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The Best Episodes Written By Brett Baer

Every TV Episode Written by Brett Baer Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Fireworks
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    S1:E18

    Jack and Kenneth work together when Jack discovers that another NBC executive is after his job. Meanwhile, Pete and Liz adjust to life as roommates and Tracy receives paternity papers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Baby Show
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    S1:E9

    When ditzy receptionist Cerie spreads news of her engagement to a filthy rich Greek heir, Liz confronts her own marital and maternal status. Meanwhile, emotionally hardened Jack softens due to "mommy issues."

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Quick Hardening Caulk
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    S2:E19

    Jess comes to a conclusion about her romantic feelings for Nick and she struggles to tell him - until she's hopped up on pain medication. But after admitting her feelings, she finds out he may have been keeping something from her. Meanwhile, Schmidt becomes obsessed with buying a fish, which Winston sees as a metaphor for Schmidt's unresolved feelings toward Cece and Nick plans a bar promotion to impress the bar owner (guest star Odette Annable).

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - Winston's Birthday
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    S2:E24

    Jess' dad chooses the worst day to pay the loft an unexpected visit, forcing a nervous Nick to spend the day alone with him. Jess finds herself with huge opportunity for a new job on the day before Cece's wedding. Schmidt must take a look in the mirror and confront his real feelings about Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Winston psyches himself up for his huge surprise birthday celebration, which no one seemed to remember to throw for him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  5. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - Engram Pattersky
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S7:E8

    The gang takes a tour down memory lane, which includes a final round of "True American."

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - See Ya
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    S1:E24

    When one of the roommates decides to move out of the loft, the gang makes an unexpected trip to the desert where Winston faces his fear of the dark, Cece and Schmidt’s relationship reaches a turning point and Jess and Nick square off with a coyote.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Break-Up
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    S1:E8

    When Liz finally dumps her boyfriend Dennis, she prowls the singles scene under Jenna's tutelage. Love also stinks for Jack, as he discovers dating a Bush administration official has its downside. And Tracy and Toofer clash, which lands both in sensitivity training.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Keaton
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    S3:E6

    Schmidt receives a series of recent e-mails from his favorite actor Michael Keaton, who has sent letters to Nick ever since he was a kid. However, it turns out those letters and e-mails were not from the actor but from Schmidt's mother and Nick, posing as Keaton. Cece indulges in nightly parties to get over her break up with Schmidt.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 26 - Brainy Jack
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E26

    Brain assumes the identity of Briany Jack, a hippie leader, and tries to create a peace chain to send a subliminal message.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Control
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E16

    After Jess realizes that Schmidt is unfairly doing all of the housework, she pushes him to "go on strike," and the entire ecosystem of the loft is thrown off balance. Meanwhile, Nick scrambles when he must pay up to Winston after losing a poker game.

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    Writer:Brett Baer

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Prick
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    S1:E1

    John Paul is dead. The Garvey sisters think it's all behind them—but the insurance men have questions.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Explode a Man
    6.6/10(22 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Thomas and Matt grasp at straws in the present, a sinister plot takes shape in the past.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - It's Only a Paper World
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E1

    Brain tries to get all the people off Earth onto his paper mache creation, Chia Earth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Brain's Song
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E6

    Brain makes a tearjerker movie to make the world sad enough to make him leader.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Hoop Schemes
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E16

    Pinky and Brain put together a basketball team as part of their next plan, but the fame may be swelling Brain's head.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - My Feldmans, My Friends
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E8

    Brain tries to get a package meant for him back from his neighbor.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Brett Baer

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 46 - Dangerous Brains
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E46

    As he prepares his plan for world domination, Brain goes to work teaching rebellious students.

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    Writer:Brett Baer

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Brett Baer Ratings Summary

"Fireworks" is the best rated episode written by Brett Baer. It scored 8.3/10 from 19 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on April 5, 2007. It is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Baby Show".