The Best Episodes Written By Steve Tompkins

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(6 votes)

   #1 - Guilt

   S2:E47/12/2012

   Ryan is forced to intervene when Wilfred becomes embattled with an unlikely foe.

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   8.0/10(35 votes)

   #2 - 22 Short Films About Springfield

   S7:E214/14/1996

   Bart and Milhouse wonder if anything interesting happens to the citizens of Springfield, which leads to a series of interconnected vignettes.

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   8.0/10(39 votes)

   #3 - Treehouse of Horror VI

   S7:E610/29/1995

   In "Attack of the 50 Foot Eyesores," strange atmospheric conditions bring giant advertising statues to life. In "Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace," Groundskeeper Willie is killed in a freak accident and seeks revenge in the childrens' dreams. In the final segment, Homer steps through a secret portal and becomes three-dimensional.

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   7.5/10(32 votes)

   #4 - A Milhouse Divided

   S8:E612/1/1996

   Kirk and Luann Van Houten are getting a divorce. Homer is confident that it will never happen to him, but Kirk tells him how quickly things can change.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Things Change

   S2:E26/16/2017

   Heather makes a decision about the pregnancy. Mary reads Rooster the riot act for keeping it a secret, and Colt struggles with how to tell Abby.

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   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - I Didn't Ask and She Didn't Say

   S2:E86/16/2017

   Colt gets possessive when Heather starts dating a teacher. Abby gives Beau relationship advice. Maggie has a business proposition for Rooster

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   6.7/10(31 votes)

   #7 - The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase

   S8:E245/11/1997

   Troy McClure presents three Simpsons spinoff spoofs: In "Chief Wiggum, P.I.," Chief Wiggum becomes a New Orleans detective. Next, Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love tester machine in "The Love-Matic Grampa." Finally, the Simpson family hosts a '70s-style variety show.

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   6.5/10(12 votes)

   #8 - Lan Mao Shi Zai Wuding Shang

   S11:E194/10/2014

   After reconnecting with Kate, Walden becomes convinced she is the one for him -- until he meets a woman named Vivian.

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   6.1/10(12 votes)

   #9 - Some Kind of Lesbian Zombie

   S11:E711/14/2013

   Walden and Alan find themselves on dates with two ideal women until Lyndsey's jealousy throws a wrench in their evening.

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    6.1/10(13 votes)

    #10 - One Nut Johnson

    S10:E1012/6/2012

    Alan helps Walden create a new identity so he can avoid women who are only interested in his money.

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    6.0/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Run, Steven Staven! Run!

    S10:E141/31/2013

    Alan is faced with relationship trouble when he does not give Lyndsey a key to the beach house; Walden, Alan, Herb and Billy commiserate about relationships.

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    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Welcome to Alancrest

    S10:E121/3/2013

    Alan invests Walden's money in Kate's fashion line; leading a double life takes its toll on Walden.

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    5.9/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Lotta Delis in Little Armenia

    S11:E204/24/2014

    Alan finds an opportunity to make money; Walden addresses his co-dependency issues.

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    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Advantage: Fat, Flying Baby

    S10:E162/14/2013

    Depressed on Valentine's Day, Walden tries to talk Kate into giving him another chance; Alan's holiday plans go south.

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    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Nangnangnangnang

    S11:E19/26/2013

    Charlie's 25-year-old daughter arrives at the beach house, hoping to get to know her family.

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    5.7/10(11 votes)

    #16 - The 9:04 from Pemberton

    S10:E183/7/2013

    After a fight with Walden, Alan decides to move in with Herb.

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    5.7/10(17 votes)

    #17 - The Ol' Mexican Spinach

    S12:E110/30/2014

    After a health scare on Halloween, Walden decides he needs to change his life.

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    5.6/10(17 votes)

    #18 - I Scream When I Pee

    S10:E911/29/2012

    Alans famous ex-wife, Kandi, wants to reconcile; when Berta isn't interested in celebrating her birthday, Walden tries to make her day special.

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    5.5/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Mr. Walden, He Die. I Clean Room.

    S11:E811/21/2013

    Alan and Lyndsey's illicit affair puts Walden in danger, forcing him to accept Rose's help.

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    5.5/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Alan Shot a Little Girl

    S12:E612/4/2014

    Alan breaks Walden's rules when he realizes that Louis thinks he's cool, and he wants it to stay that way.

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    5.5/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Family, Bublé, Deep-Fried Turkey

    S12:E812/18/2014

    Alan and Walden attempt to convince Louis that Santa Claus is real.

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    5.4/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Oontz. Oontz. Oontz.

    S12:E511/27/2014

    Walden becomes a foster parent to a 6-year-old boy, but worries about himself when they don't hit it off like he hoped.

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    5.4/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Oh, WALD-E, Good Times Ahead

    S11:E225/8/2014

    Alan must face the consequences after revealing his identity to Larry.

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    5.3/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Alan Harper, Pleasing Women Since 2003

    S11:E510/24/2013

    Alan tries to find out what Lyndsey's boyfriend has over him; Walden helps Jenny pursue her acting career.

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    5.3/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Clank, Clank, Drunken Skank

    S11:E410/17/2013

    Alan and Lyndsey's illicit relationship becomes jeopardized when one of Lyndsey's man-hunting friends, Stephanie (Jennifer Aspen), asks if they are back together. The two staunchly deny it, then Lyndsey insists that Alan make a date with Stephanie so that she will believe their lie. Alan meets her for an uncomfortable date, which nevertheless leads to sex, causing Lyndsey to get mad and leave Alan again.

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