The BEST episodes written by Mike Scully

The Comeback Kid
star
8.13
2588 votes

#1 - The Comeback Kid

Parks and Recreation - Season 4 - Episode 11

Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben takes up a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.

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Support The Troops
star
7.97
239 votes

#2 - Support The Troops

The Carmichael Show - Season 3 - Episode 2

When Jerrod gets into a fight with a soldier in front of Joe and Bobby, Joe's desire to make it up to the soldier causes problems that test the limits of what it means to truly support the troops.

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Blabbermouths
star
7.96
291 votes

#3 - Blabbermouths

Everybody Loves Raymond - Season 8 - Episode 20

When Robert informs Ray that Amy filled him in on some juicy gossip about him, Ray decides to get even with Debra by sharing some nasty secrets of his own.

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Man's World
star
7.92
224 votes

#4 - Man's World

The Carmichael Show - Season 2 - Episode 10

Maxine challenges Jerrod's attitude about gender roles, leading the Carmichael men to prove their masculinity by fixing the roof. Meanwhile, Maxine sets out to show that a woman can change a tire without a man's help.

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Team Homer
star
7.88
1574 votes

#5 - Team Homer

The Simpsons - Season 7 - Episode 12

Homer catches Mr. Burns in an ether-induced haze and asks for $500 for his bowling team. When Burns' head clears, he demands to join the team. Meanwhile, Bart's inflammatory T-shirt provokes Principal Skinner to require school uniforms.

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Two Dozen and One Greyhounds
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7.87
1658 votes

#6 - Two Dozen and One Greyhounds

The Simpsons - Season 6 - Episode 20

When Santa's Little Helper sires a litter of puppies, Mr. Burns adopts them, secretly scheming to use their pelts to make a fur tuxedo. When Bart and Lisa confront Mr. Burns, he relents and turns the puppies into racing dogs instead.

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Free Lily
star
7.83
6 votes

#7 - Free Lily

Complete Savages - Season 1 - Episode 6

For Halloween, Nick and T.J. learn that they will have to do things without Kyle who feels he's too old for trick or treating. As for Chris, he gets a sneaky idea which involves a visit from a frog he dissected.

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Saving Old Lady Riley
star
7.83
6 votes

#8 - Saving Old Lady Riley

Complete Savages - Season 1 - Episode 18

Kyle, T.J., Jack, and Chris become known heroes when they save their next door neighbor, Mrs. Riley after she has a heart attack. Now they are being admired by everyone, including Nick, Jimmy and even Mrs. Riley herself and are even nominated for an award. As the boys enjoy their new found success and rubbing it in a jealous Sam's face, someone discovers a secret that could expose the boys as frauds.

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Fallen Heroes
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7.80
208 votes

#9 - Fallen Heroes

The Carmichael Show - Season 2 - Episode 2

When Maxine rejects Jerrod’s invitation to a Bill Cosby concert, Jerrod offers the tickets to his parents as an anniversary gift, and the family is divided on whether or not you can appreciate entertainment free from scandal surrounding the entertainer.

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Marge Be Not Proud
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7.80
1732 votes

#10 - Marge Be Not Proud

The Simpsons - Season 7 - Episode 11

Nabbed for shoplifting, Bart manages to keep it a secret from the family... until it's time to have the family Christmas photo taken at the Try-N-Save.

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FFA
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7.79
158 votes

#11 - FFA

Napoleon Dynamite - Season 1 - Episode 6

The Future Farmers of America’s state competition is coming up. But when Napoleon’s partner drops out, he begs Pedro to be his teammate. Pedro reluctantly agrees and they set out to beat Napoleon’s FFA rival, Filson, for a second year in a row. While at the event, Napoleon loses focus when the FFA Queen puts the moves on him. In the end, Pedro comes to the rescue.

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Angry Sex
star
7.78
329 votes

#12 - Angry Sex

Everybody Loves Raymond - Season 9 - Episode 3

When Debra and Marie have a big fight, Ray is struck with worry when he thinks Debra's anger will cause her to forget about their sex that night. But, it is the opposite when that anger causes a more intense night with sex. Ray really begins to enjoy it and realizes that the angrier Debra gets at Marie, the better sex they have. When Marie comes over to apologize, Ray makes up a chain of lies to both Marie and Debra so it doesn't ruin his plans.

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Ron and Tammy
star
7.77
2856 votes

#13 - Ron and Tammy

Parks and Recreation - Season 2 - Episode 8

Leslie is upset when she learns the library department wants to take over her lot. Making matters worse, the library is run by Ron's ex-wife Tammy, who still has a powerful emotional hold on him. Meanwhile, Andy gets a job in hopes of winning Ann back.

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Lisa's Date With Density
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7.76
1779 votes

#14 - Lisa's Date With Density

The Simpsons - Season 8 - Episode 7

Lisa develops a crush on Nelson and tries to change him into a better person. Meanwhile, Homer finds an autodialer and starts a telemarketing scam.

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Free Range Children
star
7.74
56 votes

#15 - Free Range Children

Duncanville - Season 1 - Episode 9

When Jack and Annie decide to give the kids more responsibility, Duncan and Kimberly are sent on a trip to the grocery store, only to end up in Mexico.

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Lisa on Ice
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7.72
2093 votes

#16 - Lisa on Ice

The Simpsons - Season 6 - Episode 8

When she nearly flunks gym class, Lisa is forced to take up a sport. She's a natural at hockey, but things get complicated when her team faces off against Bart's. In a tense moment on the ice, sibling rivalry melts into sibling loyalty.

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Behind the Laughter
star
7.69
1087 votes

#17 - Behind the Laughter

The Simpsons - Season 11 - Episode 22

In this satire of VH1's "Behind The Music," we learn the secrets of the Simpsons' rise, fall, and ultimate success.

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The Godparent Trap
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7.68
275 votes

#18 - The Godparent Trap

The New Normal - Season 1 - Episode 7

David and Bryan decide they need godparents for their baby. Meanwhile, Shania worries about the future of her relationship with the guys.

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Gender
star
7.63
263 votes

#19 - Gender

The Carmichael Show - Season 1 - Episode 4

Jerrod mentors a teen, who reveals a secret about his sexuality, leading to a family discussion about gender roles. Meanwhile, Bobby is served with divorce papers.

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The Possum
star
7.63
2868 votes

#20 - The Possum

Parks and Recreation - Season 2 - Episode 18

When a possum bites the mayor's dog on a golf course, Leslie is asked to form a task force to catch the pesky animal. Meanwhile, Ron is upset when Mark refuses to bend the rules for him.

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Party Dress
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7.61
267 votes

#21 - Party Dress

Everybody Loves Raymond - Season 8 - Episode 15

Ray and Debra disagree over whether they should purchase an expensive dress for Ally to wear to a friend's formal 13th birthday party. Debra thinks they should, but Ray can't see spending $250 for a dress that will be worn only once. The price tag has Ray seething, especially since the mom he loves to hate, Peggy, is hosting the soiree. Naturally, Marie takes her son's side.

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Lisa's Rival
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7.57
2169 votes

#22 - Lisa's Rival

The Simpsons - Season 6 - Episode 2

Lisa feels threatened when a new girl moves to Springfield: Allison is smart, pretty, a great saxophone player and a crack diorama builder. Lisa tries to befriend her new rival, but she's consumed with envy and competitiveness.

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The Parent Rap
star
7.52
1783 votes

#23 - The Parent Rap

The Simpsons - Season 13 - Episode 2

After Bart takes a joyride in a police car, a judge orders him to be tethered to Homer at all times.

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Treehouse of Horror VIII
star
7.44
1822 votes

#24 - Treehouse of Horror VIII

The Simpsons - Season 9 - Episode 4

In “The Homega Man,” Homer faces a post-apocalyptic Springfield. Next, Bart attempts to become Superfly in "Fly vs. Fly." In “Easy-Bake Coven,” amidst a witch hunt in 1649, Marge and her sisters invent trick-or-treating.

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Duncan's New Word
star
7.42
40 votes

#25 - Duncan's New Word

Duncanville - Season 2 - Episode 2

Duncan says the one thing no kid should ever say to their dad.

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Fun with Debra
star
7.37
358 votes

#26 - Fun with Debra

Everybody Loves Raymond - Season 8 - Episode 1

Debra convinces Ray to let her join him on the golf course after she (once again) realizes that they don't have fun together anymore. Let's just say, it wasn't all fun.

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Born to Run (A Small Business)
star
7.29
24 votes

#27 - Born to Run (A Small Business)

Duncanville - Season 3 - Episode 9

Jack takes over a music store, Ronnie D’s Axe Hole, from his old friend Ronnie, who moves in with Jack and Annie and enjoys living the stable family life. Meanwhile, Mr. Mitch teaches Duncan to become a sign spinner.

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Wolf Mother
star
7.29
51 votes

#28 - Wolf Mother

Duncanville - Season 1 - Episode 10

Annie feels underappreciate on Mother's Day and adopts Duncan's friend, Wolf, who seems to care more about her than her own kids. Meanwhile, Jack tries to make amends by finding Annie a rare flower.

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Thanksgiving With the Savages
star
7.29
7 votes

#29 - Thanksgiving With the Savages

Complete Savages - Season 1 - Episode 10

When Angela asks him to spend Thanksgiving with her family, Sam jumps at the chance being that the Savages never had a normal Thanksgiving. When he meets her family, Sam is glad he decided to spend Thanksgiving with a wholesome, happy family. However he soon regrets his decision when he learns that this family is not as happy as he'd thought. Meanwhile, when Nick and Jimmy get called into work, the boys decide to prepare Thanksgiving themselves. Things go from bad to worse when they become stuck in the house with a live Turkey that is far from average.

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Sunday, Cruddy Sunday
star
7.28
1377 votes

#30 - Sunday, Cruddy Sunday

The Simpsons - Season 10 - Episode 12

Homer and his friends charter a bus to the Super Bowl, only to find that their tickets are fake. Misadventures ensue.

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Kids' First Visit
star
7.28
29 votes

#31 - Kids' First Visit

Rel - Season 1 - Episode 3

Rel's kids come to visit for the first time since the split, and he wants to make sure they have an amazing trip. He, Dad, Nat and Jess bring the kids to a Family Fun Center in Chicago, but when it doesn't quite live up to its name, Rel has to find a way to salvage the day.

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Beyond Blunderdome
star
7.23
1319 votes

#32 - Beyond Blunderdome

The Simpsons - Season 11 - Episode 1

Homer befriends Mel Gibson just as Mel is completing a remake of Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. Homer convinces Mel to make the film more violent, with disastrous results.

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Dog Children
star
7.23
163 votes

#33 - Dog Children

The New Normal - Season 1 - Episode 16

Bryan and David get a preview of the highs and lows of parenting when their beloved puppy has a veterinary emergency. Meanwhile, Goldie meets with Shania's teacher after a class disruption; and romantic feelings between Clay and Goldie are reignited.

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How I Spent My Strummer Vacation
star
7.21
1458 votes

#34 - How I Spent My Strummer Vacation

The Simpsons - Season 14 - Episode 2

When Homer is secretly videotaped complaining about his family in a taxi, they send him off to a rock and roll fantasy camp so he can try to live his dream.

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That Jing You Do
star
7.19
37 votes

#35 - That Jing You Do

Duncanville - Season 2 - Episode 7

Jing and Jack start a child birthday band together and Annie takes on managing them. Meanwhile, Duncan and his friends try to raise money to buy a massage couch they tried out at the mall, by charging scooters.

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Iron Marge
star
7.17
290 votes

#36 - Iron Marge

The Simpsons - Season 35 - Episode 6

When Marge's heart is broken by a bad birthday present, Bart and Lisa must dig into their mom's past to show that they really know her. Homer becomes a neighborhood fear-monger.

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Das Banana Boot
star
7.16
43 votes

#37 - Das Banana Boot

Duncanville - Season 2 - Episode 1

Duncan avoids summer school for the first time, and the family goes on vacation. On their getaway, Annie and Jack are haunted by another vacation couple, while Duncan agonizes over Mia's Instagram, and Kimberly gets a glow-up.

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Who's Vroomin' Who?
star
7.16
43 votes

#38 - Who's Vroomin' Who?

Duncanville - Season 2 - Episode 3

Duncan starts racing stock cars to get away from his mom, but it turns out they make a great racing team. Jing demands a room renovation, so she can secretly spend more time with Kimberly, while Jack struggles with the project.

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Jack's Pipe Dream
star
7.15
59 votes

#39 - Jack's Pipe Dream

Duncanville - Season 1 - Episode 7

Jack follows his dream of writing a rock opera when a sexy new plumber steals all of his customers, prompting him to quit his day job.

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Pilot
star
7.05
115 votes

#40 - Pilot

Duncanville - Season 1 - Episode 1

Wanting to impress Mia, Duncan asks his mom Annie to teach him how to drive.

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Pilot
star
6.63
19 votes

#41 - Pilot

Complete Savages - Season 1 - Episode 1

When the 23rd helper quits from the Savages' house, burning their laundry in the process, all the boys want a new one. Nick says no telling the boys they need to be more responsible and clean up after themselves. To sway him, the boys make the house more disorderly than ever thanks to Jack. Meanwhile, Sam is thinking to ask Angela, his neighbour, to go to the school dance with him. The two stories join when Nick has Angela visit the house. Sam quickly rallies everyone to clean up to help him win the girl.

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