The Best Episodes Directed By Graham Linehan
Every TV Episode Directed by Graham Linehan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Graham Linehan Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Graham Linehan is "Are You Right There, Father Ted?", rated 9.2/10 from 9 user votes. It was "written by Graham Linehan". "Are You Right There, Father Ted?" aired on 3/15/1998 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Work Outing".
9.2/10 9 votes#1 - Are You Right There, Father Ted?
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/15/1998
Ted finally escapes to a new posting at Castlelawn Parochial House, Dublin, with civilised company and frequent jaunts to Paris. Unfortunately a slight misunderstanding over some expenses sends Ted back to his old compadres on the island. After a spot of lad's housecleaning results in Ted being mistakenly tarred as a racist, Ted holds a celebration of Chinese culture to clear his name (though 'Kung Fu Fighting' might not have been an inspired choice of soundtrack). Just when it looks like a happy ending might be in store, a mix-up over some soft furnishings and Nazi memorabilia leaves the Chinese community with a sweet'n'sour taste in the mouth.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
8.9/10 42 votes#2 - The Work Outing
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/24/2007
Jen is asked out on a date by Philip and Roy and Moss decide to tag along which ruins any chance of romance Jen was hoping for.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
8.8/10 5 votes#3 - Speed 3
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/1998
Ted and Dougal turn detective to discover who's behind the bumper crop of hairy babies on Craggy Island. However when justice is done on the culprit he takes a terrible revenge. Dougal's moonlighting stint as island milkman is marred by a bomb set to go off if the milk float drops below 4 mph. Does 'The Poseidon Adventure' hold the key to his rescue, or would Father Jack's pet brick come in more useful?
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
8.8/10 8 votes#4 - Kicking Bishop Brennan up the Arse
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/1998
A lost bet with Dick Byrne means Ted has to kick Bishop Brennan up the bum. On cue, Len arrives with PA Father Jessup, the world's most sarcastic priest. Elaborate preparations, a camera, a skirting board, a set of watercolours and some psychological warfare on Ted's part ensure a successful outcome... or do they?
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
8.5/10 32 votes#5 - The Speech
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 12/12/2008
Jen makes enemies of Roy and Moss after trying to assert herself more after being named as Employee of the Month. Douglas discovers that the woman who he loves is not quite as she seems.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
8.2/10 9 votes#6 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/1998
Ted gets mixed up in a web of intrigue and double-cross when he bets the Parochial House heating budget on Chris, the burping sheep. The lads bring Chris to stay at the house in an attempt to improve his chances at 'King of the Sheep 98', but can Ted quell his burping in time for the great day?
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
8.2/10 11 votes#7 - Manny's First Day
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2000
After Manny’s help with the tax return Bernard is persuaded to hire him in the shop. Unfortunately he actually sells some books, much to Bernard’s annoyance.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Dylan Moran
8.1/10 33 votes#8 - The Dinner Party
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/14/2007
Jen's attempt to throw a successful dinner party don't go exactly the way she was hoping. The evening isn't a total disaster for everyone, though, as Richmond meets the woman of his dreams.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
8.1/10 29 votes#9 - Friendface
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 12/19/2008
The boys are introduced to a social networking website by Jen. Through the site they get in touch with old acquaintances to which they brag a little bit too much, which leads to awkward situations.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
8.1/10 11 votes#10 - The Big Lock-Out
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2000
The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Dylan Moran
8.0/10 4 votes#11 - Night of the Nearly Dead
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/24/1998
Jumper-wearing pop sensation Eoin McLove comes to visit. Unfortunately his presence leads hundreds of infatuated middle-aged ladies to surround the house, and the usual hilarious mix-ups ensue. But McLove's easy-going stage persona masks a terrible secret..
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
8.0/10 14 votes#12 - Cooking the Books
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2000
Bernard’s dodgy accountant has to go on the run, leaving him ill prepared to fill out his own tax return. In fact Bernard would rather do anything than fill it out.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Dylan Moran
7.9/10 32 votes#13 - The Haunting of Bill Crouse
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/24/2006
When her date Bill turns out to be a jerk, Jen asks Moss to send him away if he stops by. When he does and Moss can't convince him to leave, Moss has to lie and ends up telling Bill that Jen is dead.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.9/10 33 votes#14 - Fifty-Fifty
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/2006
Moss and Roy go on a lonely hearts website. Meanwhile Jen meets the man of her dreams.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.9/10 32 votes#15 - Moss and the German
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2007
Moss decides to sign himself up for a German cookery course, but due to a slight miscommunication between Moss and the advertiser, it turns out to be something else entirely. Roy tries to see a film before someone can spoil the ending for him. Jen finds out smoking is not as glamorous as she used to think.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.9/10 22 votes#16 - Bad Boys
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/23/2010
When Roy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day they end up having an uncomfortable experience at a local shopping centre.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.8/10 29 votes#17 - Tramps Like Us
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 12/5/2008
When a sexual harassment case ends with a low pay out, Jen, Roy and Moss find themselves all moving in different directions.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.8/10 14 votes#18 - Grapes of Wrath
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2000
Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Dylan Moran
7.7/10 34 votes#19 - Calamity Jen
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/2006
Denholm tries to reduce stress in the work place and invites a stress expert to give the employees a class about dealing with stress. Meanwhile, Jen buys new shoes that are a few sizes too small, which leads to a very painful result.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.7/10 28 votes#20 - From Hell
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/21/2008
Douglas's neglegance in running the company nearly ruins Reynholm Industries. Meanwhile, Jen has a builder over at her house to do some renovations. When Roy seems to remember the guy from being on a TV show "Builders from hell", Jen gets a bit nervous.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.7/10 30 votes#21 - Are We Not Men?
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/28/2008
Roy and Moss try to meet new friends by getting familiar with the latest football news and slang. They meet new, yet peculiar friends. Meanwhile, Jen dates a guy who looks like a magician.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.6/10 31 votes#22 - Aunt Irma Visits
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/3/2006
Roy and Moss get the same symptoms as Jen when it's her time of the month.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.6/10 31 votes#23 - Return of the Golden Child
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/31/2007
Moss decides to try and work out exactly when Roy will die by using a website on the Internet that calulates time of death based on the answers given to certain questions. Roy doesn't want to know anything about it, but Moss spills it anyway, making Roy very nervous.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.6/10 28 votes#24 - Smoke and Mirrors
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2007
When Jen complains about her bad bra, Moss attempts to create the world's most perfect bra. When he succeeds, he attempts to get onto the BBC show Dragon's Den to demonstrate it, which turns out a bit awkward.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan
7.6/10 28 votes#25 - Calendar Geeks
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 12/26/2008
To raise money for charity, the girls of the 7th floor come up with the idea to do a nude calendar. Roy -who happens to be there to fix a computer- gets excited when the girls ask him to do the photography. Jen doesn't like the idea so much and comes up with an alternative.
Director: Graham Linehan
Writer: Graham Linehan