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Every TV Episode Written by Steve Tompkins Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Guilt
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S2:E4

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - 22 Short Films About Springfield
    8.0/10(41 votes)

    S7:E21

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - Treehouse of Horror VI
    8.0/10(44 votes)

    S7:E6

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  4. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - A Milhouse Divided
    7.5/10(36 votes)

    S8:E6

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Things Change
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E2

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - I Didn't Ask and She Didn't Say
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E8

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 24 - The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase
    6.7/10(35 votes)

    S8:E24

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  8. undefined Season 11 Episode 19 - Lan Mao Shi Zai Wuding Shang
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    S11:E19

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  9. undefined Season 10 Episode 10 - One Nut Johnson
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    S10:E10

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  10. undefined Season 11 Episode 7 - Some Kind of Lesbian Zombie
    6.1/10(13 votes)

    S11:E7

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  11. undefined Season 10 Episode 14 - Run, Steven Staven! Run!
    6.0/10(14 votes)

    S10:E14

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  12. undefined Season 10 Episode 12 - Welcome to Alancrest
    5.9/10(13 votes)

    S10:E12

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  13. undefined Season 11 Episode 20 - Lotta Delis in Little Armenia
    5.9/10(15 votes)

    S11:E20

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  14. undefined Season 10 Episode 16 - Advantage: Fat, Flying Baby
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    S10:E16

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  15. undefined Season 10 Episode 18 - The 9:04 from Pemberton
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    S10:E18

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  16. undefined Season 11 Episode 1 - Nangnangnangnang
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    S11:E1

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  17. undefined Season 12 Episode 1 - The Ol' Mexican Spinach
    5.7/10(19 votes)

    S12:E1

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  18. undefined Season 11 Episode 8 - Mr. Walden, He Die. I Clean Room.
    5.6/10(14 votes)

    S11:E8

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  19. undefined Season 10 Episode 9 - I Scream When I Pee
    5.6/10(18 votes)

    S10:E9

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  20. undefined Season 12 Episode 6 - Alan Shot a Little Girl
    5.6/10(18 votes)

    S12:E6

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  21. undefined Season 12 Episode 8 - Family, Bublé, Deep-Fried Turkey
    5.6/10(18 votes)

    S12:E8

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  22. undefined Season 11 Episode 22 - Oh, WALD-E, Good Times Ahead
    5.5/10(15 votes)

    S11:E22

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  23. undefined Season 12 Episode 5 - Oontz. Oontz. Oontz.
    5.4/10(18 votes)

    S12:E5

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  24. undefined Season 11 Episode 4 - Clank, Clank, Drunken Skank
    5.4/10(14 votes)

    S11:E4

    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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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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  25. undefined Season 11 Episode 5 - Alan Harper, Pleasing Women Since 2003
    5.3/10(15 votes)

    S11:E5

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

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    Writer:Steve Tompkins

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Steve Tompkins Ratings Summary

"Guilt" is the best rated episode written by Steve Tompkins. It scored 8.2/10 based on 6 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 7/12/2012 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "22 Short Films About Springfield".