The BEST episodes written by Phil Doran

Field Trip
star
8.25
8 votes

#1 - Field Trip

Sister, Sister - Season 2 - Episode 11

On a school field trip, a cool teacher loses his temper with the twins and gives them detention; and Roger's crush leads him to thievery—and infamy—when the museum's love statue ends up with Roger, and women suddenly find him irresistible.

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Shrinks Across the Sea
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8.08
12 votes

#2 - Shrinks Across the Sea

The Bob Newhart Show - Season 4 - Episode 7

Bob and Emily suffer international complications when they host a French psychologist in their home as part of a medical exchange program.

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A Tall Tale
star
8.00
10 votes

#3 - A Tall Tale

Sister, Sister - Season 2 - Episode 4

The twins find their dates for a big dance to be less than perfect gentlemen; meanwhile, Roger arranges his own blind date. Tia and Tamera contemplate how to handle their immature dates, while Roger struggles with a tall dance partner.

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Beverly Rides Again
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7.97
30 votes

#4 - Beverly Rides Again

All in the Family - Season 7 - Episode 8

Archie fixes up a drinking buddy with a female impersonator.

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Party Politics
star
7.92
12 votes

#5 - Party Politics

Who's the Boss? - Season 7 - Episode 20

Billy has his birthday. But the Harpers wants to hold their birthday party the same day as Angela and Tony. As a result an (expensive) fight arises, who has the better party with the most guest.

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Archie's Chair
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7.87
21 votes

#6 - Archie's Chair

All in the Family - Season 7 - Episode 17

Mike accidentally breaks Archie's chair.

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Savor the Veal (3)
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7.84
43 votes

#7 - Savor the Veal (3)

Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 24

Angela attempts to adjust to her new life in Iowa, but discovers that she really wants to be back east, working at her agency. The conflict of professional interest threatens to split up Tony and Angela.

Savor the Veal (2)
star
7.73
11 votes

#8 - Savor the Veal (2)

Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 23

With Tony living in Iowa, Angela and he take turns flying out to visit each other on the weekends. When this plan doesn't work out, Angela agrees to move to Iowa to be with Tony.

62 Pick-Up
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7.71
7 votes

#9 - 62 Pick-Up

The Facts of Life - Season 8 - Episode 18

Fabian and Bobby Rydell visit the girls, and together they recall the look and sound of the 1960s.

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Stretch Cunningham, Goodbye
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7.70
25 votes

#10 - Stretch Cunningham, Goodbye

All in the Family - Season 7 - Episode 19

Archie delivers Stretch Cunningham's eulogy, unaware that his departed friend was Jewish.

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Slumber Party
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7.61
31 votes

#11 - Slumber Party

Sister, Sister - Season 1 - Episode 3

Tia and Tamera host a slumber party, while Lisa puts her hopes of romance to rest after catching her two-timing beau in the act.

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Fishing
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7.56
108 votes

#12 - Fishing

The Wonder Years - Season 6 - Episode 2

It looks like the father-son fishing trips might come to an end when the lastest outing is plagued with problems.

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Gloria's False Alarm
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7.53
18 votes

#13 - Gloria's False Alarm

All in the Family - Season 7 - Episode 14

Gloria insists that Mike get a vasectomy.

Edith's Night Out
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7.42
25 votes

#14 - Edith's Night Out

All in the Family - Season 6 - Episode 24

Edith abandons her stick-in-the-mud husband to liven things up on her own during an evening out at Kelly's Bar.

Tattoo
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7.42
12 votes

#15 - Tattoo

Sister, Sister - Season 2 - Episode 8

Tia's new tattoo, a symbol of her love for her boyfriend, vexes Lisa.

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Better Off Wed (1)
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7.29
41 votes

#16 - Better Off Wed (1)

Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 17

Sam and her boyfriend Hank are planning to get married, and Sam must find the right moment and way to tell Tony. But a series of incidents, including Hank's plan of career change, a roofing accident, and an unexpected visit from Hank's parents, yield a chaotic scene. During the bickering that ensues, Sam and Hank sneak off to elope.

Mike and Gloria Split
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7.24
20 votes

#17 - Mike and Gloria Split

All in the Family - Season 7 - Episode 23

The Stivics spar and separate before Mike comes to his senses and returns home.

Mr. Micelli Builds His Dream House
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7.22
40 votes

#18 - Mr. Micelli Builds His Dream House

Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 21

The house has a hole in the roof. This in conclusion leads to a rebuilding of Angela's bedroom. Joe, trained workman, carries out the job. But Tony, like it's his way, doesn't leave the workmen,like the others before them, in peace. This leads to a big argument between Joe and Tony - and Tony fires him and does the work now by himself. His team: Hank, Jonathan and Al.

Savor the Veal (1)
star
7.19
42 votes

#19 - Savor the Veal (1)

Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 22

Tony has graduated from college and his job search is unfulfilling. He gets a letter from an Iowa university who wants him to teach there. The job sounds perfect for him, but he pretends he is not interested, because it's so far from his home. Angela sees through his facade and convinces him to take the job.

Sweet Charity
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7.18
11 votes

#20 - Sweet Charity

The Facts of Life - Season 9 - Episode 5

Jo takes a job in social work at a community center that, she learns, has no funds to pay her salary.

Death and Love (1)
star
7.14
42 votes

#21 - Death and Love (1)

Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 7

The death of a friend puts Tony in a mid-life crisis. He has become quite the adventurer, and invites the family on a ski trip. His plan to propose marriage to Angela are thwarted by a series of accidents that consistently plague her. The joy of the proposal is short-lived when Angela turns him down.

Better Off Wed (2)
star
7.14
42 votes

#22 - Better Off Wed (2)

Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 18

Tony, Angela, Mona, Jonathan, Mrs. Rossini, and Hank's parents chase after Sam and Hank. They arrive at the chapel before the service began -- Sam did not want to be married without Tony present. Tony is still adamant against the union, but the ceremony goes forward as planned.

A Well-Kept Housekeeper
star
7.07
41 votes

#23 - A Well-Kept Housekeeper

Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 6

Tony feels inferior to Angela's success. A letter that addresses him as "Mr. Angela Bower" doesn't help his self-esteem. He takes a second job at a bar, but that proves to be a mistake.

Duke of Dunk
star
7.00
17 votes

#24 - Duke of Dunk

The Bob Newhart Show - Season 4 - Episode 20

A professional basketball team hires Bob to give a psychological assist to its superstar.

The Little Chill
star
6.92
13 votes

#25 - The Little Chill

The Facts of Life - Season 8 - Episode 6

Blair, Tootie and Natalie organize a reunion with the girls from Eastland. This brings Nancy, Cindy and Sue Ann back to town each with successful lives. Cindy has become a model, Nancy is engaged and Sue Ann a vice president for a company. However, each also has a distinct downside to their success. Meanwhile, Jo feels left out of the reunion.

Where's Poppa?
star
6.88
8 votes

#26 - Where's Poppa?

The Facts of Life - Season 8 - Episode 10

A disconsolate Blair locks herself in the bedroom after her father pleads guilty to charges of insider trading.

Let's Face the Music
star
6.55
11 votes

#27 - Let's Face the Music

The Facts of Life - Season 9 - Episode 17

A sponsor of a musical benefit invites Jo and Blair to visit his beauty spa, where they are transformed but not in the way they expected.

Death and Love (2)
star
4.39
41 votes

#28 - Death and Love (2)

Who's the Boss? - Season 8 - Episode 8

Tony is angry at Angela for her rejection. Meanwhile, she continues to question the sincerity of Tony's intentions.