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The Best Episodes Written By Alex Cuthbertson

Every TV Episode Written by Alex Cuthbertson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - The First Chang Dynasty
    8.4/10(47 votes)

    S3:E21

    The study group stages an elaborate heist to break in to Greendale and free Dean Pelton from the clutches of Chang.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 16 - Bully for Steve
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S6:E16

    Roger studies crime scene photography; Stan bullies Steve in hopes of toughening him up.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  3. 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.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Don't Look a Smith Horse in the Mouth
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S6:E10

    When Stan gets told by Francine to get rid of his gas-guzzling SUV, he and Roger hatch up a plan at the local horse track to avoid losing his car. Meanwhile, Steve and his friends help an old friend.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  5. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - The Scarlett Getter
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S8:E6

    When Stan runs into his former crush from CIA boot camp, his affection for her resurfaces, which drives Francine into a jealous frenzy. By including Roger in her plan for revenge, Francine accidentally leads him straight into the arms of a dangerous alien hunter. Meanwhile, Steve is struck with good luck, when he accidentally wears Hayley’s panties to school.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Scaredy Kate
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E6

    Kate gets invited to her hot neighbor's Halloween party, so BJ tries to help Kate break free and be someone completely out-of-character for the night. Meanwhile, Ben and Tommy decide to stay home and hand out candy to the trick-or-treaters in hopes that they'll meet some hot moms, but the night takes a turn when Tommy unknowingly eats some of BJ's "candy" from Amsterdam, and Kate bonds with Will (guest star Stults), a single father.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Dice
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    S4:E2

    Schmidt tutors Jess in the not-so-fine-art of dating via mobile apps. Meanwhile, Winston is desperate to make a good impression on his fellow police cadets, which backfires when Nick, Coach and Cece show up at a party thrown by fellow officers.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - LAXmas
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    S4:E11

    As the gang prepares to depart for the holidays, they quickly find they may be home alone when they are all trapped at the airport.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - The Right Thing
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    S4:E19

    Jess crashes a funeral, hoping to delete a “sext” she recently sent to the deceased. Then, Schmidt’s mom, Louise, arrives in town for a visit to demand he write thank-you notes for his bar mitzvah gifts, and Winston is desperate to be off-duty friends with his police partner, Aly.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  10. undefined Season 9 Episode 6 - Adventures in Hayleysitting
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S9:E6

    When Steve's baby sitter is unavailable, Stan and Francine decide to leave him with Hayley; Steve sneaks out to a party to prove he's not a goody-goody.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 15 - License to Till
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S7:E15

    When Steve has trouble crossing over into the "cool kids" social circle, Klaus and Roger place their bets to see how quickly Roger can make him cool. Everything they try backfires until Steve becomes the in-crowds designated driver. Meanwhile, Stan and Francine take turns pranking each other.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Girl Problems
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E12

    Tommy finally brings around his new girlfriend, Lila, to meet the gang. But when Kate suggests the two women get to know each other, things don't go as planned. Meanwhile, Ben moves forward with his "Rail Mall" business plan.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - What About Fred
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    S5:E2

    Jumping back into the dating pool, Jess finds herself dating a dud (guest star Taran Killam), but falls in love with his perfect parents (guest stars Henry Winkler and Julie Haggerty). Meanwhile, Nick (Jake Johnson) and Schmidt have very different ideas about how to run the bar.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Menus
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    S3:E8

    An overabundance of Chinese food take-out menus left at the loft’s front door is the catalyst for an interconnected series of adventures for Jess and the guys.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Heat Wave
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    S5:E9

    Things heat up between Nick and Reagan over who can provide the loft with the best air conditioning unit. Meanwhile, Winston uses his “cop voice” to help Schmidt prep Cece for a newscaster audition.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Sister
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    S3:E16

    Jess' wild-child sister, Abby, pays a visit and immediately throws the loft into disarray. Meanwhile, Schmidt enlists Nick to be his wingman in crashing a bar mitzvah and Winston throws a dinner party with Bertie, which turns awkward when only Cece and Coach attend.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  17. undefined Season 8 Episode 18 - Toy Whorey
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    S8:E18

    When Stan catches Steve playing imaginary games with his toys, he decides to take his son down to Mexico to help him become a man. But the trip takes a turn for the worse when Stan and Steve are kidnapped by a drug cartel, and it’s up to Steve to break himself and Stan out of captivity.

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Homecoming (II)
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    S6:E4

    Jess and the gang head to New York, where Schmidt believes he is being honored at his high school. Jess meets Det. Jake Peralta and helps him on a case, which leads her to Brooklyn’s 99th Precinct and a fateful encounter with Gina Linetti and Capt. Raymond Holt. Meanwhile, Nick and Winston scramble to make subway fare, while trying to impress Det. Charles Boyle, and Cece faces off with her new mother-in-law. The crossover starts on Brooklyn Nine-Nine S04E04 The Night Shift (I).

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    Writer:Alex Cuthbertson

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Alex Cuthbertson Ratings Summary

"The First Chang Dynasty" is the best rated episode written by Alex Cuthbertson. It scored 8.447/10 based on 47 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/17/2012 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Bully for Steve".