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The Best Episodes of Speechless Season 1

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Maya DiMeo is a mom on a mission who will do anything for her husband, Jimmy, and kids Ray, Dylan, and JJ, her eldest son with special needs. As Maya fights injustices both real and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Speechless Season 1 Episode 13 - S-I--SICK D-A--DAY
    8.3/10(189 votes)

    S1:E13

    Dylan becomes Kenneth’s replacement for JJ when Kenneth also gets sick. Jimmy ends up doing well with Maya’s normal duties, but he tries to keep it from her to avoid her feeling bad. Meanwhile, JJ protects Dylan from a boy she’s interested in. And despite its illness, the family bands together and pulls an all-nighter to finish Ray’s school project.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writers:Seth Kurland, Elizabeth Beckwith

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  2. Speechless Season 1 Episode 8 - R-A-Y-C RAY-CATION
    8.2/10(198 votes)

    S1:E8

    Maya enlists the family to assist JJ in romancing a girl at school, but it backfires when JJ expresses his feelings to Claire, and they are not reciprocated. Meanwhile, as the DiMeos are always late, Ray has the family practice to get to school in time for his upcoming weekend field trip.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writers:Seth Kurland, Carrie Rosen

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  3. Speechless Season 1 Episode 18 - D-I-- DING
    8.1/10(167 votes)

    S1:E18

    After leaving a note behind Maya’s back, Ray takes sides against the family when Maya dings a nearby car. Following through on a promise, Jimmy and Dylan share a moment, as father and daughter are on a search in the back room at the local supermarket while JJ teaches a rude customer a lesson, and a moonlighting Kenneth hides his side job from the DiMeos.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writer:Matt Roller

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  4. Speechless Season 1 Episode 19 - C-H-- CHEATER!
    8.0/10(160 votes)

    S1:E19

    Maya and Kenneth work together to hold JJ accountable for his academic future when he cheats on an exam at school. Meanwhile, Ray gets into a get-rich scheme.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Ron McCants

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  5. Speechless Season 1 Episode 23 - C-A-- CAMP
    8.0/10(157 votes)

    S1:E23

    As the family readies for their flight to JJ’s camp, Maya gets a surprise at the airport. Ray sees the summer as an opportunity to reinvent himself while Jimmy and Dylan turn the trip to camp into a father/daughter bonding moment.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  6. Speechless Season 1 Episode 11 - R-O--ROAD T-R--TRIP
    7.9/10(189 votes)

    S1:E11

    The family goes on an annual impromptu family road trip, but Ray has something in store, which angers Maya when she finds out what it is. But Maya’s relentlessness proves to be helpful when she takes control of an emergency situation involving Ray’s appendix. Meanwhile, Jimmy attempts to continue his tradition of spending no money on vacation while Dylan becomes anxious after visiting a fortune teller. Back at home, Kenneth has trouble fitting in at school while JJ is away.

    Director:Ben Lewin
    Writers:Dan Holden, Miriam Datskovsky

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  7. Speechless Season 1 Episode 12 - H-E-R– HERO
    7.9/10(180 votes)

    S1:E12

    In order to get on the good side of their insurance agent to get everything JJ needs, the DiMeos have Dylan make a tough sacrifice at her track meet. Meanwhile, Ray wants to use his brother for inspiration while writing for an essay contest at school, but JJ rejects his plan. But when another student lies using the same plan, Ray and JJ team together to outdo the other student.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Carrie Rosen

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  8. Speechless Season 1 Episode 14 - V-A-L-- VALENTINE'S D-A-- DAY
    7.8/10(176 votes)

    S1:E14

    Maya attempts to give Jimmy a Valentine's Day gift, with the help of his old roommate and her ex-fiance. Meanwhile, Ray is elated to find out he has a secret admirer and JJ i in charge of distributing candy-grams, which proves challenging for both him and Kenneth.

    Director:Stuart McDonald
    Writers:Niki Schwartz-Wright, Shana Goldberg-Meehan

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  9. Speechless Season 1 Episode 20 - R-U-N-- RUNAWAY
    7.8/10(154 votes)

    S1:E20

    When Maya learns JJ attempted to run away, she is determined to help him complete the task as any able-bodied person could, but her actions exasperate JJ, as he longs for independence. Meanwhile, Jimmy struggles to have hard talks with the kids without Maya, and Dylan tries to get Kenneth to revive his glory days as a high school sports star.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Mark Kunerth

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  10. Speechless Season 1 Episode 21 - P-R–PROM
    7.8/10(151 votes)

    S1:E21

    It’s prom night, and all three DiMeo kids are going, which leaves Maya and Jimmy with a rare night to themselves. Kenneth is shocked to learn that they like to spend their nights without the kids to bring up past arguments they have bottled up or ignored in the past.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Elizabeth Beckwith

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  11. Speechless Season 1 Episode 3 - B-O-N-BONFIRE
    7.7/10(259 votes)

    S1:E3

    While JJ finds success at school with a group of friends, Maya forces the cancellation of the homecoming bonfire, concerned that the beach location is not wheelchair accessible. Soon, the students speak out against JJ. But when Maya realizes she was wrong, the two stage a fake prank to encourage his classmates to have a change of heart. Meanwhile, Jimmy helps Ray settle into the new home.

    Director:Bill Purple
    Writer:Daniel Chun

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  12. Speechless Season 1 Episode 5 - H-A-L– HALLOWEEN
    7.7/10(231 votes)

    S1:E5

    Jimmy is upset the kids no longer want to participate in the family tradition of dressing up for Halloween. Maya tries to cheer up Jimmy by allowing him to do things he loves by taking things off the family “Dead to Me” list. Meanwhile, Ray recruits Dylan to help work the school’s haunted mansion while Kenneth is scared of losing his job when JJ gets drunk at a party. Even though Maya is furious, she is thrilled to see JJ having a “normal” life.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Seth Kurland

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  13. Speechless Season 1 Episode 6 - D-A-T-E– DATE?
    7.7/10(208 votes)

    S1:E6

    JJ meets a new girl at school, an injured gymnast, who must learn to adapt to school life in a wheelchair. JJ shows her the ropes and soon forms a crush. Elsewhere, Ray saves face by claiming a picture of his own nipple on his phone to be a ”sext” from his ”girlfriend.” The plan makes him a hero among the boys at school, but backfires after Maya learns the whole story. Meanwhile, Jimmy teaches Dylan how to properly deal with stress.

    Director:Phil Traill
    Writers:Mark Kunerth, Daniel Chun

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  14. Speechless Season 1 Episode 16 - O-S-- OSCAR P-A-- PARTY
    7.7/10(172 votes)

    S1:E16

    When the Dimeos throw their annual Oscar party with other special-needs families, Maya feels threatened by new mom Becca, who seems a little too perfect. Meanwhile, Jimmy encourages the fathers at the party to let loose while Ray tries to impress a girl by pretending to be someone he is not.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Scott Silveri, Daniel Chun

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  15. Speechless Season 1 Episode 17 - S-U-R-- SURPRISE!
    7.7/10(153 votes)

    S1:E17

    Dylan asks Maya not to have their annual birthday party for her, but Maya holds an amazing surprise party anyway and soon learns the real reason why Dylan didn't want to have a party. Elsewhere, Ray is put in charge to watch JJ but panics when his brother has a day of independence at the mall to buy Dylan a birthday present while Jimmy and Kenneth struggle to find something they have in common.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Dan Holden

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  16. Speechless Season 1 Episode 1 - P-I-PILOT
    7.6/10(366 votes)

    S1:E1

    Maya DiMeo moves her family to a new, upscale school district when she finds the perfect situation for her eldest son, JJ, who has cerebral palsy.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  17. Speechless Season 1 Episode 7 - T-H-A-THANKSGIVING
    7.6/10(206 votes)

    S1:E7

    The DiMeo plan to avoid another horrible Thanksgiving with Jimmy’s brother’s family backfires when they invite themselves over to celebrate. While Kenneth and Ray destroy the turkey, the rest of the family creates a game, checking off the various instances of annoyance their relatives are known for. When Jimmy and his brother Billy decide to take their competition to the streets, the family discovers that Billy’s family is not as perfect as it seems.

    Director:Claire Scanlon
    Writer:Eric Lapidus

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  18. Speechless Season 1 Episode 9 - S-L-E--SLED HOCKEY
    7.6/10(188 votes)

    S1:E9

    JJ instantly wants to join a sled hockey team made up entirely of people with disabilities, but Jimmy is not thrilled and thinks it’s dangerous. Meanwhile, Maya takes a CPR class with Kenneth, and she sees how popular he is and realizes that she needs to be nicer in order to keep him as JJ’s aide.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writers:Elizabeth Beckwith, Ron McCants

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  19. Speechless Season 1 Episode 15 - T-H– THE C-L– CLUB
    7.6/10(170 votes)

    S1:E15

    JJ gets into an argument with Kenneth over their time together while Dylan decides she must “parent-trap” them both so they can get back together. Meanwhile, the family gets a chance to be members of a country club for a week. Ray sees it as a chance to live the high life while Maya jumps at the chance to spend mother-and-son time

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Matt Roller, Daniel Chun

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  20. Speechless Season 1 Episode 22 - M-A-- MAY-JAY
    7.6/10(148 votes)

    S1:E22

    With the school year over, Maya is excited to spend the summer with JJ, but he and Kenneth have other plans. Meanwhile, Jimmy gets special treatment at the most unlikely of places while Dylan’s identity in the family is threatened.

    Director:Geeta Patel
    Writers:Miriam Datskovsky, Bryan Keefer

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  21. Speechless Season 1 Episode 2 - N-E-NEW A-I-AIDE
    7.5/10(284 votes)

    S1:E2

    Maya struggles as Kenneth takes over as JJ’s full-time aide. Loving his new freedom, JJ avoids attending a physical therapy appointment, and Maya automatically blames Kenneth, using any excuse to confirm her misgivings and moves to fire him. Meanwhile, Jimmy struggles to teach Dylan the family way to not be so neighborly.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Scott Silveri

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  22. Speechless Season 1 Episode 4 - I-N-S– INSPIRATIONS
    7.5/10(240 votes)

    S1:E4

    Exploring the city on their own, JJ and Kenneth realize strangers look at them as inspirational. The two push their luck, receiving free food and baseball game admissions. Kenneth lets this get to his head, goes overboard, and things fall apart. Meanwhile, as the family can’t do anything without having to worry about wheelchair accessibility, Dylan and Ray convince Maya to take them paintballing. But can she let herself have fun without JJ?

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writer:Seth Kurland

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  23. Speechless Season 1 Episode 10 - C-H-O-CHOIR
    7.5/10(195 votes)

    S1:E10

    It’s Christmas time at the DiMeos, and Maya surprises everyone by embracing a newfound holiday spirit. But her view is put to the test when the family van is stolen, along with all their holiday gifts. Worrying he won’t get into college, Ray joins the choir and gets a coveted solo. But when a very attractive new teacher is hired, JJ decides to join his brother and takes Ray’s solo.

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Niki Schwartz-Wright, Jeremy Bronson

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"S-I--SICK D-A--DAY" is the best rated episode of "Speechless" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by Bill Purple and written by Seth Kurland, Elizabeth Beckwith, it aired on 1/18/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "R-A-Y-C RAY-CATION".