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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - The Gift Episode
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Gift Episode

    S3:E4

    Paula worries about her job when Larry gets angry with her over guests canceling, and really goes all out to convince a reluctant Danny DeVito not to cancel too. Larry and Artie try to decide what to choose as the guest gift.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - People's Choice
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - People's Choice

    S3:E5

    Artie is chosen to produce the People's Choice Awards, prompting both Larry and Hank to try for a role in the show.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Hank's Divorce
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Hank's Divorce

    S3:E13

    It looks like Hank's marriage is over, despite everyone's efforts to patch it up.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - End of the Season
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - End of the Season

    S3:E17

    Roseanne spots Larry's drug dependence and offers herself as his friend and keeper as he kicks the habit.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Stalker
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Stalker

    S2:E4

    Larry gets a little paranoid when he learns he's being stalked by an obsessed fan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Artie's Gone
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Artie's Gone

    S2:E8

    Artie gets stuck on the highway during torrential rains and mud-slides leaving Paula the booker to function as the producer for the show.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - The Grand Opening
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Grand Opening

    S2:E17

    Larry goes on vacation, but the problems follow him as Hank alienates a series of co-hosts as he anxiously awaits the opening night of Hank's Lookaround Restaurant.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - N.Y. or L.A.
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - N.Y. or L.A.

    S2:E18

    Larry seriously considers either quitting the biz or moving his show to New York after the network's new owner begins to meddle with the format.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The New Producer
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The New Producer

    S1:E5

    A friend of Larry's temporarily replaces Artie as producer but schemes to make the job permanent.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Warmth Episode
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Warmth Episode

    S1:E11

    Worried about his ratings, Larry hires a focus group to help him tighten up the show.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #11 - Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires

    S2:E10

    As they prepare to attend the most exclusive event on the vampiric social calendar, the vampires try to survive without Guillermo.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Spiders Episode
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - The Spiders Episode

    S1:E3

    Larry battles his reluctance when real live spiders are scheduled for the show, and tries to find a sketch to do with guest Carol Burnett.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The Portrait
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #13 - The Portrait

    S3:E10

    The housemates grieve the loss of one of their own.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Love Is a Weapon of Choice
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Love Is a Weapon of Choice

    S2:E6

    Bret and Jemaine become rivals for the attentions of the same woman, who happens to have an epileptic dog that has gone missing.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - What Goes on Tour
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - What Goes on Tour

    S1:E9

    Using the band's "emergency fund," Murray organizes a warm-up tour in preparation for a big gig in Central Park. At an airport bar, the boys get hooked by some "mermaids" from a woman's water-polo team - nearly ruining the tour and their relationship with Murray.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    A midwesterner gets a job as news director at a New York radio station. He gets an odd reception when his boss wants him to fire his predecessor.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Inappropriate
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Inappropriate

    S1:E2

    After sparks fly at dinner, Dave and Lisa try to hide their feelings from their co-workers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Big Day
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Big Day

    S1:E5

    Mr. James assigns Dave the task of doling out the annual bonuses. Each staffer gets the standard $400 bonus except for two, one of whom receives a $3,000 'Big Bonus', and the other 'The Shaft'. In the B-story, Bill complains to Dave about all the clutter that mysteriously finds its way to his desk.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Sweeps Week
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Sweeps Week

    S1:E7

    Dave's old girlfriend Nancy visits, still under the impression that she and Dave are an item. Meanwhile, Jimmy insists Bill interview a 'financial visionary'.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Rat Funeral
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Rat Funeral

    S2:E3

    The staff is overly sentimental when Dave catches 'Mike', the office rat.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Breakup
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Breakup

    S2:E4

    Dave and Lisa have a fight after Dave calls her the 'b-word'. Beth manipulates the two into 'coming out' in front of the whole staff. Catherine finds out Bill's real first name.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Negotiation
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Negotiation

    S2:E8

    Dave gives Matthew an in-name-only promotion to coordinating producer. Lisa looks for a temporary job as an MTV news anchor. Jimmy announces he's getting married and asks for help finding a wife.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Zoso
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Zoso

    S2:E15

    Bill enlists Joe and Matthew's support to try to convince his girlfriend that he's British. Beth tries to sell 'Fat Albert'-style hats to a department store. Lisa uses Mr. James’ negotiating tips to ask Dave for a raise.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The Breakdown (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The Breakdown (1)

    S2:E1

    Larry is a wreck as he faces sinking ratings, no Emmy nominations, and a divorce suit from Jeannie. So Hank and Artie try to fix him up with attractive women. But the only one he really connects with is Francine, his first wife.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Breakdown (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - The Breakdown (2)

    S2:E2

    Larry is a wreck as he faces sinking ratings, no Emmy nominations, and a divorce suit from Jeannie. So Hank and Artie try to fix him up with attractive women. But the only one he really connects with is Francine, his first wife.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Paul Simms

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Paul Simms Ratings Summary

"The Gift Episode" is the best rated episode written by Paul Simms. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 7/13/1994 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "People's Choice".