The Best Episodes Written By Vanessa Mccarthy

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Worst Grinch Ever

   S10:E1012/7/2022

   Sleigh bells are ringing! When Erica buys a festive baby toy, Beverly goes full on Grinch in an attempt to steal Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam discovers some surprising information about Brea, and the JTP host their first holiday party.

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   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #2 - A Wrestler Named Goldberg

   S1:E225/6/2014

   When Beverly learns that Barry lied about joining the wrestling team, she takes matters into her own hands; Erica flakes on a promise to take Adam to the premiere of "Return of the Jedi.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #3 - Bag Lady

   S1:E163/7/2017

   Katie lets everyone fend for themselves and is a bit surprised when they don't seem to need her.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - Moving On

   S2:E1010/12/2022

   Coach Korn and the girls get ready to play the biggest game of their lives.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Bag Ladies

   S2:E510/22/2007

   Jeff suddenly feels he has nothing to talk about with the guys so he feels the only way to connect with the guys is to talk about sex. Jeff and Audrey need to come up with a different topic and leave the discussion of sex for the bedroom.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Twice

   S3:E84/27/2009

   Frustrated over the attention a pregnant co-worker is getting, Audrey pretends she too is pregnant in order to get special treatment.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Harassment

   S4:E125/17/2010

   A new employee with an axe to grind against Audrey files a sexual harassment claim against her. Meanwhile, after being teased for playing cricket, Timmy challenges Jeff to a game to prove the sport is not for wimps.

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   #8 - Cupcake

   S7:E42/25/2013

   Jeff makes an effort to change his unhealthy eating habits after he accidentally eats Jen and Adam’s “special” cupcake and lands in the hospital. Meanwhile, Russell forces Timmy to be his wingman when his date brings her mother on their night out.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Catering

   S7:E83/25/2013

   Brenda gets Jeff and Audrey to help cater an event at Columbia University. Audrey tries to impress the attendees, but it's Jeff's bartending skills that wow the crowd. Meanwhile, Russell enthusiastically embraces Timmy's Bollywood culture.

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    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Spread Your Wings

    S7:E111/13/2016

    Claire and the kids seize an opportunity to help expedite the ducks leaving the nest while Phil is off visiting Alex at college. Jay helps Mitch with Lily's sleepover with her friends from her Vietnamese dance troupe. Gloria and Cam are off on a hot pepper heist carefully orchestrated by Manny in order to meet a big hot sauce delivery deadline.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Power Couple

    S5:E235/12/2011

    Russell gets Timmy and to see if he can figure out why to Liz is attracted to the other man and not Russell. Jeff doesn't like the idea that Audrey is making almost the same amount of money as he does.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Surprise

    S1:E121/17/2017

    Oliver tells his parents that he's so embarrassed by their modest house that he'd rather not have a birthday party at all. Katie decides to teach him a lesson by ambushing him with a surprise party at home with all his wealthy friends.

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    7.6/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Game Changer

    S1:E193/31/2010

    It could not be more perfect that Phil's birthday and the release date of a hot new product coincide, and he wants nothing so much as to be one of the first people to get one; this is Claire's mission. Meanwhile, before coming to Phil's party, Mitchell is preoccupied with a new found desire to toughen up, Cameron gets himself involved in a neighbor's marital problems, and it's Jay against Gloria and Manny in chess.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - 3rd Wheel

    S4:E64/5/2010

    Unbeknownst to Jeff, Audrey lies to her homely friend Liz that she is on Jeff's list of woman he would sleep with if Audrey wasn't around.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Play Ball

    S5:E510/18/2010

    When Audrey realizes how miserable her job is making her, she contemplates quitting. Meanwhile, Allison tells Timmy she wants to slow things down.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Uh Oh It's Magic

    S5:E141/17/2011

    Russell is busy looking for his date at a magic show, Audrey tells Brenda's girlfriend a secret.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Missed Connections

    S6:E114/19/2012

    Timmy is determined to reconnect with a woman he shared a romantic moment with on the subway. Meanwhile, Audrey and Jeff blame each other when they're snubbed by a couple they previously went out with.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Cats and Dogs

    S7:E32/18/2013

    Liz wants to have a baby, so she turns to Russell for help. Meanwhile, Timmy takes Jeff's advice on how to attract a coworker, but it all backfires.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - The Challenge

    S3:E95/4/2009

    Russell issues a competition between the guys to see who can convince their partners to engage in sex more easily.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The Blow-Up

    S1:E611/22/2016

    Katie's mother Kathryn (Wendie Malick) shows up for Thanksgiving, and typically wants to be the center of attention. Just prior, Katie met with Anna-Kat's teacher, who said Anna-Kat is more anxious than normal, and Katie realizes her own anxiety over her mother is affecting her daughter. Also, an unwanted guest (Viv) crashes the Otto family Thanksgiving.

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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Dude, Where's My Napkin?

    S1:E225/9/2017

    Katie and Greg enjoy a night on the town with Angela’s ex after Celeste, an editor, helps Greg land his first book deal. But Angela, who has asked Katie not to socialize with her former wife, is furious and accuses her of being a bad friend

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    4.8/10(5 votes)

    #22 - A Wee Problem

    S7:E125/6/2013

    Jeff is determined to make Brenda laugh when he discovers that she has a “wee” problem due to her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Timmy is surprised by the professionalism of his new boss while Russell is frustrated with his new assistant.

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    4.5/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Audrey's Shower

    S6:E155/17/2012

    Jen volunteers to throw Audrey a baby shower, but puts the wrong date on the invitation. Meanwhile, Jeff takes a liking to Audrey's maternity clothes, and Russell accomplishes great things when he decides to give up women.

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