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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 18 - The Par-tay
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S8:E18

    Mike's friendship with Bill Norwood is in jeopardy after Bill gets angry when Mike poaches his plumber at a reduced rate; Frankie is disappointed when Sue refuses to tell.....

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 15 - Hecks at a Movie
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    S7:E15

    While the Hecks take Brick to his first movie in a theater, Mike and Frankie fight over a conversation with friends, Sue runs into an old crush who has some surprising news, and Axl discovers that he shared an awkward moment with a friend.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - Thanksgiving VIII
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S8:E6

    Frankie decides that April is not good enough to be with Axl and does anything she can to keep her out of the annual family Christmas photo. Frankie must fight for Axl's attention when he announces that he will be spending Thanksgiving with April.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  4. undefined Season 9 Episode 10 - The Christmas Miracle
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S9:E10

    Frankie and Sue are devastated when Axl informs them that he's not going to church; Mike goes to war with the Glossner kids after they keep defacing his giant inflatable snowman; Brick attempts to wrap his first present.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - A Quarry Story
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S6:E11

    Frankie must work at Ehlert Motors for one day in order to collect her pay on an old paycheck, Mike offers Sue a part-time job at the quarry, and Mike’s dad attempts to persuade a lazy Axl to help replace the damaged kitchen sink.

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - Risky Business
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S7:E4

    Mike surprises Frankie when he wants to be involved in his brother's crazy business scheme; Axl goes to extreme measures to prove he can handle Mike's new motorcycle; and Sue begins living in her car to avoid her horrible roommate.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - Family Portrait
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    S1:E24

    Claire painstakingly plans for a new family portrait to be taken, but it seems like everything and everybody is working against her. Gloria and Manny go with Phil and Alex to a Lakers game and end up having a very awkward moment on the jumbotron; Luke interviews Jay for a school project, and Cameron gets a gig as a wedding singer while Mitchell is home alone with Lily and a wayward pigeon.

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 20 - Survey Says…
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S7:E20

    Mike is upset that Axl is considering quitting football and losing his scholarship, Frankie does not like Sue's new activist boyfriend, and Brick struggles with the responsibilities of being an online product reviewer.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 7 - Pork Butt and a Mall Walker
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S7:E7

    Bonnie and Adam go on a double date with Jill and Andy. Also, Tammy recruits Christy to mediate a sensitive situation with Marjorie.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  10. undefined Season 7 Episode 17 - Beef Baloney Dan and a Sarcastic No
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S7:E17

    Bonnie suspects that Adam's sponsor has an ulterior motive. And Christy is caught in the middle when Tammy plays hard to get with Chef Rudy.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Slow Down Your Neighbors
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    S2:E11

    Claire becomes a determined neighborhood vigilante hoping to catch and stop a menacing car that speeds though their streets. Meanwhile, Phil is busy trying to land an important listing with a difficult client, Jay teaches Manny how to ride a bike -- only to learn Gloria needs lessons too -- and Mitchell and Cameron stumble upon a mysterious neighbor who is quite the charmer.

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - Operation Infiltration
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S6:E18

    Frankie accompanies Brick on a school field trip and attempts to help her socially inept son make friends with a couple of boys. Devin scolds Axl for being mean to his sister. Mike gets a sinking feeling that he may have bullied his brother Rusty a bit too much as kids.

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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Pop Pop and a Puma
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S7:E2

    Christy and Adam clash over an incident at the bar, leaving Bonnie in a precarious situation. Also, Jill's new boyfriend, Andy, has trouble finding a way to impress her.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - Wile E. Coyote and a Pretentious Douche
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S7:E6

    Christy tries to embrace positivity after having a meltdown; Bonnie gets a glimpse of what Adam was like before his accident.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Dance Dance Revelation
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    S2:E10

    At Luke and Manny's first school dance, Jay and Phil take them to the mall which turns disastrous, Claire's happiness turns into jealousy when Gloria joins the school dance committee. Meanwhile, Cameron and Mitchell learn about Lily biting other kids at the playground.

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  16. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - Twirly Flippy Men and a Dirty Bird
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S7:E4

    Christy escorts a reluctant Chef Rudy to court-ordered AA meetings. Also, Bonnie attempts to make Adam feel more at home in the apartment.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  17. undefined Season 8 Episode 5 - Sober Wizard and a Woodshop Workshop
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S8:E5

    Bonnie is concerned about Adam's safety when he decides to go skiing for the first time since his accident. Also, Tammy worries that Jill is sending the wrong message to the young girls they're mentoring.

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  18. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - Smitten Kitten and a Tiny Boo-Boo Error
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S8:E2

    Bonnie and Adam regret spending their first wedding anniversary with Marjorie and her new beau; Jill's attempt at a good deed becomes a moral dilemma.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  19. undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - Whip-Its and Emotionally Attuned Babies
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S8:E9

    Bonnie has success creating a line of mocktails for Adam's bar. Also, Jill finds herself attracted to Bonnie's therapist, Trevor.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  20. undefined Season 8 Episode 15 - Vinyl Flooring and a Cartoon Bear
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S8:E15

    Bonnie and Tammy’s friendship is tested when they take on a big project together. Also, the women worry about a fracture in their tight-knit group.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  21. undefined Season 8 Episode 13 - Ovary And Out
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S8:E13

    Frankie becomes sad when her doctor informs her that her ovaries are shriveled up, which means her days of having kids are over. In an attempt to cheer her up, Mike offers to have him and Frankie babysit the neighbor's baby overnight, which puts some perspective on being an older parent. Meanwhile, Sue and Axl are a bit shocked when romantic sparks fly between Sean Donahue and Sue's roommate Lexie; and Brick tries his best to hone up on his font knowledge when he meets Gibson, a worthy font opponent.

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  22. undefined Season 7 Episode 11 - One Tiny Incision and a Coffin Dress
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E11

    Christy and Bonnie help Tammy with a difficult decision when her long-lost Aunt Cookie appears with a surprising proposition.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  23. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - S’Mores and a Sadness Cocoon
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S8:E7

    Bonnie is upset when Adam makes a big ticket purchase without consulting her. Also, Jill has an unexpected reaction when her dentist retires.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  24. undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Illegal Eels and the Cantaloupe Man
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S8:E10

    Bonnie and Adam's romantic dinner is interrupted as the other ladies struggle with love on Valentine's Day. Also, Wendy's new relationship becomes the talk of the group.

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    Writer:Ilana Wernick

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  25. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - Dammit Sandra and Viking Ancestors
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S7:E13

    Christy is troubled when sparks fly between Tammy and Chef Rudy. Also, Bonnie overreacts when her therapist, Trevor, accuses her of rejecting his help.

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Ilana Wernick Ratings Summary

"The Par-tay" is the best rated episode written by Ilana Wernick. It scored 9.5/10 from 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on April 4, 2017. It is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Hecks at a Movie".