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The Best Episodes Directed By Greg Mottola

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

Greg Mottola Ratings Summary

"The Greater Fool" is the best rated episode directed by Greg Mottola. It scored 9.4/10 based on 8 votes. It was written by Aaron Sorkin. It aired on 8/26/2012 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Run".

  • The Greater Fool
    9.4/108 votes

    #1 - The Greater Fool

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2012

    Nina surprises Mac; Sloan considers a job offer; Neal smokes out a threat; Will, Mac and Charlie face off against Leona and Reese.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Aaron Sorkin

  • Run
    9.2/1013 votes

    #2 - Run

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2014

    With Rebecca again tasked with defending ACN in a possible lawsuit, Will tries to protect Neal from the fallout over the DOD leak. Charlie and Leona enter the fray of a hostile-takeover gambit involving Reese's half-siblings. Sloan fears Don may be guilty of cashing in on insider information. Maggie ponders the ethics of eavesdropping. Hallie pays a price for a late-night tweet.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Aaron Sorkin

  • We Just Decided To
    9.1/1013 votes

    #3 - We Just Decided To

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/24/2012

    "News Night" anchor Will McAvoy returns to work after a public meltdown to find most of his staff has jumped ship, but new hires help steer the show when news of a catastrophe breaks in the spring of 2010.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Aaron Sorkin

  • The 112th Congress
    8.6/1012 votes

    #4 - The 112th Congress

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2012

    Tea Party critiques draw the ire of network executives and CEO Leona Lansing. Don confronts Elliot about his analytical skills; Jim helps Maggie during a panic attack; and Mac is unnerved by Will's endless parade of romantic conquests.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Aaron Sorkin

  • Storming the Castle
    8.3/1025 votes

    #5 - Storming the Castle

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/4/2004

    Michael cannot go through with his plan to break up Gob and Marta. A thug magician wants to take Gob's "legs". Maeby wears all leather to get back at her mother, and Lucille decides to confront Buster's relationship with Lucille 2.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz

  • Charity Drive
    8.2/1027 votes

    #6 - Charity Drive

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/30/2003

    Michael and Lindsay try to prove their charitable sides to each other. Gob demands George Michael's respect, and Buster continues avoiding Lucille 2.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz

  • Visiting Ours
    8.2/1028 votes

    #7 - Visiting Ours

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/7/2003

    Michael sets up an "intimate conjugal visit" for his parents, while it is revealed that George Sr. had an affair with Kitty, his secretary who recently slept with Gob. Tobias and Lindsay see a marriage counselor.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz

  • A Shiksa Walks Into a Temple
    8.2/106 votes

    #8 - A Shiksa Walks Into a Temple

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2024

    Joanne and Noah get to know each other, but reality hits when she learns about his romantic history and he deals with an interrogation from his family.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Erin Foster

  • The Gander
    7.9/109 votes

    #9 - The Gander

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2020

    Dave encounters GaTa for the first time and learns the social dynamics of the rap world and under her tutelage, he attempts to score a feature verse from YG.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Lil Dicky

  • Dave's First
    7.8/105 votes

    #10 - Dave's First

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/2020

    Dave books his first live performance, but it's in the worst place imaginable. Elz hesittantly agrees to DJ. Mike shows Dave a new skincare routine.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Yamara Taylor

  • Hypospadias
    7.5/106 votes

    #11 - Hypospadias

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/11/2020

    Ally tries to open Dave up to new sexual experiences but inadvertently exposes his deepest, darkest insecurities. Dave asks his friends for advice about satiating Ally's newfound appetites.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Lil Dicky

  • Pilot
    6.9/109 votes

    #12 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2024

    Fresh off another unsuccessful date, Joanne sashays into a friend's party and meets Noah, an adorable rabbi who recently broke up with his girlfriend.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Erin Foster

  • Hal and Hillary
    6.0/102 votes

    #13 - Hal and Hillary

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/5/2002

    On his way to see Steven, Hal meets and hooks up with the head RA Hillary. Ron and the gang see them getting it on, and Steven is bummed out. A jealous Lucien takes his anger out on Steven.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Judd Apatow

  • The Assistant
    2.0/101 votes

    #14 - The Assistant

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2001

    Adam Sandler stops by the campus to perform, and the whole group goes to see him, including Steven's dad, Hal, who was invited by Lloyd. Sandler's assistant, Jonathan Loughran, ends up falling in love with Rachel and decides to stay on campus living in Rachel's room.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Seth Rogen

  • Eric Visits Again
    2.0/101 votes

    #15 - Eric Visits Again

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2001

    Eric discovers that Lizzie cheated on him with Steven, and heads to UNEC to get his revenge. Lloyd helps Steven prepare for a fistfight.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Judd Apatow

  • Oh, So You Have a Boyfriend?
    2.0/101 votes

    #16 - Oh, So You Have a Boyfriend?

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/2002

    Lizzie admits to Steven that she has a boyfriend, but that does not stop him from pursuing her. The head RA Hillary has a crush on Lloyd, but Ron does not think it is a good idea for Lloyd to hook up with her. Marshall inspires a boring History teacher to revamp his teaching style, with cringe-worthy results.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Nicholas Stoller

  • Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
    2.0/101 votes

    #17 - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2002

    Steven is forced to get a job in the cafeteria to help pay his tuition until Hal finds "the right job"

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Rodney Rothman

  • The Perfect Date
    2.0/101 votes

    #18 - The Perfect Date

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/19/2002

    Steven plans the perfect date for Lizzie in order to show up Eric. Theo, Steven's friend from high school, shows up unexpectedly and ruins the day for Ron, Marshall and Lloyd.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Brent Forrester

  • Sick in the Head
    1.0/101 votes

    #19 - Sick in the Head

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2001

    Marshall gets sick, and Rachel volunteers to take care of him. Lloyd tries to start a real relationship with a girl. Steven makes friends in the rec room.

    Director: Greg Mottola

    Writer: Joel Madison