The BEST episodes directed by Gail Mancuso
#1 - Knee Deep
Roseanne - Season 10 - Episode 9
Roseanne's knee gets worse so Dan is forced to a make an important work decision; but when a major storm hits Lanford, their fortunes change for the better. Later, Darlene realizes she has to go back to her first passion, writing.
#2 - Skeleton in the Closet
Roseanne - Season 7 - Episode 6
Leon outdoes himself hosting a Halloween soirée with the Lunch Box clan and a bevy of his gay friends, many of whom seem to know Fred – intimately. Meanwhile, Jackie and Roseanne visit Bev's hairdresser and become convinced that she wears a wig.
#3 - Are You Ready for Some Football?
Dharma & Greg - Season 2 - Episode 12
When Greg convinces Dharma to accompany him and Pete to a football game, despite her lifelong aversion to competitive sports, he is unprepared for her sudden and total conversion into a fanatical San Francisco 49ers fan--and the term ""fanatical"" is not used lightly. When Dharma sneaks out to a game in the middle of dinner with her parents, Greg decides she needs help, and arranges an intervention involving quarterback Steve Young.
#5 - Deliverance
Roseanne - Season 4 - Episode 22
A pregnant Crystal snaps at everyone in sight, then goes into labour with Dan coaching her in the delivery room; Roseanne and Bonnie feud over who should replace Leon as the new manager of the coffee shop; and Darlene delivers a message to David to quit crowding her.
#6 - The Wedding
Roseanne - Season 8 - Episode 23
Darlene's wedding day brings unexpected tears, joy and tenderness as Dan is finally able to express his love to Darlene and the young couple's wedding vows bring Roseanne to tears.
#7 - Invasion of the Buddy Snatcher
Dharma & Greg - Season 1 - Episode 23
When Greg hosts a poker game, Dharma takes advantage of the occasion to meet his buddies. Petty jealousies surface as she begins befriending the men and privately advising them on personal matters - including bankruptcy, impotence, and a serious crush one of the men has on Greg - and they in turn begin to full uncomfortable around Greg because he won't share his feelings with them. Upset that Dharma has taken over his friends, Greg tries to bluff her by maintaining that he has plans of his own to hang out with Jane; and when Dharma thinks this an ""awesome"" idea, he finds himself involved in a bizarre role-playing game with Jane's very bizarre friends (including the Vulcan-eared Trekkie seen at the end of episode 20). Meanwhile, Kitty and Edward are unhappily afloat in ""duck soup,"" as their swimming pool is invaded by waterfowl. Enter Abby, who is getting a Berkeley degree in ornithological intelligence. (Larry: ""It's the study of bird brains."" Kitty: ""Oh, that must be useful."")
#8 - Ode to Barbra Joan
The Nanny - Season 1 - Episode 20
C.C.'s father invites her to a Barbra Streisand concert in an attempt to bond with his daughter, but after C.C. declines, her father invites Fran to the concert, which makes C.C. jealous.
#9 - Las Vegas
Modern Family - Season 5 - Episode 18
Jay is determined to get the adults’ hotel suite upgraded; Claire tries to win back some money; Phil auditions to be a magician.
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#10 - Sunday in the Park with Fran
The Nanny - Season 1 - Episode 18
C.C. encourages Grace to go on a playdate with a critic's son in order to get him to like Maxwell's new show, but problems arise after Fran hits the obnoxious child with a baguette.
#11 - The White Sheep of the Family
Roseanne - Season 8 - Episode 13
D.J. inherits $500 in his great aunt Harriet's will (because he was the only member of the family she never met) and blows half of it on a trombone to impress a girl who plays tuba in the school band. Meanwhile, Darlene alienates everyone by mentioning that she has turned down a $500/week job in advertising, an entry level position that would pay her more than both her parents earn.
#12 - Swan Song
The Big Leap - Season 1 - Episode 10
With only two days to go until the big finale, the cast preps for their final performance. Nick must make the hard decision of following his brain or his heart, and Julia is stuck in a tough position when Kevin tries to win her back. Meanwhile, Justin and Simon try to navigate a new challenge in their relationship and Brittney works on standing up to her mom.
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#14 - Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off
The Nanny - Season 1 - Episode 17
Maxwell's sister Jocelyn comes to visit with her fiancè, and the two decide to get married.
#15 - Finale (2)
Modern Family - Season 11 - Episode 18
The entire family discovers saying goodbye is much harder than it seems.
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#16 - In the Company of Maya
Just Shoot Me! - Season 2 - Episode 12
When Maya develops a crush on a writer she works with, she isn't quite sure how to handle the situation. Believing he likes her, but is too shy to ask her out, Maya takes some tips from Nina on how to lead him on. The strategy backfires when Maya finds herself slapped with a sexual harassment suit the next day. Meanwhile, Elliott tries to live down his humiliation when he discovers his girlfriend is a spokesperson for a brand of hemorrhoid cream.
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#17 - Buzzer Beater
Man with a Plan - Season 1 - Episode 22
In the season finale, Adam and Andi toy with the idea of having another baby when Don and Marcy's newborn grandson comes for a visit.
#18 - Operation False Freedom
Man with a Plan - Season 1 - Episode 21
When Adam and Andi discover Kate is lying to them about her whereabouts, they hatch a plan to catch her.
#19 - The Last Date
Roseanne - Season 8 - Episode 4
The temptation to crash a stranger's bar mitzvah at a local hotel is too much for Roseanne as she drags Dan out on the town for a "last hurrah" before the baby is born.
#20 - The Gym Teacher
The Nanny - Season 1 - Episode 19
Maggie has problems with her gym class teacher and asks Fran for help in order to pass the class. Maxwell has problems with a spoiled actor.
#22 - Shower the People You Love with Stuff
Roseanne - Season 8 - Episode 1
Hostesses Becky and Darlene disagree over Roseanne's baby shower.
#23 - We're Going to Disney World (1)
Roseanne - Season 8 - Episode 17
The family goes hog wild with excitement -- and with plans to travel to Disney World -- when Dan brings home his final paycheck from the Lanford City Garage.
#24 - December Bride
Roseanne - Season 8 - Episode 11
Christmas for the Conners bring more than the usual holiday cheer and festivities, it also brings a wedding -- for Leon and Scott.
#25 - Single Married Female
Roseanne - Season 7 - Episode 18
In Roseanne's absence, Dan gets unexpected advice from David after discovering a scandalous secret concerning Jackie.
#26 - Lost Youth
Roseanne - Season 7 - Episode 17
Jealousies mount between David and Mark over vulnerable Lunch Box waitress Stacy, whom David asks to pose for a wall mural in the diner; Jackie complains to Fred that their lovemaking needs a shot in the arm, even though he likes it just the way it is.
#27 - Surprise
Are You There, Chelsea? - Season 1 - Episode 12
When Sloane's husband calls to announce he is on his way home after she has spent the night drinking with her sister, it's up to Chelsea to get her cleaned up before he arrives.
#28 - Teddy Trouble...
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 - Season 2 - Episode 12
June is startled when a man she has never seen before jumps out of a door in the apartment that she has never seen before. It is Teddy, Chloe’s childhood friend from Camp C.U.T.S. (Callous Unemotional Trait Survivors) who visits her every year when he goes off his medications. His visit coincides with the Carter Marsh Annual Warehouse Sale, where Chloe uses psycho and manic Teddy to her advantage against all the vicious out of town women at the sale. Meanwhile, James is devastated when he finds out that his Beek Jeans have been relegated to the “cooling rack” at the sale where no one is buying them.
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#29 - Believe
Are You There, Chelsea? - Season 1 - Episode 3
When Sloane plans a social gathering for her church group at Jerry’s Ultimate Sports Bar, Chelsea finds herself attracted to the band’s cute lead singer Luke but his virginal ways soon become an insurmountable obstacle. She then decides he is the perfect match for Dee Dee and sets about matchmaking. Meanwhile, Rick’s old girlfriend Nikki takes a job at the bar and while Rick is excited to have her around, her saucy personality doesn’t sit well with everyone.
#30 - Homecoming
Roseanne - Season 6 - Episode 9
Becky and Mark return home for Dan's high school football team's 20th anniversary party. It soon becomes apparent that there's trouble in paradise, so Roseanne schemes to break them up.
#31 - Less is More
Roseanne - Season 4 - Episode 16
A doctor recommends that Roseanne undergo breast reduction surgery for her back problems.
#32 - Chris-Mess
Becker - Season 5 - Episode 10
Chris gets jealous when she hears from John that he is dating an editor at a leading magazine and is going to spend Christmas with her in Vermont. Also: Bob fears that a street-corner Santa is out to get him, and Margaret tries to cheer up Linda by having her go caroling with a church group.
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#33 - Diamond in the Rough
Modern Family - Season 4 - Episode 10
When Manny and Luke’s Little League team makes it to the playoffs, Claire and Cameron search for a field to use; Gloria uses a microphone to sing to the baby.
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#36 - Red Light on the Wedding Night
Gilmore Girls - Season 2 - Episode 3
During Lorelai's bachelorette party, where Emily regales the group with stories about the week before her wedding, Lorelai realizes she isn't ready to commit to Max.
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#37 - Limited Edition Boom Boom Dojo JollyBot, $45.99
Home Economics - Season 3 - Episode 12
Marina’s confession about her sensual Santiago dreams opens the door to new levels of transparency between her and Tom. Meanwhile, Connor takes things to the next level romantically, and Denise gets a special gift for Kelvin.
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#38 - FaceFlop App, $1.99
Home Economics - Season 2 - Episode 15
Tom and Connor vie to prove who would make a better sperm donor to Denise. Meanwhile, Sarah tries to prove to Alison that she has what it takes to direct the spring musical by throwing a successful fundraiser at Connor’s house.
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#39 - iSpy
Modern Family - Season 5 - Episode 14
Claire and Phil spy on Luke and Manny; Jay misinterprets Gloria’s anger over a dream she thinks he had for another offense he committed; Mitch tries to keep a secret from Cam; Haley tries to keep her photography exhibit from her family.
#40 - Slow Down Your Neighbors
Modern Family - Season 2 - Episode 11
Claire becomes a vigilante to catch a car that speeds though their streets. Phil tries to land an important listing with a difficult client, Jay teaches Manny (and Gloria) how to ride a bike. Mitchell and Cameron meet a mysterious neighbor who is quite the charmer.
#42 - Lost and Found
Gilmore Girls - Season 2 - Episode 15
When Dean notices that Rory isn't wearing the bracelet he made for her, she covers her shock at its loss and lies that she removed it because of a rash on her arm. She searches for it frantically all over Stars Hollow, not realizing that Jess picked it up after she dropped it on the bridge two weeks earlier.
#43 - Flip Flop
Modern Family - Season 4 - Episode 20
Phil gets desperate when Cam and Claire’s flipped house is more difficult to sell than expected; Javier brings his new girlfriend along to visit Manny.
#45 - Snip
Modern Family - Season 4 - Episode 3
Phil gets a vasectomy; Gloria and Jay can’t agree on whether or not they should find out the sex of the baby; Mitchell tries to steer Cameron toward getting a part-time job.
#46 - The Second Coming of Leonard
Dharma & Greg - Season 1 - Episode 15
When Dharma's charismatic old boyfriend, Leonard, suddenly re-enters her life after a year in India, Greg finds himself extremely uncomfortable around him—especially when it becomes clear that absolutely everyone else, from Greg's parents to even Marlene, absolutely adores Leonard. Weakened by battling a bad cold, Greg is thrown for a loop when Leonard reveals that he has been celibate since he left Dharma and Dharma decides that she and Greg should give abstinence a try as well. Finally, Dharma informs everyone that they should respect Greg's wishes and not see Leonard any more—then everyone simultaneously spots Greg on television enjoying Leonard's company and his benchside basketball tickets.
#47 - Valet Girl
Dharma & Greg - Season 2 - Episode 7
Greg is forced to make a very embarrassing public admission when he sees the first girl he claims to have slept with and her jealous husband makes some serious threats. Meanwhile, Dharma and Greg attend the wedding of Kitty's housekeeper and offer to park cars as a wedding gift.
#48 - Haus Arrest
Dharma & Greg - Season 1 - Episode 12
Dharma's free spirit and maternal instincts are challenged when Greg's rebellious teenage niece Jennifer visits for the holidays and soon abuses her newfound friendship with her aunt. When Dharma and Jane take her along on a wacky shopping trip pretending to be monolingual German tourists, they are upset to discover that she has used them as a cover for actual shoplifting. Later when Dharma discovers that Jennifer has invited a boyfriend over unannounced, she lowers the disciplinary boom—and Jennifer runs away.
#49 - Sun Tea
30 Rock - Season 4 - Episode 6
When her building goes condo, Liz tried to scare off the tenant above her so she can buy his apartment. Jack and Tracy, both considering vasectomies, consult with Dr. Spaceman and confront their issues about fatherhood. Kenneth attempts to make TGS a green workplace and finds an unexpected ally in Frank.
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