The BEST episodes written by Joe Cristalli
#1 - The Twelve Shorts of Christmas
Life in Pieces - Season 3 - Episode 8
The holiday spirit is alive, well and wildly different for each member of the Short family.
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#2 - Cinderella Fantasy Prom Dougie
Life in Pieces - Season 1 - Episode 21
Tim thinks wearing a Cinderella dress during March Madness is good luck, so he refuses to take it off in hopes his alma mater will win. Also, Greg fantasizes about what to write in a birthday card for his boss, Tyler goes to prom and must withstand unsolicited advice from his parents and grandparents, and Jen sets Matt up on a blind date with her coworker, Dougie.
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#3 - Swim Survivor Zen Talk
Life in Pieces - Season 2 - Episode 7
When John decides to try out for "Survivor," Tim gets jealous and attempts to undermine his audition tape. Also, Colleen confesses she can't swim when she and Matt discuss Hawaii as a honeymoon destination; Jen pretends to get hooked on meditation so she can use the time to play cell phone games; and Heather gives Sophia the "sex" talk.
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#4 - Four Short Fairy Tales
Life in Pieces - Season 4 - Episode 9
When Tim gets a toupee, the family members try their best to hide their horrified reactions. Jen fights for face time with her boss when she returns to work after maternity leave. Joan decides to retire but gets cold feet. Greg and Matt build a playhouse for the kids.
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#6 - Ear Scorn Registry Manuscript
Life in Pieces - Season 2 - Episode 20
When Colleen goes to Tim for help with an embarrassing ailment, she begs him not to tell the family. Also, Dougie enlists Joan to help her buy a gift for Matt and Colleen's wedding. Heather gets jealous when her friends want to include Jen in their group.
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#8 - Lingerie Cookbook Gamble Surrogate
Life in Pieces - Season 3 - Episode 20
Tyler and Tim realize they are in over their heads when Heather tasks them with buying a bra for Samantha. Joan asks Jen to submit a recipe for the family cookbook, prompting Jen to steal one from her favorite restaurant. John gets Samantha and Sophia hooked on gambling while babysitting for them. Colleen and Matt obsess about their surrogate’s unhealthy lifestyle.
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#9 - Blind Date
Frasier (2023) - Season 1 - Episode 6
Eve agrees to set both Frasier and Freddy up on blind dates—but when both women are expected on the same evening, father and son start to turn on each other.
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#10 - It's Electric
Perfect Harmony - Season 1 - Episode 5
Arthur deals with Jean's father, who attempts to take their family houseboat back. Reverend Jax hosts a singles night, where Ginny and Dwayne finally address the elephant in their relationship.
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#11 - The Good Father
Frasier (2023) - Season 1 - Episode 1
Following Martin's death, Frasier returns to Boston for a college lecture and to check in on his son, Freddy--whom he quickly suspects is keeping a secret from him.
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