The Best Episodes Written By Joe Wengert

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(14 votes)

   #1 - Steve the Virgin

   S2:E410/5/2018

   Coach Steve finally gets his chance to do sex on a lady, Nick and Andrew go on a double date, and Jessi's rebellious streak leads to big trouble.

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #2 - The Green-Eyed Monster

   S5:E411/5/2021

   Unrequited love and jealous rivalries turn the friends into seething beasts. Andrew gets a little too invested in a substitute teacher.

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   7.9/10(8 votes)

   #3 - The ASSes

   S3:E910/4/2019

   A big standardized test sends everyone into a panic -- except for Jay, who just scored an Adderall prescription.

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   7.7/10(13 votes)

   #4 - My Furry Valentine

   S3:E12/8/2019

   Sappy cards. Stupid clichés. And so much pressure. For Andrew, Nick, Jessi and friends, Valentine's Day is a total freaking minefield.

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5. 

   7.5/10(8 votes)

   #5 - Mario

   S7:E65/8/2018

   Nick's plan to propose to Jess is thrown off-course when they decide to get a dog, Winston sees color for the first time and Schmidt worries about Cece getting pregnant again.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #6 - Panic! At the Mall

   S7:E910/20/2023

   During a sleepover, Jay teaches Andrew how to defend himself against bullies. Then, Missy gets overwhelmed while back-to-school shopping with Jessi.

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   7.5/10(28 votes)

   #7 - Am I Gay?

   S1:E39/29/2017

   A trailer for a new movie starring The Rock leaves Andrew questioning his sexuality. Jessi and Nick's budding romance turns ugly fast.

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   7.4/10(6 votes)

   #8 - The Funeral

   S4:E812/4/2020

   Wracked with guilt, Andrew tries to keep his urges in check. Matthew's mom ices him out of the church bake-off after reading his texts.

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   7.4/10(5 votes)

   #9 - A Very Big Mouth Christmas

   S5:E811/5/2021

   Classic holiday stories get a naughty makeover in this special episode hosted by puppet versions of Maury and Connie.

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10. 

    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Horny Talky Yes Please

    S8:E85/23/2025

    Missy's Lovebug steps in to solve a problem, and Jessi practices enthusiastic consent. Nick tries life without porn. Lola gives Jay's dog a makeover.

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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Epididymitis

    S7:E210/20/2023

    A doctor puts Andrew on testicular rest, Nick asks Jay to help him get in shape for high school and Jessi becomes fascinated by Caitlin's breastfeeding.

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12. 

    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Jeff Day

    S5:E154/19/2016

    Jess invents a male alter ego, "Jeff Day," in order to buy a new car from a sexist salesman, but her plan backfires when both Nick and Sam arrive at the dealership pretending to be him. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Cece panic when Winston decides to bring his new prankster girlfriend, Rhonda as his plus one to their wedding.

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13. 

    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Guy Town

    S2:E710/5/2018

    While helping Greg move into a seedy bachelor complex, the boys and their dads debate what women want -- and what it means to be a man.

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14. 

    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Cece's Boys

    S6:E131/17/2017

    As Jess tries to find a new vice principal, she discovers that she has a real problem when it comes to making decisions. Meanwhile, Cece enlists Jess and Reagan to help her recruit new models, and the guys are in for a surprise when they enjoy a day at the spa.

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15. 

    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Cellsea

    S3:E310/4/2019

    Nick is bewitched by his cool new phone. A call from "Pharmacy Boy" turns Matthew into a nervous wreck. Jay finds a Netflix show made just for him.

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    1.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - The Breakup

    S1:E14/20/2026

    After the unexpected break-up of his "owners" Dan and Dana, neurotic housecat Kevin moves into a local pet rescue in Queens where he meets other "independent" cats who can help him figure out what he wants out of life.

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