9.0/105 votes#1 - The Trial
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 5/10/2007
Things are finally looking up for Earl with a GED, a job, a new apartment and love interest however it may all come crashing down during Joy's trial date. Earl's shocking testimony could help Joy but at what cost?
Director: Michael Fresco
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
8.8/104 votes#2 - I Heart Connecticut
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/14/2011
As cancellation looms for "TGS", Liz snoops with Kenneth to find a missing Tracy. Meanwhile, Jack works his magic to ensure the financial success of Jenna's newest endeavor; and an emasculated Pete organizes a manly contest for the writers and crew.
Director: N/A
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
8.6/107 votes#3 - Jump For Joy
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2006
In order to help a friend Earl has to raise a lot of money. He goes to Richard Chubby (Burt Reynolds), owner of Club Chubby a local strip club. He agrees to loan Earl the money if Earl can convince his most popular dancer to come back and work for him.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
8.4/105 votes#4 - Standards and Practices
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 3/8/2012
Jenna hatches a surprising new plan to get publicity, while Jack finds himself begrudgingly playing parent to his teenage nemesis, Kaylie Hooper. Liz rejects the new authority Kenneth has over “TGS” with his new job in Standards.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
8.0/107 votes#5 - Boogeyman
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/30/2006
Earl decides to cross off "made a kid scared of the boogeyman" from his list. Earl soon discovers just what kind of lasting affect he had on the little boy.
Director: Eyal Gordin
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
8.0/104 votes#6 - Bullies
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 4/16/2009
Randy busts into the motel room, demanding that Earl drive to Joy's and punch her in the face. Over time, Randy has invested lots of time and money in the Crab Shack's claw machine, but every time he wins a cute stuffed animal, Joy bullies him into giving it to her. This last time he won a fancy bird dressed up for a wedding and the loss has put Randy over the edge. Earl points out that Randy is 32 years old, and it's time he learned to stick up for himself - Earl's not going to protect him anymore.
Director: Eyal Gordin
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
8.0/104 votes#7 - Murphy Brown Lied to Us
Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 4/19/2012
Jack sets Liz up on a blind date to show her what she's missing in her relationship with Criss. Meanwhile at KableTown, Jack has to scramble when his plan to manufacture couches hits a speed bump. With Tracy's help, Jenna orchestrates a public meltdown to get Paul's attention.
Director: John Riggi
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.8/1013 votes#8 - The Party
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 4/6/2016
Manny and Luke babysit Lily so the adults in the family can have some fun, which includes Phil and Mitchell seeing a movie, Claire and Gloria going to a spa, and Jay and Cameron hitting a sports bar to watch a big fight, but Claire suspects the boys are going to throw a party.
Director: Steven Levitan
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.8/1011 votes#9 - Finale (2)
Season 11 Episode 18 - Aired 4/8/2020
The entire family discovers saying goodbye is much harder than it seems.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.8/104 votes#10 - Got the Babysitter Pregnant
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/8/2009
A young Earl gets his heart broken by the babysitter and swears revenge on her and her boyfriend. Now, Earl is older and wiser, so he decides to cross them off his list, but it may have terrible repercussions for Randy. Meanwhile, Joy loses Darnell's pet turtle
Director: N/A
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.8/108 votes#11 - A Game of Chicken
Season 11 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2019
Gloria is using her alone time with the twins as an opportunity to secretly baptize them before Haley and Dylan get home. Meanwhile, Claire is still dealing with the fallout from the smart closet fiasco, and Cam is at war with his school’s mascot who is threatening his chance at securing a new college coaching job.
Director: Helena Lamb
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.7/103 votes#12 - It's Never Too Late for Now
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/17/2011
Jenna tries to help a lovelorn Liz rebound from a broken relationship. Elsewhere, sleep deprivation impacts new father Jack, who begins to lose his business savvy and negotiating prowess; and Pete and Frank form a rock band.
Director: John Riggi
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.6/1011 votes#13 - Spuds
Season 11 Episode 14 - Aired 2/19/2020
Phil and Claire take Haley and Dylan to dinner to reassure them they are not bad parents. While out to dinner, they run into Mitch and Cam who are chaperoning Lily’s first date, as well as Jay and Gloria after attending Joe’s school play.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.5/104 votes#14 - Winter Madness
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/21/2010
Hoping to boost staffers' spirits, Liz takes TGS on the road, but Jack takes over for his own reasons, and the staff find reasons to blame Liz for all that's wrong in their lives.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.5/104 votes#15 - Khonani
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/22/2010
Liz discovers that the TGS staff have been excluding her from their weekly hangouts, and strives to prove that she can be fun. Jack must choose between janitors and the shift time they both want, and Kenneth aids Tracy Jordan in being a good husband.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.4/109 votes#16 - Daddy Issues
Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 4/4/2018
When Gloria’s ex-boyfriend Jorge stops by for a visit, his striking resemblance to Manny makes Jay question if he might be Manny’s real dad; Phil agonizes over getting the perfect anniversary gift for Claire; Cam and Mitch are out of their depth when Lily gets into a fight at school over bras.
Director: Chris Koch
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.3/109 votes#17 - Commencement
Season 10 Episode 21 - Aired 5/1/2019
Cam is finally getting a chance to shine when he is asked to preside over the high school graduation ceremony at the last minute, while Jay gives the commencement address. Meanwhile, Claire runs into her former high school rival who brings out the worst in her.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.3/1016 votes#18 - A Stereotypical Day
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2016
Jay does not want to give the new family moving in across the street the wrong impression and goes out of his way to make sure they know he is the best kind of neighbor, while Manny decides that the best way to an attractive and radical-thinking teenage girl's heart is through his actions. Meanwhile, at the Pritchett house, the entire family is using Alex's recent bout of mono to their advantage. Finally, Cam and Mitchell have always felt they were the most open, non-judgmental and supportive parents. However, when they overhear Lily insulting her new friend, they have to take a quick look in the mirror before they teach her a lesson about acceptance.
Director: Ryan Case
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.3/1017 votes#19 - The Big Guns
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2015
The Dunphys learn that neighbor wars are not for the faint of heart.
Director: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.1/1014 votes#20 - The More You Ignore Me
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2015
Phil is surprised by Claire's reaction to Luke's arrest; Mitchell helps Gloria figure out the secret to her family sauce recipe.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.1/1011 votes#21 - Ringmaster Keifth
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/2017
Trying to recover from his Thanksgiving debacle, Cam decides to treat the family to a New Year's Day feast. After realizing that Cam's recent attempt is also a complete fail and in order to salvage their meal, Mitch uses a "concierge gift card" that he received as a Christmas gift. Cam soon discovers that the concierge who is on his way to save the day is none other than his ex-boyfriend, Keifth, a former circus ringmaster who left him without saying goodbye. Meanwhile, Phil's dad, Frank arrives with his new girlfriend, who happens to be Phil's childhood babysitter, which sets him on a confusing tailspin. Finally, Gloria and Jay have to decide who should take care of little Joe if something should ever happen to them.
Director: James Alan Hensz
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.1/1011 votes#22 - Good Grief
Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2018
It’s another epic Halloween full of costumes, tricks and treats for the Dunphy-Pritchett-Tucker clan as they deal with huge, unexpected news.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.0/1017 votes#23 - Patriot Games
Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/2015
Alex learns she has to share valedictorian honors with a rival, but the tie could be broken by a 1-mile run for a gym grade neither has completed. Meanwhile, Gloria studies for her U.S. citizenship test, but is distracted by a visit from Javier; and Mitchell and Cameron join a protest against a restaurant where they actually can't wait to dine.
Director: Alisa Statman
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
7.0/1011 votes#24 - Brushes with Celebrity
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2017
The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan recount all their biggest celebrity encounters. Phil shows a house to his musical hero, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and is determined to make a good impression despite the intense pain radiating from a very inconvenient part of his body. Meanwhile, Jay’s day at jury duty takes an unexpected turn when he gets to serve it alongside one of America’s biggest football icons. Finally, Manny’s encounter with his favorite playwright and a celebrated actor and comedian don’t go exactly as you’d expect.
Director: Jeffrey Walker
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
6.8/106 votes#25 - Blasts from the Past
Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 1/16/2019
Phil and Claire decide to take a cycling tour through Italy before they become grandparents, and Dylan introduces them to his mom who has an interesting past. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell discover some interesting reading material in Lily’s room and decide to confront her about it, while Gloria and Jay discover their respective great uncles may have fought on opposing sides of a war.
Director: Fred Savage
Writer: Vali Chandrasekaran
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"The Trial" is the best rated episode written by Vali Chandrasekaran. It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by Michael Fresco. It aired on 5/10/2007 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "I Heart Connecticut".