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The Best Episodes Written By Bruce Eric Kaplan

Every TV Episode Written by Bruce Eric Kaplan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 9 Episode 6 - The Merv Griffin Show
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    S9:E6

    Kramer turns his apartment into a talk-show set; Jerry's girlfriend won't let him play with her toys; George's clash with pigeons leads to problems with a squirrel; a new employee's silent movement rattles Elaine.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Foot
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E3

    When a bakery owner is killed, it's up to Federico to put the pieces back together. The family considers selling the funeral business altogether to Kroehner.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - When You Know, You Know
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S2:E7

    A blunder on an important shopping trip sets off fireworks on the podcast. Noah's modern new workplace delivers some old-fashioned culture shock.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - A Better Rabbi
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S2:E8

    Noah guides a surprisingly experienced new student. Joanne faces mounting pressure. Morgan recruits Sasha to dig up some digital dirt.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  5. undefined Season 9 Episode 20 - The Puerto Rican Day
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    S9:E20

    Gridlocked by a parade, Jerry verbally spars with another driver; George goes to a movie; and Kramer looks for a bathroom. Elaine, meanwhile, searches for a crossing point with a group of strangers.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  6. undefined Season 9 Episode 13 - The Cartoon
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    S9:E13

    An actress turns Jerry's criticism into a one-woman show; Kramer stops talking after offending George; Elaine struggles to understand a cartoon in The New Yorker.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The New Person
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E10

    Nate and David hire an outspoken mortician; Billy's photo gallery exhibit features one particularly surprising shot; and Claire frets over Gabe's inconsistent behavior.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - The Trap
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    S3:E5

    Fisher & Diaz deal with the recently discovered body of a man missing for years. Meanwhile, Ruth sets the ground rules for a new live-in apprentice named Arthur, David meets an old acquaintance during an L.A. Gay Men's Chorus rehearsal, and Claire is surprised by her responsibilities as Olivier's new assistant.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Invisible Woman
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    S2:E5

    Ruth takes a personal interest in the death of a woman who has no friends or relatives. Meanwhile, Brenda's search for a literary muse prompts her to turn to one of her massage clients--a prostitute named Melissa--and Nate's relationship with Brenda takes an unexpected turn.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Secret
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    S2:E10

    David and Keith continue trying to iron out their problems...and Karla has a secret that isn't going to make things any better. Meanwhile, Claire takes a curious approach to photography, Ruth prepares to move ahead with Nikolai and Brenda's engagement anxiety leads her on a sexual adventure with Melissa.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - The Silence
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    S5:E7

    David and Keith struggle to create parent-child boundaries; When Brenda and Nate get some ambiguous news, it confirms their views on life and death; Ruth fills her schedule with activities, but has trouble unwinding; Claire meets an interesting guy at work, and makes an effort to fit in; Margaret lets a cat out of the bag; and George drops a bomb on Ruth.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - The Dare
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    S4:E7

    Ruth goes on a fossil hunt with George, and digs up Sarah and Bettina. Claire focuses her talents on Edie; Federico tries to unload on Sophia; Vanessa does some part-time detective work; Keith goes 'out' to a bar with his co-workers; David drowns his stress; Nate dares Brenda to be honest with Joe, and receives some relationship advice himself.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Leave Me Alone
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    S1:E9

    Feeling resentful of an old classmate's success and unable to make rent, Hannah is forced to take a job at a café. Marnie has trouble handling Hannah's emotional and financial needs. Jessa runs into her old boss. Shoshanna meets her online match.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Full Disclosure
    4.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E6

    While Paul helps Nate look for Mikey, Lydia plays hardball. Making nice becomes a labor of love for Carla. Shocking discoveries shake two marriages.

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    Writer:Bruce Eric Kaplan

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Bruce Eric Kaplan Ratings Summary

"The Merv Griffin Show" is the best rated episode written by Bruce Eric Kaplan. It scored 8.1/10 based on 26 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/6/1997 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Foot".