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
    9.4/10(10 votes)

    #1 - The Greater Fool

    Missing info
    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
  2. Background image for We Just Decided To
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    #2 - We Just Decided To

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    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
  3. Background image for Run
    8.7/10(16 votes)

    #3 - Run

    Missing info
    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
  4. Background image for The 112th Congress
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #4 - The 112th Congress

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    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
  5. Background image for Storming the Castle
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Storming the Castle

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

    #6 - Charity Drive

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

    #7 - Visiting Ours

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

    #8 - A Shiksa Walks Into a Temple

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    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
  9. Background image for Addicts
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Addicts

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    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.

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

    #10 - Truth or Dare

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    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
    Writer:N/A
  11. Background image for The Gander
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #11 - The Gander

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    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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  12. Background image for Dave's First
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Dave's First

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    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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  13. Background image for Hypospadias
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Hypospadias

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    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
    Writer:Lil Dicky
  14. Background image for Pilot
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Pilot

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    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
  15. Background image for Eric Visits Again
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Eric Visits Again

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    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
  16. Background image for The Assistant
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - The Assistant

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    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
  17. Background image for Oh, So You Have a Boyfriend?
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Oh, So You Have a Boyfriend?

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

    #18 - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

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    S1:E10

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

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

    #19 - The Perfect Date

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    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola
  20. Background image for Sick in the Head
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Sick in the Head

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    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.

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    Director:Greg Mottola

Greg Mottola Ratings Summary

"The Greater Fool" is the best rated episode directed by Greg Mottola. It scored 9.4/10 based on 10 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".