Just Shoot Me

10 Best Episodes of Just Shoot Me - Season 5

Just Shoot Me! is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from March 4, 1997, to August 16, 2003, with 148 episodes produced. The show was created by Steven Levitan, the show's executive producer.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 30, 2023.

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Just Shoot Me - S5E6

#15 - Brandi, You're a Fine Girl (Season 5 - Episode 6)

Finch's old friend Bert visits with surprising news--he is now a sexy woman named Brandi. This causes problems for Finch when he becomes attracted to Brandi. Meanwhile, Elliott tries to get Nina to be nicer to her assistant.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 27 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E16

#14 - Sid & Nina (Season 5 - Episode 16)

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Finch is DJing a bar mitzvah. Nina is tricked into attending by the man of honor who has the hots for her. Even after Sid's plan is uncovered, Nina agrees to stay and deal with Sid's advances because Finch leads her to believe he's dying of a rare disease. Meanwhile, Jack and Elliott aggravate Maya when they flip-flop their desire to date a woman based on whether or not they think the other one wants her.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 20 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E13

#13 - The Proposal (2) (Season 5 - Episode 13)

Maya gives Elliott the ring back. Elliott proposes again and passes out again. Maya comes to the realization that Elliott is not interested in what she is and kicks him out of their apartment. Meanwhile, Finch discovers that a porno was shot in Jack's office. After discovering that Nina may be the one behind it, he uses her contacts to get a script of his made.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 24 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E9

#12 - Dog Day Afternoon (Season 5 - Episode 9)

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Elliott is convinced that Maya has gotten a dog to test his fatherhood skills. Meanwhile, after his numbers come up, Finch must find a way to tell Jack that he spent his lottery ticket money on candy.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 21 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E10

#11 - Finch and the Fighter (Season 5 - Episode 10)

Finch dates a female boxer with a jealous ex-girlfriend. Elliott, Jack and Nina fool Maya into believing that they're smarter than she is.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 22 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E12

#10 - The Proposal (1) (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Elliott plans to propose to Maya on her birthday. Nina is being honored in her hometown in Kansas. However, after Nina's plans are cancelled, she interferes with Elliott's plan by tagging along to dinner with him and Maya. Elliott manages to propose, but immediately has second thoughts.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 24 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E22

#9 - At Long Last Allie (Season 5 - Episode 22)

Jack's ex-wife Allie demands a job at Blush as part of their divorce settlement. However, she reveals to Finch that it's merely a plan to win Jack back. Plans backfire when Finch sleeps with Allie as Jack prepares to walk in on them. Meanwhile, Nina ruins Elliott's relationship with a therapist.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 20 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E18

#8 - Erlene and Boo (Season 5 - Episode 18)

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Nina's sister Erlene visits New York for the first time from Kansas. Nina becomes jealous when Erlene becomes extremely popular around the office. Meanwhile, Jack is determined to find out who booed him during a speech to the office.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 23 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E1

#7 - Hit the Road, Jack (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Jack interrupts Nina and Finch. Finch plays hard to get because he wants revenge on Nina. Allie leaves Jack and Maya and Elliott attempt to comfort him.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 23 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E3

#6 - Mum's the Word (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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Nina begins dating an actor who lives with his overprotective mom. Elliott reveals a secret to Maya, who promptly tells the entire office.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 22 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E8

#5 - Slamming Jack (Season 5 - Episode 8)

Finch is banished to the mailroom after insulting Jack. Elliott tries to prove that Maya's hunky gynecologist is a frequent visitor to strip clubs.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 25 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E5

#4 - Choosing to Be Super (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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Maya is reunited with her best friend in high school, Alan, who is now a successful motivational speaker. However, Alan confesses to Maya that he is a recovering alcoholic, but another revelation causes the trouble: he was responsible for her school shunning her. When Maya is unable to forgive him for this, he begins drinking again, disrupting the motivational talk he is to give at the Blush office. Meanwhile, Jack is frightened because of a recurring dream he has about Kevin.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 25 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E4

#3 - Donnie Returns (Season 5 - Episode 4)

Elliott's brother Donnie returns as a successful insurance salesman in need of a loan. Maya, however, remains convinced that Donnie is up to his old tricks, even when he is beaten up. Jack and the rest of the staff discover that silence is not always a good thing.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 27 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E2

#2 - A Night at the Plaza (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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Nina and Finch don't know about Jack's divorce yet. Jack moves into the Plaza Hotel for privacy. Maya wants Elliott to read an article about relationships but he doesn't, which causes problems. Everybody gathers in Jack's room. Finch and his singing group, 2 Fine, perform.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 25 votes.

Just Shoot Me - S5E7

#1 - The First Thanksgiving (Season 5 - Episode 7)

The gang gathers for Thanksgiving at Jack's mansion in the Hamptons. Nina is convinced that Jack will fire her for being unhip. Jack sleeps with Elliott's mom, but Finch is convinced that Jack did the dirty deed with his date instead. And Maya just wants to put the perfect dinner together.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 25 votes.

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