The BEST episodes written by Matt Dearborn
#1 - BMX
The Secret World of Alex Mack - Season 3 - Episode 23
While out racing bikes in the woods, Ray and Alex find a recluse who lives in a treehouse. He turns out to be one of the original GC-161 scientists. Vince and Lars learn of the existence of the scientist and Alex, Annie and Ray rescue him from the plant's goons.
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The Secret World of Alex Mack - Season 3 - Episode 8
Alex's powers are out of control again and she finds that she has super strength. When Ray takes her for some serious heavy lifting at the construction site, they encounter two unwanted visitors: a suspicious Kelly and a news crew she has summoned to document Alex's mysterious abilities.
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The Secret World of Alex Mack - Season 3 - Episode 20
Alex befriends an unpopular guy and finds that her own friends turn on her. She blames them until she realizes the unpopular guy has a thing for her. Ray has an unlikely adventure when Dave helps him pass a driving test.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Full Mental Jacket
Parker Lewis Can't Lose - Season 2 - Episode 3
The buds try to break Jerry of his lack of self-confidence when he is without his coat.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - The Jury
Early Edition - Season 1 - Episode 17
Gary is summoned to serve on a jury in a case involving grand theft and embezzlement. Not only is Gary uncomfortable that he cannot follow the headlines while serving, but the cat brings him the paper in the courtroom, with the headline of the outcome of the court case.
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Breaking In - Season 2 - Episode 5
Oz relies on Cash to teach him how to ward off women because Molly has developed a crush on him.
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Even Stevens - Season 1 - Episode 20
Ren's perfect life at school starts to unravel when it becomes known that she's in danger of getting a “C” in shop class. Louis turns the janitor's closet into a party room.
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Phil of the Future - Season 1 - Episode 16
Keely uses the "New-Ager" and pretends to be a substitute teacher, but she then gains the attraction of Mr. Hackett.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - Devil Mountain
Even Stevens - Season 2 - Episode 10
Ren spies a first-class maneater eyeing Bobby on a bird-watching field trip. Louis and Twitty's actions are put under a magnifying glass by Tom when he suspects that they value homemade pizza over his friendship.
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Even Stevens - Season 2 - Episode 20
A practical joke by Louis may hurt Donnie's scholarship chances. Ren takes Bean under her wing in hopes that he will behave.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Strictly Ballroom
Even Stevens - Season 1 - Episode 19
Afraid of looking foolish at the school dance, Louis takes a dance lesson. But when he gets to the event, he can't find the nerve to try his new moves. Ren decides to approach the guy she has a crush on at the same dance.
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Even Stevens - Season 1 - Episode 13
Ren lands in detention following a string of events that begins with Louis unplugging her alarm clock.
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Even Stevens - Season 3 - Episode 1
Louis and Tawny declare themselves an item after a chance kiss. But their romance gets off to a rocky start when Tawny's role in the school play calls for her to kiss another boy.
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The Secret World of Alex Mack - Season 2 - Episode 12
Annie aces her English Advanced Placement exam, allowing her to attend a writing class taught by a renowned author. Inspired by her sister's achievement, Alex sets her mind to engage in extracurricular activities in the hope that one will bring her some recognition. She discovers an unusual talent for cow milking and wins the Dairy Decathlon. Meanwhile, Annie experiences her first academic failure.
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Eerie, Indiana - Season 1 - Episode 11
A professor renowned as an authority on the supernatural comes to Eerie to observe an extraterrestrial object he believes will land here. Marshall immediately sees an opportunity to blow the lid of the Eerie weirdness; but is the professor really all that he claims to be.
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - Family Picnic
Even Stevens - Season 1 - Episode 8
A family competition at his father's company picnic turns downright dirty after Louis learns of his dad's burning desire to win.
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Eerie, Indiana - Season 1 - Episode 3
Simon befriends Eerie's new intelligent ATM, who gives him all the money he wants. Meanwhile, citizens of Eerie notice their bank accounts drying out.
Watch Now:Amazon#18 - No Brain, No Pain
Eerie, Indiana - Season 1 - Episode 15
A strange bum is assaulted by a woman with a ray gun. distracts her until the police arrive, and then Marshall decides to help out a bum after witnessing him being attacked by a woman with a ray gun. It is difficult though, because all he does is mumble nonsense, and reassemble electrical appliances into bizarre contraptions.
Watch Now:Amazon#19 - Saturn
The Secret World of Alex Mack - Season 2 - Episode 14
Alex thinks Scott wants to ask her to the plant dance, but Dad keeps getting in the way.
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Even Stevens - Season 2 - Episode 19
Louis surprises everyone by taking his duties as hall monitor seriously. Ren acts out of character by abusing her position as Mr. Wexler's aid.
Watch Now:Amazon#21 - Spivey
The Secret World of Alex Mack - Season 3 - Episode 16
Louis makes a great effort to impress his old friend, Spivey, including throwing a party at the donut shop which jeopardizes Alex's job. The boys have to learn that friendship involves more than first impressions.
Watch Now:Amazon#22 - Double Bogey
The Secret World of Alex Mack - Season 2 - Episode 2
Alex shows Dad the meaning of ""good golf"" when they enter the plant's father-daughter golf tournament.
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The Secret World of Alex Mack - Season 2 - Episode 11
Ray enters the brutal world of politics when he launches his campaign for eighth-grade President.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#24 - Local Hero
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 9 - Episode 22
A bizarre incident catches Dylan and Kelly together. Steve goes undercover at a support group to get a story. Matt represents Gina in a salary negotiation. Donna meets more of Noah's family.
#26 - And Don't Forget to Give Me Back My Black T-Shirt
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 10 - Episode 23
Mitch annoys Donna by trying to plan their entire relationship via an electronic organizer. She suggests that they stop seeing each other outside of the business setting. Mitch responds by freezing her web site until she agrees to another date. Donna tells him off and makes it clear that she will not change her mind. Mitch opens the site, which quickly becomes a major success. David objects when Camille is asked to model for the web site. He admits to Donna that he is purposely trying to sabotage his romance with Camille. David finally breaks up with Camille, telling her that they simply weren't meant to be together. Janet nixes Steve's plans to invest in Donna's site because of their limited finances. Steve infuriates her by investing money left to him by his grandfather. Janet didn't know the account existed, and thinks that Steve kept it as a safety net so that he could leave her. Steve explains that he fears he won't be able to properly support his family; he used the account as insurance against his screw-ups. A man that Matt met during his desert weekend approaches him for legal services. Kelly hears him mention Amy, so Matt covers by claiming that Dylan slept with the woman. Noah bails Ellen out of jail after she is found drinking in her car. He convinces her to return to A.A. Ellen reveals that she has a six-year-old daughter, who lives with her grandmother because Ellen can't take care of her. Music: '3 Little Words' by Nu Flavor, 'Picture Perfect' by Angela Via.
#27 - The Final Proof
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 10 - Episode 16
Shane demands a one-million-dollar ransom from Dylan. Noah points out that it may have been smarter to kidnap someone whom Dylan actually likes. Dylan agrees to pay the ransom; but Shane kidnaps him with help from Josie, who had claimed to be unaware of her brother's whereabouts. Shane plans to kill Dylan and Noah because it couldn't get him into any more trouble than he already is. They escape while the kidnappers are filling up their van, and scuffle with Shane and his friend. Josie hands over her gun to Dylan because she doesn't want anyone to be murdered. She drops a lit cigarette, which ignites the overflowing gasoline. Although Dylan tells him to forget it, Noah retrieves the ransom money before the van explodes. The kidnappers get arrested. Dr. Martin invites Gina to dinner while Felice is out of town. Gina tries to bond with him, but is angry because he had not called her since Christmas. Dr. Martin visits Gina's hotel room and expresses a willingness to work things out. They embrace, and she agrees to call him "Dad." Gina trains her father in an effort to get him into shape. As Donna arrives for the trio's dinner engagement, Gina finds that Dr. Martin has collapsed. Donna tries desperately to revive him. Kelly becomes ill just before she is to appear on a couples game show with Matt, so Donna takes her place. Matt comes to believe that Kelly shares too many details of their private life. David fears that Camille is going back to her rich ex-boyfriend. Music: 'Breathe' by Faith Hill.
#28 - Neander-Phil
Phil of the Future - Season 1 - Episode 17
Phil tries to impress the mayor's daughter but things get bad when he switches places with Curtis. Pim realizes that she can't stand Debbie and doesn't even want to be her friend.
#29 - Laying Pipe
Beverly Hills, 90210 - Season 10 - Episode 7
Steve and Janet ask Kelly and Dylan to be their baby's godparents. The foursome heads to Ojai for the weekend to meet with the minister. The minister suspects that Dylan is afraid to commit to a woman because of guilt over Toni's death. Dylan and Kelly plan to watch the sunset together. They learn from the news that Matt saved his client, so Kelly decides to go home and congratulate him. Gina catches Dylan and Kelly hugging and accuses them of fooling around. Dylan goes to Kelly's apartment to share his feelings, but sees her with Matt. Steve backs out of plans to sell the Corvette to help pay for a minivan. An angry Janet lets David sell the car to a woman who seems interested in him. Janet has a change of heart, but David's friend destroys the car in a performance art show about chauvinism (for which she also tape recorded David). Mel pays off Gina. When she demands more money, he stops payment on the check. Gina calls Jackie to share her revelation. A homeless man dies outside of Donna's store. She tries desperately to uncover his identity and contact his family. Music: 'In 2 Deep' by The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.
#30 - The Doctor
The Secret World of Alex Mack - Season 4 - Episode 11
Alex has a doctor's appointment and fears her altered body chemistry will be discovered. Robyn grieves over the loss of her hamster.
Watch Now:Amazon#31 - A Weak First Week
Even Stevens - Season 1 - Episode 21
While stuck on a Ferris wheel, Ren and Louis recall very different views of Louis's first day at school.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#32 - Dirty Work
Even Stevens - Season 3 - Episode 14
Louis serves his unlimited appetite for pancakes by forming a Lumber Jack association at school. An unamused Principal Wexler orders Ren to put an end to her brother's club.
Watch Now:Amazon#33 - Stevens Manor
Even Stevens - Season 3 - Episode 18
With his parents away on vacation and his siblings in the company of friends, Louis turns the house into a bed-and-breakfast to make money for a snowboarding trip.
Watch Now:Amazon#34 - The Big Splash
Even Stevens - Season 3 - Episode 15
Louis considers ending his reign as class clown of the diving team when a wild and crazy cannonball jump leaves Steve's boss all wet. Ren, meanwhile, hopes her pearly whites will win her “best smile” honors in the yearbook.
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