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The Best Episodes Written By Phil Leslie

Every TV Episode Written by Phil Leslie Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Her Sister's Shadow
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E10

    Tired of being in Marcia's shadow, Jan is determined to do something that Marcia never did. However, Jan becomes more depressed when she fails to make the pom-pom team and her friend makes the squad. Then she wins first prize in the essay contest and finds out her teacher made a mistake in scoring.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Green-Eyed Gomez
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S1:E8

    Gomez throws a fit of jealousy when Morticia's former boyfriend visits.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Halloween with the Addams Family
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S1:E7

    Two bank robbers accept an unknowing invitation and visit Morticia and Gomez on Halloween, in order to avoid being caught.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Gomez, the Cat Burglar
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S2:E12

    Gomez is having some sleepwalking issues brought on by Grandma's famous yak stew. The house descends into chaos when a connection is made between a recent spat of cat burglaries and Gomez's nighttime adventures. Morticia goes on the search for a cure before Gomez gets caught and branded a criminal.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 27 - Lurch's Little Helper
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S2:E27

    Morticia's concern that Lurch is overworked leads Gomez to the operating table to assemble a custom-built secondary butler. Lurch lets the robot do all the work and then begins to feel that he isn't needed anymore.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - My Fair Cousin Itt
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    S2:E1

    All the world's a stage for Itt, Fester, and Lurch as they vie for the lead in Gomez's new play.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Spy Who Met Himself
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E1

    KAOS's League of Impersonators are serving as duplicates for CONTROL agents, trying to steal the plans for a warhead and wreak havoc at CONTROL. After the real Max kidnapped and is replaced by an impostor, he manages to escape and a committee has to determine which is the real Max!

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Addams Family Meet the VIPs
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E11

    Visitors from another country regret labelling the Addams gang uncultured.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Morticia Joins the Ladies League
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S1:E6

    Gomez and Pugsley visit an old friend of the family, who owns a circus. There, Pugsley befriends Gorgo the Gorilla who later escapes and follows Pugsley home. Meanwhile, Morticia has hopes of joining the Ladies League.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Don't Look Back
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E18

    In this take-off of The Fugitive series Max is framed by Kaos. He is charged with Bank Robbery, and Murder. This comes about when a one-handed Man (in a Maxwell Smart facemask) shoots the Bank Guard, in front of witnesses who could identify him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Getting Davy Jones
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E12

    Marcia makes a promise that she will get Davy Jones to perform at the prom. A promise she quickly learns is going to be very difficult to keep, since trying to get a hold of him is almost impossible.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 33 - Lurch, the Teenage Idol
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E33

    Low grunts and grumbles while at the harpsichord constitute Lurch's manner of singing. Gomez has a record company record him and soon the Addams house is surrounded by excited teenyboppers, fawning and fainting over Lurch when he becomes the newest hit sensation. All that blind adoration goes to Lurch's head, and the Addames quickly find they have a self-centered butler who won't "buttle" any longer. Could it be they've created a monster?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - Morticia, the Breadwinner
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E26

    When Morticia believes the family to be bankrupt, she sells her railroad shares to a mystery buyer to raise money.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Phil Leslie

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Amnesia in the Addams Family
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E22

    Gomez suffers from amnesia after being hit in the head with Indian clubs, and his personality changes dramatically.

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    Writer:Phil Leslie

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Phil Leslie Ratings Summary

"Her Sister's Shadow" is the best rated episode written by Phil Leslie. It scored 8.0/10 from 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on November 19, 1971. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Green-Eyed Gomez".