The Best Episodes Directed By David Katzenberg
Every TV Episode Directed by David Katzenberg Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
David Katzenberg Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by David Katzenberg is "Twigs", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Jessica Watson". "Twigs" aired on 11/2/2022 and is rated 1.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Breakfast Club".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Twigs
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2022
The Mighty Ducks face rough tournament play where they wonder if team spirit and heart are enough for them to win. Jace struggles with his glitch and resists becoming part of the group. Over on top-notch Dominate, Evan proves himself to be a grinder, and Coach Cole takes notice.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Jessica Watson
8.5/10 2 votes#2 - Breakfast Club
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2016
Adam works on his new persona for the first day of high school that he hopes will up his coolness level. Meanwhile, Beverly gets her teaching certification to become a substitute teacher. But when she is demoted to sub-janitor, she sends the Goldberg kids to a Saturday detention.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Marc Firek
7.7/10 3 votes#3 - My Super Bittersweet Sixteen
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/2011
Jenna's sixteenth birthday isn't very sweet as she suffers one embarrassing experience after the next. Jenna is still reeling from the aftermath of her house party and dealing with the repercussions of everyone she's alienated. After failing her driving test and getting humiliated in the school cafeteria, Jenna wonders if she can repair her relationships with Matty and Tamara.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Erin Ehrlich
7.7/10 3 votes#4 - Bill/Murray
Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 5/6/2015
Erica makes a music video to get into college, while Murray and Bill's friendship grows.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Chris Bishop
7.5/10 2 votes#5 - Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/6/2016
The nerds battle the jocks in a popular board game.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Andrew Secunda
7.3/10 3 votes#6 - The Scarlet Eye
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/9/2011
A Homecoming bonfire gives everyone license to misbehave, and Jenna contemplates the ultimate decision: to DTR (define the relationship) with Matty or not DTR.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Meredith Philpott
7.3/10 3 votes#7 - The Adventures of Aunt Ally & the Lil' Bitch
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/6/2011
When Lacey's BFF Ally comes to town, they decide to "help" Jenna throw a rager. The next day, a forgetful and hungover Jenna struggles to reconstruct the events of the wild night and find out who she kissed.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Lauren Iungerich
7.2/10 4 votes#8 - Old Jenna
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 12/3/2013
Lacey starts her new job at Palos Hills and Jenna has a wake-up call that puts everything almost back to normal.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Jamie Dooner
7.0/10 3 votes#9 - Jenna Lives
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/16/2011
Jenna's big accident is a distant memory, and she actually starts to feel normal again until a strange stalker brings her suicide stigma back to life. Jenna even starts to wonder if her "that girl" reputation is preventing Matty from seeing her as girlfriend material or. does he already have one?
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Kelly Fullerton
7.0/10 3 votes#10 - Three's a Crowd
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/12/2012
Jenna and Jake's relationship is finally going smoothly that is untill Matty starts tagging along and tries to tempt Jenna constantly.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Kelly Fullerton
7.0/10 4 votes#11 - The Campaign Fail
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 11/26/2013
Jenna decides that it is time to change her ways but could it be too late?
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Christy Stratton
7.0/10 2 votes#12 - As You Wish
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/22/2015
Murray is happy to hear that Adam wants to participate in a school sport -- until he finds out it's fencing; Beverly tries to play matchmaker for Barry's wrestling coach and Erica's voice teacher.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Alex Barnow
7.0/10 1 votes#13 - The Ex X Factor
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/9/2017
Ben’s divorce has been smooth sailing, but it hits rocky waters when his ex-wife, Renee, finally meets Alice. Renee doesn’t believe Alice is a good influence on Dora, Andy and Bunny, so Alice goes overboard to prove her wrong. Meanwhile, Andy and Dora fake being sick at school and devise a plan to get what they want and have their parents play off each other.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Matthew Libman
7.0/10 14 votes#14 - Keaton
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/2013
Schmidt receives a series of recent e-mails from his favorite actor Michael Keaton, who has sent letters to Nick ever since he was a kid. However, it turns out those letters and e-mails were not from the actor but from Schmidt's mother and Nick, posing as Keaton. Cece indulges in nightly parties to get over her break up with Schmidt.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Dave Finkel
6.8/10 21 votes#15 - Chapter Eight: The Outsiders
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/30/2017
As Fred and his crew are about to start construction he loses his crew, which could put his livelihood in jeopardy. Wanting to help his dad, Archie and his friends pitch in to help but after one of them is attacked, the gang comes up with a plan that lands them in Southside Serpent territory. With Jughead’s secret revealed, he is worried about how his friends will react. Meanwhile, Veronica and Betty suggest throwing Polly a baby shower to make her feel better, but Polly is hesitant knowing how everyone feels.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Julia Cohen
6.8/10 5 votes#16 - Alley-Oops
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 9/10/2017
Spencer gets unexpected info that leads him to reassess his priorities. Joe considers the best way to break bad news to the ASM staff. Marginalized once again by Larry, Charles decides to take matters into his own hands.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Rashard Mendenhall
6.3/10 3 votes#17 - My Love is a Black Heart
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/26/2012
Jenna prepares for her first Valentine's Day with a boyfriend; Jenna and Tamara are jealous that Matty and Ricky seem to be moving on.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Michael J. Cinquemani
6.0/10 4 votes#18 - Cowboy Country
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/11/2015
Beverly can't accept Adam has deep feelings for Dana. Murray watches football with Lainey's dad.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Stacey Harman
6.0/10 4 votes#19 - Goldbergs Feel Hard
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/13/2015
Beverly and Murray react as Erica readies to head out of town for the summer, while Barry becomes the school mascot.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Adam F. Goldberg
5.0/10 1 votes#20 - Your Happyland Family
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2014
During the Fourth of July parade in Happyland, a natural disaster is a hindrance to the festivities, forcing people to go underground.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Ben Epstein
1.5/10 1 votes#21 - Leave of Absence
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2014
Will and Lucy consider the nature of their relationship; a family friend holds a super fan wedding at the park; a wedding guest hinders Elena and James' romance.
Director: David Katzenberg
Writer: Jill Cargerman