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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 10 Episode 22 - Prank You for Being a Friend
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Prank You for Being a Friend

    S10:E22

    A classmate comes to Louise for lessons in how to get in trouble. Meanwhile, Bob reluctantly agrees to bring Jimmy Pesto his hernia medication.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 10 Episode 13 - Three Girls and a Little Wharfy
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Three Girls and a Little Wharfy

    S10:E13

    Louise skeptically joins Jessica and fifth-grader Megan in their search for Wharfy, a mythical sea monster, while Bob takes an online master class by a world-renowned chef.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 11 Episode 11 - Romancing the Beef
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Romancing the Beef

    S11:E11

    Louise convinces her parents to cash in on the lucrative Valentine's Day dinner business, even though it means putting Bob and Linda's own Valentine's Day plans on hold. Meanwhile, Tina attends Tammy's Anti-Valentine's Day party.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 11 Episode 7 - Diarrhea of a Poopy Kid
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Diarrhea of a Poopy Kid

    S11:E7

    When Gene can't eat Thanksgiving dinner because of a stomach flu, the family tries to cheer him up.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 11 Episode 5 - Fast Time Capsules at Wagstaff School
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Fast Time Capsules at Wagstaff School

    S11:E5

    Tina is put in charge of the Wagstaff School time capsule project, but she makes an enemy when she rejects Tammy's submission.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 10 Episode 19 - The Handyman Can
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #6 - The Handyman Can

    S10:E19

    When Teddy finds himself doubting his abilities as a handyman, the kids build up his confidence.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 11 Episode 22 - Vampire Disco Death Dance
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Vampire Disco Death Dance

    S11:E22

    After Tina and Bob plan a father-daughter date to see Bob's favorite old campy vampire-sing-along movie, Tina decides to invite her group of friends along, as well. Meanwhile, Linda opens a restaurant for the raccoons in their alley.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 13 Episode 3 - What About Job?
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - What About Job?

    S13:E3

    A school assignment about careers sends Louise spiraling, trying to imagine what her future might hold.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 10 Episode 3 - Motor, She Boat
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Motor, She Boat

    S10:E3

    Tina and Bob participate in the Thundergirls father-daughter cardboard boat race and Tina tries to hide her feelings about Bob's terrible boat-building skills. Meanwhile, Linda drags Louise and Gene to a fire station open house and overstays her welcome.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 10 Episode 15 - Yurty Rotten Scoundrels
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Yurty Rotten Scoundrels

    S10:E15

    When Gayle decides to host an artists' workshop in a yurt with only one attendee, Linda feels compelled to go to support her sister. Meanwhile, Louise and Gene lead a covert operation to find a lost cat for a cash reward.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 12 Episode 2 - Crystal Mess
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Crystal Mess

    S12:E2

    In order to help with anxiety about an upcoming oral report, Mr. Frond lends Tina a crystal that his new girlfriend alleges has special powers. Meanwhile, Bob and Linda buy a box of imperfect produce and try to use it all before it rots.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 13 Episode 18 - Gift Card or Buy Trying
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Gift Card or Buy Trying

    S13:E18

    When a customer leaves a $100 gift card as a tip, Bob, Linda and the kids go on a $20-each shopping spree, and Gene has an awkward run-in with a former friend.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 13 Episode 13 - Stop! Or My Mom Will Sleuth!
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Stop! Or My Mom Will Sleuth!

    S13:E13

    When Louise is accused of a theft at school, Linda uses her position as school office volunteer to try and solve the case from the inside.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 12 Episode 8 - Stuck in the Kitchen with You
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Stuck in the Kitchen with You

    S12:E8

    When Bob volunteers to cook Thanksgiving dinner for a retirement home, Louise gets stuck helping him on his most intense cooking day of the year. Meanwhile, Gene and Tina try to help Zeke entertain the residents.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 12 Episode 17 - The Spider House Rules
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - The Spider House Rules

    S12:E17

    Louise befriends a house spider and hides it in her room after Linda and Bob tell her to remove it from the apartment. Meanwhile, Bob tries to make a friend outside of the people that come to the restaurant.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 12 Episode 20 - Sauce Side Story
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Sauce Side Story

    S12:E20

    When Louise, Gene and Tina try to track down a lost family recipe for a Mother's Day gift for Linda, first they have to navigate an old family feud.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 13 Episode 8 - Putts-giving
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Putts-giving

    S13:E8

    The Belchers go to a mini golf course on Thanksgiving morning.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 12 Episode 14 - Video Killed the Gene-io Star
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Video Killed the Gene-io Star

    S12:E14

    Gene begrudgingly agrees to participate in a music video for Courtney; Teddy and Linda obsess over a mysterious customer at the restaurant.

    Director:Tom Riggin
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 10 Episode 7 - Land of the Loft
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Land of the Loft

    S10:E7

    Bob and Linda challenge themselves and attend a loft party on a stormy night, while the kids challenge their babysitter, Jen, and face the storm in an ice cream truck.

    Director:Tom Riggin
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Tom Riggin Ratings Summary

"Prank You for Being a Friend" is the best rated episode directed by Tom Riggin. It scored 8.3/10 based on 7 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/17/2020 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Three Girls and a Little Wharfy".