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Every TV Episode Directed by Anthony Russo Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Meat the Veals
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Meat the Veals

    S2:E16

    George Sr. tries to find a way to attend an anniversary dinner for Lucille while Michael deliberately offends Ann's devout Christian parents. Tobias goes overboard performing his "Mrs. Featherbottom" persona.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - The Immaculate Election
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #2 - The Immaculate Election

    S2:E14

    George Michael runs for student body president, which Gob manages to ruin. Buster has an affair with Lupe, who is being sought after by Lindsay and Tobias attempts to move out of the model home, then develops a new persona when he regrets his decision.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Spring Breakout
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Spring Breakout

    S2:E17

    Gob confronts the editor of the videos that showcased his magic mistakes. Michael tricks Lucille in to rehab, and then attempts to get her out after George Sr. is kidnapped.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Top Banana
    8.2/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Top Banana

    S1:E2

    Michael puts George Michael in charge of the Bluth Bannana Stand, and his son subsequently burns down the stand. Elsewhere, Tobias auditions for a commercial, and Lindsay inadvertantly gets the part.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Physical Education
    8.1/10(47 votes)

    #5 - Physical Education

    S1:E17

    The study group helps Abed land a date with a girl, and Jeff squares off with a P.E. coach who insists that he wear gym shorts to a billiards class.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Basic Rocket Science
    8.1/10(41 votes)

    #6 - Basic Rocket Science

    S2:E4

    Jeff and the group must salvage an aging museum exhibit that Dean Pelton wants as the centerpiece of Greendale's proposed aerospace training program.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism
    8.0/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism

    S3:E9

    When Shirley agrees to coach Jeff in foosball, they realize that she bullied him mercilessly when they were kids.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Barefoot Pedaler
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Barefoot Pedaler

    S1:E11

    A concert outing goes awry.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Blax, Snake, Home
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Blax, Snake, Home

    S2:E1

    Alex and Dave to decide that they should be honest with each other. Penny buys a new condo and declares that it's "The Year of Penny", the year where everything will start going her way. Max tries to find out why Brad hasn't been hanging out with him lately.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Introduction to Film
    7.9/10(57 votes)

    #10 - Introduction to Film

    S1:E3

    Jeff struggles to get a good grade, and Britta's offer to bankroll his film class exposes a rift between Abed and his angry father.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The Psychology of Letting Go
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #11 - The Psychology of Letting Go

    S2:E3

    A death provokes a fierce debate about Pierce's religious beliefs. Britta and Annie are at odds over tactics in the Gulf oil spill fund-raising drive.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Key Decisions
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Key Decisions

    S1:E4

    Gob decides to lock himself in his father's prison for 24 hours to get back in with the alliance, and to spend quality time with his father. Michael takes Gob's girlfriend to an awards show, and Buster inadvertently flirts with his mother's rival.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    #13 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Meet the Bluths. In the pilot, Michael decides to take a job in Arizona after being passed over by George Sr. for head of the Bluth Company. George Sr. is jailed, and the family realizes they need Michael.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Social Psychology
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #14 - Social Psychology

    S1:E4

    As Annie recruits Abed and Troy for a psychology class experiment, Jeff and Shirley bond over their mutual fondness for gossip.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Beginner Pottery
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #15 - Beginner Pottery

    S1:E19

    A pottery class he takes for an easy A reveals Jeff's deep-seated need to succeed.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Asian Population Studies
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #16 - Asian Population Studies

    S2:E12

    With Chang pressing for membership in the study group, Annie's latest crush has Jeff reeling as Shirley unveils some stunning news.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Home Economics
    7.6/10(49 votes)

    #17 - Home Economics

    S1:E8

    Jeff is forced out of his condo and into Abed's dorm room, and Annie looks to get Troy's attention by helping him plan a romantic picnic.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(67 votes)

    #18 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When the legitimacy of his degree is challenged, lawyer Jeff Winger must return to school, where he meets a clan of misfit community college students.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Biology 101
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    #19 - Biology 101

    S3:E1

    As Jeff tries to keep Pierce from rejoining the study group, Dean Pelton faces off with Vice Dean Laybourne for control of Greendale.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Competitive Ecology
    7.3/10(40 votes)

    #20 - Competitive Ecology

    S3:E3

    The study group struggles to incorporate a fellow classmate while working on a project for Professor Kane's class.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Politics of Human Sexuality
    7.3/10(52 votes)

    #21 - The Politics of Human Sexuality

    S1:E11

    With his high-price "escort" girlfriend on his arm, Pierce pressures Jeff into asking Dean Pelton's airhead secretary to double date at the STD Fair.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    After Alex leaves her fiance, Dave, at the altar, they struggle to maintain relationships with their mutual friends.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Custody Law and Eastern European Diplomacy
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #23 - Custody Law and Eastern European Diplomacy

    S2:E18

    Although Shirley and Andre don't want Chang involved with her baby, he resolves to be a good dad. Abed and Troy's new friend may be a war criminal.

    Director:Anthony Russo
    Writer:N/A

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Anthony Russo Ratings Summary

"Meat the Veals" is the best rated episode directed by Anthony Russo. It scored 8.8/10 based on 23 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/3/2005 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Immaculate Election".