The BEST episodes of The Book of Daniel

Every episode of The Book of Daniel ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Book of Daniel!

St. Barnabas's episcopalian vicar Daniel Webster has a wealthy parish. Yet his family life constantly complicates everything. Peter is Daniel's model son and med student, but struggles with being a semi-closet gay. His adopted brother, ethnic Asian Adam, is an incorrigible rascal. Daniel's father in law is also a bishop, and the 'discrete best friend' of Daniel's bishop. In-laws and parish benefactors attract further trouble on top of the regular pastoral work. A hippie Jesus Christ inspires Daniel in cheeky visions.

Last Updated: 1/4/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Acceptance
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#1 - Acceptance

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2006

Daniel faces a tough decision regarding the stolen school funds and is confronted with criticism when he gets Father Frank and his Mob connections involved in the matter. Elsewhere, Judith asks her mother to remove her name from the deed to the Websters' home, and Grace is recognized for her talent as a manga artist.

Writer: Jack Kenny
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Temptation
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#2 - Temptation

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2006

Reverend Daniel Webster's problems begin when his daughter is arrested for possession of drugs and his brother-in-law goes missing, along with a substantial amount of the church funds.

Writer: Jack Kenny
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Forgiveness
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#3 - Forgiveness

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/2006

In the second hour of this two hour premiere, Judith decides to confront Daniel about the fact that their sex life was discussed during one of Rev. Daniel's counseling sessions. Also, Peter endures an uncomfortable exchange during Sunday dinner when his grandfather Bishop Bertrum Webster grills him about his sexual preferences. Meanwhile, Adam's romance is in jeopardy when he falls out of his girlfriend Caroline's window and is quickly discovered on the hood of her father Roger's car.

Writer: Jack Kenny
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Revelations
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#4 - Revelations

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2006

Bishop Beatrice Congreve meanly tells Daniel and Roger Paxton they are responsible for delivering 'her' school and dealing with the Vaporelli brothers. Peter finally gets a really 'gay' boys night with Adele's sexy brother David after Adam flippantly told his preference to Christine, whom he wrongly assumed to sleep with sneaky Adam. Violent gay-bashing scum attacks the brothers when Adam shouts loudly after Peter sneered his gear worked just fine on Adele too so badly Peter lands in hospital with possibly lasting injuries.

Writer: Jack Kenny
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Withdrawal
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#5 - Withdrawal

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/27/2006

Unaired episode. Daniel wonders about his 'actual' conversations with Jezus, a sudden interruption and a little girl, which claims to have the same 'friend'. Adam is impatient to have little choice while in college, but enjoys his and Peter's research adviser Christine, a fellow ethnic Chinese. Alas, when he confides in her that Peter is gay, she effectively treats him differently. Yoda wins Grace's heart by converting her manga to DVD. Alas he takes Adam's courting advise painfully literally, which causes the brothers to fight. Judith gets in-law Worthy's support to re-enter politics.

Writer: Jack Kenny
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God's Will
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#6 - God's Will

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/3/2006

Unaired episode. Daniel final expects his father Bertram Webster to open St. Barnabas' school. He discovers mobster Tony Vaporelli is a closet gay, fearing to be burn in hell and be killed if outed. Peter's cover date Adele forces him to have sex in her aunt bishop Beatrice's car but fails to remove the condom wrapper. Adam has joined a mixed swimming team and dodges classes, so he can shower with Carolyn. They have sex in her boarding school in between classes, but he gets locked-out wearing boxers only. Daniel promises the tough parenting the incorrigible scamp desperately needs. Judith joins Worth's electoral campaign.

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Assignation
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#7 - Assignation

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/20/2006

The Webster Family is preparing for the groundbreaking ceremony today for The St. Barnabus School - a dream-come-true for Daniel. The only one who can't be found is Adam - who's decided to spend the day up at Queen's Cross visiting Caroline.

Writer: Jack Kenny
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