The BEST episodes of Speechless
Every episode of Speechless ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Speechless!
Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and imagined, the family works to make a new home for themselves and searches for just the right person to give JJ his “voice.”
#1 - D-A-T-E-- DATE?
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2016
JJ develops on a new girl at school who must adapt to life in a wheelchair after injuring herself in gymnastics.
#2 - H-A-L-- HALLOWEEN
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2016
Jimmy is upset the kids no longer want to participate in the family tradition of dressing up for Halloween. Maya tries to cheer up Jimmy by allowing him to do things he loves by taking things off the family "Dead to Me" list. Meanwhile, Ray recruits Dylan to help work the school's haunted mansion while Kenneth is scared of losing his job when JJ gets drunk at a party.
#3 - J-J'S D-R–DREAM
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2017
Ray gets in over his head when he makes up a fake charity to impress his girlfriend; Maya gives Jimmy tips on being the boss; and Dylan demands Kenneth get out of her space.
#4 - F-I– FIRST S-E– SECOND F– FIRST DAY
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2017
When Maya encourages the parents of the new special needs kids at Lafayette High to demand full-time aides, the school administrators tell her anything the new students get will spell losses for her beloved JJ. Meanwhile, Dylan develops a hooky habit, unprepared as she is to return to the same school for a second year; JJ pushes Kenneth toward romance with his teacher; and Jimmy endeavors to enjoy a long-awaited uninterrupted shower
#5 - M-A-- MAY-JAY
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/2017
With the school year over, Maya is excited to spend the summer with JJ, but he and Kenneth have other plans. Meanwhile, Jimmy gets special treatment at the most unlikely of places, while Dylan's identity in the family is threatened.
#6 - P-R-PROM
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/3/2017
It's prom night, and all three DiMeo kids are going, which leaves Maya and Jimmy with a rare night to themselves. Kenneth is shocked to learn that they like to spend their nights without the kids to bring up past arguments they have bottled up or ignored in the past. Later at school, Ray thinks he is finally about to have his first make-out session with a girl, but learns differently when she uses the "R" word. Meanwhile, a wary JJ bonds with someone who is sick of being the center of attention at school functions.
#7 - R-U-N-- RUNAWAY
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/26/2017
When Maya learns JJ attempted to run away, she is determined to help him complete the task as any able-bodied person could. Meanwhile, Jimmy struggles to have hard talks with the kids without Maya, and Dylan tries to get Kenneth to revive his glory days as a high school sports star.
#8 - S-I--SICK D-A--DAY
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2017
Dylan becomes Kenneth’s replacement for JJ when Kenneth also gets sick. Jimmy ends up doing well with Maya’s normal duties, but he tries to keep it from her to avoid her feeling bad. Meanwhile, JJ protects Dylan from a boy she’s interested in. And despite its illness, the family bands together and pulls an all-nighter to finish Ray’s school project.
#9 - H-E-R-- HERO
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/11/2017
In order to get on the good side of their insurance agent to get everything JJ needs, the DiMeos have Dylan make a tough sacrifice at her track meet. Meanwhile, Ray wants to use his brother for inspiration while writing for an essay contest at school, but JJ rejects his plan. But when another student lies using the same plan, Ray and JJ team together to outdo the other student.
#10 - R-O--ROAD T-R--TRIP
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/2017
The family goes on an annual impromptu family road trip, but Ray has something in store, which angers Maya when she finds out what it is. But Maya’s relentlessness proves to be helpful when she takes control of an emergency situation involving Ray’s appendix.
#11 - R-A-Y-C-- RAY-CATION
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2016
Maya enlists the family to assist JJ in romancing a girl at school, but it backfires when JJ expresses his feelings to Claire, and they are not reciprocated. Meanwhile, as the DiMeos are always late, Ray has the family practice to get to school in time for his upcoming weekend field trip.
#12 - T-H-A-- THANKSGIVING
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2016
The DiMeos are forced to celebrate Thanksgiving with Jimmy's brother and family.
#13 - C-H-- CHEATER!
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/5/2017
Maya and Kenneth team up to hold JJ accountable after he cheats on an exam at school. Meanwhile, Jimmy bails Ray out of a get-rich-quick scheme, but also learns the reason behind his need for some fast cash.
#14 - N-E-NEW A-I-AIDE
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2016
Maya struggles as Kenneth takes over as JJ’s full-time aide. Loving his new freedom, JJ avoids attending a physical therapy appointment, and Maya automatically blames Kenneth, using any excuse to confirm her misgivings and moves to fire him. Meanwhile, Jimmy struggles to teach Dylan the family way to not be so neighborly.
#15 - B-O-N–BONFIRE
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2016
While JJ finds success at school with a group of friends, Maya forces the cancellation of the homecoming bonfire, concerned that the beach location is not wheelchair accessible. Soon, the students speak out against JJ. But when Maya realizes she was wrong, the two stage a fake prank to encourage his classmates to have a change of heart. Meanwhile, Jimmy helps Ray settle into the new home.
#16 - D-I - DING
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/15/2017
After leaving a note behind Maya’s back, Ray takes sides against the family when Maya dings a nearby car. Following through on a promise, Jimmy and Dylan share a moment, as father and daughter are on a search in the back room at the local supermarket while JJ teaches a rude customer a lesson, and a moonlighting Kenneth hides his side job from the DiMeos.
#17 - L-O-N-- LONDON (2)
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2018
Maya must choose between asking her father for money to save their house and a lasting relationship with him. Ray strives to bond with his new British family, only to discover Dylan’s the one with a surprising connection. Meanwhile, JJ shows Kenneth a good time off-the-clock, and Jimmy inadvertently finds love.
#18 - ON THE R-O-- ROAD A-G-- AGAIN
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/29/2019
The DiMeos set out for one last “JJ Adventure” before he heads to college, but things get bumpy when the family takes an ill-advised shortcut. Maya and Kenneth’s relationship is tested when they disagree over who knows JJ’s needs best. Meanwhile, Jimmy, JJ and Dylan find fun they shouldn’t be having, and Ray tests his wilderness mettle.
#19 - S-P-- SPECIAL B-- BOY T-I-- TIME
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2019
Ray’s attempt to manipulate Maya over an unfulfilled promise of mother-son time backfires when she calls his bluff. JJ tries a new aide after he and Kenneth agree to spend a day apart. Meanwhile, Jimmy’s unsure how to handle Dylan’s teen angst when she invites a boy over.
#20 - G-A-- GAME N-I-- NIGHT
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2019
When Maya insists that it’s time to meet Izzy, a reluctant JJ arranges a game night for his family and new girlfriend. Ray tries to help on the big night, but his attention to detail puts a major crimp in JJ’s evening. Meanwhile, Dylan and Kenneth let their appetites get the better of them.
#21 - J-I-- JIMMY V-A-L--VALENTINE
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2019
JJ’s love-match with Izzy becomes a cage match with Kenneth. Maya and Jimmy dismiss Valentine’s Day as a holiday for suckers until they find a way to profit from it. Unable to find a date to a prepaid romantic night out, Ray brings Dylan.
#22 - F-A--FASHION 4 A--ALL
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/1/2019
Maya and Melanie take their promising new fashion line to the 2019 Abilities Expo, only to walk into a room full of familiar and unfriendly faces. Ray accompanies JJ on an overnight college visit. Meanwhile, Dylan’s test scores lead her first to Mr. Powers’ office hours, then to a journey within.
#23 - O-- OUR M-A-G--MAGEDDON
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/2019
Dylan is horrified to realize people see her as a mini version of Maya, and makes a point to exert her individuality. JJ and Ray each cope with their feelings for shared crush, Izzy. Meanwhile, Kenneth turns to an unwilling Jimmy for help with Joyce.
#24 - H-- HEY, YOU
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/2019
Maya is less than thrilled when Kenneth interferes with her business plans with Melanie. Ray begs JJ to cast him opposite his new crush, Izzy, in his next movie, which has unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Dylan is impressed with Jimmy’s band.
#25 - J-A-- JAVIER'S P-A-- PANTS
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/4/2019
Maya lends a helping hand to frenemy Melanie and finds her life taking a surprising turn. Dylan joins the Lafayette basketball team, where her lousy sportsmanship gets results. Jimmy makes up for lost father-son time with Ray.