The BEST episodes written by Larry Balmagia

As Fate Would Have It
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8.35
83 votes

#1 - As Fate Would Have It

Wings - Season 3 - Episode 22

The gang accompanies Helen to Boston after she lands a gig with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Caught up in a heavy storm and their fate uncertain, Helen recounts the bizarre way in which they got to that point.

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Exit Laughing
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7.94
50 votes

#2 - Exit Laughing

Wings - Season 4 - Episode 11

Helen dates a guy with an annoying laugh. Antonio has trouble with his jerk neighbor.

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Another Wedding
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7.87
47 votes

#3 - Another Wedding

Wings - Season 4 - Episode 21

The crew is invited to the wedding of the air traffic controller.

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Jack the Giant Killer
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7.62
209 votes

#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.

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C*A*V*E
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7.56
373 votes

#5 - 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...

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Bugs
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7.56
59 votes

#6 - Bugs

Barney Miller - Season 4 - Episode 3

Listening devices discovered in the squad room may have come from Internal Affairs - or the Nixon administration!

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Community Relations
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7.56
54 votes

#7 - 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.

Evaluation
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7.51
57 votes

#8 - 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.

Bar Wars IV: Cheers Fouls Out
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7.51
156 votes

#9 - Bar Wars IV: Cheers Fouls Out

Cheers - Season 9 - Episode 2

Sam tries to beat Gary at his own game in a grudge basketball game by recruiting Boston Celtics' star Kevin McHale as a substitute bartender at Cheers.

Johnny's Solo Flight
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7.50
2 votes

#10 - Johnny's Solo Flight

Rhoda - Season 4 - Episode 9

Johnny's nightclub solo debut fizzles out and Rhoda is left to pick up the pieces.

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Who's Shy?
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7.50
2 votes

#11 - Who's Shy?

Rhoda - Season 4 - Episode 10

At Rhoda's urging, Brenda tries therapy to overcome her shyness.

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The Bogey Men
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7.46
84 votes

#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.

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Sex Surrogate
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7.42
53 votes

#13 - Sex Surrogate

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.

Mr. President
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7.40
5 votes

#14 - 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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If Elected, I Will Not Live
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7.39
61 votes

#15 - If Elected, I Will Not Live

Wings - Season 3 - Episode 5

When Roy's competition for the town council drops out, the gang convince Joe to run against him. However, the local newspaper endorses Joe's campaign manager, Fay.

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Sam Time Next Year
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7.36
127 votes

#16 - Sam Time Next Year

Cheers - Season 9 - Episode 17

On Valentine's Day, Sam winds up laid out due to back trouble on the 20th anniversary of his annual tryst with Lauren.

Hot Lips is Back in Town
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7.30
328 votes

#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.

George the Philanthropist
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7.29
13 votes

#18 - 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.

What's Up, Doc?
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7.27
377 votes

#19 - 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.

The Moon is Not Blue
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7.17
292 votes

#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.

The Eye of the Beholder
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7.16
237 votes

#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.

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Major Ego
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7.12
398 votes

#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.

Weird Science
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7.00
8 votes

#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.

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Ida Works Out
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7.00
1 votes

#24 - Ida Works Out

Rhoda - Season 4 - Episode 5

Ida Morgenstern wreaks havoc at the Doyle Costume Company where she is working part-time so that she can buy her husband a waterbed for their anniversary.

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Temporary Duty
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6.98
436 votes

#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!"

B.J. Papa San
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6.81
406 votes

#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."

Our Finest Hour
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6.65
396 votes

#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.

The Challenge
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6.00
1 votes

#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.

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Goodbye, Mr. Ripps
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6.00
1 votes

#29 - Goodbye, Mr. Ripps

What's Happening Now! - Season 1 - Episode 17

The guys plan a retirement party for a humorous former teacher.

Cabin Fever
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6.00
1 votes

#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.

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The New Employee
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5.67
3 votes

#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.

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Don't Play It Again, Elliot
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0.00
0 votes

#32 - Don't Play It Again, Elliot

Alice - Season 8 - Episode 21

A gift piano comes between Vera and Elliot when she can't pry him away from it.

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The New Kid
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0.00
0 votes

#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.

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Shirley's Landlord
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0.00
0 votes

#34 - Shirley's Landlord

What's Happening Now! - Season 2 - Episode 2

Shirley gathers her friends and fellow tenants to confront her evil landlord.

The Movie Deal
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0.00
0 votes

#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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