The 50 Greatest Episodes of 2004
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1.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Good Times with Weapons
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The boys lie to get ninja weapons from the fair, but must decide whether or not to tell their parents when Butters is injured with a throwing star.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Adrien Beard, April Stewart
Votes: 5,349
10/10
2.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Cartman's Incredible Gift
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Cartman mistakenly believes he is a psychic, and is recruited by the police to help them with investigations.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Adrien Beard, April Stewart
Votes: 3,205
10/10
3.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Douche and Turd
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan refuses to vote in the school mascot election because his choices are a giant douche and a turd sandwich. Unfortunately, his views on voting are seen as un-American, and he is ultimately banished from the town.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Jennifer Howell, April Stewart
Votes: 3,173
10/10
4.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Woodland Critter Christmas
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan helps a group of woodland critters by killing a mountain lion, only to discover that he's helping them give birth to the Antichrist.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Dante Alexander, Adrien Beard
Votes: 5,157
10/10
5.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
Dance Class
(2004)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
In order to pull Sophie away from Jeff, Mark hacks into her email account in order to find out her thoughts on him. This leads him into going to her "Rainbow Rhythms" dance class. Here ... See full summary »
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Rachel Blanchard, Olivia Colman
Votes: 849
10/10
6.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
The Man Show
(2004)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
When Sophie tells Mark that she and Jeff are moving in together, she tells him that Jeff wants her to spend less time with him. In a bid to get past this he tries to become friends with ... See full summary »
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Olivia Colman, Neil Fitzmaurice
Votes: 705
10/10
7.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
The Jeffersons
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Michael Jackson moves to South Park but tries to conceal his identity. and local cops try to frame him because he is a rich black man.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Dante Alexander, April Stewart
Votes: 3,594
10/10
8.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
Episode:
The Apes of Wrath
(2004)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Contaminated water turns the staff of Dark Place into intelligent apes.
Director: Richard Ayoade | Stars: Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Matthew Holness, Alice Lowe
Votes: 433
10/10
9.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
Episode:
Hell Hath Fury
(2004)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Someone, something, or some things have attacked the chef. So why are objects flying about of their own accord, assaulting innocent civilians and disrupting hospital procedure? Is it ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Ayoade | Stars: Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Matthew Holness, Alice Lowe
Votes: 483
10/10
10.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
Episode:
Scotch Mist
(2004)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A strange mist descends on Dark Place, within which the murderous spirits on Scottish highlanders prey upon the hospital's staff.
Director: Richard Ayoade | Stars: Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Matthew Holness, Alice Lowe
Votes: 442
10/10
11.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
Episode:
Once Upon a Beginning
(2004)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Liz's first day on the job corresponds with Dagless' friend staying at the hospital as a patient, which results in a portal to Hell opening beneath Dark Place.
Director: Richard Ayoade | Stars: Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Matthew Holness, Alice Lowe
Votes: 585
10/10
12.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
Episode:
Skipper the Eyechild
(2004)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
When a giant eyeball rapes and impregnates a male patient (don't ask how that's possible, because it won't be explained), Dagless comes to love the resulting offspring, a baby eyeball, as a... See full summary »
Director: Richard Ayoade | Stars: Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Matthew Holness, Alice Lowe
Votes: 451
10/10
13.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
University Challenge
(2004)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
Mark meets a girl called April working in a shoe shop with the ideal combination of good looks and low self esteem, and when he returns to see her again he discover that she has gone back ... See full summary »
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Rachel Blanchard, Matt King
Votes: 822
9.5/10
14.
Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
Episode:
Realness
(2004)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
Ali G gets relationship advice from 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus' author John Gray and goes to a pro-choice march. Meanwhile, Borat goes job-hunting and Ali G talks money with ... See full summary »
Director: James Bobin | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, John Gray, Andrew Rooney
Votes: 161
9.5/10
15.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
Wedding
(2004)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
Jeremy agrees to marry Nancy in order to make her eligible for a visa, and whilst she insists it's purely an administrative procedure, Jeremy's sure it will be the happiest administrative ... See full summary »
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Rachel Blanchard, Olivia Colman
Votes: 725
9.5/10
16.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
Episode:
The Creeping Moss from the Shores of Shuggoth
(2004)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Sanchez falls in love with a beautiful female patient who is slowly turning into cosmic broccoli.
Director: Richard Ayoade | Stars: Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Matthew Holness, Alice Lowe
Votes: 415
9.5/10
17.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
AWESOM-O
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Cartman dresses up as a robot from Japan, sent to Butters. He tricks him into believing it and can't give away his identity because he finds out Butters has a video of him dancing to ... See full summary »
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, April Stewart, Mona Marshall
Votes: 5,325
9/10
18.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Justice Is Blind
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
While grappling with the dilemma of whether or not to open his father's case file, Michael discovers the truth about Maggie.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,795
9/10
19.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Pier Pressure
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
When Buster asks George-Michael to buy him marijuana to treat Lucille Austero's vertigo, Michael stages a phony bust to teach George-Michael a lesson.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,585
9/10
20.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
You Got F'd in the A
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
A gang of kids from the O.C. challenge Stan to a dance-off. But before the big event, Butters must confront a painful event from his past.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Nico Agnone, April Stewart
Votes: 3,056
9/10
21.
The Venture Bros. (2003–2018)
Episode:
Return to Spider-Skull Island
(2004)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While Hank and Dean run away from home to seek their independence, an old enemy of Dr. Venture's, long thought destroyed, returns seeking vengeance.
Directors: Christopher McCulloch, Ki-Yong Bai | Stars: James Urbaniak, Patrick Warburton, Michael Sinterniklaas, Christopher McCulloch
Votes: 380
9/10
22.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
Jeremy Makes It
(2004)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy
Jeremy runs into an old acquaintance from school who he used to pick on but has become successful now and hires Jeremy to make a soundtrack for a film he's making. Mark makes a new friend ... See full summary »
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Rachel Blanchard, Olivia Colman
Votes: 826
9/10
23.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Altar Egos
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael has a one-night stand with a woman named Maggie Lizer. He has a guilt-trip after learning she is blind, but not so much after he discovers that she's the prosecuting attorney ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,658
9/10
24.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Mr. Slave fights against Paris Hilton when she becomes a bad influence on the girls in South Park. Meanwhile, Paris offers Butters' parents a huge amount of money if she can keep Butters as a pet.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, John 'Nancy' Hansen, Paula Holmberg
Votes: 3,300
9/10
25.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Goobacks
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
When people from a poverty-stricken future travel back in time to find work, South Park residents accuse them of taking their jobs.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, April Stewart, Mona Marshall
Votes: 3,333
9/10
26.
Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
Episode:
Peace
(2004)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Ali G pitches a few would-be bestsellers to some high-profile publishers and agents. Bruno chats with fashion guru Leon Hall; later, he and 'fashion police' James Campbell and Randy McLaughlin rate the attire of some Hollywood notables.
Director: James Bobin | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Leon Hall, Derrick Hussey, John Naber
Votes: 180
9/10
27.
Home Movies (1999–2004)
Episode:
Bye, Bye Greasy
(2004)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
When Brendon is chosen to direct the school play, McGuirk fully realizes his lifelong dream of driving a car onstage.
Director: Loren Bouchard | Stars: Brendon Small, H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Janine Ditullio
Votes: 183
9/10
28.
The Fairly OddParents (2001–2017)
Episode:
Channel Chasers
(2003)
Not Rated | 73 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
10 year old Timmy Turner gets punished for destroying Dimmsdale with a machine known as "The Kid Crusher" from his favorite T.V. show, "Maho Mushi". After being humiliated by his dim-witted... See full summary »
Directors: Butch Hartman, Ken Bruce, Gary Conrad, Sarah Frost | Stars: Tara Strong, Daran Norris, Susanne Blakeslee, Grey Griffin
Votes: 1,443
9/10
29.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Not Without My Daughter
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Police attempt to pin Kitty's disappearance on Michael. Meanwhile, Michael brings Maeby along with him for "Take Your Daughter To Work Day."
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,562
9/10
30.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
Local Zero
(2004)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
Jeremy wants to get closer to Nancy so he tries to impress her by joining in her volunteer work for the homeless. However, to Jeremy's dismay, Nancy suggests that in order to break the last... See full summary »
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Rachel Blanchard, Olivia Colman
Votes: 726
8.5/10
31.
The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
Episode:
Hitcher
(2004)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Bob Fossil has a big problem at Zoo-niverse. Ivan the bear has developed some very anti-social habits and attacks Fossil. After Naboo saves his life, Fossil arranges a place for Ivan at an ... See full summary »
Director: Paul King | Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, Michael Fielding
Votes: 373
8.5/10
32.
Home Movies (1999–2004)
Episode:
Those Bitches Tried to Cheat Me
(2004)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Cheating-- McGuirk's got to pass his driving exam. Fat chance. He coerces Melissa into helping him; and Brendon, in addition to being blackmailed by classmates to steal the answers to the ... See full summary »
Director: Loren Bouchard | Stars: Brendon Small, H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Janine Ditullio
Votes: 139
8.5/10
33.
Home Movies (1999–2004)
Episode:
Definite Possible Murder
(2004)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Laid up with a leg injury, Brendon spies on his new neighbor, Raymond Burley, who quite possibly may be involved in some potentially suspicious behavior. Coach McGuirk finds a life-changing pamphlet that leads him to bartending school.
Director: Loren Bouchard | Stars: Brendon Small, H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Janine Ditullio
Votes: 82
8.5/10
34.
Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003–2010)
Episode:
Recycling
(2004)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Documentary
We all like to recycle our garbage, but Penn and Teller demonstrate how we are fooling ourselves in believing we are doing good for the environment.
Directors: Star Price, Ted Saad, Chip Selby | Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Tishara Cousino, Bruce Kimmel
Votes: 187
8.5/10
35.
Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003–2010)
Episode:
P.E.T.A.
(2004)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Documentary
Penn and Teller look at animal liberation and expose PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) as hypocrites.
Directors: Star Price, Kevin Barry, Christopher Poole, Scott Schaefer, Chip Selby, R.L. Shontell | Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Steven Best, Rod Coronado
Votes: 283
8.5/10
36.
The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
Episode:
Tundra
(2004)
TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Not wanting to live in the shadow of the charming adventurer Dixon Bainbridge, Howard convinces Vince to seek the Egg of Mantumbi in the dangerous tundra - the home of the demon Black Frost.
Directors: Steve Bendelack, Paul King | Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, Michael Fielding
Votes: 457
8/10
37.
The Venture Bros. (2003–2018)
Episode:
Ice Station Impossible
(2004)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Pete White, Master Billy Quizboy, and Dr. Venture are recruited by their old college professor, Dr. Richard Impossible, to work for him doing super-science at his remote arctic lab. But ... See full summary »
Directors: Christopher McCulloch, Ki-Yong Bai | Stars: James Urbaniak, Michael Sinterniklaas, Patrick Warburton, Christopher McCulloch
Votes: 393
8/10
38.
The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
Episode:
Electro
(2004)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Vince is convinced that The Human League invented music. According to Vince, Howard's past career as a jazz trumpeter does not measure up. When Vince is offered a chance to join a new band,... See full summary »
Director: Paul King | Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, Michael Fielding
Votes: 376
8/10
39.
The Venture Bros. (2003–2018)
Episode:
A Very Venture Christmas
(2004)
TV-14 | 11 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
It's Christmas and the Ventures are having their annual party. But the festivities are interrupted by the Dean who accidentally summons a Christmas demon, and the Monarch who plans to blow up the Venture home.
Directors: Christopher McCulloch, Ki-Yong Bai | Stars: James Urbaniak, Patrick Warburton, Michael Sinterniklaas, Christopher McCulloch
Votes: 304
8/10
40.
Angel (1999–2004)
Episode:
Smile Time
(2004)
Unrated | 43 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Angel and the gang set out to foil an evil puppet show that is sucking the brain power of all the children who watch. During their fight, Angel is turned into a puppet himself and must rely... See full summary »
Director: Ben Edlund | Stars: David Boreanaz, James Marsters, J. August Richards, Amy Acker
Votes: 2,910
8/10
41.
15 Storeys High (2002–2004)
Episode:
The Baby
(2004)
Comedy
Vince decides it's time to apply for a job as swimming pool manager, but first he has to prove he is capable of looking after a baby in an emergency. Errol becomes rather taken with smoking.
Director: Mark Nunneley | Stars: Sean Lock, Benedict Wong, Dan Mersh, Robert Craigs
Votes: 38
8/10
42.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Afternoon Delight
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
While Buster looks for ways to get out of serving in Iraq, Lindsay's quest to score a date at the Bluth Company Christmas party backfires after Gob's sexual harassment speech. Michael and ... See full summary »
Director: Jason Bateman | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,967
8/10
43.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Shock and Aww
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
George Bluth Sr. gets a visit from a rabid female fan who may be in love with him. George Michael is interested in his teacher, and so is his father. Gob tries to get revenge on Michael for trying to steal his girlfriend.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,813
8/10
44.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Whistler's Mother
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
As his entire family targets company funds that have recently become unfrozen, Michael purchases some ultimately worthless land from his Uncle Oscar.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,488
8/10
45.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Sad Sack
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Some unfortunate pictures of Tobias wind up on the Internet, which the military mistakes for pictures of Iraq and proof that the Bluth Company was building houses over there. Wayne Jarvis, ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Lauer | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,415
8/10
46.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
The One Where They Build a House
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Michael's new business model backfires when Gob suggests that they build a fake house in two weeks. Meanwhile, George Sr. turns up in Mexico, only to be captured by prison guards who have ... See full summary »
Director: Patty Jenkins | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,542
8/10
47.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Marta Complex
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael delivers a speech about love that makes Marta realise she has feelings for him. George-Michael realises that Maeby might not be his cousin.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,724
8/10
48.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Storming the Castle
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael decides to expose Marta to Gob's womanizing by having her participate in a magic trick that involves one of Gob's many girlfriends.
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,804
8/10
49.
Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
Episode:
Realize
(2004)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
Ali G ponders security issues with former Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization James Ziglar. On the road, Borat winds up wrestling with a self-defense expert, making music with a ... See full summary »
Director: James Bobin | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Christine Todd Whitman, James Ziglar
Votes: 172
8/10
50.
Scrubs (2001–2010)
Episode:
My Unicorn
(2004)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
J.D. takes matters into his own hands, when searching for a relative for his favorite patient. Meanwhile, Elliot is fed-up with co-workers not taking her seriously, and discovers she can ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Perry | Stars: Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn
Votes: 1,240
8/10
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