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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 37 Episode 6 - Emma Stone/Coldplay
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Emma Stone/Coldplay

    S37:E6

    Coldplay perform "Paradise" and 'Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" Sketches include "Rick Perry Fumbles," "Secret Word," "WXPD News," "Wish It Would Rain" (Digital Short), "Les Jeunes de Paris," "Bachlorette Party," "Someone Like You," and "Technology Hump" (film).

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does.
    7.7/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does.

    S1:E1

    After an embarrassing incident at work, Ron Trosper tries to solve the problem.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - New blood. There's 5 Rons now.
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #3 - New blood. There's 5 Rons now.

    S1:E2

    Ron aids in Natalie's wedding preparation and continues to try to solve the problem.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Minnie Mouse coming back wasn't on my bingo card.
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Minnie Mouse coming back wasn't on my bingo card.

    S1:E8

    Ron deals with the aftermath of his decision.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - I need a wet paper towel.
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #5 - I need a wet paper towel.

    S2:E6

    A mistaken identity at work. The new "Tammy Craps" doll. Some interesting instructional videos during a Driver's Ed class and an attempted ear-piercing.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - You sure about that? You sure about that that's why?
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #6 - You sure about that? You sure about that that's why?

    S2:E3

    A professor really regrets his dinner order. The Carber hot dog vacuum. "Detective Crashmore." A hat has its day in court.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Any Given Saturday Afternoon
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Any Given Saturday Afternoon

    S3:E7

    A profile of life at the top of the Professional Bowling League during the 2003 tournament season, shining a spotlight on the highs and lows of its three most beloved competitors.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - They said that to me at a dinner.
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #8 - They said that to me at a dinner.

    S2:E1

    An unplanned meeting leads to lunchtime chaos. A prank show goes awry at the mall. The "Little Buff Boys" competition. A ghost tour guest goes too far.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - They have a cake shop there Susan where the cakes just look stunning.
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #9 - They have a cake shop there Susan where the cakes just look stunning.

    S2:E2

    An office dispute over shirt patterns. A little lie about the ice cream store escalates quickly. A man suspects a baby is aware of his checkered past.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  10. undefined Season 37 Episode 3 - Ben Stiller/Foster The People
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Ben Stiller/Foster The People

    S37:E3

    Foster the People perform "Pumped Up Kicks" and "Houdini" with Kenny G on soprano sax. Sketches include Mitt Romney and Chris Christie, Lincoln Financial Group (three parts), Fox & Friends, The Best of Both Worlds, V-Necks (Digital Short), Shanna's Halloween Party, Columbus Day Aassblast, Bruce Springsteen: Just the Stories, and Tinyballs.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Has This Ever Happened to You?
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Has This Ever Happened to You?

    S1:E1

    An awkward exit at a job interview. A very specific legal problem. Things get ugly at the "Baby of the Year" contest. A gift receipt causes stress.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Everyone just needs to be more in the moment.
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Everyone just needs to be more in the moment.

    S2:E4

    An offhanded joke leaves a husband guilt-ridden. An attempt to ease tensions during a trip backfires. A pants-centric website with a specific purpose.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Didn't you say there was gonna be five people at this table?
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Didn't you say there was gonna be five people at this table?

    S2:E5

    A novice driver in a parking lot. Defying the rules of credit card roulette. Celebrity impersonators get unruly. Date night at a cosmos-themed bar.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - THAT WAS THE EARTH TELLING ME I'M SUPPOSED TO DO SOMETHING GREAT.
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - THAT WAS THE EARTH TELLING ME I'M SUPPOSED TO DO SOMETHING GREAT.

    S3:E1

    A TV pundit copes with conflict. Team building breaks down. Is Ronnie here for the right reasons? A dad tries to look tough. James asks for a ride home.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - CUT TO: WE'RE CHATTING ABOUT THIS AT YOUR BACHELOR PARTY.
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - CUT TO: WE'RE CHATTING ABOUT THIS AT YOUR BACHELOR PARTY.

    S3:E3

    A silent performer builds a hostile fanbase. First date jitters. A doctor monitors a patient's heart. Paying it forward. Catharsis at an office party.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - DON'T JUST SAY "RELAX," ACTUALLY RELAX.
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #16 - DON'T JUST SAY "RELAX," ACTUALLY RELAX.

    S3:E5

    Amanda, do not say Randall is interesting. Father of the bride vs. a wedding photo booth. A new small-talk strategy at a party yields unexpected results.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Thanks for Thinking They Are Cool
    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Thanks for Thinking They Are Cool

    S1:E2

    A nifty new tug-friendly t-shirt. The smart way to ditch your toupee. A prank doesn't go so well. An airline passenger gets aggressively creepy.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - I'm Wearing One of Their Belts Right Now
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #18 - I'm Wearing One of Their Belts Right Now

    S1:E5

    A hot dog-shaped car crash. A co-worker latches on to an expression. Music studio riffing goes awry. An excuse for tardiness spirals out of control

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  19. undefined Season 37 Episode 4 - Anna Faris/Drake
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Anna Faris/Drake

    S37:E4

    Drake performs “Headlines” and “Make Me Proud” with guest Nicki Minaj. Sketches include "Mayor Bloomberg," "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "What's Wrong With Tanya?!" "Interview with Drake" (Digital Short), "Yet Another GOP Debate," "Sip n' Soda," "J-Pop America Fun Time Now," "Foppish Cecil," and "Ferrari Calendar."

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT.
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #20 - I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT.

    S3:E2

    A VR shopping spree takes a turn. Consider a high-security dog door! Ponytail problems. A bad egg at the office. Old wounds surface at a sitcom taping.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - SO NOW EVERY TIME I'M ABOUT TO DO SOMETHING I REALLY WANT TO DO, I ASK MYSELF, "WAIT A MINUTE, WHAT IS THIS?"
    5.2/10(5 votes)

    #21 - SO NOW EVERY TIME I'M ABOUT TO DO SOMETHING I REALLY WANT TO DO, I ASK MYSELF, "WAIT A MINUTE, WHAT IS THIS?"

    S3:E4

    Stuart's co-workers learn about his friend group. A proposal spot does double duty. Try Gelutol! Goodbye, Ronnie. Matching shirts at a school concert.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - It's the Cigars You Smoke That Are Gonna Give You Cancer
    5.0/10(6 votes)

    #22 - It's the Cigars You Smoke That Are Gonna Give You Cancer

    S1:E3

    A magic show opens up a marital rift. Interesting idea at a car design brainstorm. A fill-in organist at a funeral. A very esoteric charades player.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Oh Crap, a Bunch More Bad Stuff Just Happened
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Oh Crap, a Bunch More Bad Stuff Just Happened

    S1:E4

    A service dog gets super friendsly. Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Way-Future. A man takes a bumper sticker way too literally.

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - We Used to Watch This at My Old Work
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #24 - We Used to Watch This at My Old Work

    S1:E6

    A solution to equine-related emasculation. A problematic game show mascot. Baby shower planning gets heated. A weird place to hold an intervention

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - WHEN I FIRST THOUGHT OF THIS YOU DIDN'T EVEN HAVE HANDS UP THERE — YOU WERE JUST WALKING STRAIGHT UP THE WALL.
    4.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - WHEN I FIRST THOUGHT OF THIS YOU DIDN'T EVEN HAVE HANDS UP THERE — YOU WERE JUST WALKING STRAIGHT UP THE WALL.

    S3:E6

    Banana breath at sensitivity training. Technical issues hit Metal Motto Search. Don Bon Darley loses his touch. What's up with Draven's Tasty Time Vids?

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    Writer:Zach Kanin

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Zach Kanin Ratings Summary

"Emma Stone/Coldplay" is the best rated episode written by Zach Kanin. It scored 7.7/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/12/2011 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Life goes by too f**king fast, it really does.".