The BEST episodes written by Elliot Shoenman

#1 - Father's Day

The Cosby Show - Season 1 - Episode 13

Cliff complains about the poor quality of his annual Father's Day gifts. He challenges the children to find some better presents for a December Father's Day. They give him thoughtful-if not quite attractive-presents.

#2 - Mrs. Westlake

The Cosby Show - Season 2 - Episode 12

Theo's math teacher comes for dinner, to Theo's extreme consternation. He thinks she plans to tell his parents of a bad grade on a math test. To his surprise, Mrs. Westlake comes to dinner looking young, attractive, and even with a sense of humor; and she has a very good surprise! Mrs. Westlake also gives Theo his test-he actually gets an 89, and he proceeds to embrace her, much to his shock. Sonia Braga as Mrs. Westlake.

#3 - Happy Anniversary

The Cosby Show - Season 2 - Episode 3

For Russell and Anna's 49th wedding anniversary, the family commissions a portrait of the couple as newlyweds, and offers them a cruise to Europe. Later in the evening, the whole family performs Ray Charles' "Night Time Is the Right Time", with Theo, Rudy and Cliff each lip-synching a solo. Earle Hyman as Russell. Clarice Taylor as Anna.

#4 - Cliff's Birthday

The Cosby Show - Season 1 - Episode 24

Cliff is turning 48, and as usual, he is trying to find out what his birthday present is ahead of time. Clair, with the help of the kids, orchestrates a huge trick. Cliff is fooled, and doesn't find about what is birthday surprise is: a visit to Lena Horne's private club. Lena Horne as herself, Clarence Williams III as Clarence Thornehill. In episode 12, Cliff says his birthday is in October.

#5 - Halloween

The Cosby Show - Season 2 - Episode 6

Vanessa has a crush on a one Robert Forman, who comes to her Halloween party. Daydreaming about her love, she drops an entire tray of glasses and embarrasses herself in front of the guests. Pam Potillo as Janet. Dondre Whitfield as Robert. Akili Prince as Scott. (Years later, Prince would originate the role of Terrence Frye on All My Children. Upon leaving that series, he was replaced by Whitfield.)

#6 - Clair's Sister

The Cosby Show - Season 2 - Episode 9

Clair's sister Sarah gets engaged. First appearance of Joe Williams as Clair's father Al Hanks. Ethel Ayler as Carrie Hanks. Mario Van Peebles as Garvin.

#7 - The Kiss

Maude - Season 3 - Episode 2

Maude becomes concerned when Walter begins smoking a pipe and wearing high heeled shoes. She suggests that perhaps he's going through male menopause. However, what really concerns both her and Arthur is when they catch Vivian and Walter sharing a kiss. This obviously leads to yet more marital strife between the Findlays and the Harmons.

#8 - The Longest Day

Home Improvement - Season 5 - Episode 22

After a routine medical checkup, the family discovers that Randy may have cancer.

#9 - The Dentist

The Cosby Show - Season 2 - Episode 16

Peter goes to the dentist, but has Rudy come along for moral support so Peter won't be afraid of the dentist anymore. Danny Kaye (in one of his last appearances) as Dr. Burns, who is also Cliff's dentist.

#10 - Something Old, Something Blue

Home Improvement - Season 6 - Episode 18

Before Al and Ilene's wedding, Al tells the guys a secret.

#11 - First Day of School

The Cosby Show - Season 2 - Episode 1

Cliff and Clair are overjoyed with the arrivial of the new school year, as their children are finally out of the house.

#12 - The Look

Home Improvement - Season 5 - Episode 7

Tim gets "the look" from Jill after spending $4,000 on season tickets for the Detroit Pistons.

#13 - No Place Like Home

Home Improvement - Season 6 - Episode 12

Tim's brothers help move their mother out of the family home, but Tim takes an immediate dislike to the new owners' plans for the place.

#14 - The Naked Truth

Home Improvement - Season 4 - Episode 19

When Marty and Nancy are staying with the Taylors, Tim walks in on Nancy in the shower thinking she is Jill. Meanwhile, Randy goes to a Bar Mitzvah and must come home after he splits his trousers.

#15 - Jill's Passion

Home Improvement - Season 7 - Episode 7

Ian, a man Jill met at the YMCA gym, asks her out mistaking Tim for her brother. That night Jill has a dream about him, but after talking to Patty, a friend, and Tim she straightens it out.

#16 - Nostalgia Party

Maude - Season 3 - Episode 14

Maude is determined to make her New Year's Eve party something to remember.

#17 - Walter's Ex

Maude - Season 3 - Episode 13

The burden of alimony might finally be off Walter's back when Walter's ex-wife remarries.

#18 - Future Shock

Home Improvement - Season 6 - Episode 2

Tim and Jill both reminisce about their senior years.

#19 - Room at the Top

Home Improvement - Season 7 - Episode 3

Jill wants Tim to build her an office in the attic, and then changes her mind at the last minute; Tim makes a big deal about it.

#20 - Tool Time After Dark (1)

Home Improvement - Season 4 - Episode 22

Despite Jill's advice, Tim stays up all night watching Tool Time tapes because of his upset stomach from eating too much Polish food.

#21 - What a Drag

Home Improvement - Season 7 - Episode 16

On Tool Time, Tim and Al show viewers how to prepare for a severe winter storm. When Tim falls through the gazebo he discovers a small bag of marijuana taped to the underside of the swing. Jill and Tim stake out their backyard from Wilson's to catch the culprit... to everyone's surprise, Brad is caught red-handed with the goods.

#22 - All in the Family

Home Improvement - Season 8 - Episode 3

Tim and Jill's plans to spend some time together are interrupted when Tim's brother and Jill's sister announce that they are an item.

#23 - King of the Hill

Cheers - Season 3 - Episode 15

Sam returns to the mound for a charity softball game against Playboy bunnies, but his competitive spirit ruins the day when he strikes them all out.

#24 - Jill's Surprise Party

Home Improvement - Season 5 - Episode 4

Tim invites everyone over to the house for Jill's surprise birthday party, but Jill is off looking for her childhood piano.

#25 - Aisle See You in My Dreams

Home Improvement - Season 3 - Episode 2

At Al's 35th birthday, he wants a wife and kids, so Jill fixes him up with Ilene Markham. Al finds out that Ilene wants kids too, so he proposes to her on Tool Time. Randy and Brad write a letter to Mark pretending to be Isaiah Thomas, so Tim and Jill tell Mark to get revenge.

#26 - Maude's Mother

Maude - Season 3 - Episode 23

Maude's mother comes to visit and brings out all of Maude's insecurities.

#27 - Love's Labor Lost (1)

Home Improvement - Season 8 - Episode 18

Plans for a ski trip are put on hold when Jill needs an emergency hysterectomy. Tim helps her face the situation, but becomes frightened when complications arise during surgery.

#28 - Vivian's Party

Maude - Season 3 - Episode 10

Vivian is throwing a party and she is a nervous wreck, luckily she has Maude to help her. Things get worse when her maid refuses to serve during the event so, Maude extends a hand and gets Mrs. Naugatuck to help out. However, after all that, Maude is in for a shock, Walter and her are not invited to the party.

#29 - Love's Labor Lost (2)

Home Improvement - Season 8 - Episode 19

Tim waits for news on Jill's surgery. Jill will be fine, although she had to have her ovaries completely removed, not partially as was first thought. Jill's mother comes to visit to help with her daughter's care and with her mood swings.

#30 - My Dinner with Wilson

Home Improvement - Season 4 - Episode 9

At Thanksgiving dinner with the Taylors, Wilson announces he is moving, but Tim gives him advice in the hopes Wilson will decide to stay.

#31 - Arrivederci, Binford

Home Improvement - Season 3 - Episode 5

Tim is afraid to cry after Mr. Binford, his boss and close friend, passes away.

#32 - The Eve of Construction

Home Improvement - Season 3 - Episode 18

Jill joins Al's team for Habitat for Humanity because Tim thinks married couples shouldn't work together. Meanwhile, Brad finds a locket and gives it to Ashley, but finds out it was Marie's.

#33 - Feud for Thought

Home Improvement - Season 3 - Episode 11

At their high school reunion, Jill tries to avoid Joanie Graham, her high school friend who stole her boyfriend, and Tim and Jack try to fix the amplifier. Meanwhile, Al watches the boys and Brad's girlfriend Ashley.

#34 - He Ain't Heavy, He's Just Irresponsible

Home Improvement - Season 4 - Episode 5

Tim's brother Marty comes by to tell him that he's leaving his wife and kids, but Tim's advice turns Marty against him. Meanwhile, Tim creates a hole in the floor and Jill has trouble working on her psychology report.

#35 - The Investment

Maude - Season 2 - Episode 22

Arthur gives Walter a stock tip which causes Walter to lose $3,700. Walter, angry at Arthur, insists on being angry with Arthur for saying it was a sure thing. Later, when Walter finds out Arthur didn't invest in the stock himself, questions arise about his financial situation, which leads to a huge blowup between Walter, Maude, Vivian and Arthur.

#36 - Speed Trap

Maude - Season 3 - Episode 5

Walter and Arthur go away for the weekend on a camping trip. Maude is upset with Walter's plans but she soon forgets it, when Vivian and her go on a non-stop eating binge. However, Walter and Arthur's trip goes awry as they become victims of a speed trap and land in jail.

#37 - Arthur's New Best Friend

Maude - Season 5 - Episode 21

Walter is jealous of Arthur's new friendship, and his sense of loneliness and betrayal makes Maude in turn feel bad.

#38 - Tool Time After Dark (2)

Home Improvement - Season 4 - Episode 23

#39 - The Case of the Broken Punch Bowl

Maude - Season 4 - Episode 15

Who broke Maude's priceless crystal bowl? There are several conflicting versions of what happened to the punch bowl.

#40 - Walter's Pride

Maude - Season 3 - Episode 20

Walter would rather go bankrupt than allow Maude to mortgage the house that is in her name.