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Every TV Episode Directed by Chris Koch Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Rigor
    9.7/10(165 votes)

    #1 - Rigor

    S5:E3

    The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence... and promptly compromises it. With time running out, they scramble to solve the mystery before the police close in on them.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Dirty Birds
    9.7/10(165 votes)

    #2 - Dirty Birds

    S5:E4

    Snooping goes sideways when three billionaire suspects catch the trio and invite themselves over for an evening at Oliver's.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Two for the Road
    9.3/10(78 votes)

    #3 - Two for the Road

    S4:E3

    Charles, Oliver & Mabel begrudgingly pair off with new investigators... actors Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis & Eva Longoria.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - The Stunt Man
    9.3/10(75 votes)

    #4 - The Stunt Man

    S4:E4

    Charles, Oliver & Mabel delve into the particular universe of stunt people. They encounter a suspect with an incredibly... familiar... face.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Ghost Light
    9.2/10(89 votes)

    #5 - Ghost Light

    S3:E6

    All roads lead the trio back to the Goosebury Theater during a nerve-rattling thunderstorm. With Howard as their jittery guide, they track a legendary ghost who’s haunted the theater for generations. Boo.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Ah, Love!
    9.1/10(95 votes)

    #6 - Ah, Love!

    S3:E5

    Date night! New York proves itself both a jewel box and a fish tank of romance as Charles, Mabel & Oliver take their relationships to the next stage. And dating can reveal many hidden secrets, too...

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Little Bo Bleep
    7.8/10(25 votes)

    #7 - Little Bo Bleep

    S3:E13

    Claire prepares for her debate with Duane Bailey. Mitch and Cam try to clean up Lily's language before her turn as a flower girl. Jay blames Stella's strange behavior on Gloria.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #8 - A Nuclear Reactor and a Boy Called Lovely

    S2:E13

    Sheldon attempts to build a nuclear reactor. Also, a university cocktail party gets heated when Dr. Sturgis’ colleague, Dr. Linkletter, flirts with Connie, and Georgie is heartbroken when he learns Veronica has a boyfriend.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Boys' Night
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Boys' Night

    S2:E18

    Luke becomes friends with a curmudgeon old neighbor, which does not please Phil and Claire. Meanwhile, Gloria and Manny try to get Jay to join them at the symphony, but in an attempt to avoid the concert, he instead ends up with Mitchell and Cameron on their "boys' night out" while Haley babysits for Lily.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Bixby's Back
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Bixby's Back

    S2:E14

    Claire and Phil decide to reprise their role-playing adventure from last year's Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Jay's surprise plans for Gloria keeps getting interrupted, and a secret admirer comes between Cameron and Mitchell.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Door to Door
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Door to Door

    S3:E4

    Jay helps Manny with a school fundraiser. Claire petitions for a stop sign at a busy intersection. Phil and Luke try to create a viral video. Gloria searches for Stella.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  12. undefined Season 9 Episode 18 - Daddy Issues
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Daddy Issues

    S9:E18

    When Gloria's ex-boyfriend Jorge stops by for a visit, his striking resemblance to Manny makes Jay question if he might be Manny's real dad; Phil agonizes over getting the perfect anniversary gift for Claire; Cam and Mitch are out of their depth when Lily gets into a fight at school over bras.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 21 - Integrity
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Integrity

    S6:E21

    Jay and Phil try to stand up for themselves on the home front while Haley attempts it at work.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - A Tale of Three Cities
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #14 - A Tale of Three Cities

    S8:E1

    After recent trips take the Dunphys to New York; Mitch, Cam and Lily to the Midwest; and Jay, Gloria, Manny and Joe to Juarez, Mexico; the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan reunites for Father's Day.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  15. undefined Season 8 Episode 5 - Halloween 4: The Revenge of Rod Skyhook
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Halloween 4: The Revenge of Rod Skyhook

    S8:E5

    Luke's Halloween party isn't the monster bash he dreamed of and is at risk of having the worst party of the year. Sensing trouble, the rest of the Dunphy's realize all his party needs is a visit from Rod Skyhook, a little promotion and some adult supervision to get it started. Meanwhile at the Tucker-Pritchett home, Cam faces off with his Halloween nemesis while Lily and Mitchell try to save the day and work to keep him from going to the darkside. Finally, when Jay finds out that Manny is going to a party at the home of an old enemy, he enlists him to deliver a trick he will never forget.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Benched
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Benched

    S1:E20

    When Luke and Manny's hot-tempered basketball coach quits in the middle of a game, Jay and Phil both jockey to fill the position. Claire and Gloria each struggle with the realization that they might not be number one in their children's lives anymore, and Mitchell takes Cameron along to meet a prospective employer, but Cameron's big personality doesn't necessarily help to make a good impression.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Bots and the Bees
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #17 - The Bots and the Bees

    S1:E14

    Malcolm and his Krelboyne classmates enlist the help of Hal for a school project, which involves a robot, and an enormous swarm of bees. Lois visits Francis at his school after he becomes injured and soon clashes with Spangler.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Not In My House
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #18 - Not In My House

    S1:E12

    When Claire finds a dirty picture on the computer and assumes it's Luke's doing, a guilty Phil doesn't necessarily correct her. Jay and Gloria disagree over his beloved life-sized dog butler statue, and Cameron gets sucked into their gardener's woes, much to Mitchell's chagrin.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Lifetime Supply
    7.2/10(25 votes)

    #19 - Lifetime Supply

    S3:E11

    Phil contemplates the worst, after missing a call from the doctor. Elsewhere, Javier, Manny's biological father, pays another visit to take his son to the horse races, Mitchell wins an environmental law award, creating a competition between Cam and himself on who has the better trophy, and Gloria tutors Haley in Spanish.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Seven Deadly Sins and a Small Carl Sagan

    S2:E6

    Mary clashes with Sheldon's drama teacher over plans for a Halloween fundraiser for the church. Georgie falls for a rebellious teenage girl whom Sheldon is tutoring.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #21 - A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow

    S2:E18

    Sheldon moves in with Dr. Sturgis for the weekend to see what his life will be like in college. Also, a lonely Mary tries to bond with the other Coopers during Sheldon's absence.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 8 Episode 17 - Pig Moon Rising
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Pig Moon Rising

    S8:E17

    Mitchell knocks over an urn filled with the ashes of Cameron's beloved pet pig Lilly while exercising in the garage, but Cameron suspects his cover-up is a load of hogwash.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #23 - A Parasol and a Hell of an Arm

    S3:E6

    A church carnival leads Missy to try out for the baseball team. Also, Connie struggles after her breakup with Dr. Sturgis.

    Director:Chris Koch
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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    #24 - A Solar Calculator, a Game Ball, and a Cheerleader's Bosom

    S1:E5

    Sheldon struggles with newfound popularity after utilizing statistics to help the football team.

    Director:Chris Koch
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The Sin of Greed and a Chimichanga from Chi-chi's
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #25 - The Sin of Greed and a Chimichanga from Chi-chi's

    S3:E8

    The University makes George Sr. a lucrative job offer in the hopes of recruiting Sheldon. Also, Georgie gets a job working for Connie's new boyfriend, and Mary is determined to rid her home of greed.

    Director:Chris Koch
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Chris Koch Ratings Summary

"Rigor" is the best rated episode directed by Chris Koch. It scored 9.709/10 based on 165 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 9/9/2025 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Dirty Birds".