The BEST episodes written by Larry Balmagia
#4 - Jack the Giant Killer
Three's Company - Season 1 - Episode 5
Jack's masculinity is put to the test when a big bully tries to have his way with the girls.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Community Relations
Barney Miller - Season 3 - Episode 13
An evicted tenant greets a landlord with a musket; Barney's charged with harassment when he books a blind shoplifter.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - C*A*V*E
M*A*S*H - Season 7 - Episode 20
The 4077th evacuation to a nearby cave to, avoid U.S. artillery fire on a Chinese target, poses problems for Hawkeye, who has a claustrophobia problem that Colonel Potter is unaware of. On the other hand, Margaret hates loud noises. And then there's the problem of a seriously wounded soldier...
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Bugs
Barney Miller - Season 4 - Episode 3
Listening devices discovered in the squad room may have come from Internal Affairs - or the Nixon administration!
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Evaluation
Barney Miller - Season 4 - Episode 21
The members of the squad nervously await Barney filling out their evaluation forms. Meanwhile, Harris arrests a numerologist who will only give his name as "1223," and a porno shop reporting vandalism turns out to be a mom and pop operation being hassled by their kids.
Watch Now:Amazon#12 - The Bogey Men
Wings - Season 3 - Episode 11
Brian talks Joe into a vacation so they can do a little golfing only to find out it's actually a free weekend at a timeshare resort in exchange for attending a high-pressure sales pitch. Meanwhile, Antonio learns to play the guitar but only knows one song which everyone quickly grows tired of.
Watch Now:Apple TV#13 - Mr. President
Charles in Charge - Season 1 - Episode 14
Charles can't find anything wrong with having a little fun in college, but Gwendolyn has a different opinion. She feels that whoever becomes class president will have an effect on campus life for the rest of the year! Why should Elliot Pembroke be able to turn college into a 'fun-till-you-drop' circus? Gwendolyn urges Charles to run for president against the fun-loving Elliot because he is running unopposed. Furthermore, the person running for office should be bright, caring, and responsible -- like Charles! With elections only a few days away, he agrees to run and challenges Elliot to a debate. When he loses, he follows the good advice from Stan and Jill to organize his campaign. Charles invites the opinion makers - the movers and shakers - to the house for a meeting, to listen to problems and to address the issues. Gwendolyn becomes his campaign manager, and Buddy agrees to help. Finally, the election results are in, and the best person won.
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Barney Miller - Season 3 - Episode 17
Weary of waiting for promotion, Levitt announces that he's quitting the force; Barney investigates a sex clinic that borders on brothel status; Harris investigates a rash of crimes ostensibly committed by a juvenile.
#17 - Hot Lips is Back in Town
M*A*S*H - Season 7 - Episode 19
Radar, who is smitten with the cute new nurse, Linda Nugent, relies on Hawkeye's expertise on how to cope with the situation. Hot Lips, meanwhile, celebrates her just-granted divorce by taking a step that arouses Colonel Potter's ire.
#18 - What's Up, Doc?
M*A*S*H - Season 6 - Episode 19
Hot Lips, believing herself to be pregnant, asks Hawkeye to test her. The only rabbit available to use for the test is Radar's pet, Fluffy. Meanwhile, Martinson, a patient, holds Charles at gunpoint, demanding he be sent back to Ohio.
#19 - George the Philanthropist
The Jeffersons - Season 3 - Episode 23
George is in the running for a prestigious award and is out to beat a fierce competitor by pledging more to a charity than his competitors. He pledges his money to open up a youth center in Harlem, however, when he learns he lost, he plans to withdraw his pledge.
#20 - The Moon is Not Blue
M*A*S*H - Season 11 - Episode 8
With the camp facing prohibition, and a severe medical supply shortage, during another heat wave, Hawkeye resolves to lift morale by importing a racy new movie.
#21 - The Eye of the Beholder
Night Court - Season 1 - Episode 5
The others try to pull Bull out of the dumps when he's turned down by a charitable organization because his size and appearance are intimidating to others.
Watch Now:Apple TV#22 - Major Ego
M*A*S*H - Season 7 - Episode 8
Captain Tom Greenleigh of Stars and Stripes comes to the 4077th to write an article about Charles, which makes him act even more egotistical than usual. Meanwhile, Margeret finds out her estranged husband Donald has tied up their joint account, while fending off at first -- then accepting -- the advances of Greenleigh. Klinger dresses up as various movie characters with the hope that Stars and Stripes will write about how crazy he is.
#23 - Weird Science
Sister, Sister - Season 3 - Episode 8
The twins fail miserably at playing matchmaker for Ray and their science teacher. Meanwhile, Lisa has second thoughts about her clothing business when her mall neighbors shun her.
#25 - Temporary Duty
M*A*S*H - Season 6 - Episode 21
With a temporary transfer of personnel between the 4077th and the 8063rd, Captain Roy Dupree replaces Hawkeye, whilst Lorraine Anderson makes eyes at Charles. Fearing this to be permanent, Charles and B.J. successfully conspire to have Dupree permanently removed from the 4077th. Charles (to Hawkeye): "God, I missed you!"
#26 - B.J. Papa San
M*A*S*H - Season 7 - Episode 15
B.J. almost becomes the surrogate father to a Korean family. Finding them a substitute for his own absent family, B.J. spends so much time with them that his medical efficiency begins to suffer, and Hawkeye worries about his health. B.J.: "First they take me from my wife and kid, and just when I find something to help fill the gap, they take that away, too."
#27 - Our Finest Hour
M*A*S*H - Season 7 - Episode 4
Newscaster Clete Roberts, reprising an earlier interview appearance, returns to update Korean War conditions, when he conducts a series of television talks with the leading characters of the 4077th.
#28 - The Challenge
What's Happening Now! - Season 1 - Episode 13
Raj accidentally accepts a match with a wrestler who takes the persona of an overgrown baby.
Watch Now:Amazon#29 - Goodbye, Mr. Ripps
What's Happening Now! - Season 1 - Episode 17
The guys plan a retirement party for a humorous former teacher.
Watch Now:Amazon#30 - Cabin Fever
What's Happening Now! - Season 2 - Episode 10
Nadine, Shirley and Dee are stranded in a secluded mountain cabin while an escaped convict prowls outside.
Watch Now:Amazon#31 - The New Employee
What's Happening Now! - Season 3 - Episode 3
Shirley's new employee Maurice turns the diner into a teen nightclub to impress a girl.
Watch Now:Amazon#33 - The New Kid
What's Happening Now! - Season 1 - Episode 7
A 10-year-old orphan is left at the diner and taken in by Raj and Nadine.
Watch Now:Amazon#34 - Shirley's Landlord
What's Happening Now! - Season 2 - Episode 2
Shirley gathers her friends and fellow tenants to confront her evil landlord.
Watch Now:Amazon#35 - The Movie Deal
What's Happening Now! - Season 2 - Episode 3
Roger's screenplay opportunity is actually Nadine's case study on homeless women.
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