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The Best Episodes Written By Rodney Barnes

Every TV Episode Written by Rodney Barnes Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Everybody Hates Father's Day
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    S1:E22

    While Chris finds his dad the perfect gift Julius decides he would like to spend Father's Day alone...

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Everybody Hates the Lottery
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S1:E15

    Chris receives a challenge to his crown of Asteroids champion. Julius and Rochelle agree to give up some guilty pleasures.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Everybody Hates DJs
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S2:E17

    Chris is a hit as a DJ after the neighborhood DJ gets arrested during a party. Chris has a problem when he scratches Rochelle's James Brown album. Julius passes out when he sees a rabbit at a magic show he takes Drew to.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Everybody Hates Halloween
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E6

    It's Halloween and Chris is excited when another girl invites him to a costume party. But Caruso has plans for him... Back at home, Julius buys cheap candy for the local kids.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Breaking Granddad
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E3

    The Freemans sell an explosive hair product and contend with the black market of the hair-care industry.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Freedom Ride or Die
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E5

    A young Granddad is held as an unwilling freedom rider on a trip through the racist South.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Lovely Ebony Brown
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E11

    Grandad meets a young black woman who asks him out on a date, and the only person who can spoil Grandad's new romance, is Grandad.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - The New Black
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S4:E10

    Riley's homophobic slur ends him in hot water with gay rights groups.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Good Times
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E2

    Eddie Wuncler has unique ideas about how Granddad can repay the millions he owes on his house.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Kingdom
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    S1:E5

    After their not-so-fearless leader is taken, our kids spring into action. Alex discovers long-buried secrets about his dad, as the kids uncover new truths about themselves.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Freedomland
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    S4:E7

    The Freemans get trapped in a slavery theme park.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Tsunami
    6.0/10(24 votes)

    S1:E8

    PRIDE tries desperately to clean up their latest mess without involving Jonah. But can they handle this on their own?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Ways of the Dead
    5.7/10(30 votes)

    S2:E5

    Shadow learns the ways of the dead with the help of Mr. Ibis and Mr. Nancy. In New Orleans, Mad Sweeney introduces Laura to old friends who share their world of voodoo healing. Mr. Wednesday embarks on a road trip with Salim and the Jinn.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rodney Barnes

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Rodney Barnes Ratings Summary

"Everybody Hates Father's Day" is the best rated episode written by Rodney Barnes. It scored 8.4/10 from 7 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on May 11, 2006. It is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Everybody Hates the Lottery".