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The Best Episodes Directed By Greg Daniels

Every TV Episode Directed by Greg Daniels Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Client
    8.5/10(52 votes)

    #1 - The Client

    S2:E7

    When Michael and Jan try to nail down a potential new client, Christian, by taking him out to Chili's, Michael surprises everyone with what - or who - he does. Meanwhile, back at the office, Jim finds a semi-autobiographical script that Michael has written called Threat Level: Midnight, and he, Pam, Kevin, and the rest of the Dunder-Mifflin workers have a great time acting it out. Later that night, Pam and Jim share their first unofficial date, complete with dinner (a sandwich), candlelight, and Dwight's pathetic fireworks display.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Wedding
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The Wedding

    S1:E7

    Attending a wedding with Jessica and Glenn, Stuart tries to reconfigure the seating plan after learning he won't be at a table with attractive, single women. Meanwhile, Jessica waits to hear about her call-back audition for the lead role in a network show.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Murder
    8.5/10(41 votes)

    #3 - Murder

    S6:E9

    Rumors spread that Dunder Mifflin is in financial trouble, so Michael tries to distract the office by having everyone play a murder mystery game called Belles, Bourbon, and Bullets. Meanwhile, Andy uses the game as a way to ask out Erin, but fears he may have asked out Erin's character, instead of Erin herself.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Return
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    #4 - The Return

    S3:E13

    Since Dwight's departure, Andy had been clinging to Michael. Andy's antics had been wearing very thin on his co-workers. In fact, Andy left Jim actually wishing Dwight would come back.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Fun Run
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #5 - Fun Run

    S4:E1

    Michael comes to believe the office might be cursed in the wake of a freak accident. After scrutinizing each of his staffers' religious beliefs, he organizes a charity 5K "fun run."

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Traveling Salesmen
    8.3/10(44 votes)

    #6 - Traveling Salesmen

    S3:E12

    Michael decided to send his employees out into the field for sales calls. He paired himself up with Andy. He let the veterans choose who they wanted their partners to be. Phyllis chose Karen, Stanley chose Ryan and that left Jim and Dwight paired together. This wasn't the first time Dwight and Jim had done sales calls together.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The Dundies
    8.3/10(70 votes)

    #7 - The Dundies

    S2:E1

    It's time for the "Dundies", Dunder Mifflin's annual awards banquet (held at the neighborhood Chili's), and the staff must endure the excruciating performance of their inept emcee, boss Michael Scott.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Drug Testing
    8.2/10(46 votes)

    #8 - Drug Testing

    S2:E20

    Dwight plays the role of Volunteer Sheriff after finding half a joint in the Dunder Mifflin parking lot leading to an investigation. Pam gives Jim a play challenge where he must be silent until he gives Pam a can of Coke.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - The Coup
    8.2/10(47 votes)

    #9 - The Coup

    S3:E3

    Michael had made it a point to have Movie Monday every week. He called the office into the conference room to watch a 30-minute installment of Varsity Blues, but Jan made an unexpected visit and did not like what she saw.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Valentine's Day
    8.1/10(45 votes)

    #10 - Valentine's Day

    S2:E16

    The Dunder-Mifflin staffers join in kindergarten-like festivities for Valentine's Day while Michael heads to New York City for a conference with the corporate heads. After showing the documenters a tour of his favorite city, Michael accidentally lets slip to the others at the conference that he and Jan hooked up, and he finds himself in hot water when Jan and the new CFO of Dunder-Mifflin hear the story. Back in Scranton, Pam becomes irked when she discovers that Roy hasn't gotten her anything for Valentine's Day, Dwight struggles to find a gift for Angela, and Kelley talks off Jim's ear about her rather desperate affections for Ryan, who is less than interested.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Hunting Trip
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Hunting Trip

    S2:E10

    Leslie tries to prove she can hang with the guys so she invites herself on Ron's annual hunting trip, but things don't go as planned. Meanwhile, April and Andy bond in the office while everyone is away.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Basketball
    8.0/10(72 votes)

    #12 - Basketball

    S1:E5

    The office staff play a basketball game against the warehouse workers in which Jim shows off to impress Pam and upstage her fiancee who is on the opposing team.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Baby Shower
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    #13 - Baby Shower

    S5:E3

    Michael practices for the birth of Jan's baby by having Dwight go over possible birthing scenarios. Meanwhile, Michael tells Holly that he will pretend to dislike her for Jan's benefit.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 15 - PDA
    7.9/10(37 votes)

    #14 - PDA

    S7:E15

    The staff grows increasingly uncomfortable with Michael and Holly's PDAs. Jim and Pam regret a champagne luncheon. Andy horns in on a romantic treasure hunt Gabe arranged for Erin.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Five Stars
    7.6/10(49 votes)

    #15 - Five Stars

    S1:E2

    Nora tries to get her ratings up, so her boss will approve her dad’s upload loan. Nathan acclimates to his new world with the help of a Lakeview therapist.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 7 Episode 9 - Pie-Mary
    7.6/10(32 votes)

    #16 - Pie-Mary

    S7:E9

    Leslie and Ben come under fire for participating in an old Pawnee tradition. April and Ron go on a scavenger hunt. Donna and Garry stroll down memory lane.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Upload
    7.5/10(60 votes)

    #17 - Welcome to Upload

    S1:E1

    After a self-driving car crash, Nathan is uploaded to Lakeview, his girlfriend’s family’s digital after-life, where he meets his customer service rep, Nora.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Mindy Lahiri Is a Racist
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Mindy Lahiri Is a Racist

    S2:E9

    When Danny invites one of his patients to write about the practice on her blog only to discover she is a white supremacist, the team hires a PR expert to help fix things.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 9 Episode 1 - New Guys
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #19 - New Guys

    S9:E1

    Two new, young employees throw Dwight and Jim off balance; Andy returns from leadership training with a desire for revenge.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(60 votes)

    #20 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park. A documentary film crew follows Leslie through her mishaps and gaffes as she tries to make her assignment a reality.

    Director:Greg Daniels
    Writer:N/A

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Greg Daniels Ratings Summary

"The Client" is the best rated episode directed by Greg Daniels. It scored 8.5/10 based on 52 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/8/2005 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Wedding".