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The Best Episodes Written By Bob Daily

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened
    9.1/10(8 votes)

    S5:E13

    When Eli Scruggs (Beau Bridges), the neighborhood handyman, passes away, the residents of Wisteria Lane realize how much he affected their lives.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 19 - Daphne Returns
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    S8:E19

    Niles and Daphne "get real" about their romance.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - The Gun Song
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    S4:E16

    "The Gun Song" is the 86th episode of the ABC television series, Desperate Housewives. It is the sixteenth episode of the show's fourth season, and the first half of the two-hour season finale. It aired on May 18, 2008 in the United States.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - City on Fire
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    S5:E8

    Susan's daughter Julie comes to visit with her surprising new boyfriend. Gabrielle learns that Mrs. Hildebrand has made her and Carlos heirs of her entire fortune. A reporter looks to expose Bree's imperfections. Lynette learns Porter and Anne Schilling plan to leave Fairview and disappear. Finally, everyone has gathered at a club to see the guys play in the annual "Battle of the Bands" when a fire erupts, threatening the lives of those in attendance. Some will fall as a hero will rise.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 17 - Whine Club
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S7:E17

    Frasier and Niles uncork a bad case of sibling rivalry when they compete for a prestigious position in their wine club.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  6. undefined Season 10 Episode 9 - Don't Go Breaking My Heart (3)
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S10:E9

    Niles recovers rapidly from his heart surgery and receives the go-ahead from doctors to resume normal activities, but seems reluctant to do this. He maintains his strict post-operative diet, and refuses to exercise or share a bed with Daphne.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  7. undefined Season 10 Episode 8 - Rooms With a View (2)
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S10:E8

    Niles prepares to undergo heart bypass surgery. He is surprised to receive a call wishing him well from Maris, who had learned of his plight from a gossipy acquaintance. Frasier tries to keep Roz and the family at ease by researching the procedure (as well as the doctors' backgrounds) and printing out detailed descriptions for everyone.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  8. undefined Season 11 Episode 12 - Frasier-Lite
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S11:E12

    Weight loss challenges KACL, enrolled in a pound-shedding contest that pits Frasier against a taunting nemesis who bullied him in high school.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  9. undefined Season 9 Episode 4 - The Return of Martin Crane
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S9:E4

    Martin's new job triggers old memories.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  10. undefined Season 11 Episode 18 - Match Game
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S11:E18

    Lovelorn Frasier engages a matchmaker, who mismatches him with dinner dates that turn disastrous; well-meaning Niles hires a kooky helpmate for Daphne's delivery who works with a shaman ...and a drummer.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  11. undefined Season 11 Episode 1 - No Sex, Please, We're Skittish
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S11:E1

    Roz's return to KACL rattles Frasier, who's reinvolved with Julia; Niles' fatherhood plans get an unexpected setback he determines to remedy with an unorthodox virility enhancer.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Never Judge a Lady by Her Lover
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S6:E3

    A chance encounter reunites Gaby with her sexy ex-lover and gardener, John Rowland; Bree contemplates a weekend getaway with Karl; Lynette and Tom break the news to their kids that she's pregnant again; and Susan is convinced Angie's son is responsible for her daughter's attack.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 10 - Down the Block There's a Riot
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S7:E10

    Paul's nefarious plan for Wisteria Lane is put into full effect. Juanita discovers that she isn't Gabrielle's biological daughter, and Bree invites Keith (guest star Brian Austin Green) to move in with her, whilst Tom is confronted about his past indiscretion with Renee.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - The Ballad of Booth
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S6:E22

    Lynette comes to a shocking realization about Eddie. Meanwhile, Angie discreetly relies on Gaby for help when Patrick threatens the life of her son; Bree offers Sam a generous payoff to walk away; and Susan and Mike's financial woes result in the ultimate sacrifice.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 5 - The Dog That Rocks the Cradle
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S7:E5

    Roz hires Bulldog to babysit her daughter, not realizing he's out to bulldoze her social life.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  16. undefined Season 9 Episode 24 - Moons Over Seattle
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S9:E24

    Niles' persistence finally convinces Daphne's father to come to Seattle to reconcile with his wife. Daphne is disappointed that Niles didn't consult her first, but is on board with the plan.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  17. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - The New Friend
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S8:E7

    Roz introduces Frasier to her new boyfriend, Luke, and the two men hit it off. When Roz and Luke break up, Frasier, hides his continuing friendship with him while supporting Roz during her heartbreak.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  18. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - Secrets That I Never Want to Know
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S8:E1

    While Bree gives Chuck a ride, a smell becomes noticeable; Gabrielle seeks out a priest in order to help Carlos with his problem; Ben Faulkner, a new neighbor, meets Renee; Susan withdraws from her friends because of what happened to Alejandro.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  19. undefined Season 8 Episode 22 - Give Me the Blame; Finishing the Hat
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S8:E22

    Bree's trial finally comes to an end with a surprise confession. Tom takes steps to finalize his divorce. Everything that begins must eventually end. This episode of beginnings and endings walks us both backwards and forwards as we take our final stroll down Wisteria Lane.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  20. undefined Season 11 Episode 22 - Crock Tales
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S11:E22

    As Frasier prepares for a dinner party, he considers throwing away an old broken crock pot. However, the crock pot stirs many memories of past experiences with his friends and family.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  21. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - My Two Young Men
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S6:E18

    Angie's ex-boyfriend, Patrick, emerges after her trip to New York. Meanwhile it's game on between Gaby and Susan, as they go to shameless lengths to top each other's kids; Lynette believes there's more to Preston's fiancée than she's letting on; Bree invites Sam over for a family dinner; and Katherine comes out of the closet.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  22. undefined Season 10 Episode 17 - Kenny on the Couch
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S10:E17

    Kenny becomes extremely depressed after his divorce is finalized. Frasier offers to refer him to another psychiatrist, but Kenny says that he would prefer to discuss his problems with Frasier.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The Miracle Song
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    S3:E10

    The residents of Wisteria Lane celebrate their annual holiday block party. Meanwhile, Gabrielle sets her eyes on a father of a girl she's coaching. Mike is arrested for Monique's murder. Thanks to Lynette, mothers of the neighborhood arrange a protest against Art. This causes his sister a heart attack. And Susan has to cook dinner for Ian's parents.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  24. undefined Season 7 Episode 22 - And Lots of Security...; Come on Over for Dinner
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S7:E22

    A progressive dinner party thrown for Susan to celebrate her move back onto the lane leads to a shocking murder. Meanwhile, Gaby is stunned to learn the identity of the mysterious man who has been stalking her; Lynette and Tom attempt to put the spark back into their marriage by spending a few days alone together at a romantic Bed & Breakfast; after being placed under arrest for allegedly poisoning Paul, Susan must convince the police that she was being framed for the deed by Felicia; Bree begins to suspect that her new boyfriend may be gay. The Wisteria Lane residents each enjoy a progressive dinner; Renee begins a short-lived relationship with a bartender; Bree sees a connection with Chuck; the housewives cover up a fatal accident.

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    Writer:Bob Daily

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  25. undefined Season 9 Episode 10 - Junior Agent
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S9:E10

    Frasier gets an annoying new agent in the middle of a competition between him and a rival radio broadcaster.

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Bob Daily Ratings Summary

"The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened" is the best rated episode written by Bob Daily. It scored 9.1/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/18/2009 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Daphne Returns".