The Best Episodes Written By Ross Thomas

Every TV Episode Written by Ross Thomas Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Youth from Vienna
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Youth from Vienna

    S6:E13

    Being admired by the inventor of an anti-ageing formula is handy for Caroline, who is eager to keep her looks.

    Director:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 5 - Number Eight
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Number Eight

    S7:E5

    A driver picks up a hitchhiker. They hear on the radio that a serial killer is on the loose, nicknamed Willow the Wisp, and the description matches that of the passenger.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - In the Cards
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - In the Cards

    S8:E2

    Madame Myra is a third-rate fortune teller who foresees a dim future for herself. And then she meets a stranger in town who shows her a way to do a whole lot better. What, though, is in it for him?

    Director:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Light Fingers
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Light Fingers

    S5:E11

    Tired of gloves vanishing from his factory, Ralph hires a detective. Then, gloves begin appearing in unexpected places.

    Director:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 10 - Bird of Prey
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Bird of Prey

    S7:E10

    Jack and Edna's pet parrot dies after laying an unusually large egg. On hatching, it reveals an aggressive black-feathered bird.

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - People Don't Do Such Things
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - People Don't Do Such Things

    S8:E1

    Trouble looms when married woman Gwen falls for a successful romantic novelist.

    Director:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Sacrifice
    5.9/10(8 votes)

    #7 - The Sacrifice

    S2:E5

    Reed is a hotshot insurance agent who decides to kill his stubborn boss and marry his wife. The plan works until Reed's boss who happens to be Gloria's ex-husband arrives with pictures he has taken of the murder and blackmails Reed.

    Director:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - A Glowing Future
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - A Glowing Future

    S4:E15

    Jack and Betsy are lovers. That is until Jack decides to go halfway across the world to be with his new Australian girlfriend. But Betsy isn't going to make it easy.

    Director:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - Heir Presumptuous
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Heir Presumptuous

    S6:E5

    George Devon, a wealthy rancher, is found murdered. His identical twin nephews stand to inherit his fortune, but one of them was seen at the scene of the crime. Both have alibis and no one can tell them apart.

    Director:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 14 - The Turn of the Tide
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Turn of the Tide

    S6:E14

    Criminal lawyer Slade has his reasons for wanting his colleague dead. He meticulously plans the perfect murder.

    Director:N/A

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Ross Thomas Ratings Summary

"Youth from Vienna" is the best rated episode written by Ross Thomas. It scored 6.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 7/2/1983 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Number Eight".