The Best Episodes Directed By Greg Mottola

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(28 votes)

   #1 - Storming the Castle

   S1:E91/4/2004

   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.

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   8.2/10(19 votes)

   #2 - We Just Decided To

   S1:E16/24/2012

   "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.

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   8.1/10(30 votes)

   #3 - Charity Drive

   S1:E511/30/2003

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

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   8.1/10(31 votes)

   #4 - Visiting Ours

   S1:E612/7/2003

   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.

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   8.1/10(14 votes)

   #5 - The Greater Fool

   S1:E108/26/2012

   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.

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   8.0/10(20 votes)

   #6 - Run

   S3:E211/16/2014

   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.

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   7.9/10(15 votes)

   #7 - A Shiksa Walks Into a Temple

   S1:E29/26/2024

   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.

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   7.7/10(18 votes)

   #8 - The 112th Congress

   S1:E37/8/2012

   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.

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   7.7/10(21 votes)

   #9 - Pilot

   S1:E19/26/2024

   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.

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10. 

    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #10 - The Gander

    S1:E13/4/2020

    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.

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    6.8/10(50 votes)

    #11 - Another Rick Up My Sleeve

    S2:E39/4/2025

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

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12. 

    6.6/10(54 votes)

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

    S2:E28/28/2025

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

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    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Dave's First

    S1:E23/4/2020

    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.

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    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Hypospadias

    S1:E33/11/2020

    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.

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