The Best Episodes Directed By Greg Mottola

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

  1. Background image for The Greater Fool
    9.5/10(11 votes)

    #1 - The Greater Fool

    S1:E10

    Mac is shaken by a potentially devastating revelation from gossip columnist Nina Howard. Meanwhile, Sloan mulls a new job opportunity. Neal's Internet alias could prevent a catastrophe. Will, Mac, and Charlie confront Leona and Reese during a volatile lunch meeting.

    Director:Greg Mottola
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  2. Background image for We Just Decided To
    9.1/10(16 votes)

    #2 - We Just Decided To

    S1:E1

    "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
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  3. Background image for Run
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Run

    S3:E2

    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
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  4. Background image for The 112th Congress
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #4 - The 112th Congress

    S1:E3

    Will's apology for the lack of integrity in newscasts sets off constant critiques of the Tea Party before the November 2010 midterm elections, but draws the ire of network executives and Atlantis World Media CEO Leona Lansing. Meanwhile, Don confronts Elliot about his analytical skills. Jim helps Maggie during a panic attack. Mac is unnerved by Will's endless parade of romantic conquests.

    Director:Greg Mottola
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  5. Background image for Another Rick Up My Sleeve
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Another Rick Up My Sleeve

    S2:E3

    Economos pays for the team's bungled mission, while Peacemaker explores the depths of his relationship with Harcourt in the other dimension.

    Director:Greg Mottola
    Writer:James Gunn
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  6. Background image for Storming the Castle
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Storming the Castle

    S1:E9

    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.

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  7. Background image for Charity Drive
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Charity Drive

    S1:E5

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

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  8. Background image for Visiting Ours
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #8 - Visiting Ours

    S1:E6

    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.

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  9. Background image for A Shiksa Walks Into a Temple
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #9 - A Shiksa Walks Into a Temple

    S1:E2

    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
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  10. Background image for A Man Is Only As Good As His Bird
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #10 - A Man Is Only As Good As His Bird

    S2:E2

    As Economos clashes with his new handler, Peacemaker must deal with the consequences of his actions in the alternate dimension.

    Director:Greg Mottola
    Writer:James Gunn
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  11. Background image for Addicts
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Addicts

    S1:E3

    Ron and Lloyd invest in a stock that rises then quickly drops. Steven, Lizzie and Rachel pay a druggie to do their papers, but he fails to deliver.

    Director:Greg Mottola
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  12. Background image for Truth or Dare
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Truth or Dare

    S1:E12

    Ron has a crush on a campus tour guide, Kelly, and she ends up getting invited up to the guys dorm for a rousing game of "Truth or Dare". Lloyd and Marshall compete for Rachel's affection, and Ron tries to impress Kelly.

    Director:Greg Mottola
    Writer:N/A
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  13. Background image for Pilot
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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
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  14. Background image for The Gander
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #14 - The Gander

    S1:E1

    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.

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  15. Background image for Hypospadias
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Hypospadias

    S1:E3

    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
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  16. Background image for Dave's First
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Dave's First

    S1:E2

    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.

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  17. Background image for Eric Visits Again
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Eric Visits Again

    S1:E6

    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
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  18. Background image for The Assistant
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - The Assistant

    S1:E5

    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
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  19. Background image for Oh, So You Have a Boyfriend?
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Oh, So You Have a Boyfriend?

    S1:E9

    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.

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  20. Background image for Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Greg Mottola
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  21. Background image for The Perfect Date
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Perfect Date

    S1:E14

    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
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  22. Background image for Sick in the Head
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Sick in the Head

    S1:E4

    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
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Greg Mottola Ratings Summary

"The Greater Fool" is the best rated episode directed by Greg Mottola. It scored 9.455/10 based on 11 votes. It was written by Aaron Sorkin. It aired on 8/26/2012 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "We Just Decided To".