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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - The Trial
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    S2:E23

    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?

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 19 - I Heart Connecticut
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S5:E19

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Jump For Joy
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Standards and Practices
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S6:E11

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 18 - The Party
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    S7:E18

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 23 - Bullies
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S4:E23

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - Murphy Brown Lied to Us
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S6:E18

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  8. undefined Season 11 Episode 18 - Finale (2)
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    S11:E18

    The entire family discovers saying goodbye is much harder than it seems.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Boogeyman
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S1:E20

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Got the Babysitter Pregnant
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S4:E14

    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

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - It's Never Too Late for Now
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S5:E15

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  12. undefined Season 11 Episode 14 - Spuds
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    S11:E14

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  13. undefined Season 9 Episode 18 - Daddy Issues
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    S9:E18

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Winter Madness
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S4:E11

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Khonani
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S4:E18

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  16. undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Ringmaster Keifth
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    S8:E10

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - The Big Guns
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    S6:E12

    The Dunphys learn that neighbor wars are not for the faint of heart.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  18. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - A Stereotypical Day
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    S8:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  19. undefined Season 10 Episode 21 - Commencement
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    S10:E21

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  20. undefined Season 11 Episode 6 - A Game of Chicken
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    S11:E6

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  21. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - Patriot Games
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    S6:E22

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  22. undefined Season 10 Episode 5 - Good Grief
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    S10:E5

    It's another epic Halloween full of costumes, tricks and treats for the Dunphy-Pritchett-Tucker clan as they deal with huge, unexpected news.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  23. undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - The More You Ignore Me
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    S7:E6

    Phil is surprised by Claire's reaction to Luke's arrest; Mitchell helps Gloria figure out the secret to her family sauce recipe.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  24. undefined Season 9 Episode 8 - Brushes with Celebrity
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    S9:E8

    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.

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    Writer:Vali Chandrasekaran

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  25. undefined Season 10 Episode 12 - Blasts from the Past
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    S10:E12

    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.

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Vali Chandrasekaran Ratings Summary

"The Trial" is the best rated episode written by Vali Chandrasekaran. It scored 9.1/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/10/2007 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "I Heart Connecticut".