The 50 Greatest Episodes Of 2011
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- 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
- DirectorScott WinantStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulHank asks Walt to drive him to the laundry where the meth lab is hidden. Ted still won't pay the IRS so Skyler asks Saul for help, and Saul sends in his A-Team. Gus and Jesse return from Mexico, and Walt fears he is in trouble with Gus.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
- 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.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
- DirectorVince GilliganStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulThe DEA is putting Hank and his family in protective custody; however, Walt refuses and awaits his fate in his house. Meanwhile, Brock has fallen terribly ill and Jesse suspects Walt may be behind it.9.5/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulJesse, Gus, and Mike fly down to Mexico, and Jesse cooks the blue meth for the cartel. Walt misses his son's 16th birthday after his fight with Jesse.9.5/10
- DirectorPhil ChurchwardStarsJeremy ClarksonRichard HammondJames MayThe gang embarks on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world's most fascinating and challenging countries.9.5/10
- 2009–201522mTV-PG8.7 (4.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorJoe RussoStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiPierce pretends to be dying so that he can bequeath a series of cryptic and sometimes mean-spirited gifts to his study partners, and Abed decides to shoot a documentary film of the situation.9.5/10
- 2009–201521mTV-PG8.7 (4.7K)TV EpisodeDirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiDuring her pre-Halloween party, Britta gets everyone to tell a spooky story so that she can find out which member of the study group scored out as a psychopath on their psychology profiles.9.5/10
- DirectorJohan RenckStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWhen Hank produces evidence that Gus is Albuquerque's crystal meth kingpin, Walt worries that he and Jesse will be killed to protect their boss.9/10
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt and Jesse are held captive by Gus, after Gale's death. Meanwhile, Skyler tries to find out what happened to Walt.9/10
- DirectorBrian PercivalStarsHugh BonnevilleLaura CarmichaelJim CarterChristmas 1919. Downton Abbey is hosting a lavish Christmas party, yet despite being the season of goodwill, tensions are rife and Bates' arrest has cast a shadow over the festivities.9/10
- DirectorPeter GouldStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulSkyler looks to continue her family's trend of appearing poverty-stricken by forcing Walt to return the car he bought. A concerned Walt chauffeurs Hank to Los Pollos Hermanos, and the articulate yet immobile DEA agent collects prints.9/10
- DirectorTerry McDonoughStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWhile Walt tries to subvert Hank's probe into the Albuquerque meth scene, a deadly warning forces Gus to consider a deal with the cartel.9/10
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulAs Skyler concocts an elaborate story to explain the Whites' finances, a worried Walt discovers that Hank has begun a new investigation.9/10
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroDuke JohnsonStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiWhile working on the final diorama for their anthropology class, Chang discovers the cache of items stolen by Troy's monkey.9/10
- 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.9/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulJesse rides shotgun with Mike on a perilous run of pickups, prompting Walt to worry that his partner is about to be killed.9/10
- DirectorJoe RussoStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe dean is given the task of making a Greendale commercial, but the shoot soon goes over budget and spirals out of control - with Abed documenting the experience.9/10
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiA holiday-themed parody of "Glee" in which Abed tries to persuade each member of the Study Group to join the glee club so that they can qualify for regionals.9/10
- DirectorOtto BathurstStarsRory KinnearLindsay DuncanDonald SumpterPrime Minister Michael Callow faces a shocking dilemma when Princess Susannah, a much-loved member of the Royal Family, is kidnapped.8.5/10
- DirectorMichael SlovisStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulSkyler adopts an aloof approach when she suspects that Walt isn't telling her the truth. Meanwhile, Jesse proves his worth to Mike and Gus.8.5/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt attempts to form a new alliance as he plans his next move. Meanwhile Skyler pushes Walt towards a business opportunity, in hopes of protecting the family.8.5/10
- 2005– 21mTV-MA9.2 (4.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyOn a day of ultimate boredom and listlessness, the gang breaks out a homemade board game, created by Mac, Dee, Charlie, and Dennis.8.5/10
- DirectorJames StrongStarsHugh BonnevilleJessica Brown FindlayLaura CarmichaelEthel confronts her baby's grandparents, Bates thinks he might have played a role in his wife's death, Branson and Sybil elope, and Carlisle tries to recruit Anna to spy on Mary.8.5/10
- DirectorEdmund FongStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioTo avoid an imminent bankruptcy, the "Planet Express" is converted into an airline company, but on its the first flight the airliner crash-lands on a strange planet.8.5/10
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe study group helps Annie move in with Troy and Abed - except for Jeff, who lies to get out of it but is busted by dean Pelton.8.5/10
- DirectorStephen SandovalPeter AvanzinoStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry realizes he's stuck in a dead-end job, so he quits and enrolls in the police academy.8.5/10
- 2002–202251mTV-MA8.3 (327)TV EpisodeDirectorPhil ChurchwardKonrad BeggBrian KleinStarsJeremy ClarksonRichard HammondJames MayThe boys find a use for unused combine harvesters during the snowy winters, Jeremy tests the Audi RS5 and latest BMW M3 and Amber Heard is in the reasonably priced car.8/10
- DirectorShane MeadowsStarsAndrew EllisAndrew ShimChanel CresswellIn the early hours of Christmas Day Shaun confesses to his mother what he has done whilst Woody,walking home with Jennifer,meets his old gang and picks a fight with Milky,whom he accuses of splitting him up with Lol. Lol gains temporary peace by attending Midnight Mass but,still haunted by the ghost of Mick,takes an over-dose. After a heart to heart with the understanding Jennifer,Woody,informed by Trev of what has happened to Lol,rushes to see her in the hospital.She tells him of her guilt in that she killed Mick and let Combo take the blame for it, a fact which has haunted her for two years. As he comforts her it seems likely that they will reconcile - unlike Smell and Shaun,who are seen spending Christmas apart.8/10
- DirectorShane MeadowsStarsAndrew EllisAndrew ShimChanel CresswellDecember 23rd 1988: Lol, still haunted by images of Mick, is now a single mum and bringing up Lisa, her daughter by Milky, in a sparsely furnished flat; Milky visits her, bringing presents for the little girl. Woody is living with his parents and has a new girlfriend, Jennifer, and is offered a job promotion. He is deliberately distancing himself from his old friends; watching them through a window as they perform bad karaoke. Shaun, now a drama student and still dating Smell, begins falling for fellow student, Fay, his leading lady in their end-of-term play. After enduring a social evening with her eccentric father, they up kissing passionately in her bedroom.8/10
- Episode: (2011)2002–202251mTV-MA8.1 (284)TV EpisodeDirectorPhil ChurchwardKonrad BeggBrian KleinStarsJeremy ClarksonRichard HammondJames MaySetting off at sunset, Jeremy tries to drive a Jaguar XJ from the most westerly point to the most easterly before the sun rises; Richard drives the Porsche 959 and Ferrari F40; James drives NASA's latest lunar rover and John Prescott is in the reasonably priced car.8/10
- 2005– 21mTV-MA8.8 (3.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyA presidential visit to Philadelphia threatens to keep the gang from seeing a new action movie, leaving Dennis stuck in traffic, Frank stealing a boat, and Dee and Charlie prowling the city's sewers.8/10
- DirectorDavid SladeStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWhile Walt worries about Gus's interference and Jesse's increasingly fragile state of mind, Skyler steps up the pressure to get what she wants.8/10
- DirectorRoger GoldbyStarsAdrian LesterRobert GlenisterMatt Di AngeloAmerican Marcus Wendell opens his first British casino, proclaiming his hatred of cheats. He tells how, at the very first Wendell casino a hundred and fifty years ago, Albert's great grandfather was branded a cheat, which Albert denies. Marcus knows that the gang are hustlers so that, when they agree to help Albert clear his ancestor's name in a grudge match, they are at a disadvantage. An elaborate scheme to sell Marcus a supposedly antique roulette wheel which is rigged backfires but fortune literally favours Albert when Marcus's own wheel, a family heirloom, proves that his ancestors were less honest than they claimed.8/10
- DirectorRoger GoldbyStarsAdrian LesterRobert GlenisterMatt Di AngeloThe hustlers are at the funeral of old grifter pal Benny but later find that he faked his death to escape fearsome Iranian hard man Danush, to whom he is in debt. The gang decide to help Benny back onto his feet by hitting Danush. Learning that he is interested in importing cigarettes illegally they decide to offer Danush a lorry load, most of which is made up of old newspapers. The hand-over is made but the money is stolen by two masked men in a car. it looks like the hustlers have been hustled but is Benny responsible for setting them up?8/10
- DirectorJohn McKayStarsAdrian LesterRobert GlenisterMatt Di AngeloEmma meets an old boy-friend,Joe,now a widower with a little son,facing eviction after borrowing money from Dosh4You,a loan company run by hard-hearted Georgina Althorp,who has thrown many families onto the street via legal loop-holes. Somewhat improbably the hustlers take over a castle,complete with elderly extras,to reel in Georgina and 'sell' the building to her,along with its accompanying title,from its impoverished 'owner' Ash for half a million pounds. Of course she bites, with the result that Dosh4You collapses,benefitting not only Joe but others of Georgina's victims.8/10
- DirectorFred GossStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiPierce bribes Annie into getting him a bigger role in her anti-drug play, Jeff gets in trouble when he sends a lewd text message from Britta's phone, and Shirley rejects Chang's attempts to be friendly to her.8/10
- DirectorJay ChandrasekharStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiAnticipating a visit from the vice president, dean Pelton holds an election for student body president. An idealistic Annie decides to run, but Jeff decides to run against her to spite her and show how stupid politics can be.8/10
- DirectorRob GreenbergStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersAt the Architect's Ball, Ted runs into Victoria, who tells him that she's getting married. Meanwhile, Barney places an unlikely wager with Marshall and Lily in order to see Lily's breasts.8/10
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersBarney finally meets his biological father, but is disappointed to discover that he leads a boring life and is nothing like him.8/10
- 2005– 21mTV-MA8.2 (2.7K)TV EpisodeDirectorMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyThe gang attends their high school reunion, at which Dee manages to ingratiate herself with the popular crowd, Charlie and Mac get picked on, and Dennis is ignored by everyone.8/10
- 2005– 22mTV-MA8.5 (2.8K)TV EpisodeDirectorMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyHumiliated by the popular crowd at their high school reunion, the gang attempts to gain revenge, with predictably disastrous results.8/10
- 2005– 22mTV-MA7.9 (2.7K)TV EpisodeDirectorMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyDee faces an IRS audit over her claim that the baby she carried as a surrogate is her dependent, while the guys decide to run the bar in an unemotional, democratic manner rather than their typical method of shouting and personal attacks.8/10
- DirectorDavid RogersStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiMichael gets upset when Holly returns from the holidays without an engagement ring, but still together with her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Pam tries to help her co-workers keep with their New Year's resolutions.8/10
- 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.8/10
- DirectorTed DowdStarsSteve CooganMartin Glyn MurrayDarren BoydAlan is joined in the studio by co-presenter Zoë Scott, and they invite calls about 'forced-celebrity breeding'. Later, they're joined by Agony Aunt Polly Maplin, who lends a sympathetic ear to listeners' personal problems.8/10
- 2010–201623m8.1 (55)TV EpisodeDirectorTed DowdStarsSteve CooganTim KeyMary Joanna CooganAlan ends up talking to himself, as his 'Tuesday Chat' guest celebrity is none other than himself - Alan Partridge.8/10