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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Identity
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    S1:E13

    A crisis arises when Ryan ignores Wilfred's advice.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 24 - Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    S4:E24

    Ben Vereen plays Will's long-lost father, who breezes into town and promises Will the moon, which angers an unforgiving Philip.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Truth
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S2:E8

    Wilfred's nemesis returns with an offer that rocks Ryan's world.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Happiness
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E1

    Ryan forms a unique connection with his neighbor's dog after a failed suicide attempt.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Trust
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E2

    Wilfred is angry after Ryan tricks him into going to the veterinarian.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Progress
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S2:E1

    Ryan learns that life is much more challenging without Wilfred around.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Escape from Pearl Bailey
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S5:E5

    Steve plots revenge after girlfriend Debbie loses a very dirty election for class president. But it backfires badly.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Secrets
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E13

    In the second-season finale, existential questions are posed to Wilfred and Ryan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Hilloween
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S2:E4

    Hank is excited about Halloween until someone complains and has the holiday canceled.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Jack's Back
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S5:E13

    Steve connects with his ne'er-do-well paternal grandfather, whom Stan despises for many reasons, not the least of which is that he never taught him to ride a bike. Meanwhile, Hayley must find an internship quickly, so Roger hires her to tend his bar.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - One Little Word
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S5:E3

    Bullock makes Stan his "No. 1" at the CIA, a promotion that makes the furious Francine the "No. 1" babysitter for Bullock's baby son. Bullock needs someone to watch the kid because his wife's been kidnapped by Iraqi insurgents.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Plastic White Female
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E12

    Luanne and Bobby each face a crisis: she's fearful of failing her beauty exam, while he frets over his first boy-girl party.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Rough Trade
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    S2:E10

    After Stan and Roger have a rough day, they get into a fight that leads to a "Freaky Friday"-type switcheroo where they get a taste of life in each other's shoes. But after the excitement of a new life stales, they face each other's problems as Roger is under pressure at work and Stan yearns to be needed. The swap gets out of hand as the family starts to crumble.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Take My Cousin... Please
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    S4:E11

    On academic probation, Will schemes to improve his grades by fixing up a newly divorced English professor with Hilary, who soon finds fault with the man, further jeopardizing Will's academic future.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - The Client
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    S5:E1

    Will revels in Ashley's music industry success, but both Will and Ashley are about to have a rude surprise.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Reality Bites
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S5:E3

    Will loses points as a role model for Nicky while visiting an ever-positive kiddie hero who brings joy to youngsters - but not to Will.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - The Wedding Show (Psyche!)
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    S5:E18

    Shafted! The engaged couple opts for flashy Vegas vows, complete with costumes. The tasteful theme: Shaft.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    S4:E16

    Bird is the word when Carlton, ULA's peacock mascot, is kidnapped by a rival school before the big game.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Leanne's Saga
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S2:E19

    When Luanne's mother, Leanne, is released from prison, she starts living in the Hills' garage, and becomes romantically involved with Bill. Bill is busy fighting a foot fungus, with every last dime.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Four Little Words
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    S3:E15

    Stan sets Bullock up on a date with one of Francine's friends. Fearing that Francine will be right about the outcome of the date, Stan goes to great lengths to make sure it goes well by getting everyone drunk. Unfortunately, Bullock accidentally kills the woman, to which Stan frames Francine for the murder in order to keep her from asking so many questions.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Haylias
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S4:E5

    Stan, who had Hayley brainwashed because he wanted her to be a sleeper CIA agent, activates her and orders her to marry a senator's son. Meanwhile, Roger and Steve decide to open a detective agency like the ones in the '70s TV shows they have been watching.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Threat Levels
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    S1:E2

    Stan Smith is mad because after getting his wife a job (or "hobby") as a Real Estate agent, she makes more money than him. In the meantime, his daughter Hayley ran a program that helped the homeless, and Stan's son Steve had an idea to have a Bum Fight program. To get back and to try to gain more money than his wife, Stan takes Steve's idea and starts a Bum Fight Night where he takes bets and treats the homeless like wrestlers. But with the homeless petition, Stan has to end up fighting like a homeless man himself.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - To Spank, With Love
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E11

    After being taunted and pantsed by one of her students, Peggy loses it and spanks him. She is immediately fired, but Cotton and his old buddies start a campaign to get "Paddlin' Peggy" reinstated. Once she is back teaching, Peggy uses her reputation for violence to scare her students, and takes things too far, in true Peggy fashion.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Same Game, Next Season
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    S5:E12

    Will works so hard to impress Lisa's dad that he spends all his free time with his new best buddy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Zuckerman

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - It's Better to Have Loved and Lost It...
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    S4:E5

    After Will's friends guys rib Carlton about being a virgin, Miss Right appears and sweeps Carlton off his feet. Elsewhere, Geoffrey confesses a secret of his own.

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    Writer:David Zuckerman

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David Zuckerman Ratings Summary

"Identity" is the best rated episode written by David Zuckerman. It scored 9.1/10 based on 7 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/8/2011 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Papa's Got a Brand-New Excuse".