfare
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    #19 - Dennis and Dee Go on Welfare

    S2:E3

    After quitting their job due to Frank's continuing interference, Dennis and Dee decide to seek alternative income by going on welfare. Meanwhile, Mac and Charlie must now bear the consequences of their friends’ departures from the business.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Mac and Charlie Die (1)
    8.4/10(25 votes)

    #20 - Mac and Charlie Die (1)

    S4:E5

    Part 1 of 2. Mac and Charlie fake their deaths to avoid the wrath of Mac's father who was released from prison and is out for vengeance.

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    Writer:Rob Mac

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Who Pooped the Bed?
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    #21 - Who Pooped the Bed?

    S4:E7

    Charlie and Frank awake to find poop in their bed. Neither will confess to being the owner, so they, Mac, and Dennis try to scientifically deduce who dropped the deuce. Dee wants to do something a bit more sophisticated, so she invites the waitress and Artemis to a girls' night out.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  22. undefined Season 12 Episode 6 - Hero or Hate Crime?
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Hero or Hate Crime?

    S12:E6

    The gang fight over a lottery ticket and seek out an arbitrator to decide a rightful owner, who also decides if Frank is a hero or hate monger.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - A Very Sunny Christmas
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    #23 - A Very Sunny Christmas

    S6:E13

    After years of being mistreated by Frank during the holiday season, Dennis and Dee decide to teach him a lesson. Meanwhile, Mac and Charlie reflect on their childhood Christmases, and realize that they were not as joyous and wonderful as they remembered.

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    Writer:Rob Mac

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  24. undefined Season 11 Episode 1 - Chardee MacDennis 2: Electric Boogaloo
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Chardee MacDennis 2: Electric Boogaloo

    S11:E1

    The gang agrees to a truce while demonstrating Chardee MacDennis for an interested board game executive, but the nature of the game quickly sends things off the rails

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rob Mac

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  25. undefined Season 9 Episode 2 - Gun Fever Too: Still Hot
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Gun Fever Too: Still Hot

    S9:E2

    After Frank appears on Local Television advocating gun ownership, the rest of the gang takes a look at the ownership process and alternatives to find a common ground on this still heated issue.

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    Writer:Rob Mac

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Rob Mac Ratings Summary

"Charlie Work" is the best rated episode written by Rob Mac. It scored 9.368/10 based on 19 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/4/2015 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Reynolds vs. Reynolds: The Cereal Defense".