The Best Episodes Directed By Jake Szymanski

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(57 votes)

   #1 - Christmas

   S1:E1112/3/2013

   When Capt. Holt receives death threats, Jake is placed on his protective detail and revels in the chance to boss his boss around.

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   7.8/10(15 votes)

   #2 - The Verdict

   S1:E84/21/2023

   After delivering the verdict, Ronald finds out that another trial was being held in this court and another verdict has been reached.

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   7.7/10(14 votes)

   #3 - Field Trip

   S1:E44/7/2023

   A suspicious discovery during a surprise field trip to the scene of the incident sheds new light on the case.

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   7.5/10(13 votes)

   #4 - Foreperson

   S1:E34/7/2023

   The jurors' eccentric behavior presents a challenge for Ronald as their newly-appointed foreperson.

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   7.5/10(16 votes)

   #5 - Voir Dire

   S1:E14/7/2023

   Ronald Gladden arrives for jury selection, unaware that an entirely fictional court case has been created just for him.

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   7.3/10(15 votes)

   #6 - Opening Arguments

   S1:E24/7/2023

   Ronald and other jurors move into their hotel and adjust to sequestered life.

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   7.1/10(16 votes)

   #7 - Deliberations

   S1:E74/21/2023

   As the foreperson, it’s up to Ronald to lead the jury through deliberations and arrive at a unanimous verdict.

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   6.9/10(17 votes)

   #8 - Ineffective Assistance

   S1:E54/14/2023

   Things go from bad to worse for the defendant.

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   6.9/10(16 votes)

   #9 - Closing Arguments

   S1:E64/14/2023

   The defense is on the ropes after a series of questionable strategic moves and Ken is in a bind after teaching Ronald to play a Korean board game.

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10. 

    3.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Onboarding

    S1:E13/20/2026

    We follow Anthony's first day as a temp as he helps prep for the company's annual retreat by wrapping up loose ends at the office and welcoming the company to their idyllic off-site.

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    3.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Team Building

    S1:E23/20/2026

    Newly-elevated to "Captain Fun", Anthony helps his co-workers navigate a stressful day of team-building exercises. Dougie leans on Anthony to help him look like CEO material.

    Director:Jake Szymanski

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    3.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Soft Launch

    S1:E33/20/2026

    It's time for the Client Cookout, a vital event for the company, its clients and vendors. Anthony helps Dougie Jr. debut a new sauce to impress his father and guests.

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