Best Episodes of the Years- Comedy
by oudekerk-181-79560 | created - 19 Jun 2012 | updated - 19 Jun 2012 | PublicFirst episodes of the year are the best of that year. In my opinion.
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1.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Baby on Board
(2012)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Jay and Manny are left to accompany Lily at her recital as Mitchell and Cameron bring Gloria along as translator as they adopt a Mexican child. Meanwhile, Haley has a surprise announcement about her plans after high school.
Director: Steven Levitan | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,665
2.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Digital Estate Planning
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The study group must help Pierce win a video game so that he can claim his inheritance from his father, but somebody may be out to ensure that he loses.
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 6,559
3.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Pillows and Blankets
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The students of Greendale are drawn into an epic pillow fight as Troy and Abed start a war that threatens to destroy their unique friendship.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 6,436
4.
Archer (2009–2023)
Episode:
Space Race: Part I
(2012)
TV-MA | 21 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
The ISIS staff is called by ISA to stop the international space station from being taken over by space pirates. During training, Cyril proves to be a more than adequate pilot, a skill which... See full summary »
Director: Adam Reed | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Judy Greer, Amber Nash, Chris Parnell
Votes: 1,673
5.
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Episode:
Win, Lose or Draw
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
It's election day for Leslie, and Ben is contemplating an offer to help work on a campaign in Washington. Meanwhile, Andy tries to help April rescue the files she deleted from the Parks Department computers.
Director: Michael Schur | Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman
Votes: 2,738
6.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Goodbye, Michael
(2011)
TV-PG | 36 min | Comedy
As the office gets ready for Michael's final day at Dunder Mifflin, Michael doesn't tell anyone that he's leaving a day early. Meanwhile, Deangelo accompanies a nervous Andy on a visit to one of Michael's old clients.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 18,384
7.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Caught in the Act
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Phil and Claire's kids walk in on them having sex while delivering their anniversary present, Gloria tries to keep Claire from seeing an angry e-mail, and Mitchell and Cameron contemplate how to cover up a juice stain on a rug.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 3,765
8.
Louie (2010–2015)
Episode:
Come On, God
(2011)
TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy, Drama
Louie explores one of his lifelong habits.
Director: Louis C.K. | Stars: Louis C.K., Greg Gutfeld, Liz Holtan, Angela Struck
Votes: 966
9.
Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode:
Don't Vote for This Episode
(2011)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family
At 23, Jimmy doesn't mind sharing his birthday with Maw Maw, although it was hell when he was a kid and she had lots of friends and he had none. When he turned 18 during his nasty Goth ... See full summary »
Director: Gregory Thomas Garcia | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward
Votes: 616
10.
Louie (2010–2015)
Episode:
Duckling
(2011)
TV-MA | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
Louie leaves for Afghanistan to entertain the troops, but he doesn't know that one of his daughters left him a surprise in his suitcase.
Director: Louis C.K. | Stars: Louis C.K., Keni Thomas, Hadley Delany, Ursula Parker
Votes: 1,393
11.
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Episode:
Andy and April's Fancy Party
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Andy and April's party turns into a surprise wedding, but Leslie does not approve. Meanwhile, Ben debates whether to stay in Pawnee, and Donna gives Ann advice at a singles mixer.
Director: Michael Trim | Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman
Votes: 3,239
12.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
A Fistful of Paintballs
(2011)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
In a "spaghetti western" parody, Pierce tries to get revenge on the rest of the study group during this year's paintball tournament.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 8,503
13.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Holidays of Future Passed
(2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Thirty years in the future the Simpsons get together for Christmas. Bart and Lisa are struggling as parents to connect with their children.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Rob Oliver | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,331
14.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
Palestinian Chicken
(2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Larry plays the ultimate "social assassin" at a dinner party, on the golf course, and at a Palestinian restaurant with phenomenal chicken.
Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, Bob Einstein
Votes: 2,820
15.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Remedial Chaos Theory
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
At Abed and Troy's housewarming party, Jeff decides to let the decision on who gets the pizza rest on the roll of the dice, leaving Abed to contemplate six alternate realities.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 13,737
16.
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Episode:
Ron and Tammys
(2011)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
Ron becomes a wimp after he and Tammy 1 get back together and Leslie tries to save him, Ben discovers that Tom's business is hemorrhaging money, and Ann has a frustrating experience shooting a diabetes PSA with Chris.
Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman
Votes: 2,710
17.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode:
The Roommate Transmogrification
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Raj moves in with Sheldon after hearing Leonard and Priya engage in a Star Trek fantasy in his apartment. Bernadette receives her doctorate.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 3,949
18.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Threat Level Midnight
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael finally finishes his movie "Threat Level Midnight" and screens it for his employees at Dunder Mifflin, but Holly is less than enthusiastic for his finished product.
Director: Tucker Gates | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 10,245
19.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
My Funky Valentine
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Jay takes Gloria to see David Brenner. Mitchell and Cameron try to set Manny up on a date. Phil and Claire try to spice things up by going on a romantic getaway.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 3,406
20.
Louie (2010–2015)
Episode:
Bully
(2010)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama
Louie recalls his awkward sex education lessons as a child, and a high school bully threatens Louie in a donut shop and ruins his date.
Director: Louis C.K. | Stars: Louis C.K., Michael Drayer, Danny Burstein, Amy Landecker
Votes: 1,060
21.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Classy Christmas
(2010)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy
Michael throws an elaborate Christmas party to celebrate Holly's temporary return to the Scranton branch, but is disappointed when he learns that she still has a boyfriend.
Director: Rainn Wilson | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 6,111
22.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Epidemiology
(2010)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The study group is left to fend for themselves by Dean Pelton during a rabies outbreak due to tainted food at Greendale's Halloween party.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 6,674
23.
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Episode:
Freddy Spaghetti
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
The government is shut down and the parks are closed, but Leslie tries to skirt the rules to hold a children's concert in the vacant lot. Meanwhile, will April's jealousy of Ann keep her from getting together with Andy?
Director: Jason Woliner | Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Paul Schneider, Aziz Ansari
Votes: 2,755
24.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Halloween
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Claire needs the family's help to run Halloween smoothly at their house. Jay and Manny have fun at Gloria's expense, and the holiday brings back painful memories for Cameron.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 2,994
25.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
The Late Philip J. Fry
(2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Fry agrees to travel one minute into the future in Farnsworth's new time machine right before a big date with Leela, but they wind up going far into the future with no way to go back in time.
Director: Peter Avanzino | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 4,314
26.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Modern Warfare
(2010)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy
Greendale Community College is transformed into an apocalyptic war zone when the dean promises the winner of a paintball competition priority registration, and it could fan the flames of sexual tension between Jeff and Britta.
Director: Justin Lin | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 14,241
27.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode:
The Robotic Manipulation
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Penny ends up tagging along on Sheldon's first ever date with Amy, while Howard finds an unusual use for a robotic arm.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 4,692
28.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
Who Got Dee Pregnant?
(2010)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
The gang gets a real 'scare' after Dee reveals she's pregnant, forcing the guys to recall their last hazy Halloween Party to determine if one of them might be the father.
Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 3,616
29.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Stress Relief
(2009)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy
Dwight's too-realistic fire alarm gives Stanley a heart attack. When he returns, Michael learns that he is the cause of Stanley's stress. To remedy the situation, he forces the office to throw a roast for him.
Director: Jeffrey Blitz | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 16,733
30.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Fizbo
(2009)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Cameron breaks out his favorite clown costume to make Luke's birthday party a hit. However, a series of accidents causes the party to break into chaos and leads to an unfortunate injury.
Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 3,762
31.
30 Rock (2006–2013)
Episode:
Apollo, Apollo
(2009)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Liz is upset when she finds out that her ex-boyfriend Dennis slept with Jenna, Jack reminisces about his youth on the eve of his birthday, and Tracy prepares to go into space.
Director: Millicent Shelton | Stars: Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer
Votes: 1,012
32.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Broke
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The Michael Scott Paper Company is gaining clients by offering lower prices than Dunder Mifflin, but is going broke in the process. However, Dunder Mifflin is losing clients to Michael, and is desperate to buy him out.
Director: Steve Carell | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 7,341
33.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Coal Digger
(2009)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A conflict between Manny and Luke spreads to their respective parents during a football game.
Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 3,477
34.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
The Gang Hits the Road
(2009)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
The gang takes Dee's new subcompact car and a U-haul on the road with the intentions of hitting the Grand Canyon, and Charlie attempts to expand his horizons.
Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 3,885
35.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode:
The Maternal Capacitance
(2009)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Sheldon hits it off with Leonard's psychoanalyst mother, but she drives Leonard and Penny to the bottle.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 5,001
36.
Scrubs (2001–2010)
Episode:
My Finale: Part 2
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
J.D. continues his last day at Sacred Heart, and tries to hold out hope for a great sendoff.
Director: Bill Lawrence | Stars: Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn
Votes: 4,961
37.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Niagara: Part 1
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The Office travels to Niagara Falls to celebrate Jim and Pam's wedding under strict orders not to mention Pam's pregnancy. Michael, Dwight, and Andy all want to hook up with guests at the wedding.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 8,593
38.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
Seinfeld
(2009)
TV-MA | 41 min | Comedy
Taping the Seinfeld reunion proves to be difficult after Larry's fight with a local coffee vendor alienates Jason Alexander and costs him quality time with Cheryl.
Directors: Jeff Schaffer, Andy Ackerman | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Jerry Seinfeld
Votes: 2,333
39.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
The Nightman Cometh
(2008)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Charlie stages a rock opera based on his song "Nightman," and recruits the rest of the gang to help him with it.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 8,138
40.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode:
The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis
(2008)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Leonard is disappointed when Penny develops an interest in an attractive physicist at the university. Meanwhile, Sheldon struggles to find an appropriate Christmas gift for Penny.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 7,016
41.
30 Rock (2006–2013)
Episode:
Cooter
(2008)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy
Liz has a positive pregnancy test, and thinks that Dennis is the father. Meanwhile, Jack regrets taking the Homeland Security position, Tracy finishes his pornographic video game, and Kenneth tries to get a job at The Olympics.
Director: Don Scardino | Stars: Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer
Votes: 1,113
42.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Dinner Party
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael invites Jim and Pam and Andy and Angela to a couples-only dinner party, where they witness Michael and Jan's extremely dysfunctional home life. Dwight finds a way to invite himself, too.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 12,153
43.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Goodbye, Toby
(2008)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy
Michael throws an extravagant going-away party for Toby, and falls in love with the woman who is replacing him. Jim plans to propose to Pam at the party, but gets out-staged. Back at corporate, Ryan is arrested for fraud.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 7,980
44.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
Mac & Charlie Die: Part 1
(2008)
TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy
After Mac's father is released from prison, Mac and Charlie stage their own deaths to save their lives.
Directors: Fred Savage, Matt Shakman | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 3,556
45.
How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
Episode:
The Naked Man
(2008)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
When the gang learns that a bold, desperation date move got Robin into bed, Ted and Barney decide to try it out for themselves.
Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris
Votes: 5,773
46.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Over Logging
(2008)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
A prolonged Internet service outage hits South Park and most of the rest of the country, and Randy moves the Marsh family to California hoping to find a connection (and Internet porn for himself).
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, Ema Parker
Votes: 3,413
47.
Entourage (2004–2011)
Episode:
Return to Queens Blvd
(2008)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
The boys return to New York, where Eric meets with Gus Van Sant and Drama looks to invest some of his new fortune. Vince runs into an old girlfriend.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara
Votes: 1,228
48.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode:
The Tangerine Factor
(2008)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
After a bad breakup, Penny finally agrees to go out on a date with Leonard, however they both develop doubts and turn to Sheldon for advice.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 4,821
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