The 1,000 Best Episodes of Television
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- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter White returns to Albuquerque one last time to secure his family's future and settle old scores.10/10
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulJesse is brought to the FBI for questioning on his knowledge of ricin. In a last effort to kill Gus, Walt must ask for help from an old enemy.10/10
- 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.10/10
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonAlyson HanniganWhen everyone in Sunnydale loses their voice, the Scooby Gang must silently solve the mystery of the monsters who stole their ability to speak.10/10
- DirectorJeffrey LynchStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightAfter Mr. Burns steals oil from Springfield Elementary and blocks out the sun, an unknown person shoots him.10/10
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt and Skyler have a baby girl. Now that Jesse is hooked on heroin, Walt refuses to give him his money until he gets clean. Meanwhile, as an excuse for his money, Walt decides to donate the money to himself through his son's new website.10/10
- DirectorMike B. AndersonStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightThe Simpsons move to Cypress Creek, where Homer unwittingly works for a charismatic supervillain; the rest of the family struggles with the transfer.10/10
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonAlyson HanniganBuffy, Dawn, and their friends deal with the aftermath of Joyce's death.10/10
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneMona MarshallThe boys cope with loss when Kenny is hospitalized with a terminal disease. Cartman attempts to save him by legalizing stem cell research.10/10
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulJesse has disappeared and Walt is in big trouble with Gus. So Gus rehires Gale to learn from Walt's cooking so that they can dispose of Walt once and for all.10/10
- DirectorDuke JohnsonStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiWhen Abed wakes up to discover that everything is in stop motion animation, Professor Duncan and the study group help him try to discover the true meaning of Christmas.10/10
- DirectorChris LoudonStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry goes on a quest to recover his lucky 7-leaf clover after being convinced that his brother took over his identity after he was frozen.10/10
- DirectorGraham LinehanStarsChris O'DowdRichard AyoadeKatherine ParkinsonJen's new boyfriend invites Roy, Moss and Jen to a controversial theatre play, which creates a series of misunderstandings that end up having unintended consequences of epic proportions.10/10
- DirectorMarc BucklandStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonThe whole crew learn their share about death when JD takes care of an old woman ready to die, Elliot and Carla watch over a woman who can't speak English, and Turk becomes too close with a patient.10/10
- DirectorRich MooreStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightAfter being released from prison on parole, Sideshow Bob plots to murder Bart.10/10
- DirectorWesley ArcherStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry learns his accidental freezing 1,004 years earlier wasn't an accident. He is given a choice that could prevent its happening, but at a cost.10/10
- 2009–201527mTV-Y9.4 (6.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorRob SchrabStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiAs their sixth year at Greendale draws to a close, Abed asks everyone to imagine pitching a TV show about what they would do in season seven.10/10
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneAdrien BeardWhen the boys decide to ignore Cartman, he assumes that he is dead, and enlists Butters to help him make up for his past sins.10/10
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulDiagnosed with terminal lung cancer, chemistry teacher Walter White teams up with former student Jesse Pinkman to cook and sell crystal meth.10/10
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowChaos ensues as Phoebe and Mike prepare to get married.10/10
- DirectorGraham LinehanDerek HallworthStarsChris O'DowdRichard AyoadeKatherine ParkinsonRoy tries to locate a window-cleaner who left his ladders in Roy's flat, Moss becomes a member of the strange, secret, elite club of Countdown (1982) champions, and Jen investigates what's going on in the Heads of Department meetings.10/10
- 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.10/10
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneJane BussmannCartman finds an unlikely ally in his quest to cancel Family Guy; The people of South Park bury their heads in sand pits to avoid watching the episode.10/10
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneApril StewartCartman leads a campaign against the Jews after seeing "The Passion Of The Christ." Meanwhile, Stan and Kenny try to get their money back from Mel Gibson and discover that he is completely insane.10/10
- DirectorMichael GershmanStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonAlyson HanniganAngel steps up his torment of Buffy and her friends as Jenny searches for a way to restore his soul.10/10
- DirectorJames A. ContnerStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonEmma Caulfield FordAfter sucking all the energy out of Giles, a powerful Willow sets off to destroy the world.10/10
- DirectorRon HughartStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioProf. Farnworth creates a box which contains an entire universe and sends Leela into it, where she discovers another Planet Express with a few notable differences.10/10
- 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.10/10
- 1997–200350mTV-PG9.7 (11K)TV EpisodeDirectorJoss WhedonStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonEmma Caulfield FordIn this musical extravaganza, Sunnydale residents find themselves bursting into song, and flame, when a demon attempts to make Dawn his bride.10/10
- DirectorGraham LinehanStarsChris O'DowdRichard AyoadeKatherine ParkinsonJen has met someone normal, and plans for a nice dinner party. Things go awry when Jen invites her workmates after her original male guests cancel.10/10
- DirectorAlex GravesStarsKarl UrbanJack QuaidAntony StarrBecca shows up on Butcher's doorstep and begs for his help. The Boys agree to back Butcher, and together with Starlight, they finally face off against Homelander and Stormfront. But things go very bad, very fast.10/10
- DirectorGraham LinehanStarsChris O'DowdRichard AyoadeKatherine ParkinsonMoss is obsessed with an iPhone in an arcade game. Roy is obsessed with a water park fire. Jen is obsessed with speaking Italian.10/10
- DirectorJoe RussoStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe study group plays Dungeons & Dragons with another classmate to improve his spirits, but Pierce's jealousies cause their good intentions to backfire.10/10
- DirectorEric KripkeStarsKarl UrbanJack QuaidAntony StarrSeason Finale Time! Questions answered! Secrets revealed! Conflicts... conflicted! Characters exploded! And so much more!10/10
- DirectorEric AppelStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsThe 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 her off the squad and Terry confronts her about her bad attitude.10/10
- 1997–200342mTV-PG8.9 (3.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorNick MarckStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonEmma Caulfield FordBuffy strikes up a conversation with a vampire who was once an acquaintance in high school. Dawn defends Joyce from a menacing creature.10/10
- DirectorBret HaalandStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry makes a deal with the Robot Devil so he can get robot hands to play the holophoner and impress Leela. In a twist of fate, Fry trades hands with the Robot Devil and writes a masterpiece opera about Leela. However, the Robot Devil has evil plans of his own.10/10
- DirectorPeter AvanzinoStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioProfessor Farnsworth invents a button that can take a person 10 seconds back in time, inadvertently causing major consequences.10/10
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonEmma Caulfield FordAfter killing Caleb, Buffy conceives a plan to defeat the First once and for all. Willow invokes a magic spell that alters the ancient Slayer spell and gives Buffy the allies she needs to fight the Uber-Vamp army. An epic battle ensues and several good friends are lost. At the end, Buffy faces a completely new problem -- one she's glad to have.10/10
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt's lies have pushed Skyler to her limit. She leaves with the kids. Meanwhile, Jesse blames himself for Jane's death and goes into rehab.10/10
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonAlyson HanniganBuffy and her friends battle the Judge and face unexpected danger from Angel, who has lost his soul after experiencing a moment of true happiness.10/10
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonAlyson HanniganAs Glory prepares Dawn for a bloodletting ritual that will open a portal to another dimension, Buffy and her friends prepare for battle.10/10
- 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.10/10
- DirectorArmando IannucciTristram ShapeeroStarsSteve CooganAmelia BullmoreSimon GreenallMichael has a new friend, Tex, who likes all things American. Alan is jealous and cancels Michael's invitation to join Alan in watching all the James Bond films. Lynn's new boyfriend, Gordon, warns Alan about his behaviour towards Lynn.10/10
- DirectorJim ReardonStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightHomer becomes a member of a mysterious organization called the Stonecutters and is heralded as "the chosen one".10/10
- DirectorJeffrey LynchStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightHomer is branded as a pervert after his kids' babysitter misconstrues his retrieval of a candy from the seat of her pants as a sexual advance.10/10
- DirectorWesley ArcherStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightWhile Mr. Burns is hospitalized, an investigation into his shooter begins; although Smithers initially suspects himself, a trace of Simpson DNA narrows down the list of possible culprits.10/10
- DirectorJim ReardonStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightThe family's job at Mr. Burns' country estate goes awry when Homer goes mad; Homer's attempt to repair a toaster results in inadvertent time travel; The school staff turn cannibalistic.10/10
- DirectorJoe RussoStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiWhen the study group learns that there's a sinister plot behind the paintball tournament, they unite the remaining players to defeat the enemy.10/10
- DirectorAdam DavidsonStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiA marriage proposal in Jeff's law class exposes a connection between the future bride and groom.10/10
- DirectorPeter GouldStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt struggles as he adapts to aspects of his new identity. Jesse plans an escape against Jack and his crew.10/10
- DirectorAndy De EmmonyStarsDermot MorganArdal O'HanlonFrank KellyA local milkman seeks revenge after Father Ted gets him fired.10/10
- DirectorChris LoudonStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioAfter being challenged to a game of basketball by the planet of the Globetrotters, Prof. Farnsworth creates a team of mutant, atomic supermen, but the side effects of their rapid growth endangers the universe.10/10
- DirectorRichard AyoadeStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiJeff's "Pulp Fiction"-themed surprise party for Abed is spoiled when Abed tells him over dinner that he's done with pop culture.10/10
- DirectorNick MarckStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonAlyson HanniganAfter being bested in a fight by an ordinary vampire, Buffy asks Spike to explain how he killed two Slayers many years earlier.10/10
- DirectorJoe RussoStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiChaos and mistrust tear the study group apart as they try to figure out who stole Annie's pen, causing them to miss the Greendale Puppy Parade.10/10
- DirectorPatty ShinagawaStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry is placed on trial for his life because he traveled to the forbidden planet of Omega 3 to rescue all 79 episodes of "Star Trek".10/10
- DirectorJohn MichelStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonJ.D. accidentally runs into Dr. Cox in a store, who both then run into annoying former suicidal patient Jill Tracy. Meanwhile Elliot and Carla do a little investigating and find out that Todd hasn't actually slept with anyone in the hospital - they jump to conclusions about his sexuality.10/10
- DirectorJim ReardonStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightWhen a group of Shelbyville kids steal Springfield's sacred lemon tree, Bart and his friends venture there to get the tree back.10/10
- DirectorDominic PolcinoWesley ArcherNathan LitzStarsJustin RoilandChris ParnellSpencer GrammerWhilst Rick and Morty go off to adventure in Atlantis, we take a look at how the Citadel has rebuilt itself since both Rick and Morty visited.10/10
- DirectorBecky MartinStarsDavid MitchellRobert WebbRachel BlanchardIt's the day of the big wedding and Mark is desperately looking for a way out of going through with it - but he's determined not to be labeled a jilter at any cost. Jeremy still harbors hopes of winning Nancy back, but being Mark's best man keeps getting in the way.10/10
- DirectorBret HaalandStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioAfter an overdose at a health club makes the Planet Express staff get younger and younger, they have to find a mysterious Fountain of Aging. Meanwhile, Leela experiences the teenage life she never had with her parents.10/10
- DirectorWesley ArcherJacob HairStarsChris ParnellSpencer GrammerSarah ChalkeRick is destined to find Rick Prime, when an unexpected person comes to help out.10/10
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneNico AgnoneStan becomes inconsolable after Wendy breaks up with him, and Butters has a crush on a sexy waitress at a local restaurant.10/10
- DirectorJim ReardonStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightConfined to his room with a broken leg, Bart suspects Ned Flanders of murdering Maude; the family's new swimming pool earns Lisa popularity among the neighborhood kids.10/10
- DirectorPete MichelsStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightBart suspects a paroled Sideshow Bob is up to his old tricks when he is hired by his brother Cecil to assist in the construction of a dam.10/10
- DirectorRon HughartBret HaalandStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry and Bender enroll in the Army to receive military discounts, but a war breaks out and the two friends are forced to serve on the front lines.10/10
- DirectorDavid SilvermanStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightHomer becomes a Krusty the Clown stand-in, but is mistaken for the real Krusty by the Springfield mafia.10/10
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowMonica invites Will, an old school friend of her and Ross over for Thanksgiving dinner, unaware he isn't too fond of Rachel.10/10
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowChandler continues to pretend to hate the idea of marriage, unaware Richard wants Monica back. Meanwhile, Rachel and Phoebe discuss their 'back-up' plans.10/10
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiAfter 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.10/10
- 1997– 22mTV-MA9.3 (6K)TV EpisodeDirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneNico AgnoneThe boys set off on a mythical quest to return a copy of the "The Lord of the Rings" movie to their local video store, while defending it from sixth graders.10/10
- DirectorDavid SolomonStarsNathan FillionGina TorresAlan TudykWhen Serenity's life support system fails, Mal orders the crew off the ship - but he stays behind.10/10
- DirectorDave FiloniStarsPedro PascalMichael BiehnRosario DawsonThe Mandalorian travels to a world ruled by a ruthless magistrate who has made a powerful enemy.10/10
- DirectorDavid GreenwaltStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonAlyson HanniganCordelia's wish for a Buffy-free Sunnydale comes true, plunging her into a world where vampires have control of the town.10/10
- DirectorDominic BrigstockeStarsSteve CooganPhil CornwellBarbara DurkinAs Alan hasn't got a second series he faces a difficult choice, get a smaller car or make everyone at Pear Tree Productions redundant. He has a date with Jill so it's time for a visit to the local Owl Sanctuary.10/10
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneAdrien BeardThe 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.10/10
- DirectorBronwen HughesStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWith the side effects and cost of his treatment mounting, Walt demands that Jesse finds a wholesaler to buy their drugs - which lands him in trouble.10/10
- DirectorDominic BrigstockeStarsSteve CooganPhil CornwellBarbara DurkinTwo Irish TV executives are visiting Alan to discuss possibilities for future projects. Alan tries to impress them with his knowledge of Irish things and his "An Afternoon with Alan Partridge" event held in the conference room at the Travel Tavern. Unfortunately his guest, Sue Cook, pulls out, leaving Alan to entertain his mostly elderly audience by himself. Also present is Jed, who is Alan's biggest fan and willing to help out in any way he can.10/10
- DirectorTim KirkbyStarsAndy SambergStephanie BeatrizTerry CrewsThe precinct's annual getaway to Boyle's beach house is ruined when Holt guilts Peralta into inviting him along for the festivities.10/10
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneJennifer HowellStan 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.10/10
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsSarah Michelle GellarNicholas BrendonAlyson HanniganSpike strikes an unlikely alliance with Buffy to keep Angel from destroying the world.10/10
- DirectorTerry McDonoughStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulBadger is caught by the DEA. Walt and Jesse hire the best criminal lawyer in town, Saul Goodman.10/10
- DirectorMichael SlovisStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt makes his next move against Hank, putting Hank in a tough position. Hank confronts Jesse and attempts to turn him against Walt, and Jesse decides it's time to move on. Meanwhile, Todd has taken over the business.10/10
- DirectorRian JohnsonStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt goes on the run. Jesse is taken hostage. Marie forces Skyler to tell Walter, Jr. the truth.10/10
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneAdrien BeardThe boys dedicate their lives to defeating a high level player killing other players in World of Warcraft.10/10
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneDante AlexanderStan helps a group of woodland critters by killing a mountain lion, only to discover that he's helping them give birth to the Antichrist.10/10
- DirectorRichard AyoadeStarsRichard AyoadeMatt BerryMatthew HolnessContaminated water turns the staff of Dark Place into intelligent apes.10/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookTo fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her.10/10
- DirectorRichard AyoadeStarsRichard AyoadeMatt BerryMatthew HolnessLiz'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.10/10
- DirectorJoanna KernsStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonCarla persuades all her coworkers to rally around a despondent Dr. Cox, after three of his patients die because of his mistake. Everyone participates except J.D., who thinks his selfish reaction crossed the line.10/10
- DirectorChris KochStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonIt's Jack's first birthday, so Jordan's siblings Dani and Ben are in town. Dr. Cox tells J.D. to leave a patient for half an hour and check up on Ben's leukemia, but when a patient dies, Dr. Cox blames J.D., and takes over his patients. Carla and Turk argue about Turk getting rid of his mole and Carla taking Turk's last name. The main theme is acceptance.10/10
- DirectorJohn FortenberryStarsJason BatemanPortia de RossiWill ArnettAfter returning home from Iraq, George Sr. is finally cleared of all charges, and Michael is relieved to be the head of a successful company for a change. The real brains behind the madness is revealed, and just as the family begins to celebrate their victory, a whole new set of problems emerge.10/10
- DirectorBryan CranstonStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt is out of the meth business and trying to move on with his life. Jesse tries to get rid of his money. Hank now knows that Walt is the famous Heisenberg.10/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulJesse ends up in the hospital after getting beaten up by Hank. Now he is threatening to press charges against the DEA. To stop him, Walt decides to bring Jesse on as his partner, once again.10/10
- DirectorTony TilseStarsBruce CampbellRay SantiagoDana DeLorenzoAsh returns to the classic forbidden place where it all began.9.5/10
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsDavid MitchellRobert WebbRachel BlanchardJeremy 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 at work who turns out to hold a fair amount of prejudice. Meanwhile, Sophie spends time with Jeff.9.5/10
- DirectorPeter AvanzinoStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioThe gang is reincarnated as 1930s black and white cartoons, 1980s 8-bit video game characters, and Japanese anime heroes.9.5/10
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulAgainst Walt's advice, Jesse lashes out. Fearing for Jesse's safety, Walt takes drastic action to intervene. Meanwhile a tragic event leads to a shocking confrontation.9.5/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookIt's the annual comic relief day fund raiser at the office and the employees are up to their usual silliness. Tim raises money from his mates by playing a prank on Gareth. Dawn is selling kisses at reception and the bashful Tim buys one. It leads him to reconsider his relationship with Rachel but he's devastated when he hears of her near-term plans with Lee. Others in the office have their own take on humor but David is again pushed to extremes when the ever popular Neil does a spot on John Travolta imitation from Saturday Night Fever. Humor aside, David has also missed submitting a report and Neil offers him a redundancy package.9.5/10