The Best Episodes Written By Vijal Patel
Every TV Episode Written by Vijal Patel Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Vijal Patel Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Vijal Patel is "Good Dre Hunting", rated 7.5/10 from 6 user votes. It was "directed by Millicent Shelton". "Good Dre Hunting" aired on 1/18/2017 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Man at Work".
7.5/10 6 votes#1 - Good Dre Hunting
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2017
Bow convinces a begrudging Dre to try therapy, and he learns how to cope with his anger issues. Meanwhile, Johan becomes a life coach to the kids.
Director: Millicent Shelton
Writer: Vijal Patel
7.0/10 5 votes#2 - Man at Work
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/2/2015
Dre has always looked out for the crew he grew up with, but when his childhood friend Sha comes to stay at the house for a few days, Bow thinks he is taking advantage of Dre’s generosity. Meanwhile, Daphne Lido, the now ex-wife of Stevens & Lido’s founding partner, gains control of half of the company and wants to start inserting herself in company business. When Daphne starts to question Charlie’s work ethic, Dre must decide who he remains loyal to.
Director: Kevin Bray
Writer: Vijal Patel
7.0/10 3 votes#3 - Halloween
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/2013
When Jackie’s homemade costume nearly ruins Bert’s Halloween, Kate steps in with the costume he wanted, and Bert’s so overjoyed that he asks Kate to take him trick-or-treating. This leads to a fallout between Jackie and Kate, which gets worse when Bert goes missing. Pete tries to get a neighborhood teen to admit he egged Pete’s house last Halloween. Diane steps in to intervene and Warren and Hillary get involved.
Director: Alex Hardcastle
Writer: Vijal Patel
6.8/10 8 votes#4 - The Talk
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2014
When Dre decides to give Andre Jr. the sex talk, he instantly regrets it when his son won't stop asking questions.
Director: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Vijal Patel
6.8/10 6 votes#5 - Oedipal Triangle
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2014
When Dre's visiting mother butts heads with Bow, Dre searches for a way to get them to get along.
Director: Rebecca Asher
Writer: Vijal Patel
6.8/10 6 votes#6 - Daddy's Day
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2015
After another lackluster Father’s Day overshadowed by graduation parties and summer vacations, Dre and his colleagues decide to come up with a holiday initiative entitled “Daddy’s Day,” celebrating everything that Father’s Day is not. When Dre meets Resheida, a friend of Zoey’s who doesn’t have a Dad, they develop a bond after he is snubbed by Zoey and she backs him up on the fact that Dads should be respected and heralded. Meanwhile, Junior decides to help Bow around the house but ends up becoming more of a hassle than a help.
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: Vijal Patel
6.5/10 4 votes#7 - The Interview
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/13/2010
Mike loses his job when the plant shuts down for scientific research after he discovers a dinosaur bone in the quarry. However, Mike starts to get irregular feelings when he discovers how drastically things have change technologically over the years when considering the terms of searching for a job. Meanwhile, Frankie feels she must once again come to Brick's rescue when he decides to run for school historian.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Vijal Patel
6.5/10 4 votes#8 - TV or Not TV
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/14/2010
After failing to pay the electric bill on time, the electric company shuts off the Heck's power. This leads Frankie and Mike to cut down on their unnecessary expenses, including their cable TV. The kids take up other activities to fill the void, but Frankie and Mike have a hard time figuring out what to do. Meanwhile, Brick and his other socially-challenged friends have to go outside for recess when the school library shuts down.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Vijal Patel
5.8/10 5 votes#9 - Thanksgiving
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2009
Frankie's plan to have an idyllic family Thanksgiving backfires when Mr. Ehlert demands his staff work over the holiday. Brick goes missing in a corn maze.
Director: Michael Spiller
Writer: Vijal Patel
5.7/10 3 votes#10 - The Break Up
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/10/2010
Axl is heartbroken when his girlfriend (Alexa Vega) breaks up with him; Sue and Brick watch a scary movie.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Vijal Patel