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The Best Episodes Written By David Richardson

Every TV Episode Written by David Richardson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - O Holy Moly Night
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    S1:E6

    Christmas Eve turns chaotic as Frank's deal to avoid a strike hits a last-minute snag and Bill's first stint as an altar boy leads to trouble.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Richardson

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - Homer Loves Flanders
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    S5:E16

    Flanders' extra ticket to the big game makes him Homer's new best friend, a role that sorely tests Flanders' patience.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Richardson

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Saturday Bloody Saturday
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    S1:E2

    Frank's attempt to teach Kevin a lesson about respect yields unintended results. Maureen makes babysitting a nightmare for Bill. Sue finds out selling Plast-a-Ware isn't as fulfilling as she'd like.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Richardson

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Bring Me a Tooth
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S4:E3

    Frank struggles to make good on his promises to Bill and Maureen. Vic gets a rude surprise on his first day back at the radio station.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Bots and the Bees
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    S1:E14

    Malcolm and his Krelboyne classmates enlist the help of Hal for a school project, which involves a robot, and an enormous swarm of bees. Lois visits Francis at his school after he becomes injured and soon clashes with Spangler.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - Gumby with a Pokey
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S7:E21

    Charlie is visited by the ghosts of his ex-girlfriends while Alan and Jake are on a road trip.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - Give Me Your Thumb
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    S7:E6

    Alan's advice to Chelsea that she get breast-reduction surgery is not met with enthusiasm by Charlie, who kicks him out, but staying with Evelyn has its own challenges.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Richardson

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - A Girl Named Sue
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S2:E2

    Frank's big meeting doesn't play out quite like expected. Fed up with plasticware parties, Sue begins to fantastize about a change.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Shame
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    S1:E4

    Parallel stories pit Malcolm against a bullying, obnoxious new kid and Francis vies with his intimidating, military-school commandant, who's presenting sex-education lectures. Meanwhile, Hal takes heat after cutting down a tree.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Paul Lynde to Block
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S3:E2

    Sue's hopes of a romantic night with Frank at the drive-in are dashed when he brings the new neighbors along. Kevin's bandmates drop a bombshell.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Stock Car Races
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    S1:E10

    While Hal secretly takes the boys to the stock car races, Lois desperately searches for her missing paycheck. Francis at military school is keeping a boa constrictor as a pet.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  12. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - Fart Jokes, Pie and Celeste
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S7:E12

    Jake hopes to win back Celeste by writing her love songs. Alan and Herb hope to keep Judith from finding out they've become friends.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  13. undefined Season 8 Episode 16 - That Darn Priest
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S8:E16

    Rose and Alan discover each other's secrets. Meanwhile, Charlie's desperate to get some time alone with Rose.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  14. undefined Season 8 Episode 11 - Dead from the Waist Down
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    S8:E11

    Alan goes to great lengths to be able to get Lyndsey a nice birthday present.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  15. undefined Season 8 Episode 13 - Skunk, Dog Crap and Ketchup
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    S8:E13

    Alan feels paranoid when Lyndsey becomes friendly with Charlie.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  16. undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Ow, Ow, Don't Stop
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    S8:E10

    When Charlie's ex-girlfriend Courtney is released from prison, he treats her to the good life despite her having been in prison for conning him.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  17. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - A Pudding-Filled Cactus
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    S8:E3

    After moving in with Lyndsey, Alan continues to have a rendezvous with Melissa at Charlie's house.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  18. undefined Season 7 Episode 22 - This Is Not Gonna End Well
    6.2/10(15 votes)

    S7:E22

    Charlie is miffed over Alan's planned attendance of Chelsea's birthday party and suffers the indignity of having Jake chauffer him around following a license suspension.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  19. undefined Season 9 Episode 9 - Frodo's Headshots
    6.0/10(13 votes)

    S9:E9

    Upon his release from the hospital, Alan is met with a slew of challenges that test his ability to cope.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  20. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - The Searchers
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    S5:E5

    When Frank ducks out of a family day to scour the city for Box 16, Sue goes to a party at Vic's house. Bill and friends enjoy the perks of police life.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  21. undefined Season 9 Episode 5 - A Giant Cat Holding a Churro
    5.4/10(14 votes)

    S9:E5

    Alan has trouble accepting Lyndsey's seedy movie past, and Walden tries to cheer him up by throwing a party.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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  22. undefined Season 9 Episode 6 - The Squat and Hover
    5.1/10(13 votes)

    S9:E6

    Walden receives divorce papers from Bridget, but forgets his depression when he meets a girl who looks eerily like her.

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    Writer:David Richardson

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David Richardson Ratings Summary

"O Holy Moly Night" is the best rated episode written by David Richardson. It scored 8.0/10 from 18 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on December 18, 2015. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Homer Loves Flanders".