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Every TV Episode Written by Andy Riley Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Elephants and Hens
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    S3:E2

    When Bernard holds a children's themed book day in the shop, Fran bets Manni and Bernard they couldn't write a children's book over a weekend, while Bernard bets Fran back that she will have an awful time at her friend's hen party.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - B/ill
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    S4:E8

    Gary sets up a secret meeting with Dan and Amy to persuade them to lobby against Selina's bill.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Clovis
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    S3:E4

    On a fundraising trip in Silicon Valley, Selina is challenged by an anti-fracking mom and visits the campus of Clovis, a tech company with an ambitious young CEO. In D.C., Jonah makes a crude viral video of the Selina-mom encounter, and Dan, with Ben's help, gets an idea for a rumor he can spread against Chung.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - East Wing
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    S4:E2

    The president's staff prepares for her state visit with the Israeli prime minister.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Detroit
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    S3:E6

    At an economic summit in Detroit, Selina’s staff and her family are peeved by the presence of her new personal trainer. Meanwhile, Jonah and Mike negotiate a photo-op with Selina and Maddox. Later, Catherine protects her mom from a protestor, and Selina attends a women’s gun show.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Fever
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    S2:E2

    On a scorching hot day, Manni tries to maintain his body temperature so it doesn't go over 88 degrees; Fran has problems with a new neighbour, and Bernard tries to find an appropriate "summer girl".

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Party
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    S3:E6

    Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    S3:E3

    Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Manny Come Home
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    S3:E1

    When Manny defects to Goliath Books after an "incident" with Bernard, his ex-employer's life spirals out of control. Meanwhile Fran returns from holiday only to be greeted by the squalor of Bernard's shop.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - A Little Flutter
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S3:E4

    Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Gangs
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E3

    Gang warfare is raging in the East End. Wisbech sends Strauss and Mabel undercover, whilst Rabbit finds himself ostracised from the case due to his age.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Blood
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    S2:E4

    Manni and Bernard try to keep up with modern book shops and in doing so Manni helps Fran get over her boredom by encouraging her to look up her family tree.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Travel Writer
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    S3:E5

    Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Brick Man
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E2

    Rabbit, Strauss and Mabel are on the case of a mysterious killer who takes the guise of the Brick Man, a mythical figure from London folklore. And Lydia emerges from the shadows with designs on Mabel.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - My Friends Don't Like Me
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    S1:E4

    While hiding out, Sarahs learns more about Downey. Zoë ruffles feathers as she seeks new collaborators for her investigation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Andy Riley

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E1

    D.I. Rabbit's been chasing Victorian London's criminals for as long as he can remember but he's not as young as he was and his heart keeps stopping at inopportune moments so he is given a fresh faced assistant straight out of university.

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    Writer:Andy Riley

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Andy Riley Ratings Summary

"Elephants and Hens" is the best rated episode written by Andy Riley. It scored 8.063/10 based on 16 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/18/2004 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "B/ill".