The Best Episodes Written By Stephen Falk

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Zero Eggplants

   S5:E72/20/2019

   Gretchen and Jimmy make “couple friends.”

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   8.7/10(6 votes)

   #2 - Constant Horror and Bone-Deep Dissatisfaction

   S1:E99/11/2014

   An episode spanning the course of nearly three years, we see the events that lead up to Gretchen and Jimmy meeting.

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   8.7/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Fists and Feet and Stuff

   S1:E109/18/2014

   Jimmy and Gretchen take their relationship to the next level.

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   8.7/10(9 votes)

   #4 - The Heart Is a Dumb Dumb

   S2:E1312/9/2015

   Jimmy attends Becca and Vernon’s baby gender reveal party. Gretchen takes care of some unfinished business. Edgar and Dorothy’s relationship reaches a turning point. Lindsay confronts Paul.

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   8.6/10(5 votes)

   #5 - The Intransigence of Love

   S5:E11/9/2019

   Jimmy and Gretchen tell the story of their love to a prospective wedding planner.

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   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #6 - Other Things You Could Be Doing

   S2:E1212/2/2015

   Gretchen’s depression comes to a head, forcing Jimmy to make a tough choice. Lindsay finally lets Paul go. Edgar has his improv graduation show.

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   8.1/10(11 votes)

   #7 - Object Impermanence

   S7:E68/1/2011

   Nancy confronts an old friend, leaving Silas caught in the crossfire; back at the loft, Andy comes up with a new business venture, and turns to Shane and Doug for help.

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   8.0/10(10 votes)

   #8 - Qualitative Spatial Reasoning

   S7:E129/19/2011

   Nancy and Silas face off over who controls their drug business, while Andy tries to mediate; Shane goes to lengths to win back Detective Ouellette's trust, while Doug tries to keep the SEC distracted from his hedge fund's illegal activities.

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   7.9/10(11 votes)

   #9 - God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise

   S8:E119/9/2012

   Nancy, Andy and Silas take a trip. Shane is busted for stealing property off the impound lot. Meanwhile, Doug gives up on his charity and decides to pursue a bigger, more lucrative scheme.

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10. 

    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Ducks and Tigers

    S5:E118/17/2009

    A visit from Esteban's daughter comes with new problems for Nancy. In the meantime, Isabelle joins Doug and Dean's scheme of revenge against Celia.

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    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Fran Tarkenton

    S6:E1211/8/2010

    Nancy has a tense, one-on-one, sit-down interview with Vaughn. Andy, Shane and Warren to get more cash plus passports they'll need for the family to enter Europe. Silas continues to wrestle with the fact that Lars may be his father. Meanwhile, Doug returns to Agrestic to locate his passport.

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12. 

    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #12 - What Normal People Do

    S1:E48/7/2014

    Gretchen makes Jimmy come over to her disaster of an apartment.

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13. 

    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #13 - The Gargon Mothership

    S1:E83/23/2023

    Any salesperson worth their salt always remembers the brave heroes who made peace, prosperity, and great products possible.

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    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Sunday Funday

    S1:E58/14/2014

    Jimmy begrudgingly joins Gretchen, Edgar, and Lindsay on a "Sunday Funday."

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    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Another Day, Another Apocalypse

    S1:E73/16/2023

    When a customer gets cold feet (and they all do), what they're really saying is: How much do you care?

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    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Red in Tooth and Claw

    S8:E57/29/2012

    Nancy is tempted to go back to her old pot-dealing ways to raise cash for Stevie's soccer expenses; Jill gets revenge on Andy through Doug; Shane and Angela double-date with Ouellette and his wife; Silas and R.J.'s friendship takes an unusual turn.

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17. 

    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Bliss

    S6:E49/13/2010

    Nancy makes a deal with the concierge and Shane becomes part of a mommy group. Meanwhile, Doug is questioned by Cesar and Ignacio.

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18. 

    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Van Nuys

    S5:E57/6/2009

    Nancy talks with her obstetrician about ending the pregnancy. After his teacher took his pot, Shane needs some help to get it back. Andy is still trying to get access to his late brother's bank account. Meanwhile, Silas and Doug need to see "The Wizard" to make their pot selling dreams come true.

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    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Insouciance

    S1:E27/24/2014

    Jimmy attempts to take Gretchen on a date.

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    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Keys Open Doors

    S1:E37/31/2014

    Gretchen inadvertently asks Jimmy for a key to his house.

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    6.3/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Pilot

    S1:E17/17/2014

    Jimmy and Gretchen find themselves falling for each other despite their better judgment.

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