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The Best Episodes Directed By Joe Daniello

Every TV Episode Directed by Joe Daniello Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - Season's Beatings
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    S8:E7

    Father Donovan holds a Christmas play at the mall and casts Stan as Santa Claus and Roger as Jesus. But after the two get in a fight and cause a scene, Stan is kicked out of the church. Meanwhile, Hayley and Jeff adopt a child who turns out to be possessed.

    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Return of the Bling
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S6:E13

    When Stan admits that his heroes include the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, Roger confesses that he played on the team; Reginald tries to win over Hayley by taking her to a concert.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  3. undefined Season 21 Episode 20 - Silicon Steve
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S21:E20

    Steve spends his summer working on an app with some unlikely friends, while the rest of the family become cord-cutters.

    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Choosey Wives Choose Smith
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S5:E4

    Stan learns that Francine was engaged to another man before she met him, and tracks the guy down to size him up. Meanwhile, Steve can't stay away from a schizophrenic cat that literally has nine lives.

    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 20 Episode 17 - Between a Ring and a Hardass
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S20:E17

    Social Services threatens to take Steve away from the family when someone files a complaint about Steve's chaotic home life.

    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Jack's Back
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S5:E13

    Steve connects with his ne'er-do-well paternal grandfather, whom Stan despises for many reasons, not the least of which is that he never taught him to ride a bike. Meanwhile, Hayley must find an internship quickly, so Roger hires her to tend his bar.

    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - There Will Be Bad Blood
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S7:E6

    It’s Thanksgiving in Langley Falls, and as usual, Stan invites his half-brother, Rusty, over to show off his cornucopia of wealth and good fortune. But when Stan finds out that Rusty is far wealthier than he led on, Stan tries to take from Rusty what he feels is rightfully his. Things don’t go well, and the Smith family nearly loses it all.

    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 11 - A Piñata Named Desire
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S7:E11

    With a flair for the dramatic, Roger invites Stan to attend one of his acting classes. However, tempers flare when they both audition for the same role, leaving them to duke it out for top dog. Meanwhile, Steve and his friends get into a pillow fight when they try to plan the greatest slumber party ever.

    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 13 Episode 20 - Gifted Me Liberty
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    S13:E20

    Stan goes on a mission to find out who didn't bring a gift to the CIA's Secret Santa party; Steve poses as the good boyfriend for several female classmates.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  10. undefined Season 20 Episode 1 - Fellow Traveler
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S20:E1

    A lunar misstep sends Roger on an unexpected detour to New Mexico.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - Delorean Story-An
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S5:E16

    Steve and Stan, who don't have much in common, try to bond on a road trip to Albuquerque in search of a pair of the distinctive DeLorean doors to complete a car that Stan has been building. Meanwhile, Roger, Hayley and Francine decide to have an adventure of their own, but they can't decide what to do.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  12. undefined Season 10 Episode 1 - Steve and Snot's Test-Tubular Adventure
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    S10:E1

    Thwarted in their efforts to secure dates for the upcoming high school prom, Steve and Snot turn to the CIA’s cloning machine to churn out two willing ladies. But, when the device produces two uber-fast-growing newborn babies, the boys must break out their fathering skills to ready them in time for prom night. Meanwhile, Stan takes home the CIA’s cloned pet, Daren the Dodo, with disastrous consequences.

    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 13 Episode 4 - N.S.A. (No Snoops Allowed)
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S13:E4

    Steve goes to work with Stan and discovers the N.S.A.. Hayley decides to let go of being a vegetarian and eat meat for one day.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  14. undefined Season 10 Episode 10 - Familyland
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    S10:E10

    Francine tries to relive the Smith kids' childhood by taking a group trip to the "Familyland" theme park that ends up being anything but family-friendly.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Widowmaker
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S4:E12

    Francine wants Stan to open up emotionally, and after a few sessions with "pretend psychiatrist" Roger, he's more touchy-feely than she can handle. Meanwhile, Hayley kills the queen bee from Steve's science project, and he vows vengeance.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  16. undefined Season 15 Episode 16 - Persona Assistant
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S15:E16

    Stan has to take over Roger’s different personas after a tumor takes him out of commission. Principal Lewis pressures Steve and the school choir to do whatever it takes to win.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  17. undefined Season 9 Episode 8 - Finger Lenting Good
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S9:E8

    The Smiths get drunk at Roger's Mardi Gras party and make a pact with Bullock; Roger tries to find the person who left a pastie in the attic.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  18. undefined Season 17 Episode 13 - Salute Your Sllort
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S17:E13

    Steve's efforts to befriend a Swedish exchange student backfire in a big way; The family calls in an animal behaviorist to deal with Klaus.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Frannie 911
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    S4:E9

    Stan and Francine give the constantly nasty Roger an ultimatum: Be nice or ship out. Meanwhile, Klaus and Hayley play truth or dare, and Steve decides to become a backup dancer.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  20. undefined Season 11 Episode 2 - A Boy Named Michael
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    S11:E2

    Greg and Terry decide to adopt a 10-year-old Russian boy named Michael. At a party celebrating the decision, Roger is jealous of Greg and Terry's fabulous lifestyle of culture and sophistication. Roger rejects the Smith family as trashy and impersonates Michael, successfully integrating into his new home.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  21. undefined Season 20 Episode 6 - Better on Paper
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S20:E6

    When Stan discovers anonymous love letters written to Francine, he worries that this secret admirer could threaten their relationship.

    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - A.T. The Abusive Terrestrial
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    S3:E12

    When Roger is rejected by Steve, who seems to be over him, Roger heads out in search of a new human companion. But when this new friend starts to abuse Roger and the relationship turns into a lot of excuses and sorry's, Steve and Hayley scheme to get Roger out of the bad relationship and back home where he belongs. Meanwhile, Stan tours the Mr. Pibb factory and meets the man himself.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Stan Time
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S5:E9

    Stan is ecstatic--and energetic--when a coworker gives him pills that allow him to stay up all night.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  24. undefined Season 14 Episode 6 - Roger's Baby
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S14:E6

    Hayley experiences what pregnancy would be like after Roger agrees to give birth to Jeff so he can be human again. Snot's feelings are hurt when Steve secretly signs him up for a makeover.

    Director:Joe Daniello
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  25. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - Great Space Roaster
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S6:E18

    It’s Roger’s birthday, and he begs to be roasted, but when he ends up devastated by the jokes, he vows to pull his life together. Things take a turn for the worse when Roger takes it one step too far, causing the Smith family to go on the run

    Director:Joe Daniello
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Joe Daniello Ratings Summary

"Season's Beatings" is the best rated episode directed by Joe Daniello. It scored 8.2/10 based on 9 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 12/11/2011 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Return of the Bling".