Top 10 Episodes of the 2011-2012 Season
The best episodes this season, I tried to only pick one episode per show.
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- 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.Much has been written about how this is the greatest episode of Community ever. Well, I think it really is. The season might not have lived up to the setup of this early episode, but it doesn't make it a lesser achievement.
- 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.Hard to choose only one episode of this amazing season, but I think here's where Louis CK's genius goes all the way up to eleven. Very funny, emotional and poignant. Television at its best.
- 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.The season finale of Breaking Bad was quite simply the most thrilling event this season. Saying that I was at the edge of my seat throughout is an understatement. As is saying that I was shocked with the outcome and the reveal at the end.
- 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.The final episode to this season's City Counsel campaign was emotional and funny in only the way Parks and Recreation knows to be. The moments between Ben and Leslie are incredibly sweet and the rest of the cast all get something funny to do.
- DirectorAmy PoehlerStarsAmy PoehlerRashida JonesAziz AnsariThe candidates debate on television; Chris, Anne, and Tom act as Leslie's "spin team" for the media. Meanwhile, Ron, April, Donna, and Andy throw a party for Leslie's campaign supporters, but experience a few set backs in the process.I couldn't decide between these two episodes of Parks and Rec. And as emotionally satisfying as the finale was, this one has too many great things to pass out: From a never-better Amy Poehler, to Ron Swanson climbing a cable post and Andy hilariously acting out the plots of Rambo... and Babe.
- DirectorScott HornbacherStarsJon HammElisabeth MossVincent KartheiserA peaceful hotel getaway ends in disaster for Don and Megan, an LSD trip could have a disastrous effect on Roger's marriage, and Peggy loses her cool after an unsuccessful pitch meeting.From all the amazing episodes of Mad Men this season, If I had to choose just one, I would have to go with 'Far Away Places'. The unusual structure and the three stories it tells are foreshadow the themes of the season without being as obvious as other episodes. Also, Roger Sterling on LSD.
- DirectorLena DunhamStarsLena DunhamAllison WilliamsAdam DriverHannah goes home to Michigan for her parents' anniversary. She goes to a benefit with a local pharmacist. But after Adam, she has trouble adjusting to regular dating.The lone apple in a basket of oranges, this was a little of a departure from the usual Girls episode. But Hanna's trip to her parents' house in Ohio proved to be the corner stone in the characters' seasonal arc and a turning point into deeper territory for the season.
- DirectorClark JohnsonStarsClaire DanesDamian LewisMorena BaccarinSaul finds Carrie hospitalized and manic, but realizes her chaotic theories have merit; before his congressional campaign begins, Brody takes his family on a weekend trip to Gettysburg.The climax of Claire Danes performance should be enough to let you know why this episode's on the list. After 'Face Off', this was the one I thing I couldn't even blink while watching.
- DirectorNeil MarshallStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyCharles DanceStannis Baratheon's fleet and army arrive at King's Landing and the battle for the city begins. Cersei plans for her and her children's future.The best episode of this season of Game of Thrones was not coincidentally the one that didn't split time between multiple story lines across Westeros, but focused on the siege of King's Landing and defined just how epic you could get on a TV budget.
- DirectorFred GossStarsEliza CoupeElisha CuthbertZachary KnightonWill Penny's birthday spell disaster (again) for everyone?A homage to Seinfeld's Chinese Restaurant that lets all six cast-members show us why they are more than deservingly the heirs to the gangs of 'Friends' and 'How I Met Your Mother'.