The BEST episodes written by Rachel Axler

Hedge Fund
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8.45
49 votes

#1 - Hedge Fund

Newsreaders - Season 1 - Episode 2

Narge Hemingway investigates Wall Street investor Miles Van Cleef.

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Camp David
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7.91
1169 votes

#2 - Camp David

Veep - Season 5 - Episode 8

A pre-Christmas celebration for Selina's family at Camp David camouflages her team's secret negotiations. Amy and Dan work on Jonah's human side after a terrible debate performance in New Hampshire.

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Pledge
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7.85
593 votes

#3 - Pledge

Veep - Season 7 - Episode 3

In the run-up to the first debate, Selina makes a novel campaign proposal. Comments by Jonah create blowback. Dan and Amy take a road trip.

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Forget the Herring
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7.85
782 votes

#4 - Forget the Herring

Bored to Death - Season 3 - Episode 7

Rose Hiney connects with Jonathan on new leads. George and Ray attempt to right their unrightable wrongs.

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NMB NMP
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7.76
89 votes

#5 - NMB NMP

Somebody Somewhere - Season 2 - Episode 5

While celebrating Tricia’s birthday, Sam is blindsided by surprising new information about Holly. Then, as Charity’s lies continue to affect Tricia’s social life, Joel makes a move with Brad… which leads to a misstep with Sam.

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The Stakeout
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7.75
3132 votes

#6 - The Stakeout

Parks and Recreation - Season 2 - Episode 2

While pruning the new community garden, Leslie and Tom find that someone has been growing marijuana. To find those responsible, they decide to have an all-night stakeout of the garden. Meanwhile, Ann asks Leslie's permission to go on a date with Mark.

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A brief, but patient illness
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7.73
262 votes

#7 - A brief, but patient illness

Dickinson - Season 1 - Episode 6

Emily takes a "sick day" to write and finds a connection with her father's law clerk.

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Justice
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7.69
1217 votes

#8 - Justice

Veep - Season 6 - Episode 4

Selina and her team attend the funeral of a Supreme Court justice. Amy works on securing a location for Selina’s library. Dan tries to maintain his upswing with Jane, his co-host. Jonah finds an issue.

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The Camel
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7.69
2955 votes

#9 - The Camel

Parks and Recreation - Season 2 - Episode 9

After one of the murals in City Hall is defaced, Leslie and the Parks Department compete to come up with a new design. Meanwhile, Andy and Ron share an uncomfortable moment at the shoeshine stand.

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Cece Crashes
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7.68
4859 votes

#10 - Cece Crashes

New Girl - Season 1 - Episode 5

Cece crashes at the loft after a bad breakup, and convinces Jess that Nick may like her more than just a friend and roommate.

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SLS
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7.60
86 votes

#11 - SLS

Somebody Somewhere - Season 2 - Episode 3

As Mary Jo’s behavior worsens, Sam and Tricia grapple with the difficult decision of escalating her care. Then, as Tricia pitches her services for Fred and Susan’s wedding, Joel has a crisis of faith, and Sam struggles to get back in touch with her instrument.

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The Lighthouse
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7.53
4931 votes

#12 - The Lighthouse

How I Met Your Mother - Season 9 - Episode 8

When Robin and Loretta's conflict escalates, Barney is caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Marshall and Daphne deal with a stowaway on their road trip, and Ted and Cassie try to enjoy a trip to a lighthouse.

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Leave Everything Behind
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7.48
377 votes

#13 - Leave Everything Behind

Mozart in the Jungle - Season 2 - Episode 8

Thomas shares his symphony with soon-to-be-ex-wife Claire, who finds the music absolutely breathtaking. A funeral becomes the setting of backstage plotting between the orchestra and the board. Rodrigo attempts to let go of something from his past, but she will have nun of it. Hailey goes on a date with a board member and finds out more than she thought she would.

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Fame is a fickle food
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7.47
214 votes

#14 - Fame is a fickle food

Dickinson - Season 2 - Episode 2

Her participation in an Amherst baking contest gives Emily a taste of fame and celebrity, but she questions the benefits.

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I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’
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7.45
368 votes

#15 - I have never seen ‘Volcanoes’

Dickinson - Season 1 - Episode 2

Women are forbidden at Amherst, so Emily and Sue get creative to attend a lecture.

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The Box
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7.35
247 votes

#16 - The Box

The Goodwin Games - Season 1 - Episode 7

In the series finale, Chloe and Jimmy try keep their respective relationships a secret from Henry, who they fear will judge them to no end. Meanwhile, the siblings realize how much their father is controlling their lives beyond the grave, which leads them to figure out the answer to the final clue.

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Canvassing
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7.22
4091 votes

#17 - Canvassing

Parks and Recreation - Season 1 - Episode 2

Leslie decides that she and her committee need to go door-to-door to gain support for the park project as well as support for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission does not go as planned. Meanwhile, Tom wanders away from the canvassing group and uses his own creative recruitment tactics.

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Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost
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6.95
138 votes

#18 - Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost

The Franchise (2024) - Season 1 - Episode 3

After the media decides Maximum Studios has a "woman problem," Anita asks the crew to find ways to empower the film’s only female character. Meanwhile, Adam’s questionable supplement regimen takes its toll.

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Michelle Yeoh
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6.67
3 votes

#19 - Michelle Yeoh

The Daily Show - Season 10 - Episode 154

Star of "Memoirs of a Geisha", Michelle Yeoh!

Trent Lott
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6.50
2 votes

#20 - Trent Lott

The Daily Show - Season 10 - Episode 109

Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi talks about his new book: "Herding Cats, A Life in Politics". Plus, Samantha Bee investigates "Ousted Councilmen."

Motif and the City
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6.29
62 votes

#21 - Motif and the City

Mulaney - Season 1 - Episode 7

When Motif learns John and Jane are not adding him to the apartment lease, he leans on his three girlfriends for support. Lou's audience plant demands a contract.

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Christopher Hitchens
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0.00
0 votes

#22 - Christopher Hitchens

The Daily Show - Season 10 - Episode 110

Author of "Thomas Jefferson : Author of America," Christopher Hitchens! Plus, the latest headlines!

Queen Latifah
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0.00
0 votes

#23 - Queen Latifah

The Daily Show - Season 11 - Episode 42

Actress and star of "Ice Age: The Meltdown", Queen Latifah!

Philip Seymour Hoffman
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0.00
0 votes

#24 - Philip Seymour Hoffman

The Daily Show - Season 10 - Episode 128

Star of "Capote," Philip Seymour Hoffman! Plus, Rob Corddry reports on "Girls Gone Wild for Kartrina Relief Aid."