The Best Episodes Written By Tom Schiller

Every TV Episode Written by Tom Schiller Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for October 11 - George Carlin
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #1 - October 11 - George Carlin

    Missing info
    S1:E1

    Live from New York, It's... George Carlin! Sketches Include: Wolverines, New Dad Insurance, The Courtroom, Victims of Shark Bite, Jamitol, Triopenin, Jim Henson's Muppets, Bee Hospital, Academy of Better Careers, Show Us Your Guns, Trojan Horse Home Security, Triple-Trac

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  2. Background image for November 8 - Candice Bergen
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #2 - November 8 - Candice Bergen

    Missing info
    S1:E4

    Live from New York, It's... Candice Bergen Sketches include: Ambassador Training Institute, CIA Department of Records, Jaws II, Long Distance, Chanel, Feminine Talk, Midnight Probe, Crank Call, Jim Henson's Muppets, Irk The Turk, Black Perspective, Pong

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  3. Background image for Richard Pryor with Gil Scott-Heron
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Richard Pryor with Gil Scott-Heron

    Missing info
    S1:E7

    Live From New York, it's... Richard Pryor! Sketches Include: Samurai Hotel, Looks At Books, Line-Up #1, Word Association, Pong, They're Taking Over, Line-Up #2, L-Pill, Jim Henson's Muppets, Line-Up #3, Exorcist II, Assassination

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  4. Background image for Ron Nessen with the Patti Smith Group
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Ron Nessen with the Patti Smith Group

    Missing info
    S1:E17

    Live from New York, It's...Gerald Ford Sketches include-- "The Dead String Quartet", Super Bass-O-Matic 76, An Oval Office, David Eisenhower is Anti-Nixon, Thomas Jefferson denies slavery, The New Stoner Volunteer Army, Catherine the Great, Disgusting Jam, Autumm Fizz--The Carbonated Douche, "Tomorrow With Tom Snyder".

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  5. Background image for Steve Martin/Kinky Friedman
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Steve Martin/Kinky Friedman

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    S2:E5

    Sketches include "Yankees Lose," "Jeopardy 1999," "Speak Out For Milk", "The Beatnik Club," "Ted Baxter Kills Mary Richards," "Looks at Books," and "Mysteries in Medicine." Kinky Friedman performed "Dear Abby."

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  6. Background image for Paul Simon/Paul Simon, George Harrison
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Paul Simon/Paul Simon, George Harrison

    Missing info
    S2:E8

    Live from New York, It's...George Harrison Sketches include-- Paul Simon meets pauper Chevy Chase on sidewalk while Lorne talks with George Harrison, Quarry, "Baba Wawa at Large", The Twilight Zone, Billy Paul, "Tomorrow with Tom Synder".

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  7. Background image for Ralph Nader/George Benson
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Ralph Nader/George Benson

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    S2:E11

    Live from New York, It's...Ralph Nader Sketches include-- Ralph Nader wants to cut loose, Badmouthing Grandfather, Dress Rehearsal for Execution, The Confederate Takeover, "Baba Wawa At Large"" The Coneheads, "Youth Ask Questions", Andy Kaufman as Elvis, Testing Party Dolls.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  8. Background image for Buck Henry/Kenny Vance, Jennifer Warnes
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Buck Henry/Kenny Vance, Jennifer Warnes

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    S2:E22

    Live From New York, It's...Gilda Radner Sketches include-- Carter's Energy Saving Message, Buck Performs A Live Sex Act, Samurai B.M.O.C, The Shower Mike, The Coneheads Return to Remulak, Rhonda Weiss's Bridal Shower, Charles Lindbergh Meets the Land Shark.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  9. Background image for Rob Reiner
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Rob Reiner

    Missing info
    S1:E3

    Live from New York, it's... Rob Reiner! Sketches Include: National Pancreas Association, Fashion Don'ts, Golden Needles, Dangerous But Inept, Felina Cat Food, Middle American Van Lines, Musical Performance (Joe Cocker), Jim Henson's Muppets, Drooler's Anti-Defamation League, Square Dance, Mark Hampton and Denny Dillon, What Gilda Ate, Bees

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  10. Background image for Lily Tomlin
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Lily Tomlin

    Missing info
    S1:E6

    Live from New York, it's... Lily Tomlin Sketches Include: Beethoven Part 1, Jaws III, Bell-Hop, Edith Ann Skates, Beethoven Part 2, Spud Beer, Patty, Jim Henson's Muppets, Beethoven Part 3, Hard Hats, Speed, Margo's Dance Palace

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  11. Background image for Peter Boyle with Al Jarreau
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Peter Boyle with Al Jarreau

    Missing info
    S1:E13

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include "The Valentine's Day Massacre," "Samurai Divorce Court," "Jason and Sunshine," "The Corrida." "All Pro Wrestling," "Remembering of Things Past", "Dueling Brandos," "A Home Movie" (film), and "The Orgy." Al Jarreau performs "We'll Get By."

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  12. Background image for Buck Henry/The Band
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Buck Henry/The Band

    Missing info
    S2:E6

    Sketches include-- Trick or Treating Land Shark, "Not For Ladies Only", Samurai Stockbroker, Garrett Morris's Family History, Debate 76, Super Bass-O-Matic 77, "The OintMENt", Mr. Mike's Least Loved Bedtime Tales, Houdini's Ghost.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  13. Background image for Candice Bergen/Frank Zappa
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Candice Bergen/Frank Zappa

    Missing info
    S2:E10

    Live from New York, it's... Gilda Radner! Sketches include: "Patty Hearst At Home," "Jimmy Carter Can't Keep His Promises," "Santi-Wrap," Consumer Probe, Fern and Friend in PSA for The Right to Extreme Stupidity League, FX-70 Cheese Slicer, The Killer Trees trailer, "Adopt John Belushi For Christmas," "Radioactive Fallout Report," and "Let's Kill Gary Gilmore For Christmas."

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  14. Background image for Elliott Gould/McGarrigle Sisters
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Elliott Gould/McGarrigle Sisters

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    S2:E19

    Live From New York, It's...John Belushi! Sketches include-- Brezhnev Wants to Appear on Carson, The Castration Walk, Nick The Lounge Singer, You've Come a Long Way, Buddy, United Face Bank, Jason and Sunshine, Pilson Feedbag Dinners.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  15. Background image for Elliott Gould with Anne Murray
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Elliott Gould with Anne Murray

    Missing info
    S1:E9

    Live from New York, it's... Elliott Gould! Sketches include "The Dead String Quartet," "Interior Demolitionists," "Vito Corleone in Therapy," "The Killer Bees," "Birthright", "Gilda and Elliot," "New Shimmer," The Muppets, "Play Misty for Me" (film), "Jamitol," "Try-Hard 1-11," and "Powwow With the Press" (stand-up). Anne Murray performed "Long Distance Call" and "Boogie With You."

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  16. Background image for Eric Idle/Neil Innes
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Eric Idle/Neil Innes

    Missing info
    S2:E20

    Live From New York, It's...Bill Murray Sketches include-- Potato Torture, The American Dope Growers Union, "The Nixon Interviews", Flight Attendant Sherry, "Plain Talk", "Heavy Wit Championship", Bill Murray's Bad Childhood Memories, "Telethon for Britian", "The Battle of Britain". Gary Weis film: Body Language.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  17. Background image for Buck Henry with Bill Withers and Toni Basil
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Buck Henry with Bill Withers and Toni Basil

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    S1:E10

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Suicide Prevention, "Samurai Deli", Operation Stumblebum, "Citizen Kane II", King Bee(the Blues Brothers), Auto mechanic tells bedtime story, "Presidential Foreplay", Chevy misuses a joint, The Constipated Man, The Muppets and the Japanese sex Device.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  18. Background image for Anthony Perkins with Betty Carter
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Anthony Perkins with Betty Carter

    Missing info
    S1:E16

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--'SNL is not ad-libbed' says Chevy Chase, A President's View on Marijuana, Dominatrix Cleaning Tips, "Norman Bates School of Hotel Management", Low-budget Movie Trailers, Sherry protest her B(ee), Policemen Dance Party, "Hello Dolly".

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  19. Background image for Buck Henry with Gordon Lightfoot
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Buck Henry with Gordon Lightfoot

    Missing info
    S1:E21

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Emmy winner Chevy tries to get Laraine todo the fall, Samurai Tailor, "Talk Back!", "Dell Stator's Toad Ranch Resturaunt", "Looks at Books", The Crowd Audition, Peter Lemon Moodring, "Not For Ladies Only", Lorne Micheals offer to the Beatles.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  20. Background image for Robert Klein with ABBA and Loudon Wainwright III
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Robert Klein with ABBA and Loudon Wainwright III

    Missing info
    S1:E5

    Live from New York, It's... Robert Klein Sketches include: Pong, Minute Mystery, Bee Centennial Minute, Greg Allman How's Your Love Life?, Tough Director, Jamitol, Exterminators, Fireman, Jim Henson's Muppets, K-Put Price-Is-Rite Stamp Gun, Looks At Books, I Can't Stop My Leg

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  21. Background image for Candice Bergen with Martha Reeves and The Stylistics
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Candice Bergen with Martha Reeves and The Stylistics

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    S1:E8

    Live from New York, It's... Candice Bergen! Sketches include-- Fireside Chat with Gerald Ford, "Mel's Char Palace", "What Gilda Ate", Billy is guilty of murder, Teddy the Elf, "The Fritzie Kringle Show", "Minute Mystery", Candice and the cast perform 'Winter Wonderland', The Bees Christmas Party, Homeward Bound.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  22. Background image for Madeline Kahn with Carly Simon
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Madeline Kahn with Carly Simon

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    S1:E19

    Live from New York, it's Chevy Chase! Sketches are "Ronald Reagan's Jam Session," Not for Ladies Only, Wilderness Comedian, "Slumber Party," Bride of Frankenstein, "Fondue Pots for Namibia," "The Muppets Can Reunite the Beatles," New York's My Home (film), "Super Absordent Dry Hose," and "The Final Days." Carly Simon performs You're So Vain.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  23. Background image for Steve Martin/The Kinks
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Steve Martin/The Kinks

    Missing info
    S2:E14

    Live from New York, It's... Steve Martin! Sketches include "Steve Martin's Ego Trip," "Coneheads' Tax Audit," "Celebrity Weightlifting," "Dr. Breadloaf's Quickloss Diet Book," "Pulling the Plug," "Broadway Baby," "Hollywood Bingo," "From the Big Orange to the Big Apple" (film), "Roots II," and "Plenty in Common."

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  24. Background image for Dick Cavett with Jimmy Cliff
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Dick Cavett with Jimmy Cliff

    Missing info
    S1:E12

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include--Voodoo on Chevy Chase, Alcohol and Firearms, Lowell Brock of H&R Brock, "Looks at Books", Dick Cavett's School of Hydroplane Operation, Dance To The Nation, "The Apple Follies", Our Town.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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  25. Background image for Desi Arnaz with Desi Arnaz Jr.
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Desi Arnaz with Desi Arnaz Jr.

    Missing info
    S1:E14

    Live from New York, It's...Chevy Chase Sketches include-- Gerald Ford gives a word association, Literary Recital, Very White(Chevy Chase)sings unsoulful songs, "The Failed Pilots of I Love Lucy", Cuban accupunture, Lucille Ball talks about Desi's book, Bisexual Minute.

    Director:Dave Wilson
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Tom Schiller Ratings Summary

"October 11 - George Carlin" is the best rated episode written by Tom Schiller. It scored 7.9/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by Dave Wilson. It aired on 10/11/1975 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "November 8 - Candice Bergen".