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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 16 Episode 10 - Heist Things Are Heist
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S16:E10

    After winning a prestigious award, Bob faces a setback at the ceremony, and the kids team up with possible former jewel thief Vincent to put things right.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 18 - The Laser-inth
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S7:E18

    Gene accompanies Bob on the last-ever rock-and-roll laser show at the planetarium, but the night takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Linda takes the girls out for dinner and Louise has a surprise revelation.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - The Oeder Games
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S5:E21

    With the threat of a rent increase on Ocean Avenue, Bob and the other tenants rebel! After approaching Fischoeder, the tenants find out that they will have to compete in order to convince him to keep their rents reasonable.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  4. undefined Season 14 Episode 7 - The (Raccoon) King and I
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S14:E7

    During a neighborhood block party, Linda makes a mistake that could threaten the life of her favorite alley raccoon.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  5. undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - Y Tu Ga-Ga Tambien
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S8:E9

    When a new playground game is introduced, the school's social hierarchy is turned upside-down and Gene disapproves. Meanwhile, Linda fills in for the local library storyteller and pulls out all the stops to perfect her storyteller persona.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  6. undefined Season 8 Episode 18 - As I Walk Through the Alley of the Shadow of Ramps
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S8:E18

    When a malicious juice truck owner tries to set up shop in the Belcher's alley, Louise devises a plan to win back their turf. Meanwhile, Linda learns that she can't always run to her sister's defense.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  7. undefined Season 11 Episode 10 - Yachty or Nice
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S11:E10

    When the Belchers get an unexpected invitation to cater the Glencrest Yacht Club's holiday boat parade, Bob wonders if there's a catch. Meanwhile, Louise has her eye on the present-loaded Santa Schooner.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  8. undefined Season 14 Episode 14 - The Big Stieblitzki
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S14:E14

    When the family gets invited to Rudy's father's birthday party, they scramble to make him look better than Paul, who's trying to hit on Rudy's mother. Meanwhile, Tina attempts to convince a woman to commit to a relationship with Rudy's father.

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  9. undefined Season 15 Episode 11 - Mr. Fischoeder's Opus
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S15:E11

    When the Belchers' landlord, Mr. Fischoeder, offers them two months free rent in exchange for catering an important reception at his house, the family must do everything they can to ensure the event goes perfectly.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  10. undefined Season 31 Episode 9 - Jack Black/Neil Young
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S31:E9

    "A Holiday Message from the Vice President," "Stuart Little Mouse Removal Kit," "Sbarro," "Appalachian Emergency Room," "Christmastime for the Jews" (cartoon), "Channel 5 Photo Shoot," "Lazy Sunday" (film), "A Very Downer Christmas," "Space War 2148," "Two A-Holes Buying a Christmas Tree," and "Spelling Bee." Neil Young performed "It's a Dream" and "He Was The King."

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  11. undefined Season 32 Episode 4 - Hugh Laurie/Beck
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S32:E4

    Special Report with Brit Hume, Monologue, Colonial Williamsburg, Swim Instructor , A-Holes Workout, Weekend Update (including Flavor Flav), Crying, Oreo Cookies #1, House of Carters Promo, Harpoon Man: An SNL Digital Short, Oreo Cookies #2, Bearshark. Oreo Cookies #3

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  12. undefined Season 32 Episode 5 - Alec Baldwin/Christina Aguilera
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S32:E5

    Sketches include "Rep. Nancy Pelosi," "EZdate.com," "Federline Divorce Proceedings," "Saddam's Lawyers," "Valtrex," "Awkward Carpool," "Kobayashi!" (cartoon), "The Platinum Lounge," "The Tony Bennett Show," "Rick Corman in Brazil," and "A Moment with the Out-of-Breath Jogger from 1992."Christina Aguilera performed "Ain't No Other Man," "Hurt," and "Steppin' Out With My Baby" (with Tony Bennett).

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  13. undefined Season 32 Episode 11 - Jeremy Piven/AFI
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S32:E11

    Sketches include "Hardball," "Urigro," "The NFL on CBS," "Frontline: 2007 Year in Review" (cartoon), "The First Person in History to Dance," "MacGruber" (three parts), "Two A-Holes at an Adoption Agency," "Common & Blizzard Man," "The Unicorn Forest," "Nurse Nancy" (film), and "Lansford Brothers & Associates."AFI performed "Love Like Winter" and "Miss Murder."

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Burgerboss
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    S2:E4

    Bob becomes obsessed with an old-school burger-flipping video game after Jimmy Pesto gets the high score and writes "BOB SUX" on the leader board.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  15. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Two for Tina
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    S3:E17

    Jimmy Jr. is threatened when Tina starts dating a ballet dancer named Josh and the two boys get into an epic dance-off for her heart

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  16. undefined Season 10 Episode 10 - Have Yourself a Maily Linda Christmas
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S10:E10

    Linda works a temp job at the post office to make extra money for the holidays. But when an important package goes undelivered, Linda breaks protocol and takes it upon herself to save the day. Meanwhile, Bob and Tina are trapped at home with Linda's fussy family and Gene and Louise scramble last-minute to find the perfect gift for Tina.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Weekend at Mort's
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    S1:E11

    Bob and his family are forced to spend the weekend at Mort the Mortician's while the restaurant is being de-molded. Linda and Bob double date with Mort and a female mortician he meets online while Tina babysits Gene and Louise in Mort’s crematorium.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  18. undefined Season 9 Episode 19 - Long Time Listener, First Time Bob
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S9:E19

    Bob meets his personal hero - a renegade radio DJ who refuses to compromise. However, the Belchers get in over their heads when they try to help him stage a comeback.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  19. undefined Season 15 Episode 20 - Dad-urday Kite Fever
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S15:E20

    When Big Bob brings over a kite from Bob's childhood, Bob is determined to fly it with his kids. Meanwhile, Teddy seeks Linda's help in rehearsing for a play.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  20. undefined Season 9 Episode 6 - Bobby Driver
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    S9:E6

    Bob agrees to drive professional quilter Edith around town, after she convinces him to join in a plot for revenge. Meanwhile, the kids attend a lavish "Gatsby"-themed birthday party, and Linda helps Teddy expand his taste palate.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Midday Run
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S5:E8

    Who runs the halls? Tina! When Tina is up for a hall monitor promotion, she's determined to do whatever it takes to nab the powerful job.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  22. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - The Grand Mama-Pest Hotel
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S7:E13

    Linda jumps at the chance to chaperone Tina's weekend away at a heroine conference, but Tina's new friend could put Linda's perfect weekend in jeopardy. Meanwhile, the younger Belchers have plans for their weekend alone with Bob. What could possibly go wrong?

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Slumber Party
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    S4:E9

    Linda plans a surprise slumber party for Louise, much to her dismay; Louise tries to make the girls go home; Linda becomes infatuated some raccoons that are getting into the restaurant's dumpster.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  24. undefined Season 10 Episode 21 - Local She-ro
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S10:E21

    While trying to show Tina what's great about their town, Linda ends up on the trail of a legendary local singer. Meanwhile, Teddy turns to Bob for help in arguing with a sports radio host.

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    Writer:Scott Jacobson

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  25. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Sacred Couch
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    S6:E9

    After a family vote rules against buying a new couch during TV Night, Louise takes matters into her own hands. The Belchers take sides as they are forced to decide whether memories are enough to keep their family sofa. Will they take the Sofa Queen’s advice and learn to love a new couch?

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Scott Jacobson Ratings Summary

"Heist Things Are Heist" is the best rated episode written by Scott Jacobson. It scored 8.5/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 12/28/2025 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Laser-inth".