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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S1E16 9.2
Smooching and Mooching

Nick stays with the Weirs after a fight with his father and the geeks go to a make-out party.

#2
S1E18 9.2
Discos and Dragons

Nick explores disco, Lindsay listens to the Grateful Dead, and Daniel tries something new. What's cool? Friendship.

#3
S1E13 9.0
Chokin' and Tokin'

When Bill talks about being allergic to peanuts in class, Alan tries to prove he's lying but Bill ends up in the hospital after an allergic reaction. Lindsay smokes weed for the first time.

#4 The Little Things S1E17 9.0
#5 Looks and Books S1E11 8.9
#6 The Garage Door S1E12 8.8
#7 Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers S1E14 8.8
#8 Tests and Breasts S1E5 8.7
#9 Noshing and Moshing S1E15 8.7
#10 Pilot S1E1 8.6

Lowlights

#18 S1E3 Tricks and Treats 8.2

Halloween doesn't go as expected for Sam, Lindsay, or their parents.

#17 We've Got Spirit S1E9 8.3
#16 Girlfriends and Boyfriends S1E8 8.3
#15 I'm with the Band S1E6 8.5
#14 Kim Kelly Is My Friend S1E4 8.5

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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