The 10 Best Dharma & Greg Episodes, According To IMDb

Chuck Lorre has created many memorable sitcoms, including Dharma & Greg. The titular pair are polar opposites, but they connect on their very first date and elope. All sorts of surprises are in store as they get to know each other and the people in their lives. They have their obstacles, but love conquers all.

The classic 1990s sitcom stands out for many reasons. Given the quality of episodes it produced, it’s no wonder why. From storylines regarding their clashing backgrounds to Dharma attending a high school dance to the pilot episode showing just how they met and hit it off, some stood out as the best Dharma & Greg episodes of them all.

10 “And The In-Laws Meet” (7.9)

Dharma wants to throw a party celebrating hers and Greg’s recent marriage, but Greg isn’t so keen on the idea of their families getting together. Deciding she needs to bond with Kitty, Dharma follows her mother-in-law around, trying to get to know her better. Ultimately, the party planning turns disastrous when both Dharma’s and Greg’s parents get involved, which annoys the newlyweds to no end. The episode symbolizes one of their first struggles as a couple, and how they quickly resolve it, as their love means more than being right or wrong, making the episode a loveable and unforgettable one.

9 “Mission: Implausible” (8.0)

Greg finds himself reliving his college days when a young alumnus of his school appears and pranks him. Greg initially refuses to participate, but Dharma leaves him no choice. Dharma gathers their friends to help Greg get his title back, and though her plan seems perfectly outlined, it hardly goes according to plan, leaving the gang to think of something else in the heat of the moment. The parody of Mission: Impossible was a fun plot in this Season 5 episode, which no doubt helped its ranking.

8 “The Official Dharma And Greg Episode Of The 1998 Winter Olympics” (8.0)

Pete, Edward, Greg and Larry, after being inspired by the Winter Olympics, soon find themselves in Lake Tahoe to do some bobsledding, in a canoe no less. Meanwhile in San Francisco, Dharma, Abby, and Jane try to find ways to cheer up Kitty, who is depressed over turning 50.

The girls get dressed up, wigs and all, and the outing turns out to boost Kitty’s spirits greatly. The episode stands out given it gave the men and women on the series a chance to bond, albeit in different ways, and it was significant for their characters, who were all still getting to know one another.

7 “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father” (8.0)

When Greg and his immediate family, including Dharma, undergoes a background check for his job, Dharma is shocked to find out that her father is not wanted by the FBI as he has always believed. Knowing that it will crush her father to know the truth, Dharma and Greg set up an opportunity for Larry to steal his file and therefore think that his missing file is the reason why no one is after him. Given the entire staged “break-in” and the comedy surrounding it, it’s no wonder this episode is so beloved.

6 “Dharma Drags Edward Out Of Retirement” (8.1)

Greg gets Dharma into investing, but she gets in a little over her head and recruits Edward to help her get a company she invested in back on track. Edward loves his new project following his retirement, but Kitty isn’t thrilled that Edward spends all his time working with Dharma, and lets her daughter-in-law know her feelings. However, Kitty finds that Edward’s new project may be a good thing for her too. The episode has a great ending with Kitty joining in on Edward’s project and enjoying it with him; it’s easy to see why audiences loved the episode.

5 “The First Thanksgiving” (8.1)

It’s Dharma’s and Greg’s first Thanksgiving together, and Dharma’s determined to make a home-cooked meal for everyone, though Kitty maintains reservations for a Thanksgiving dinner elsewhere just in case.

Between the cooking and Dharma wondering if she may be pregnant, it’s definitely a memorable one for the books. Audiences can certainly relate to the craziness of having everyone under one roof for the holidays, hence this episode’s popularity.

4 “Much Ado During Nothing” (8.1)

Dharma and Greg decide to have sex in a public place in order to get a duck back from Jane, which is a prize in a game that Dharma and Jane have played in the past. Dharma and Greg decide to go out on the same night that the last episode of Seinfeld is set to air, thinking that it’s the perfect time given the entire city will be occupied watching it. However, it isn’t so easy, as Jane repeatedly throws obstacles their way. Nonetheless, Dharma and Greg come out as victors, even if they end up arrested and at the same jail where Greg’s parents have also hilariously been arrested for having sex in public. The episode is memorable and uproarious given the shenanigans present; it’s no wonder audiences love it.

3 “Like, Dharma’s Totally Got A Date” (8.1)

Dharma happily accepts the invitation of neighborhood teenager Donald to a dance at his high school, and tries to help increase his popularity among his peers. Dharma also looks forward to the experience, given she was homeschooled and never went to any dances. Though Donald does end up with someone his own age, Dharma isn’t alone at the dance as Greg shows up to be her date, leading to a sweet dance between the two. That memorable moment between the couple leaves no questions as to why this episode is so highly rated.

2 “A Closet Full Of Hell” (8.2)

Dharma and Greg are spooked when they find a secret door in their closet which contains several dolls inside. It’s reminiscent of a horror movie, and it only gets worse when they later find dolls that look like themselves. Dharma’s convinced there’s bad energy and evil spirits, but Greg isn’t so sure.

It’s not until the couple has a stakeout in the room that they find out the dolls belong to their neighbor, and the room is her attic. The spookiness of the episode is notable, especially when Jane convinces the elderly neighbor to prank Dharma and Greg into thinking that their neighbor was actually a ghost.

1 “Pilot” (8.2)

Dharma and Greg are polar opposites, but that doesn’t stop them from marrying on their first date. Though they soon find themselves clashing, their love is greater than their differences, and they make up. However, their parents have a harder time accepting their new family members given their very different viewpoints. Dharma’s and Greg’s chemistry was apparent from the very first episode, and audiences were excited to see what adventures the newlyweds would embark upon, so it’s no wonder why the pilot episode is so highly rated.

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