The 50 Best Episodes of 2014
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1.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Halloween II
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
The Peralta/Holt annual Halloween bet continues when Jake challenges the Captain that he can steal his watch before midnight. Meanwhile, Gina is upset that her dance team, Floorgasm, kicks ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Appel | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 4,055
10/10
2.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Cooperative Polygraphy
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
After Pierce's unexpected passing, a team of investigators headed by the no-nonsense Mr. Stone arrives at Greendale to subject the study group to lie detector tests before they can be considered for distributions under the will.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 5,181
10/10
3.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Geothermal Escapism
(2014)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy
As a going-away present to Troy before his around-the-world trip, Abed sets up a high-stakes game of "Hot Lava" at the college, but Britta suspects that the game is just masking his real feelings about Troy's departure.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 5,833
9.5/10
4.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Basic Intergluteal Numismatics
(2014)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
The college is imbued with panic when an unidentified person returns to dropping coins down people's butts and Annie takes it upon herself to find out who is behind it all.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 5,168
9/10
5.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Rick Potion #9
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After Rick gives Morty a love potion for a school dance, things quickly spiral out of control when the serum splices with the flu - causing it to spread. Rick and Morty scramble to cure the crisis, making matters worse in the process.
Directors: Stephen Sandoval, Pete Michels | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 17,309
9/10
6.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Unsolvable
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake and Terry try to solve an apparently unsolvable case, Amy lies to Holt in order to dodge work and escape for a romantic weekend away, while Gina and Rosa introduce Charles to "Babylon", their secret bathroom.
Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,568
9/10
7.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
The Jimmy Jab Games
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
The precinct holds a competition while on stand-by for a motorcade, Holt has another run-in with Deputy Chief Wuntch, Boyle needs to get an incriminating videotape from Hitchcock, and Rosa thinks Peralta still has feelings for Santiago.
Director: Rebecca Asher | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,618
9/10
8.
Black Mirror (2011– )
Episode:
White Christmas
(2014)
TV-MA | 73 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Three interconnected tales of technology run amok during the Christmas season are told by two men at a remote outpost in a frozen wilderness.
Director: Carl Tibbetts | Stars: Jon Hamm, Rafe Spall, Oona Chaplin, Natalia Tena
Votes: 68,238
9/10
9.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
App Development and Condiments
(2014)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
When a new app is beta tested on Greendale students, the campus soon descends into a dystopian society where status is determined by app standing.
Director: Rob Schrab | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 4,740
9/10
10.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Meeseeks and Destroy
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick provides the family with a solution to their problems, freeing him up to go on an adventure led by Morty.
Directors: Bryan Newton, Pete Michels | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 17,487
9/10
11.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
The Bet
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
While Holt holds a celebration for Charles after he is awarded the Medal of Valor, Amy is forced to go on a ridiculous date with Jake after she loses their long-running bet.
Director: Julian Farino | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 4,421
9/10
12.
Silicon Valley (2014–2019)
Episode:
Optimal Tip-To-Tip Efficiency
(2014)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Pied Piper makes it to the next stage of Disrupt but runs into trouble with Hooli's presentation. The guys break out into a ridiculous argument and Richard tries to pull Pied Piper together before the big presentation.
Director: Mike Judge | Stars: Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr
Votes: 3,986
9/10
13.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Rixty Minutes
(2014)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick hooks up the family's TV with interdimensional cable, allowing them to watch infinite TV from across the multiverse.
Directors: Bryan Newton, Pete Michels | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 15,924
8.5/10
14.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
M. Night Shaym-Aliens!
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick and Morty try to get to the bottom of a mystery.
Directors: Jeff Myers, Pete Michels | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 15,791
8.5/10
15.
Nathan for You (2013–2017)
Episode:
Dumb Starbucks
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Documentary, Comedy
Nathan uses parody law to help a struggling coffee shop.
Director: Nathan Fielder | Stars: Nathan Fielder, Amber Boone, Jonny Davila
Votes: 1,378
8.5/10
16.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Stakeout
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake and Boyle go on a stakeout and tensions rise between the two, Rosa shows interest in Holt's nephew, and Terry writes a book for his daughters. Santiago and Gina are displeased when they assume the characters in the book are based on them.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,253
8.5/10
17.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Close Rick-counters of the Rick Kind
(2014)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick, falsely blamed for Murder by the council of Ricks, begins a cross-dimensional pursuit with the authorities while attempting to prove his innocence.
Directors: Stephen Sandoval, Pete Michels | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 18,030
8/10
18.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
The Party
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
The officers in the precinct head over to Holt's house to celebrate his birthday, but they wind up making a poor impression on his husband.
Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 4,031
8/10
19.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Tactical Village
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake tries to set a new record on a training course, Rosa is angry when she does not get an invite to Charles' wedding, and Gina helps Holt overcome his newfound addiction to a game on his smartphone.
Director: Fred Goss | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,763
8/10
20.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Pontiac Bandit
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake convinces Rosa to make a deal with a criminal in order to catch a car thief, while Charles makes an awkward return to the precinct, and Holt tries to get rid of two puppies.
Director: Craig Zisk | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,935
8/10
21.
Silicon Valley (2014–2019)
Episode:
Proof of Concept
(2014)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Richard has trouble getting Pied Piper ready in time for the TechCrunch Disrupt, while Erlich realizes he slept with the wife of one of the judges of the contest.
Director: Mike Judge | Stars: Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr
Votes: 2,237
8/10
22.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
G.I. Jeff
(2014)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
The entire group becomes part of the cast of a classic "G.I. Joe" cartoon from the 1980s, which turns out to be part of Jeff's coping mechanism as he deals with a monumental life event.
Director: Rob Schrab | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 3,702
8/10
23.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 10,789
8/10
24.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
The Crocodile's Dilemma
(2014)
TV-MA | 69 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A ruthless, manipulative man meets a small-town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 16,599
8/10
25.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Lion and the Rose
(2014)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Joffrey and Margaery's wedding has come. Tyrion breaks up with Shae. Ramsay tries to prove his worth to his father. Bran and company find a Weirwood tree.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Charles Dance
Votes: 60,659
8/10
26.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Mummy on the Orient Express
(2014)
TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
On the most beautiful train in history, speeding amongst the stars of the future, a deadly and immortal creature is stalking the passengers.
Director: Paul Wilmshurst | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Samuel Anderson, Frank Skinner
Votes: 6,685
8/10
27.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Listen
(2014)
TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
When ghosts of past and future crowd into their lives, The Doctor and Clara are thrown into an adventure that takes them to the very end of the universe.
Director: Douglas Mackinnon | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Samuel Anderson, Remi Gooding
Votes: 8,893
8/10
28.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Dark Water
(2014)
TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In the mysterious world of the Nethersphere, plans have been drawn. Old friends and old enemies manoeuvre around the Doctor, and an impossible choice is looming over him.
Director: Rachel Talalay | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Samuel Anderson, Michelle Gomez
Votes: 6,627
8/10
29.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
USPIS
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
While attempting to catch a drug dealer, Jake and Charles reluctantly join forces with the nerdy lead investigator at the U.S. Postal Service, Jack Danger. Meanwhile, the rest of the team helps Amy quit smoking.
Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,313
8/10
30.
Silicon Valley (2014–2019)
Episode:
Third Party Insourcing
(2014)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Richard comes across a problem in the code writing and hires Kevin, a young kid, to write the code for him.
Director: Alec Berg | Stars: Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr
Votes: 2,250
8/10
31.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
The Pontiac Bandit Returns
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
The Pontiac Bandit aka Doug Judy, is back in custody, after jamming up Jake and Rosa in his previous encounter with them. But when Rosa discovers that Judy knows the whereabouts of the "... See full summary »
Director: Max Winkler | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,389
8/10
32.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Fancy Brudgom
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake tries to convince Charles to stand up to Vivian before the wedding, Terry struggles to stick to a diet after Amy and Gina give up, and Holt tries to get Rosa to make a sincere apology to an officer she offended.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr. | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,510
8/10
33.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Bondage and Beta Male Sexuality
(2014)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Jeff helps Duncan score a date with Britta, and Abed has a Hickey encounter on his way to the movie theater.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 3,299
8/10
34.
Silicon Valley (2014–2019)
Episode:
Signaling Risk
(2014)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Now that Pied Piper is the official company name, Erlich wants a logotype to go with it so he hires a very unexpected artist in for the job. Meanwhile Richard gets a tighter deadline for the project after a simple mistake.
Director: Alec Berg | Stars: Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr
Votes: 2,232
8/10
35.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Full Boyle
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake tries to keep Charles from going "full Boyle" on his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Rosa and Amy are reluctant to help an amateur caped crime fighter, and Holt faces competition for the presidency of a police organization he founded.
Director: Craig Zisk | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,637
8/10
36.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Introduction to Teaching
(2014)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Jeff blows off his new teaching job at Greendale until Annie signs up for his class and forces him to teach, and Abed loses his religion when he takes a course about whether Nicolas Cage is good or bad.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 3,967
8/10
37.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Buridan's Ass
(2014)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 11,649
8/10
38.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Morton's Fork
(2014)
TV-MA | 64 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 11,442
8/10
39.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Laws of Gods and Men
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tyrion's trial has come. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq. Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos.
Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 58,914
8/10
40.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
The Heap
(2014)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Molly faces pressure to close the case, while Lester starts to feel like a new man.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 8,947
8/10
41.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
A Muddy Road
(2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Malvo flips the script on the blackmail operation. Molly sets a trap, and Gus debates whether he should come clean. Lester's return to work has complicated repercussions.
Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 9,809
8/10
42.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Chocolate Milk
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
Holt's old nemesis is in charge of the precinct inspection, Peralta and Jeffords investigate a stabbing before Jeffords goes in for his vasectomy, and Boyle needs a plus-one for his ex-wife's wedding.
Director: Fred Goss | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,465
8/10
43.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Charges and Specs
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake's latest investigation results in administrative leave, and, ultimately, his firing from the NYPD. Meanwhile, Charles goes into a funk after Vivian breaks up with him before their wedding, and the others try to cheer him up.
Director: Akiva Schaffer | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 4,276
8/10
44.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Who Shaves the Barber?
(2014)
TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Molly recuperates from her injury, while Malvo looks to dispatch a syndicate in Fargo. Lester continues his descent into darkness with the unfolding of his plan.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 9,489
8/10
45.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Jake and Sophia
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake hits it off with a woman at a bar, but later finds out she is the attorney for a perp he is trying to put in jail. Meanwhile, Gina and Charles work to put their relationship behind them, and Amy is pressured into running for union rep.
Director: Michael McDonald | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,462
8/10
46.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Undercover
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake's undercover operation ends in a successful sting, until he learns one mobster has gotten away. Jake enlists Charles' help to track him down, and Holt tests the squad with practice drills. But can Charles keep his new secret from Jake?
Director: Dean Holland | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,677
8/10
47.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Operation: Broken Feather
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake is hurt when Amy tells him that she is considering leaving the precinct, while Terry helps Holt redesign the precinct to make everyone more productive.
Director: Julie Anne Robinson | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,840
8/10
48.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Advanced Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
The group proposes a "sequel" to Dungeons & Dragons night when they need to get a skeptical professor Hickey to bond with his estranged son.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 3,652
8/10
49.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
The Rooster Prince
(2014)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Molly begins to suspect that Lester is involved in the murders, but her boss points her in a different direction. Meanwhile, Malvo investigates the plot against a man known as the Supermarket King.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 10,529
8/10
50.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
The Ebony Falcon
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Jake begins to have second thoughts about putting Terry back in the field for a dangerous undercover assignment, while Rosa and Amy try to help Gina after she is robbed.
Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 3,673
8/10
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