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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E11 8.9
Life of Brian

Brian's life is a constant struggle over what he wants to express and the ramblings that escape from his mouth; everyone feels like the outsider at the ""World Happiness Dance"" at school; Patty pressures Graham into taking a continuing education cooking class.

#2
S1E19 8.9
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities

Jordan asks Brian for help on winning back Angela's affections; Sharon and Rayanne reach a turning point in their relationship; and Rickie learns that the new girl has a crush on him.

#3
S1E12 8.7
Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is the lesson of the day for Angela's warped relationship with Jordan, Brian's unreciprocated devotion to Angela, Rickie's flair for the dramatic, and Graham's cooking expertise.

#4 Betrayal S1E17 8.7
#5 The Substitute S1E6 8.6
#6 Other People's Mothers S1E10 8.5
#7 So Called Angels S1E15 8.5
#8 Pilot S1E1 8.4
#9 Why Jordan Can't Read S1E7 8.4
#10 Strangers in the House S1E8 8.4

Lowlights

#19 S1E9 Halloween 7.8

Angela finds herself in 1963 during a mystical Halloween experience; Graham and Patty create some magic of their own with the help of medieval Halloween costumes.

#18 Father Figures S1E4 7.9
#17 Dancing in the Dark S1E2 8.1
#16 The Zit S1E5 8.2
#15 Guns and Gossip S1E3 8.2

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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