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The Best Episodes Directed By Shelley Jensen

Every TV Episode Directed by Shelley Jensen Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 24 - Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    S4:E24

    Ben Vereen plays Will's long-lost father, who breezes into town and promises Will the moon, which angers an unforgiving Philip.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - The One with the Jellyfish
    8.6/10(69 votes)

    S4:E1

    Ross chooses between Rachel and his bald-headed girlfriend Bonnie. Phoebe struggles to deal with the revelation that her mother's friend is actually her mother. Monica gets stung by a jellyfish, forcing Chandler and Joey to step up to the plate in order to relieve her pain.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Bullets Over Bel-Air
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    S5:E15

    A planned camping trip is cut short for Carlton and Will when a robber approaches them at an automated bank-teller machine - and fires a gun.

    Director:Shelley Jensen
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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - The One with the Dirty Girl
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    S4:E6

    Ross's new girlfriend seems nearly perfect until he visits her house and discovers that her apartment is incredibly dirty. Chandler helps Joey pick out a thoughtful present for Kathy's birthday. Rachel attempts to finish a crossword puzzle by herself. And Phoebe helps Monica cater a funeral.

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Just Say Yo
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    S3:E19

    Will learns a sobering lesson after Carlton pops the wrong pills from Will's locker, mistaking amphetamines for vitamins, and winds up in hospital.

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - The One with Rachel's Inadvertent Kiss
    8.2/10(63 votes)

    S5:E17

    Monica becomes jealous of Phoebe and Gary. Rachel has an awkward encounter when she interviews for a new job. Joey tries to meet a girl living in Ross's building, but has trouble with finding her apartment.

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - Strip-Tease for Two
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S2:E24

    Will and Carlton lose their shirts investing on a tip - then take jobs as strippers to recoup their losses and get Vivian's bracelet out of hock.

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 23 - The One with Ross's Thing
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    S3:E23

    Afflicted with a mysterious skin condition on his butt that doctors cannot identify the cause of, Ross seeks advice from Phoebe's herbalist. Phoebe finds herself in a dilemma when she cannot choose between two guys. Monica can't decide about Pete when she thinks he is going to propose.

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    S5:E4

    Joey lands a job with a PBS telethon, which ignites an old hatred Phoebe has towards the network. Meanwhile, Monica tries to convince Rachel that she's dating someone from work to hide her relationship with Chandler. And Ross finally gets in touch with Emily and they try to work it out.

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - All Guts, No Glory
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    S4:E3

    Registration day finds Will signing up for no-brainer classes, plus one that might truly challenge him - a philosophy course he takes to meet a girl.

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - The One with the Cat
    7.9/10(60 votes)

    S4:E2

    Phoebe believes that her adoptive mother's spirit resides in a cat that jumped into her guitar case in Central Perk. Monica goes on a date with Rachel's hunky high-school boyfriend, who was cool in high-school, but a failure now. And when Joey and Chandler decide to sell the entertainment center, Joey takes stupidity to a new level.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Asses to Ashes
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    S3:E10

    Election results are in and Philip fights to remain cool amid lies by Judge Robertson, which prompt Will to confront the outspoken incumbent. Will Will go to far? Will he say what everyone is feeling? Will Judge Robertson be able to take it?

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Home is Where the Heart Attack Is
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    S4:E10

    Will sneaks greasy, high-fat foods to Philip after he promises to diet and exercise, then blames himself when Philip has a heart attack.

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - The Alma Matter
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S3:E18

    Depressed and suicidal over having ruined his chances of attending Princeton University, Carlton is visited by his Guardian Angel, who shows him how awful the Banks family would be if he weren't alive.

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Will Goes a-Courtin'
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S4:E6

    When Phillip sues Will and Carlton for unpaid rent, two different versions of the dispute are aired - neither entirely truthful.

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Ain't No Business Like Show Business
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    S3:E22

    Will lands a spot in a comedy showcase after accompanying a comic friend to an audition.

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 26 - The Philadelphia Story
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    S4:E26

    Will returns to the City of Brotherly Love and discovers he's the butt of old friends' jokes, prompting him to go into training to settle an old score and clear his reputation as a chicken.

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - What's Will Got to Do With It?
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    S5:E2

    Will helps Ashley make a big impression on a recording executive, but Philip is adamantly against her pursuing a singing career.

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Robbing the Banks
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S3:E15

    Philip is quick to judge an ex-con Will urged him to hire as a handyman and temporary assistant after the house is robbed.

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 24 - Six Degrees of Graduation
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S3:E24

    Vy anticipates Will's graduation with enthusiasm, but there may be discord when she learns Will is failing music. To pass his music class, Will must sing at the graduation ceremony - with a class of eight-year-olds.

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Hex and the Single Guy
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S4:E7

    Will disses a seance - until the spiritualist zaps him with a hex that (uh-oh) seems to work.

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Who's the Boss
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S4:E15

    Carlton in charge. Will gets his feathers ruffled when his cousin becomes his boss at the Peacock Stop.

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Sleepless in Bel-Air
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S4:E14

    Will pays for putting off studying for a midterm until the last minute, and Ashley pays for staying out late on her first date.

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  24. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - The Script Formerly Known As...
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S6:E5

    Will decides to book a juror dismissed from Philip's big show-biz madam sex-scandal case for Hilary's show, which results in embarrassment for Judge Banks and some annoying apologies from Will and Hilary.

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  25. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Not With My Cousin You Don't
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S6:E7

    Freakin' out! On the home intercom, Will and Carlton overhear Ashley talking about sex.

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Shelley Jensen Ratings Summary

"Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse" is the best rated episode directed by Shelley Jensen. It scored 8.8/10 from 17 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on May 9, 1994. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The One with the Jellyfish".