The Best Episodes Directed By Judd Apatow

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - I Buried Sid

   S6:E85/3/1998

   Everyone takes Sid's death hard, especially Hank who thinks he may have pushed Sid over the edge.

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   #2 - Next Stop...Bottom

   S3:E159/28/1994

   A depressed and unhappy Hank hits on all the female guests before retreating to a hotel room for a boozy marathon with a series of prostitutes.

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Ellen, or Isn't She?

   S5:E412/11/1996

   Artie pushes Larry to get Ellen Degeneres to come out of the closet on their show, but Larry pursues some personal research first. Beverly spoils Artie's birthday by circulating the show's budget, with everyone's salary, amongst the staff.

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   8.7/10(10 votes)

   #4 - Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers

   S1:E1710/10/2000

   Lindsay tries to convince Harold to let her join her friends at a Who concert. Kim and Lindsay accidentally run over Millie's dog. Kim starts hanging out with Millie. Lindsay wants to tell Millie the truth about her dog, but Kim doesn't. Meanwhile, Nick teaches himself to play guitar and writes a love ballad for Lindsay and decides to play it for her despite Kens' objections. Ms. Haverchuck stuns Bill with the news that she has been dating Coach Fredricks.

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   8.4/10(10 votes)

   #5 - Carded and Discarded

   S1:E61/10/2000

   Sam, Neal, and Bill befriend a pretty new transfer student, but soon fear of losing her to the popular crowd and try to win her over with a series of fun things they plan for her. Lindsay, Nick, Daniel, and Ken decide to get fake IDs so they can see a hot local band perform at a bar. However, after they go through the trouble of getting their IDs and getting into the bar, the group is stunned to find out who the hot local bands lead singer is.

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   8.4/10(11 votes)

   #6 - I'm with the Band

   S1:E511/13/1999

   Lindsay encourages Nick to pursue a career in music. Nick continues to practice with his current band, but quickly decides he's better than them. Lindsay encourages Nick to audition for a bigger local band. When things don't go well in the audition, Lindsay is there to comfort Nick. After learning they have to shower in gym class, Sam, Bill, and Neal refuse to do it.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Conflict of Interest

   S4:E109/27/1995

   Paula's dating Larry's agent, but Larry fears he's just using her to book his clients on the show. The network objects to Larry's ethnic guest spots. Hank tries to stiff Phil on a $20 loan.

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #8 - Arya and Greg

   S3:E33/9/2018

   Gus helps a stressed-out Arya gear up for a big scene, while Mickey tries to salvage Dr. Greg's disastrous book-signing event.

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   6.5/10(4 votes)

   #9 - The Baptism

   S1:E84/9/2017

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    5.5/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Artie Lange

    S1:E12/19/2017

    Aspiring comedian Pete finds himself without a home after he catches his wife, Jessica, in a compromising position. As Pete attempts to find solace at a New York comedy club, he befriends cynical comedy legend Artie Lange, who reluctantly offers him some pizza, some advice and a couch.

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    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Eric Visits Again

    S1:E611/20/2001

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

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    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - The Assistant

    S1:E511/13/2001

    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.

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    3.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Putting the "Gay" Back in Litigation

    S6:E105/17/1998

    Larry begins to date Illeana Douglas, but feels compelled to rehearse her through her segment. Meanwhile, Brian brings a sexual harassment suit against Phil for all his gay jokes.

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    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Day After

    S1:E132/12/2002

    Steven is unsure of where he stands with Lizzie, and Lloyd's ideas are not helping him any. They spend their Saturday apart, but come to a revelation.

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