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The Best Episodes Directed By Judd Apatow

Every TV Episode Directed by Judd Apatow Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - I Buried Sid
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S6:E8

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

    Director:Judd Apatow
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Next Stop...Bottom
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E15

    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:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Ellen, or Isn't She?
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E4

    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:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E17

    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:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - I'm with the Band
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    S1:E5

    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:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Carded and Discarded
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S1:E6

    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:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Conflict of Interest
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E10

    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:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Arya and Greg
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S3:E3

    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

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Baptism
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E8

    Director:Judd Apatow
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Artie Lange
    5.5/10(11 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Eric Visits Again
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    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.

    Director:Judd Apatow
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Assistant
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    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.

    Director:Judd Apatow
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - Putting the "Gay" Back in Litigation
    3.7/10(3 votes)

    S6:E10

    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:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Day After
    3.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E13

    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:N/A

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Judd Apatow Ratings Summary

"I Buried Sid" is the best rated episode directed by Judd Apatow. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/3/1998 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Next Stop...Bottom".