The BEST episodes written by Ian Gurvitz

Do the Right Thing
star
8.14
195 votes

#1 - Do the Right Thing

Becker - Season 5 - Episode 2

John tries desperately to persuade Chris that he chose to be with her before he learned that Reggie was leaving town, but Chris doesn't believe him. Also, Jake and Bob decide to follow in Reggie's footsteps and get out of town, and Margaret and Linda try to find out the identity of a man who claims he is a former patient.

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Death Becomes Him
star
8.04
73 votes

#2 - Death Becomes Him

Wings - Season 7 - Episode 3

The sad news of Richard Kingsbury's death in Miami is occasion for celebration at Sandpiper, as Kingbury's oldest daughter hires the Hackett's to bring the body back to Nantucket for the Memorial. But the brother's fly the wrong body back to the island, and it's up to Joe to impersonate the late Kingsbury at the funeral.

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Joe Blows (2)
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8.04
49 votes

#3 - Joe Blows (2)

Wings - Season 5 - Episode 8

With Joe MIA, the burden of running Sandpiper Air falls all on Brian. As he struggles to keep things in the air, he gets a clue to where Joe ran off to.

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The Hypocratic Oath
star
8.00
218 votes

#4 - The Hypocratic Oath

Becker - Season 2 - Episode 13

John's waiting room turns into a maze of boxes when Linda orders too many supplies; Reggie becomes attracted to a much younger student and Margaret learns that a former patient died and has included her in her will.

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Final Approach (2)
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8.00
36 votes

#5 - Final Approach (2)

Wings - Season 8 - Episode 24

Joe and Brian are divided over their new-found inheritance:Joe wants to expand the business,and Brian wants the money to leave Nantucket and the tedium of his job.Joe's agony over the dissolving of the partnership is further complicated when he learns of Helen's earth shaking news:she's been invited to study cello in Vienna with the world's greatest cellist.Joe is prepared to sacrifice Sandpiper to help Helen finally live her dream.But it is Brian who makes the final sacrifice,by postponing his and Casey's move to the Carribean,in order to run Sandpiper for one year while Joe and Helen are away in Vienna.

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Burnin' Down the House (1)
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7.96
73 votes

#6 - Burnin' Down the House (1)

Wings - Season 7 - Episode 1

Joe and Helen return from their honeymoon in Jamaica to recieve bad news; a night of passion between Brian and Casey in Helen's house results in a devastating fire. That Leaves Brian kicked out of the house and Sandpiper by Joe.

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Man Plans, God Laughs
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7.96
224 votes

#7 - Man Plans, God Laughs

Becker - Season 1 - Episode 6

Becker's attempt at friendship is short lived; with Margaret at home with the flu, the flaky Linda is left in charge of the office; Reggie receives an unwelcome visit from a former high-school classmate.

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Porno for Pyros
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7.95
43 votes

#8 - Porno for Pyros

Wings - Season 8 - Episode 1

After Joe and Helen burn down Brian's house,he's expecting a big check,much like the one Joe and Helen got,but the gutting of the old Hackett house is cause for an appearance by an insurance investigator,who has serious doubt about the legitimacy of the two claims in the last year.Until she and Antonio's wild night of passion sparks a blaze at the local hotel and that convinces her the cases are Legit.

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Scriptus Interruptus
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7.90
286 votes

#9 - Scriptus Interruptus

Becker - Season 1 - Episode 11

Becker agrees to write an article for a fellow doctor's medical journal, but has trouble finishing the project. With the article's deadline quickly approaching, Becker tries desperately to find a place to sit and hash out the piece. Unfortunately, he can't seem to acquire five minutes of quiet time before something or someone finds a way to interrupt his concentration.

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Whose Wife is It Anyway?
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7.88
77 votes

#10 - Whose Wife is It Anyway?

Wings - Season 6 - Episode 1

After spending the night with Helen, Joe thinks they're a couple again. But, Helen has other thoughts about their night together and goes to New York to see Davis anyway.

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What Dreams May Come
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7.87
83 votes

#11 - What Dreams May Come

The Exes - Season 4 - Episode 21

Holly convinces Stewart to quit his practice and buy a restaurant; Haskell tries to persuade Margo to marry her fiancé.

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Lynch Party
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7.85
46 votes

#12 - Lynch Party

Wings - Season 7 - Episode 17

When news arrives that Davis Lynch has re-surfaced, Helen recounts the tale of how she never broke off her engagement with him, then tries to break the news to Davis, while not alerting Joe.

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Et Tu, Antonio?
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7.84
75 votes

#13 - Et Tu, Antonio?

Wings - Season 6 - Episode 24

Antonio's workaholic cousin and his wife arrive for a visit and Antonio struggles to suppress his feelings for her as she confides in him about her marriage. Meanwhile, Helen's side of the family outshines Joe's as the wedding gifts start to arrive.

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The Lady Vanishes
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7.82
45 votes

#14 - The Lady Vanishes

Wings - Season 7 - Episode 22

Antonio meets the perfect woman, but when she disappears before he can get her name, he goes on a desperate search for her, only to discover it wasn't just coincidence that she was so difficult to track down. Meanwhile, Brian impresses Helen with his ability to read women and predict the entire relationship before it even starts.

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DNR
star
7.79
161 votes

#15 - DNR

Becker - Season 6 - Episode 13

In the series finale, Becker realizes he's happy, but Chris fears that John is going to break up with her after he invites her to dinner at a nice restaurant; Jake used his inheritance from his grandmother to go off to Northwestern University; and Linda finds a new Italian boyfriend on the subway.

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Wingless (2)
star
7.77
40 votes

#16 - Wingless (2)

Wings - Season 8 - Episode 9

Cord's first act as the new President of Sandpiper is to hold a meeting, informing everyone they need a "big idea".Something that drives Joe crazy, trying to get everyone to see there is no "Big Idea".But there is,Little does Roy know that he would be responsible for the "Big Idea".Mentioning to Cord that the charter business is the one, he hasn't been able to crack. So after contacting friend of his in the music business,the "Big Idea" pays off when Sandpiper becomes the charter for the singing sensation the Todds.That is until a fued breaks out and the tour is cancelled.

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A Decent Proposal
star
7.77
48 votes

#17 - A Decent Proposal

Wings - Season 5 - Episode 24

Joe may have finally found a bank willing to float him a loan to expand Sandpiper Air. Helen anxiously awaits Davis' mid-week arrival, sure that he's coming to break up with her.

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Remembrance of Flings Past (1)
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7.77
48 votes

#18 - Remembrance of Flings Past (1)

Wings - Season 6 - Episode 16

It's the gang's High School reunion. Brian dates one of his sweethearts who has a child that is the spitting image of Joe. Helen grapples with the mean girls who tormented her. Not to be left out, Antonio poses as an exchange student who briefly went to the school and Lowell discovers his shop teacher isn't all there.

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Insanity Claus
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7.73
52 votes

#19 - Insanity Claus

Wings - Season 6 - Episode 11

The airport's Air Traffic Controller snaps when he learns that Helen sold her last jelly donut to Antonio.

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What's Love Got To Do With It?
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7.73
206 votes

#20 - What's Love Got To Do With It?

Becker - Season 6 - Episode 1

John and Chris reluctantly confront their feelings for each other in the sixth-season opener. Meanwhile, Chris is furious over an outrageously high hospital bill and tries to get some of the charges dismissed in a meeting with an unsympathetic hospital administrator (Paul Dooley). Jake sells his dreadlocks to pay his rent.

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Physician, Heal Thyself
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7.72
276 votes

#21 - Physician, Heal Thyself

Becker - Season 1 - Episode 8

The disagreeable doc gets even more irritable when he becomes the patient in this pungent episode of the surprise hit of the season. The arrogant Bronx doctor is once again complaining about the shortcomings of society, sparking another verbal sparring match with Reggie Becker is later compelled to swallow his pride and ask for her help when his back goes out, leaving him prone on the floor of his apartment. But he scoffs when she suggests he see an acupuncturist. Meanwhile, Margaret receives special deliveries from a smitten mailman.

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Prelude to a Kiss
star
7.71
214 votes

#22 - Prelude to a Kiss

The Exes - Season 3 - Episode 8

Phil opens his own agency and enlists Eden as his temporary assistant to help sign his first client. Meanwhile, Holly hires Haskell as her temporary assistant. Stuart pursues the Yelper who smeared his practices perfect rating.

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I Love Brian
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7.70
50 votes

#23 - I Love Brian

Wings - Season 4 - Episode 17

Hoping to impress Alex, Brian claims to know Clint Black. Helen and Alex are entertained while they expect Brian's scheme to attend a concert and meet him will backfire.

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Chris's Ex
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7.66
196 votes

#24 - Chris's Ex

Becker - Season 5 - Episode 21

When Chris's all-too-friendly ex-husband unexpectedly shows up and stays at her apartment, Becker tries everything he can to keep the divorced duo apart.

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Imm-Oral Fixations
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7.65
220 votes

#25 - Imm-Oral Fixations

Becker - Season 2 - Episode 2

Becker is grumpier than usual after he decides to quit smoking, but he gets a lift from Reggie's friend (Marjorie Monaghan), an ex-smoker who tells him the only substitute that worked for her was sex.

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The Film Critic
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7.64
238 votes

#26 - The Film Critic

Becker - Season 3 - Episode 1

Becker tries in vain to see a movie without the experience being ruined for him, while Margaret has trouble coping with her marital problems.

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Lost in Translation
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7.64
296 votes

#27 - Lost in Translation

The Exes - Season 1 - Episode 7

Phil dates Tatiana, a Serbian lingerie model who can only speak her native language. Phil asks Stuart to be her translator, until she becomes attracted to Stuart as well. Holly keeps making a fool of herself in front of a guy she likes. Haskell buys something very strange.

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Crosstalk
star
7.59
181 votes

#28 - Crosstalk

Becker - Season 2 - Episode 22

John gets into an argument with a priest over whose hands a patient is really in -- God's or the doctor's; Reggie, Jake and Bob take a gamble on the stock market.

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But I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet
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7.58
196 votes

#29 - But I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet

Becker - Season 5 - Episode 13

Becker's old college roommate Rick Cooper, a recovering alcoholic, comes to town to make amends; but John was unaware until now that Rick was the one behind the misdeeds he confesses, which include stealing and sleeping with his wife. Meanwhile, Margaret spends time with Cliff, the medical supply salesman, until Linda accuses her of having an affair with him; and Bob becomes obsessed with his supposedly imminent death.

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Finding Mr. Wrong
star
7.56
86 votes

#30 - Finding Mr. Wrong

The Exes - Season 4 - Episode 14

Tired of dating drama, Holly decides to only pursue men she is not interested in; Haskell takes all of his money out of the bank.

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The Buddy System
star
7.49
225 votes

#31 - The Buddy System

Becker - Season 4 - Episode 9

John believes he is finally in a perfect relationship after seeing Laura for several months. Their no-strings, no-pressure friendship is just right for him: it's filled with casual sex and devoid of responsibility. Unfortunately for John, it's no longer ideal for Laura. She wants a commitment, which is something John just isn't ready to make. Elsewhere, Bob boasts about finding a Super Bowl ring in the backseat of a cab and plans to sell it rather than try to find its rightful owner; and Linda tries to talk her parents out of getting a divorce.

A Little Romance
star
7.48
339 votes

#32 - A Little Romance

The Exes - Season 1 - Episode 2

Phil uses Holly's assistant to help him land a star jockey as a client, but hes got his eyes on a bigger prize. Haskell talks Stuart into selling sentimental mementos from his marriage but Stuart has trouble letting go.

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Bye-Bye, Bunny
star
7.45
53 votes

#33 - Bye-Bye, Bunny

Wings - Season 5 - Episode 3

Lowell and Bunny make their separation final by signing the divorce papers only to start sleeping together again. Meanwhile, Antonio consoles a woman who's cheating husband left his cellphone in Antonio's cab.

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Parannoyed
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7.45
221 votes

#34 - Parannoyed

Becker - Season 4 - Episode 21

Dr. John Becker's laundry, apartment and mail have all been tampered with and he is sure the culprit is one of his pesky neighbors. Determined to solve the mystery, he decides to confront all the tenants and barges into his building's weekly board meeting. Meanwhile Chris, the new girl in Becker's apartment building, is a hit with the gang at the diner, but her perky behavior only serves to darken his already miserable day.

Nocturnal Omissions
star
7.45
253 votes

#35 - Nocturnal Omissions

Becker - Season 3 - Episode 20

John is crankier than normal when he suffers a bout of insomnia, which he believes can be cured by watching mindless TV shows. Unfortunately, his TV set is broken and he refuses to buy a new one.

How Holly Got Her Groove Back
star
7.41
154 votes

#36 - How Holly Got Her Groove Back

The Exes - Season 2 - Episode 8

Holly's continuing crush on her co-worker Paul, makes her determined to find out how he feels about her. Meanwhile, frustrated with being the only roommate who cleans the apartment, Stuart hires a maid who begins to disrupt Haskell's life.

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The Unnatural
star
7.40
149 votes

#37 - The Unnatural

The Wonder Years - Season 3 - Episode 19

When Kevin keeps making the cut for the school baseball team, he worries about whether it is because of his talent or because his dad saved the Coach's life in Korea.

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The Last Time I Saw Maris
star
7.32
967 votes

#38 - The Last Time I Saw Maris

Frasier - Season 3 - Episode 8

Maris throws Niles out of the house after he stands up to her. Frasier and Martin talk Niles out of crawling back, but...

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The Wedding Unplanner
star
7.28
151 votes

#39 - The Wedding Unplanner

The Exes - Season 4 - Episode 2

Holly represents Nicki in her divorce, but her history gets in the way.

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Cool Hand Lutz
star
7.27
151 votes

#40 - Cool Hand Lutz

The Exes - Season 2 - Episode 3

Holly & Haskell go on a practice date. Stuart tries really hard to fit in with Phil's friend and embarrasses him in the process.

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Zero Dark Forties
star
7.06
200 votes

#41 - Zero Dark Forties

The Exes - Season 3 - Episode 4

When Holly despairs about dating again, the guys secretly create an online dating profile for her and discover what dating is like from a woman's perspective.

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Moonlighting
star
6.94
47 votes

#42 - Moonlighting

Wings - Season 5 - Episode 18

To ease Alex's embarrassment over having to take a job as a waitress at a medieval themed restaurant during the off-season, the gang tell their own stories of embarrassing off-season jobs.

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Requiem for a Dream
star
6.88
73 votes

#43 - Requiem for a Dream

The Exes - Season 4 - Episode 8

The gang attends a silent auction for charity; Haskell wins a police ride-along; Phil gets a dinner.

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A Family Affair
star
6.88
16 votes

#44 - A Family Affair

Get a Life - Season 1 - Episode 4

Sharon's sister, Charleen, comes to visit and she is taken with Chris' charm, much to Sharon's chagrin.

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