The BEST episodes written by David S. Rosenthal

Bon Voyage
star
8.48
960 votes

#1 - Bon Voyage

Gilmore Girls - Season 7 - Episode 22

Rory lands her dream job as a political reporter in Ohio. Luke enlists the help of everyone in Stars Hollow to throw her a graduation party in order to say goodbye. Luke's thoughtfulness brings out a long-awaited reaction from Lorelai.

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The Mugging
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8.33
3 votes

#2 - The Mugging

Ellen - Season 3 - Episode 27

A reluctant Ellen is persuaded to come forward as the witness to a mugging she never saw.

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The Boyfriend Stealer
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8.27
11 votes

#3 - The Boyfriend Stealer

Ellen - Season 1 - Episode 11

Things have changed at the bookstore for Ellen, as a coffee shop is added and Joe is hired as its manager. Meanwhile, Ellen thinks Holly's boyfriend is hitting on her, causing problems in their friendship.

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The Not-So-Perfect Couple
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8.22
149 votes

#4 - The Not-So-Perfect Couple

'Til Death - Season 4 - Episode 10

When Joy urges Eddie to get a check-up from their doctor, Simona (Susan Yeagley), Eddie becomes enamored with her and her husband, Stephen (Kevin Nealon), and their seemingly perfect life. Joy becomes annoyed when Eddie becomes ardent about taking Simona's advice, even though Joy has been nagging him for years, and decides to prove to Eddie that Simona isn't as perfect as she seems.

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Hope Has No Faith (The Halloween Story)
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8.06
65 votes

#5 - Hope Has No Faith (The Halloween Story)

Hope & Faith - Season 1 - Episode 6

On Halloween, Faith meets and falls for a guy named Paolo. Hope, of course, thinks that he is just another idiot, leading her on a spy caper to find out. Back at home, Sydney gives Hayley tips on how to attract her math partner.

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Jack's Back
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8.05
64 votes

#6 - Jack's Back

Hope & Faith - Season 1 - Episode 22

Jack returns to be comforted by his daughters after being jilted by his fiancee. Faith tries to set him up with her friend Mandi's mother, but he falls for Mandi instead. When Mandi refuses to end the relationship, Faith tries to teach her a lesson by going out with her father.

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The Walk
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8.03
707 votes

#7 - The Walk

The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 17

Frankie and Mike run into old acquaintances; Sue gets several dates to the prom; Brick gets Axl's help for a book report.

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Lorelai? Lorelai?
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8.00
942 votes

#8 - Lorelai? Lorelai?

Gilmore Girls - Season 7 - Episode 20

After getting into a science camp, April tells Luke that she cannot go on the boating trip with him over the summer. Zach is asked to go on tour with another band. A drunk Lorelai serenades Luke at Karaoke night. Logan gets a job in San Francisco.

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Charity Case
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7.95
193 votes

#9 - Charity Case

Men in Trees - Season 2 - Episode 9

Cash brings a shocking secret with him as he returns to Elmo, and Sara and Eric work together to rebuild his church. Buzz tries to help Patrick regain his memory, but his efforts result in disastrous consequences. Sam learns more about Jane's personality after she throws away one of his favorite shirts.

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Halloween II
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7.93
947 votes

#10 - Halloween II

The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 7

After being embarrassed over wearing a childish costume at a high school Halloween costume party and being ignored by the guys, Sue asks a flabbergasted Mike for his advice on what boys want when it comes to girls. Meanwhile, Frankie reluctantly volunteers to take Brick's socially awkward school social skills group trick-or-treating, and Axl and his friends devise a plan to trick rather than treat the neighborhood kids on Halloween.

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Chapter Twelve
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7.90
626 votes

#11 - Chapter Twelve

Jane the Virgin - Season 1 - Episode 12

Jane gets a big break in her career, but it all seems too good to be true, especially when it involves Rogelio. Rafael is stressed about Sin Rostro’s connection to the hotel and begins to fear for his family’s safety. Petra’s past is quickly catching up with her and she is disheartened when she learns the truth about someone very close to her.

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Unto The Breach
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7.88
867 votes

#12 - Unto The Breach

Gilmore Girls - Season 7 - Episode 21

At Rory's graduation party at her grandparent's house, Logan proposes to her, catching Rory off-guard.

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Orlando
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7.88
685 votes

#13 - Orlando

The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 23

Sue looks forward to the trip to Walt Disney World; Brick begs his parents to take him to meet his online girlfriend; Axl waits to learn his final grades.

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Twenty Years
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7.84
746 votes

#14 - Twenty Years

The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 10

Frankie worries Mike is tiring of her as their 20th anniversary draws close; Sue tries to get Axl and Brick's help planning a party for their parents; Axl spoils the end of a book for Brick.

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Chapter Twenty-Four
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7.83
661 votes

#15 - Chapter Twenty-Four

Jane the Virgin - Season 2 - Episode 2

Jane is finally in a rhythm with Mateo, but finds herself out of step with Rafael and Michael and the potential love triangle that is brewing between them. In order to not be sued for missing their Vegas arrangement, Xo and Rogelio must perform on a cruise ship. Petra and Rafael are suspicious of Lachlan and his recent business proposal, but are soon faced with an even more shocking revelation. Alba makes a very big decision that will impact her life.

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Chapter Seven
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7.79
705 votes

#16 - Chapter Seven

Jane the Virgin - Season 1 - Episode 7

Jane decides the best thing for her is to stay away from Rafael, but when her friends insist on taking her to the hot new club that he owns, she finds it hard to avoid him. Elsewhere, Xo and Rogelio each have dinner plans, so Rogelio suggests they have a double date, but the evening doesn’t work out as planned. Petra is once again scheming to make Rafael’s life more difficult.

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Leap Year
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7.77
870 votes

#17 - Leap Year

The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 18

Sue wishes for a big birthday bash for her Leap Year birthday. Meanwhile, Frankie learns that Mike has been taking care of a stray cat, Brick develops a crush at school, and Axl becomes fascinated with vacuuming.

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Winners and Losers
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7.76
803 votes

#18 - Winners and Losers

The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 16

Frankie is worried when Brick decides to go on a three-day school trip to Chicago; Sue wants to know if Darrin, one of Axl's friends, has feelings for her.

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The Prom Before the Storm
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7.75
475 votes

#19 - The Prom Before the Storm

90210 - Season 3 - Episode 21

As the gang prepares for prom, Dixon and Annie learn some troubling news about their futures, and Ivy discovers that Raj's health has taken a turn for the worse. With Silver away in the hospital, Adrianna tries to rekindle her romance with Navid. Meanwhile, Naomi and Max's relationship is strained to the breaking point.

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Madams and Madames
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7.73
267 votes

#20 - Madams and Madames

Eastwick - Season 1 - Episode 3

Haunted by the ghost of her daughter's ex-boyfriend, Roxie questions her sanity and turns to a local psychic for help. Declining Darryl's offer of a high-powered - and high-priced - divorce attorney, Kat decides to give Raymond another chance, but is she only delaying the inevitable? Joanna's quest to find the truth about Darryl leads her to a new and different scandal, and then she realizes her discovery was no accident. Meanwhile, Roxie's daughter, Mia, reluctantly attends her boyfriend's memorial, and though Bun has lost her memory, her mind is consumed with a mysterious symbol.

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Hungry Games
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7.73
716 votes

#21 - Hungry Games

The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 13

Reverend Deveaux interferes with the Hecks' plan to use their coupon for an all-you-can-eat buffet after church.

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Chapter Nineteen
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7.72
524 votes

#22 - Chapter Nineteen

Jane the Virgin - Season 1 - Episode 19

Jane is desperate to fix things with Rafael and suggests working on a way to help them move past their problems. Xo has been keeping a secret from Rogelio, but when she finally comes clean to him, Rogelio’s reaction surprises her. Alba has a flashback of who pushed her down the stairs. Still dealing with the Sin Rostro aftermath, Michael makes an upsetting discovery about who was involved all along. Petra finds herself in a dire situation leaving her to save herself.

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Chapter Forty-Six
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7.72
805 votes

#23 - Chapter Forty-Six

Jane the Virgin - Season 3 - Episode 2

When Rafael finally admits that he is over Jane, their co-parenting style is tested when they argue over what the best preschool is for Mateo. Xo is paranoid about Alba finding out her secret and what it will do to their relationship. Rogelio is ready to cross over to American TV, especially after he learns his nemesis is making the transition. “Anezka” is trying to find new dirt on Rafael when she begins an unexpected romance.

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The Ex-Factor
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7.71
263 votes

#24 - The Ex-Factor

'Til Death - Season 4 - Episode 6

Joy's fun and beautiful new friend Eileen also happens to be Eddie's ex-girlfriend. At first, the friendship doesn't seem to be a problem until Joy invites Eileen over to the house and Eddie gets himself in trouble by reminiscing a little too fondly about the past. Meanwhile, Kenny thinks he's doing something nice for his new girlfriend by babysitting her kids, but doesn't realize she may be using him.

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Chapter Sixty-Two
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7.69
616 votes

#25 - Chapter Sixty-Two

Jane the Virgin - Season 3 - Episode 18

Jane has to learn how to handle her new love life, especially when the guy she is dating introduces her to his grandmother. Petra learns some interesting information about Chuck. Xo and Rogelio are eager to share their news with Jane, but want to try to take her feelings into consideration. When Mateo starts asking questions, Jane and Rafael are forced to sit down with him and explain how their family came to be.

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Thanksgiving V
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7.68
766 votes

#26 - Thanksgiving V

The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 7

Axl looks for the right time to share news about his college classes; Frankie's dad reveals a gambling loss; Sue hides a secret; Brick determines to have lime-green Jell-O salad on Thanksgiving.

The Note
star
7.67
9 votes

#27 - The Note

Ellen - Season 2 - Episode 4

Stumbling upon evidence that someone in her reading group dislikes her, a downcast Ellen stoops to spying in order to root out and win over the malcontent.

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Chapter Fifty
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7.66
777 votes

#28 - Chapter Fifty

Jane the Virgin - Season 3 - Episode 6

When Jane’s cousin unexpectedly shows up at her door, Jane questions her own less than spontaneous life. Xo finds the perfect location for her dance studio, but it happens to be near her ex-boyfriend, Bruce Rogelio realizes his feelings for Xo, but struggles with telling her. Petra is served with a lawsuit and she decides to ask Rafael for help. Michael is ready to get to work just as they get a break in the Mutter case.

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Chapter Twenty-Nine
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7.66
628 votes

#29 - Chapter Twenty-Nine

Jane the Virgin - Season 2 - Episode 7

Jane and Rafael interview potential babysitters to help take some of the pressure off everyone, but Jane has specific and lengthy requirements. Jane attends her graduate school’s Christmas party in hopes of finding the perfect writing advisor, but things don’t go quite as planned. Rogelio is faced with a tough decision about the direction of his life. Petra wants a friendship with Jane, but her mother’s antics once again thwart those efforts. Michael’s suspicions have turned out to be true and he thinks he has discovered a lead on a possible rival to Sin Rostro.

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Tasers and Mind Erasers
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7.64
233 votes

#30 - Tasers and Mind Erasers

Eastwick - Season 1 - Episode 9

Roxie learns of a new ability as her mother Edie comes to visit. Darryl tries to persuade Kat to use her healing powers to save Greta. Joanna's rivalry with Max escalates while Jamie finds allies in Eleanor and Bun in eliminating Van Horne.

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Chapter Fifteen
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7.62
529 votes

#31 - Chapter Fifteen

Jane the Virgin - Season 1 - Episode 15

When Jane and Rafael receive news about their baby’s health, they revisit moving in together which prompts a surprise from Rafael. Alba gives Jane and Xo relationship advice that they both take to heart, but which leads them to unexpected friction with Rafael and Rogelio. Petra finds herself with an unexpected ally. Michael tells Jane that her favorite literary idol is staying at the Marbella and Jane is determined to get her own book into her hands.

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The 100th
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7.60
758 votes

#32 - The 100th

The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 4

The citizens of Orson, Indiana celebrate the Orsontennial - the town's 100th anniversary. During this momentous event, Frankie and Mike find themselves begrudgingly trying to drive a giant cow float in the parade; Axl, Sean and Darrin resurrect Boss Co. and attempt to make some big bucks by setting up a VIP area to view the festivities; Sue, still crushing on Darrin, tries to make him jealous by pretending to be dating Brad again; and Brick tries to earn himself a place in Orson history by entering a contest to come up with the town's new motto, which will be used for the next 100 years.

Year of the Hecks
star
7.60
815 votes

#33 - Year of the Hecks

The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 12

After realizing that no one keeps their New Year's resolutions, Frankie decides that they will be assigned anonymously to each family member, and an all-you-can-eat buffet feast will be the reward for those who can abide by their chosen resolution for a week. But chaos soon ensues when Frankie must spend more time with Brick, Mike needs to smile more, Axl has to keep his bedroom clean, Sue needs to stop trying out for things she'll never make, and Brick must stop reading all of the time.

Back to the Future IV: Judgment Day
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7.57
326 votes

#34 - Back to the Future IV: Judgment Day

Spin City - Season 3 - Episode 18

Mike's political mentor is preparing to visit with the mayor preparing to appoint him head of the city's millennium project. Marie is still in town and messing around with James. The mayor and Janelle plan a get-together. Owen has changed a little over the years and believes he is the Messiah. After Carter puts Rags in Paul's care, Paul accidentally kills the ailing dog. Owen brings Rags back to life with a touch.

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Ally Abroad
star
7.56
169 votes

#35 - Ally Abroad

'Til Death - Season 4 - Episode 22

When Allison's boyfriend Doug is hospitalized, she rushes to his bedside only to be surprised with a proposal. No one is more surprised by their daughter's engagement than Eddie and Joy who plot to put the brakes on wedding planning. Meanwhile, Kenny tries to get Eddie's car repaired without success.

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Blue Naomi
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7.56
616 votes

#36 - Blue Naomi

90210 - Season 3 - Episode 17

Dixon and Navid formalize their partnership, and a chance meeting with Snoop Dogg could mean good news for Shirazi Studios. Naomi tries to impress Max by dressing up in an Avatar costume, but doesn’t quite get the reaction she was hoping for. After learning the truth about Navid, Adrianna vows to get revenge. Meanwhile, Annie and Liam work together to expose Emily, and Ray confides in Ivy.

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The Houseguest
star
7.55
11 votes

#37 - The Houseguest

Ellen - Season 1 - Episode 8

Ellen's visiting cousin Tracy mistakenly thinks Ellen has intentionally sabotaged her L.A. vacation, and flees town with a notorious motorcycle gang, with Ellen in hot pursuit.

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Super Cool Party People
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7.48
901 votes

#38 - Super Cool Party People

Gilmore Girls - Season 6 - Episode 20

Luke decides to give April a birthday party at the diner. Lorelai volunteers to help, and is hurt when Luke explains that he still thinks it's too soon for April and Lorelai to meet. Meanwhile, Rory rushes to be with Logan at the hospital after he is seriously injured during a stunt with the Life and Death Brigade.

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Go, Bulldogs!
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7.48
850 votes

#39 - Go, Bulldogs!

Gilmore Girls - Season 7 - Episode 6

Lorelai and Chris attend Yale Parents' Weekend where they find Emily and Richard. Chris takes Rory and all her friends out for dinner after feeling guilty that he wasn't around when Rory was growing up. At the end, she shows her commitment to her duties as editor of the newspaper by gathering the troops to report on a story.

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One Kid at a Time
star
7.47
748 votes

#40 - One Kid at a Time

The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 12

When Frankie and Mike dedicate a day to each of their children, Axl takes them to a paintball range, Sue has them do 17 separate activities and Brick wants to go to a sci-fi convention.

The Long Morrow
star
7.45
927 votes

#41 - The Long Morrow

Gilmore Girls - Season 7 - Episode 1

Rory receives a strange going-away present from Logan and struggles to decode its significance. Luke tries to get Lorelai back, but a unwelcome night's event forces Lorelai to brush him off.

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Merry Fisticuffs
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7.43
842 votes

#42 - Merry Fisticuffs

Gilmore Girls - Season 7 - Episode 10

Christopher begins to doubt Lorelai's feelings for him when he witnesses Luke and Lorelai sharing a moment. Logan discovers that Rory and Marty have been pretending that they just met, and he reveals the truth to Lucy. Emily gives Lorelai advice about her marriage.

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How Much Is That Liam in the Window
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7.41
587 votes

#43 - How Much Is That Liam in the Window

90210 - Season 3 - Episode 6

New parents Jen and Ryan find out about Naomi’s rape and Jen decides to take matters into her own hands. Ryan encourages Naomi to come forward even though his own job may be in jeopardy. Victor arranges a photo shoot for Adrianna and instructs her to go topless, while Navid and Silver watch in shock. Annie discovers that Charlie has a dark and disturbing side when she sneaks in to observe a staged reading of his play. Liam lands a job working shirtless in the window and on the sales floor of a clothing store. A mysterious customer offers him an opportunity he can’t refuse. Dixon apologizes to Ivy for breaking up with her but doesn’t realize that Ivy decided to lose her virginity to someone else. Oscar confronts Laurel and Ivy with shocking news about his past.

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It's Getting Hot In Here
star
7.35
501 votes

#44 - It's Getting Hot In Here

90210 - Season 3 - Episode 13

Naomi, Adrianna, Silver and Annie decide to have a girls’ weekend and head to a yoga retreat in Ojai. Annie attempts to be a good cousin and invites Emily along for the weekend but confronts her about being a downer on the trip. Emily purposefully neglects to wake Annie up for a sweat lodge session and uses the opportunity to turn the girls against Annie. Naomi, who originally thinks the retreat is silly, suddenly decides to extend her stay. Silver runs into Navid, and the two have a secret rendezvous. Adrianna returns from the retreat and calls a tabloid to sell an exclusive story. Meanwhile, Debbie plans a romantic dinner for Ryan, but they are interrupted by Dixon, forcing Ryan to quickly find a place to hide. Charlie realizes Annie has feelings for Liam.

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Dog Fight
star
7.32
166 votes

#45 - Dog Fight

'Til Death - Season 4 - Episode 24

When Joy and Eddie experiment with role-playing to spice up their love life, they realize that pretending to be someone else isn't as sexy as being themselves. Meanwhile, to supplement his income, Kenny tries finding lost dogs to collect the reward money.

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Hallelujah Hoedown
star
7.32
721 votes

#46 - Hallelujah Hoedown

The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 22

Frankie tells the kids what she wants for Mother's day so one of them can clue in Mike; after repeatedly failing the driving test, Sue feels resentful when her friends get their licenses; Axl receives stunning news from Cassidy.

The Anchor
star
7.32
57 votes

#47 - The Anchor

Ellen - Season 1 - Episode 2

A guilt-ridden Ellen grovels to win back the friendship of Audrey, an annoying acquaintance she's been trying to dump for years. Meanwhile, Holly puts on a false front to impress a guy.

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The UnGraduate
star
7.26
916 votes

#48 - The UnGraduate

Gilmore Girls - Season 6 - Episode 3

While Rory plays spy for her grandmother at her new job, Lorelai can't decide on a date for the wedding.

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An Officer and a Gentleman
star
7.22
361 votes

#49 - An Officer and a Gentleman

Spin City - Season 3 - Episode 7

Mike discovers that his childhood pal, Nate Scott, has more in common with Carter than meets the eye, and finds it difficult to deal with this revelation. Meanwhile, Paul instructs Stacy in the finer art of being a cheapskate.

Hope and Faith Get Randy
star
7.19
67 votes

#50 - Hope and Faith Get Randy

Hope & Faith - Season 1 - Episode 8

Country singer Clint Black guest stars as Randy Richter, Hope's high school boyfriend who dumped her eighteen years ago. Faith thinks that the only for closure is to show Randy Hope's great life. When sparks unexpectedly fly between Randy and Faith, Hope is surprised by her own reaction. Meanwhile Sydney and Hayley work in secret to repair a giant hole they made in their bedroom wall.

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