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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Laughing Place
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    S2:E5

    Joy learns the truth about her mother's traumatic childhood and struggles with learning disabilities. Joy also discovers her own real origin.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - A Hard Days Luck
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E9

    Haggis McHaggis finds a leprechaun in his breakfast cereal, but before he can get a wish from the wee man, he has to prove he's even-tempered, generous, and brave (or at least one of the three). Like that's going to happen...

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Feud For Sale
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E2

    In the spirit of the Hatfields and McCoys, Ren and Stimpy present the Nitwits and the Dimwits.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Ripe
    7.6/10(51 votes)

    S1:E4

    Camille agrees to show Richard some of Wind Gap’s crime scenes, though the tour opens up old wounds. Alan confronts Adora about her sharing confidences with Chief Vickery, who is concerned about the Crellins hosting the annual "Calhoun Day" attended by Wind Gap's youth. Fired from his job at Preaker Farms, John shares off-the-record revelations with Camille that raise fresh concerns for her.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Mother
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    S2:E6

    Tracing the call she received, Rita arrives in Castle Rock and searches for Joy, while Annie desperately tries to reconnect with her daughter.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Breaking Curfew
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S2:E15

    Mike wages psychological warfare after he catches Mandy sneaking into the house late at night; Kristin tries to hide her new romance from Boyd.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Tertia Optio
    7.4/10(52 votes)

    S2:E2

    Jack is granted permission from Senator Chapin to stay in Venezuela. President Reyes denies involvement in the events that are keeping Jack in country. Meanwhile, Jack and Harry team up to follow a lead that could create dissension within the ranks.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Larabee for School Board
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E6

    When Mike is reluctant to support a neighbor in her bid for the school board, he comes under suspicion when campaign signs start disappearing; Eve gets mixed messages when Kristin and Many give her advice on romance.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Thanksgiving
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S3:E9

    On Thanksgiving, Mike's dad (Robert Forster) announces plans to open a recreational marijuana store; Mike worries what message his dad's business venture will send to the family.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Sinkhole
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S4:E4

    After having a close call with a sinkhole on the interstate, Boyd becomes scared to leave the house; Mike and Ryan disagree over how to ease Boyd's anxiety.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - Parenting Bud
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S3:E20

    When Bud gets jumped while unloading his truck, Mike tries to suggest ways for him to protect himself; Vanessa talks to the girls about caring for her and Mike in their old age.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Circle of Life
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S2:E6

    After Mike brings home a duck he shot for dinner, he is forced to try to explain the circle of life to Boyd.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Mike's Pole
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S2:E11

    When Eve is inspired by her father's patriotism and decides to join the Junior ROTC, Vanessa is concerned.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Blue Gold
    7.1/10(50 votes)

    S2:E5

    Using Max's daughter as bait, Jack and Harry convince Max to meet face to face. Stranded in the jungle, Marcus stumbles across a prisoner camp. Greer visits Gloria hoping to draw a connection between Reyes and her missing husband.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Powdered Toast Man vs. Waffle Woman
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E11

    A woman tells the story of how her waffle business was ruined because of Powdered Toast. Meanwhile Powdered Toast Man tries to grant a wish for Little Jimmy.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Insomaniac Ren
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E18

    All Ren wants to do is sleep but his insomnia isn't letting him...

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - I Was a Teenage Stimpy
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E9

    Stimpy starts his journey into teenagedom, complete with all of its trials & tribulations.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Terminal Stimpy
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E15

    Stimpy gets paranoid because he's used up eight of his lives and only has one left to live.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Rediscover America
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S4:E3

    Ed's girlfriend impacts Mike and Ed's longtime friendship; now that Eve is the high school foorball team's kicker, she starts feeling the pressure.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Three Sundays
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E16

    Mike realizes how important it is for Ryan and Kyle to have a father figure.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Stimpy's Pet
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E5

    Ren and Stimpy find an abandoned circus clown at their doorstep. While Ren DOES NOT want to keep him, Stimpy pleads and begs until Ren agrees.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  22. undefined Season 0 Episode 3 - The Last Temptation
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E3

    Stimpy gets paranoid because he's used up eight of his lives and only has one left to live.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - A Scooter For Yaksmas
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E17

    Stimpy believes in Yaksmas, yet Ren who thinks Yaksmas is stupid, doesn't believe in the festive holiday.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - Bellhops
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E7

    Ren and Stimpy get jobs as bellhops and must make sure that no one finds out who is living in the top two floors of the hotel, but their curiosity gets the best of them.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Dinner Party
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E12

    Ren Höek narrates the proper etiquette for throwing a dinner party.

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    Writer:Vince Calandra

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Vince Calandra Ratings Summary

"The Laughing Place" is the best rated episode written by Vince Calandra. It scored 8.4/10 based on 21 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/6/2019 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "A Hard Days Luck".