The Best Episodes Directed By Judd Apatow

#1 - Next Stop...Bottom

Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 9/28/1994

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.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Judd Apatow

#2 - Ellen, or Isn't She?

Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 12/11/1996

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.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Judd Apatow

#3 - I Buried Sid

Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/1998

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

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Adam Resnick

#4 - Part 1

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/20/2022

In the 1960s, young George Carlin cuts his teeth in comedy – but stifles his rebellious instincts to achieve mainstream success. As the counterculture emerges, Carlin reinvents himself, shocking and delighting 1970s audiences with sets like "The Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television," while battling personal demons.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: N/A

#5 - Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers

Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 10/10/2000

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.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Judd Apatow

#6 - I'm With the Band

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/1999

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.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Gabe Sachs

#7 - Carded and Discarded

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/10/2000

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.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Judd Apatow

#8 - Conflict of Interest

Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 9/27/1995

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.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Judd Apatow

#9 - Part 2

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2022

After a slump in the ‘80s, Carlin comes back with a vengeance, reaching new heights – and new audiences – with another reinvention that highlights his prescient political commentary and sharply honed observations about the state of America and the world. Following his death in 2008, fellow comics reflect on his enduring legacy.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: N/A

#10 - Arya and Greg

Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/9/2018

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

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: N/A

#11 - The Baptism

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2017

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Pete Holmes

#12 - Artie Lange

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2017

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.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: N/A

#13 - Putting the "Gay" Back in Litigation

Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 5/17/1998

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.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Peter Huyck

#14 - The Assistant

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2001

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.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Seth Rogen

#15 - Eric Visits Again

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2001

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

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Judd Apatow

#16 - The Perfect Date

Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/19/2002

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: Judd Apatow

Writer: Brent Forrester

#17 - The Day After

Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/12/2002

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.

Director: Judd Apatow

Writer: Seth Rogen