Best Episodes of the Years- Comedy
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- DirectorSteven LevitanStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenJay 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.
- DirectorAdam DavidsonStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe 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.
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe students of Greendale are drawn into an epic pillow fight as Troy and Abed start a war that threatens to destroy their unique friendship.
- DirectorAdam ReedStarsH. Jon BenjaminJudy GreerAmber NashThe 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 will prove valuable when they return. While on the mission, Malory attempts to make drinks in low gravity, Cyril one again shows he has no concept of what "suppressing fire" is and Lana has an unusually weak stomach.
- DirectorMichael SchurStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariIt'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.
- DirectorPaul FeigStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiAs 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.
- DirectorMichael SpillerStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenPhil 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.
- DirectorLouis C.K.StarsLouis C.K.Greg GutfeldLiz HoltanLouie explores one of his lifelong habits.
- DirectorGregory Thomas GarciaStarsLucas NeffMartha PlimptonGarret DillahuntAt 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 period (alias "Drakkar Noir"), she "finally" felt able to throw the Chance trio out of her home, so they had to grow up instantly and seek real job incomes--supplemented by devious ways to skin the supermarket. However, five years ago her mind went, so they got the house back--with her as senile resident hazard.
- DirectorLouis C.K.StarsLouis C.K.Keni ThomasHadley DelanyLouie leaves for Afghanistan to entertain the troops, but he doesn't know that one of his daughters left him a surprise in his suitcase.
- 2009–201521mTV-PG8.9 (3.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorMichael TrimStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariAndy 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.
- DirectorJoe RussoStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiIn a "spaghetti western" parody, Pierce tries to get revenge on the rest of the study group during this year's paintball tournament.
- DirectorMike B. AndersonRob OliverStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightThirty years in the future the Simpsons get together for Christmas. Bart and Lisa are struggling as parents to connect with their children.
- DirectorRobert B. WeideStarsLarry DavidJeff GarlinSusie EssmanLarry plays the ultimate "social assassin" at a dinner party, on the golf course, and at a Palestinian restaurant with phenomenal chicken.
- DirectorJeff MelmanStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiAt 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.
- DirectorRandall EinhornStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariRon 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.
- 2007–201922mTV-PG8.5 (4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoRaj moves in with Sheldon after hearing Leonard and Priya engage in a Star Trek fantasy in his apartment. Bernadette receives her doctorate.
- DirectorTucker GatesStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiMichael 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.
- DirectorMichael SpillerStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenJay 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.
- DirectorLouis C.K.StarsLouis C.K.Michael DrayerDanny BursteinLouie recalls his awkward sex education lessons as a child, and a high school bully threatens Louie in a donut shop and ruins his date.
- DirectorRainn WilsonStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiMichael 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.
- DirectorAnthony HemingwayStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe study group is left to fend for themselves by Dean Pelton during a rabies outbreak due to tainted food at Greendale's Halloween party.
- DirectorJason WolinerStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesPaul SchneiderThe 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?
- DirectorMichael SpillerStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenClaire 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.
- DirectorPeter AvanzinoStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry 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.
- DirectorJustin LinStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiGreendale 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.
- DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoPenny ends up tagging along on Sheldon's first ever date with Amy, while Howard finds an unusual use for a robotic arm.
- 2005– 22mTV-MA9.1 (3.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorRandall EinhornStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyThe 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.
- DirectorJeffrey BlitzStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiDwight'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.
- DirectorJason WinerStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenCameron 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.
- DirectorMillicent SheltonStarsTina FeyTracy MorganJane KrakowskiLiz 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.
- DirectorSteve CarellStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiThe 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.
- DirectorJason WinerStarsEd O'NeillSofía VergaraJulie BowenA conflict between Manny and Luke spreads to their respective parents during a football game.
- 2005– 22mTV-MA9.1 (3.9K)TV EpisodeDirectorFred SavageStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyThe 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.
- DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoSheldon hits it off with Leonard's psychoanalyst mother, but she drives Leonard and Penny to the bottle.
- DirectorBill LawrenceStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonJ.D. continues his last day at Sacred Heart, and tries to hold out hope for a great sendoff.
- DirectorPaul FeigStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiThe 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.
- DirectorJeff SchafferAndy AckermanStarsLarry DavidJeff GarlinCheryl HinesTaping 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.
- 2005– 22mTV-MA9.7 (8.1K)TV EpisodeDirectorMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyCharlie stages a rock opera based on his song "Nightman," and recruits the rest of the gang to help him with it.
- 2007–201921mTV-PG9.1 (7K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoLeonard 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.
- DirectorDon ScardinoStarsTina FeyTracy MorganJane KrakowskiLiz 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.
- DirectorPaul FeigStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiMichael 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.
- DirectorPaul FeigStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiMichael 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.
- 2005– 21mTV-MA9.0 (3.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorFred SavageMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyAfter Mac's father is released from prison, Mac and Charlie stage their own deaths to save their lives.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersWhen the gang learns that a bold, desperation date move got Robin into bed, Ted and Barney decide to try it out for themselves.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneMona MarshallA 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).
- DirectorMark MylodStarsKevin ConnollyAdrian GrenierKevin DillonThe 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.
- DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoAfter 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.