9.5/102 votes#1 - A Barbecue for Betty
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/7/2006
Bill wants to throw a party to celebrate Don's plans of getting a fourth wife but Nicki's massive credit card debt weighs heavily on his mind. Pam's friend attempts to make his moves on Margie, but she is preoccupied with wanting to know more of how she became a part of the Henrickson family.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: N/A
9.0/104 votes#2 - Exodus
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 8/28/2005
Vince is blinded by love, and Eric gets cozy with Sloan. Meanwhile, Ari gets shot down in the war room, and Drama and Turtle use their paparazzi skills on an important spy mission.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Doug Ellin
9.0/104 votes#3 - One Day in the Valley
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2006
Ari and Eric are worried because rolling blackouts have hit Los Angeles and it may cause a decrease in the box-office totals for "Aquaman" in the area. The two ponder how to keep Vince from finding out the situation.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Marc Abrams
9.0/104 votes#4 - Vegas Baby, Vegas!
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/6/2006
The gang heads to Vegas for a much-needed break and a $100,000 promotional appearance for Vince. But it turns out that Turtle reaps the benefits from the appearance. Eric gets jealous when Seth Green makes insinuating comments about Sloan. Vince and Ari partner at the tables, but Ari loses it when Vince's luck ends. Drama lays it on thick with his masseur, leading to an awkward misunderstanding between them.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Doug Ellin
9.0/107 votes#5 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2019
When Jiro kidnaps Taki and threatens to throw her from a rooftop, the Mori brothers must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice in order to save her life.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Joe Barton
8.8/106 votes#6 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2019
Tokyo detective Kenzo Mori is sent to London to find the brother he thought was dead, now reappeared and wanted for a vicious killing that threatens to tear both cities apart.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Joe Barton
8.8/108 votes#7 - One Step Too Many
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/18/2013
Mac and Charlie score a key witness, a retired Marine general, in their attempt to corroborate Jerry's Operation Genoa story. Will follows Nina's lead to soften his image by making an impromptu appearance on a morning talk show. Jim gets unexpected company during his reunion with Hallie, who's in town to cover a Romney rally.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
8.7/103 votes#8 - Manic Monday
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 4/22/2007
Amanda needs an answer on the period film, but Vince won't commit to any other project until the cameras are actually rolling on 'Medellin.' Amanda persists, so Vince has the crew read the script to get everybody's opinion. Unfortunately, the script is so dry that nobody can get through it, leading Vince to realize that the project isn't right for him after all.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Doug Ellin
8.5/102 votes#9 - The Ceremony
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/4/2006
To Roman's surprise, Bill and Joey attend the UEB priesthood council meeting. Alby's visit to Wanda brings out her old habits, which could potentially land Bill in a big trouble. Rhonda uses the acting competition as an excuse to leave the compound but she discovers that her family isn't willing to let her go. Finally, Barb attends the Mother of the Year awards ceremony but not all goes as expected.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: N/A
8.5/102 votes#10 - Oh, Pioneers
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 8/26/2007
In the season finale, the family prepares for the annual Pioneer Week. Bill and Alby butt heads over the control of UEB. Meanwhile, Margene reveals the truth to Ana.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Mark V. Olsen
8.5/1033 votes#11 - The Bet
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2014
After Jake and Amy's bet about who can make more arrests is finally settled, the two go on a stakeout where Jake reevaluates their relationship.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Laura McCreary
8.4/1036 votes#12 - Back from Vacation
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/2007
Karen and Jim had their first big fight in the relationship. Karen had been living in a hotel since taking her job in Scranton. When she decided to live next door to Jim, he took it as the next step to living together and that was too fast. She was not pleased with his response.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Justin Spitzer
8.3/103 votes#13 - New York
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2004
Sick of being known as 'Vince's guy,' Eric wants a title commensurate with his responsibilities. With his latest shoot taking him to New York for three months, Vince prepares to say goodbye to L.A. – as well as his many 'special' girlfriends. Meanwhile, Drama debates taking either a high-paying TV role or a low-paying film gig, and Turtle stakes out a claim as Vince's 'farewell party' promoter.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Doug Ellin
8.3/103 votes#14 - Chinatown
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/10/2005
Ari encourages Vince to shoot a lucrative foreign commercial, and Drama wants to get in on the action. Eric struggles to convince Walsh to release an advance print of 'Queens Blvd.' Turtle preps for an Xbox tournament.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Larry Charles
8.3/103 votes#15 - I Wanna Be Sedated
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/13/2006
Drama and Turtle go looking for Saigon on the day the record-deal's supposed to be signed. Eric comes up with a project for Vince.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Doug Ellin
8.2/104 votes#16 - I Love You Too
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/31/2005
Vince makes a splash at a convention with his new co-star. When neither Eric nor Shauna can appease a bitter journalist, Turtle sends a pair of professionals to the rescue. Ari gives Drama a rockin' birthday gift.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Doug Ellin
8.2/106 votes#17 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2019
As the body count rises in Tokyo, an untouchable Mr Abbot tries to force Kenzo out of London – but he can't go home without Yuto, and has begun to form other attachments.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Joe Barton
8.2/105 votes#18 - Long Beach
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2013
Stuart goes out in Long Beach after bonding with some construction workers who assure him the city's prospects for romance are good. Meanwhile, Jessica tells Wade how he can get Marion back even though they haven't spoken in a month.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Daniel Chun
8.2/1034 votes#19 - The Deposition
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2007
Michael is driving to New York with Jan where he is going to speak at her deposition. Jan is suing Dunder Mifflin for four million dollars over her wrongful termination. Michael is excited to testify and has memorized every answer Jan told him to.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Lester Lewis
8.1/107 votes#20 - Head-On
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/16/2015
Spencer tries to make amends. Joe feels slighted when he's overlooked at work. Charles gets some life-changing news. Bella challenges Ricky to grow up. Vernon goes MIA after learning some truths about Reggie.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Steve Sharlet
8.1/108 votes#21 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2019
As the Mori brothers end up on opposite sides of a frantic Soho gun battle, Yuto relives the split-second decisions that brought them all to this point.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Joe Barton
8.0/103 votes#22 - Busey and the Beach
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2004
Ari's former assistant Josh, now a competing agent, woos Vince and the boys at a wild Malibu beach party. Drama ponders an alternate career in the food-service industry; Eric puts Emily in a compromising position; and Turtle irritates an actor at an art opening.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Doug Ellin
8.0/103 votes#23 - Aquamansion
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/2005
When Vince falls for a house outside his price range, he suddenly sees the value of doing a franchise film. Meanwhile, the boys get psyched for a slumber party at the Mansion – but Drama's been 'banned for life' by Hef; Eric pressures Ari to prove himself as a deal-maker; and Turtle puts his faith in big-ticket sleepwear.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Rob Weiss
8.0/103 votes#24 - Less Than 30
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 4/8/2007
Vince's new agent wants him to do a period film. In the meantime Eric and Vince agree to have lunch with Ari and Turtle plans Vince's birthday party.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Doug Ellin
8.0/104 votes#25 - Tree Trippers
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2008
Making the right call on a crucial career move calls for Vince and the guys to search for clarity and guidance in the arid expanse of Joshua Tree National Park. Meanwhile, Lloyd assists Ari in his time of need.
Director: Julian Farino
Writer: Ally Musika
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"A Barbecue for Betty" is the best rated episode directed by Julian Farino. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/7/2006 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Exodus".