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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    S6:E10

    Frasier is forced to feign Judaism when his girlfriend's Jewish mother visits. The charade is compounded by the apartment's holiday decor and Niles' participation in a Christmas pageant.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - IQ
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    S6:E19

    The sibling rivalry between Frasier and Niles reaches a fever pitch when they compare IQ scores.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 24 - Sweet Dreams
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S5:E24

    When Frasier leads a protest demanding better treatment of radio station employees, the head honcho at the station's parent company has another idea in mind.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  4. undefined Season 7 Episode 16 - Something About Dr. Mary
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S7:E16

    When Roz takes a vacation, Frasier's new call screener takes over Roz's job - and his show.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Bart the Daredevil
    8.0/10(59 votes)

    S2:E8

    The Simpsons go to a Monster truck rally that features famous daredevil Lance Murdock. Bart immediately becomes enamored and decides that he wants to become a daredevil as well. His first stunt ends in injury, but to gain the respect of his friends, he promises a far more impressive feat to them: to jump the Springfield Gorge.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Indestructible Henry (1)
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E10

    When Kid Danger is almost badly injured on a mission, Henry decides to go through the Densitizer to become indestructible like Captain Man.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 11 - Ain't Nobody's Business if 'I Do'
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S5:E11

    The discovery of an engagement ring hidden in their father's drawer leads Niles and Frasier to investigate Sherry's checkered past before Martin has a chance to "pop the question."

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 19 - Morning Becomes Entertainment
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S7:E19

    Frasier checks his professional dignity at the door when he becomes the cohost of a mindless morning TV show with his agent, Bebe.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Last Exit to Springfield
    7.9/10(47 votes)

    S4:E17

    Union president Homer fights to keep the dental plan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - My Fair Frasier
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S5:E7

    Frasier falls for a high-powered lawyer, whose successful career and takecharge attitude turns Frasier into a "wimp."

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Tiki Lounge
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S6:E13

    When Hal and Lois realize how little time they spend together, Hal turns the garage into a private tiki lounge where he and Lois can retreat. Things go smoothly until they feud over philosophical beliefs. Meanwhile, Mr. Herkabe cons Malcolm into joining the Booster Club, where he learns a lesson about taking one for the team.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Treehouse of Horror
    7.7/10(74 votes)

    S2:E3

    The Simpson kids hide in the family treehouse and tell each other spooky stories. The first regards haunted houses, the second introduces Kang and Kodos for the first time in an alien abduction, and the third is a Simpson-adapted retelling of The Raven.

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    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Krusty Gets Busted
    7.5/10(79 votes)

    S1:E12

    Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Lisa the Greek
    7.5/10(49 votes)

    S3:E14

    Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - iStart Over
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    S1:E1

    Carly Shay navigates the next chapter of her life, moving past a failed relationship and reinventing her web show. Spencer tries to impress Harper with his art.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Treehouse of Horror III
    7.4/10(52 votes)

    S4:E5

    A Halloween trilogy includes a murderous Krusty doll; a "King Kong" parody; an invasion of zombies unleashed by Bart's incantation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - Frasier's Curse
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S6:E2

    Frasier dreads the idea of attending his high school reunion, which always seems to coincide with a downturn in his life.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Old Money
    7.3/10(52 votes)

    S2:E17

    When Grandpa's new girlfriend at the Springfield Retirement Castle dies, he inherits her savings and must decide the best way to spend his windfall.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Like Father, Like Clown
    7.3/10(56 votes)

    S3:E6

    Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  20. undefined Season 7 Episode 17 - Hal's Dentist
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    S7:E17

    Hal's friend Trey tells him to come to his dental office when he looses a tooth during a poker game, but their friendship becomes in jeopardy when Hal's faced with a $2,000 bill and causes a fight between them. Reese, meanwhile, teaches Lois how to ride a bike, while Malcolm and Dewey find sleeping as their new favorite pastime.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  21. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - College Recruiters (2)
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    S7:E12

    A broke Francis gets talked into getting a real job by Dewey, but one of Francis' rocker friends decides to offer him the position of tour manager of his band instead. Back home, Hal takes over the college recruiters, which Malcolm refuses to meet with, and treats each one as a suitor. However, Hal's plans are ruined when Malcolm chooses to go Harvard.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Homer's Odyssey
    6.8/10(95 votes)

    S1:E3

    After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 23 - Bart's Friend Falls in Love
    6.8/10(51 votes)

    S3:E23

    Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jay Kogen

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Jay Kogen Ratings Summary

"Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz" is the best rated episode written by Jay Kogen. It scored 8.8/10 based on 9 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 12/17/1998 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "IQ".