The BEST episodes written by Tim Hobert

Really Big Brother
star
8.02
332 votes

#1 - Really Big Brother

'Til Death - Season 2 - Episode 10

To avoid doing housework with Joy, Eddie signs up to be a volunteer for a "Big Brother" program but things go awry when he's accidentally given an adult instead of a kid to mentor.

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The Wonderful World of Hecks
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8.01
629 votes

#2 - The Wonderful World of Hecks

The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 24

A series of unfortunate events threaten to spoil the trip to Walt Disney World.

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Split Decision
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7.93
494 votes

#3 - Split Decision

The Middle - Season 9 - Episode 22

Now that Frankie knows Axl was offered a job in Denver, she makes it her mission to sway him from taking it and moving away. Meanwhile, the usually overly optimistic Sue is depressed over Sean leaving for Ghana, without ever expressing her feelings for him; and Brick drives everyone crazy when he buys a huge amount of lawn chairs to replace the one he’s been using for nine years.

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Introduction to Statistics
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7.92
4866 votes

#4 - Introduction to Statistics

Community - Season 1 - Episode 7

Jeff must come to a decision after he makes a date with a hot statistics professor which clashes with Annie's Day of the Dead Halloween party.

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The Christmas Tree
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7.87
652 votes

#5 - The Christmas Tree

The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 9

Axl wants to spend time with his friends when he comes home for Christmas; Sue's allergies threaten to ruin her holiday; Brick's lie is uncovered.

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Debate 109
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7.86
4688 votes

#6 - Debate 109

Community - Season 1 - Episode 9

Jeff and Annie team up against City College for the debate championship. Pierce uses hypnotherapy on Britta to help her quit smoking. Shirley is weirded out as Abed's films appear to predict the future.

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English as a Second Language
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7.84
4381 votes

#7 - English as a Second Language

Community - Season 1 - Episode 24

Greendale Community College is forced to bring in a new Spanish teacher after a shocking discovery about Señor Chang. Troy discovers a trade he truly excels in -- plumbing.

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The Sit Down
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7.82
902 votes

#8 - The Sit Down

The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 17

The kids have a meeting with Frankie and Mike about their parenting techniques, and they are thrown for a loop, when their parents attempt to change.

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Introduction to Film
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7.80
5146 votes

#9 - Introduction to Film

Community - Season 1 - Episode 3

Jeff joins Professor Whitman class for an easy A grade but then realizes how much work he needs to put in to pass. Britta helps Abed fulfill his dream.

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Thanksgiving IV
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7.79
739 votes

#10 - Thanksgiving IV

The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 8

Frankie invites a couple of Marines to share Thanksgiving with her family; Axl gets good news; Sue tries to find the person who stole the chicken head from her uniform; Brick is mesmerized by a book.

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The Graduation
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7.78
744 votes

#11 - The Graduation

The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 24

Tension builds as Frankie tries to plan a graduation party for uncooperative Axl; Sue tries to get her driver's license for a sixth time; Brick must assemble a slide show highlighting the past four years of school.

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A Shot in the Dark (2)
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7.78
158 votes

#12 - A Shot in the Dark (2)

Spin City - Season 5 - Episode 23

Charlie and Caitlin double date with Tim and Charlie's crazy ex. However, Tim dumps Caitlin, who calls Charlie to come over. They kiss; he freaks out and just wants to be friends, but reconsiders and shows up on her doorstep later. The mayor remembers why he and Chad didn't get along in the first place.

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The Answer
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7.77
568 votes

#13 - The Answer

The Middle - Season 6 - Episode 14

The Heck family learns about Darrin’s marriage proposal to Sue…as well as her response. Meanwhile, Axl attempts to use his intro to Psych class to cure Brick of all of his quirks and tics.

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Hecks vs. Glossners: The Final Battle
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7.77
558 votes

#14 - Hecks vs. Glossners: The Final Battle

The Middle - Season 9 - Episode 17

When the Glossners steal Sue's car, the Hecks, along with the Donahues and Bill Norwood, declare an all-out war.

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Meet Tommy Dugan
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7.76
456 votes

#15 - Meet Tommy Dugan

Spin City - Season 1 - Episode 9

An opinionated school janitor becomes "Mayor for a Day" when he wins an essay contest intended for schoolchildren. Meanwhile, the Mayor wants to change his image.

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My Porcelain God
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7.75
1799 votes

#16 - My Porcelain God

Scrubs - Season 3 - Episode 13

Elliot finds herself perplexed over a simple procedure that leaves her questioning her career path. She goes to seek Dr. Kevin Casey's advice but becomes frustrated when she learns that the epiphany toilet, which the Janitor secretly installed on the roof, is getting more attention than she is. Meanwhile, Turk asks J.D. to be his best man at his wedding, which sends J.D. into sheer bliss momentarily until he hears a phone message that makes him question his friendship with Turk.

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The Second Act
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7.74
777 votes

#17 - The Second Act

The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 3

After being fired from the car dealership and vowing not to take any job that comes her way, Frankie goes to tech school to get a real career; Axl begins his senior year of high school; sophomore Sue mentors a freshman.

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The Potato
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7.74
813 votes

#18 - The Potato

The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 3

After Frankie and Mike are forced to return the church van when it's discovered that their car has been repaired, Sue - who has been driving the other car - begins to freak out because she'll have to start taking the bus again. But when her parents tell her that she could get her own car if she got a job, Sue ends up working as a potato girl at a local mall eatery. Meanwhile, Frankie and Mike are called into Brick's principal's office and are informed that he has not attended any of his classes - and much to the family's dismay, Axl begins to spend his nights back home when he becomes fed up with having to deal with his horrible college roommate.

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Sorry Not Sorry
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7.74
915 votes

#19 - Sorry Not Sorry

The Middle - Season 8 - Episode 14

Frankie and Mike frantically attempt to shut off the water and save some treasured items when the pipes burst in the basement. But after freaking out and bickering amongst each other, Axl, Sue and Brick call a family intervention meeting to let their parents know that their constant fighting and bickering is negatively affecting them. But while the kids feel like they can benefit from their parents’ newfound realization, Frankie and Mike start to think that the kids’ lack of support makes them the ones who should be sorry,

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My Jiggly Ball
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7.73
1926 votes

#20 - My Jiggly Ball

Scrubs - Season 5 - Episode 4

J.D. is asked to introduce Dr. Kelso at an awards dinner, so he wants to find out something good about him. Dr. Kelso and Dr. Cox each have a patient, whom they feel deserves the benefit of a new experimental treatment, but there is only one open slot. Elsewhere, Carla and Turk try to help Elliot get her old job at Sacred Heart back. And the Janitor taunts J.D. with the made up game of "Jiggly Ball."

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Vive La Hecks
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7.71
846 votes

#21 - Vive La Hecks

The Middle - Season 9 - Episode 1

Axl returns home from Europe with a new outlook on life; Sue decides to cram a whole summer of fun into two days; Brick doesn't know if he should break up with Cindy; Frankie tries to come up with an item for a time capsule.

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My Mirror Image
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7.71
1837 votes

#22 - My Mirror Image

Scrubs - Season 6 - Episode 1

J.D. addresses the news that he is going to be a father and Dr. Cox is worried about how his anger is going to impact his offspring. Meanwhile, Carla and Turk prepare for the impending arrival of their new baby. Elliot feels left out because she is childless, while the Janitor wonders if he has wasted his life.

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Halloween VI: Tick Tock Death
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7.71
678 votes

#23 - Halloween VI: Tick Tock Death

The Middle - Season 7 - Episode 6

Each member of the Heck family finds themselves in situations reminiscent of "The Twilight Zone."

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An Office and a Gentleman
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7.71
154 votes

#24 - An Office and a Gentleman

Spin City - Season 6 - Episode 12

Caitlin makes plans with the City Hall Santa without knowing what he looks like. Stuart wrestles with his feelings when he realizes that he's in love with Michelle. And Charlie must decide which staff member is most deserving of a nice new office.

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Vacation Days
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7.70
609 votes

#25 - Vacation Days

The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 15

Brick makes it hard for Mike to relax during the vacation he was forced to take; Frankie is furious when she learns that Axl was in town without letting her know; Sue tries extra hard to please her customers after receiving a bad review.

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Not Your Brother's Drop Off
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7.70
731 votes

#26 - Not Your Brother's Drop Off

The Middle - Season 7 - Episode 1

Sue's excitement about moving into the dorm to start college is tempered when she accidentally burns her hair and must cut it short. Axl isn't interested in helping with Sue's move. Frankie discovers she's not sad about Sue moving out of the house while Mike overwhelms Sue with financial and safety guidelines. Brick is clueless when Cindy tells him she wants to take their relationship to the next level.

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Wife with Mikey
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7.70
160 votes

#27 - Wife with Mikey

Spin City - Season 6 - Episode 3

Mike calls off his engagement with Allison and increases his presence in the office, making Charlie feel threatened. However, Charlie talks him into staying with Allison and marrying her--in City Hall. Meanwhile, Caitlin helps the mayor dress like a woman for a charity event.

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The Setup
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7.70
623 votes

#28 - The Setup

The Middle - Season 9 - Episode 6

Frankie's mom stays with her after becoming ill; Sue suggests to Sean that they should set each other up on dates; Axl and Brick ponder what Mike actually does at the quarry.

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New Year's Revelations
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7.68
544 votes

#29 - New Year's Revelations

The Middle - Season 9 - Episode 11

Sue admits to Frankie that she kissed Sean Donahue at the Christmas party; Mike forces Axl and Brick to take a drive with him and Mike's dad.

Unbraceable You
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7.68
615 votes

#30 - Unbraceable You

The Middle - Season 6 - Episode 1

Frankie discovers school started a week earlier than she thought, forcing Sue and Brick to scramble to make up missed time; Sue gets her braces removed; Mike loses to Axl at basketball for the first time; Brick looks for the perfect book bag.

Thanksgiving VI
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7.67
594 votes

#31 - Thanksgiving VI

The Middle - Season 6 - Episode 7

With the Heck house in disarray due to the kitchen sink hole and miniature dining room table, Frankie suggests that the family enjoy a Thanksgiving feast at the local King's Feast buffet. But all does not run so smoothly when Sue invites her boyfriend Darrin to dine with the family and gets the feeling that Mike doesn't like him very much, Brick invites his quirky girlfriend Cindy, and Axl is forced by Frankie to invite a girl he doesn't even know to the holiday meal.

Look Who's Not Talking
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7.67
899 votes

#32 - Look Who's Not Talking

The Middle - Season 8 - Episode 7

Frankie is upset that Axl refuses to answer her calls or texts after she unintentionally admits her true feelings about his girlfriend April. Brick forms a tick in the form of a phrase that causes him trouble; Brad surprises Sue.

My Best Friend's Wedding
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7.66
1893 votes

#33 - My Best Friend's Wedding

Scrubs - Season 3 - Episode 22

The big day for Turk and Carla has finally arrived, but a patient holds up Turk. With Elliot still angry at him, J.D. attempts to reconcile her with Sean as a way to make everything right again in their friendship.

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The Telling
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7.64
842 votes

#34 - The Telling

The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 23

Frankie gets Brick to snitch on his siblings, but Mike disapproves of the tattling. Meanwhile, Sue threatens to get Axl in trouble if he doesn't obey her commands; and Mike reluctantly goes to Brick's school for Parent Day.

Errand Boy
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7.63
1062 votes

#35 - Errand Boy

The Middle - Season 2 - Episode 8

Brick pleads with Frankie to leave him home alone when she runs errands.

The Optimist
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7.63
567 votes

#36 - The Optimist

The Middle - Season 5 - Episode 20

Sue frantically tries to earn a college scholarship for when she graduates high school in two years; Frankie hopes to correct a mistake at work without her boss finding out; Brick demands a formal apology from Mike after a misunderstanding.

The Test
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7.61
945 votes

#37 - The Test

The Middle - Season 3 - Episode 5

Frankie learns that Axl's PSAT's are fast approaching and he hasn't been preparing for them. Sue sets her sights high and decides to try out for cheerleading, while Mike decides that Brick needs to toughen up when he gets bullied at school.

The Bachelor
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7.61
781 votes

#38 - The Bachelor

The Middle - Season 4 - Episode 19

Disappointed with the finale of "The Bachelor," Frankie mopes for days; when Sue joins the school's tennis team, Mike tries to toughen her up by complimenting her opponents during matches; Cassidy and Axl consider the future of their relationship.

Birds of a Feather
star
7.59
621 votes

#39 - Birds of a Feather

The Middle - Season 7 - Episode 12

Axl begins his internship at a snack-making company; Frankie complains about working for Smile Superstars; and Cindy confesses to Mike that she kissed another boy. Meanwhile, Sue's professor challenges her to stop seeing the world in a positive light for a writing assignment.

Taxi Driver
star
7.58
380 votes

#40 - Taxi Driver

Spin City - Season 3 - Episode 13

Mike can't stop thinking about Nikki. Nikki is ready to take the next step with Arthur, but Mike is worried about that. Paul unwittingly has an affair because Stuart needs him to. Stacy dates a job-obsessed cabbie just because he looks good. James inadvertently causes a taxi driver strike, which interferes with Arthur getting to the airport. You see, if Arthur misses a plane, he and Nikki will have sex.

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Investigative Journalism
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7.58
4415 votes

#41 - Investigative Journalism

Community - Season 1 - Episode 13

While Jeff takes on the role of Greendale Gazette Journal's editor, the gang must decide whether or not to admit an eager classmate into their study group.

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Friends, Lies and Videotape
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7.57
1058 votes

#42 - Friends, Lies and Videotape

The Middle - Season 2 - Episode 15

Frankie looks for a friend for Brick; Sue sneaks into an R-rated movie against Mike's wishes; and Axl and his band need a hot female for their music video and try to get stealth footage of their sexy biology teacher.

My Hypocritical Oath
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7.57
1799 votes

#43 - My Hypocritical Oath

Scrubs - Season 4 - Episode 15

J.D. has a crush on a girl, who he met at a club, and he's torn about telling her, that her boyfriend has gonorrhea. Elliot decides to take a stand against Dr. Kelso with one of her patients. And Dr. Cox is blackmailed by the Janitor for a basketball game's score, after he spoils the end of "The Sixth Sense."

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My Journey
star
7.56
1893 votes

#44 - My Journey

Scrubs - Season 3 - Episode 2

J.D. is feeling left out of his friendship with Turk and gets hurt when Turk is scared of opening up to him. Meanwhile, Carla is driven crazy over an unidentified urine sample, and Elliot tries to balance Sean and her career, so that one doesn't end up getting in the way of the other.

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Gentleman's Agreement
star
7.55
439 votes

#45 - Gentleman's Agreement

Spin City - Season 2 - Episode 15

Mike tries to dissuade the Mayor from joining a club for males only. Stuart joins the City Hall all-female reading group. Paul schools James in playing three-card monty.

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My Roommates
star
7.55
1741 votes

#46 - My Roommates

Scrubs - Season 4 - Episode 18

J.D. is thrown out of the apartment. Turk and Carla continue to struggle to keep the romance alive. Dr. Cox has reason to believe that the son of an old buddy is autistic.

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Trainstopping
star
7.55
187 votes

#47 - Trainstopping

Spin City - Season 5 - Episode 16

Julia's having a hard time dealing with her kiss with Charlie, so he asks her out. Their first date is a nightmare. Meanwhile, the mayor and his staff take the subway to prove that the mayor is in touch with the people. The train gets stuck in a tunnel, screwing up Charlie's plans for a second date. Meanwhile, Paul tells an exclusive cafe that Carter is Cuba Gooding Jr. to get reservations.

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Crushed
star
7.53
679 votes

#48 - Crushed

The Middle - Season 7 - Episode 19

Sue develops a huge crush on one of her college professors and goes to extremes to get him to notice her, and Frankie and Mike agree to meet Brick's girlfriend Cindy's parents, who end up being just as quirky as their daughter.

Two of a Kind
star
7.50
544 votes

#49 - Two of a Kind

The Middle - Season 6 - Episode 21

When Frankie's uncle contacts her dad hoping to make amends, Frankie and Mike are caught in the middle of their feud; Sue turns to Axl for advice when she is sent to detention for the first time.

My Big Brother
star
7.49
1952 votes

#50 - My Big Brother

Scrubs - Season 2 - Episode 6

J.D.'s brother is in town. Turk is thrown out of a patient's funeral for not knowing his name and feels even worse because earlier he made a bet with Dr. Cox over another patient's life.

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