The Best Episodes Directed By Kabir Akhtar

Chasing Ivy League dreams and his dad's approval, Ben ignores warning signs of burnout until the stress of his jam-packed workload builds up — literally.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Amina Munir

Devi allows rumors about her and Paxton to swirl during an overnight school trip. Fabiola opens up to Eleanor, who gets upsetting news about her mother.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Akshara Sekar

A charity event gives Devi the chance to polish her rusty flirting skills. As awkward vibes between Fabiola and Aneesa lingers, Paxton offers advice.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Gabe Liedman

When Sam's book publisher requires source material for her biography on Isaac, she and Jay take a field trip to find a diary he claims he hid when he was alive.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Talia Bernstein

After months of rehearsals, the theater kids gear up for an unforgettable opening night. But when unexpected audience members show up to shake the cast to its core, will the show "go on" if the Wildcats aren't all in this together?

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Oliver Goldstick

It's Act Two of opening night, and the stakes have never been higher. After last-minute cast changes in Act One — and so much left unsaid between Ricky and Nini — there's more drama offstage than on

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Tim Federle

As Paxton struggles to let go of his past as the king of high school, he seizes a chance to thrive as a swim coach and finds closure with an old flame.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Marina Cockenberg

Rebecca, unsatisfied with Paula’s ideas to build a case against Josh, turns to Nathaniel for help crafting a truly evil plan. Meanwhile, Josh finds becoming a priest is harder than he thought.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Audrey Wauchope

Rebecca discovers the powers and limitations of altruism as a new, unexpected bromance forms between two other characters.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

When the Cloud 9 founder's son makes a surprise visit, the employees struggle to accommodate his bold ideas. Garrett helps Dina navigate a tricky situation with Brian. Jonah and Sandra use social media to investigate some worrying news.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Josh Malmuth

With absentee parents, a shallow girlfriend and no one to hang out with, Ben Gross is lonelier than ever, until an unlikely invitation offers some hope.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Aaron Geary

Rebecca takes a trip to visit her mother with intentions to tell Naomi about her new career path. Josh housesits for Rebecca and discovers being alone is harder than it seems, while Nathaniel helps one of Paula's clients in an effort to do something good.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Aline Brosh McKenna

Rebecca agrees to help out Darryl by offering to babysit and an unexpected guest crashes the evening. Meanwhile, Paula throws a game night.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Audrey Wauchope

Rebecca tries out for the local community theater, while Paula is courted by various law firms.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

Devi plans to throw the ultimate party, but her knotty dating life may turn it into a different kind of blowout. Nalini has an eye-opening trip to India.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Akshara Sekar

Asta is overwhelmed with guilt after she, Harry, and D'arcy get rid of the dead body.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Cherry Chevapravatdumrong

When Darryl sells the law firm, the new boss Nathaniel threatens layoffs, which causes everyone to go into panic mode. Rebecca, determined to save everyone's jobs, goes to extreme measures to prove Nathaniel wrong.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Aline Brosh McKenna

Ahead of their impending move to India, Devi faces her first-ever love triangle, while Nalini tries to sell her patient roster to a flashy competitor.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Mindy Kaling

Asta helps Harry learn how to deal with his newfound fear of death.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Christian Taylor

With early college admissions rolling in, Devi's in for more than one surprise. Kamala warns a smitten Pati about Len. Ben overhears a hurtful comment.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Asmita Paranjape

Sheldon gets the science yips and has to learn how to not think. Also, George Sr. plays handyman at Brenda Sparks' house.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: N/A

Harry gets distracted from his mission, while Mike and Liv make a huge discovery.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: N/A

A heartbroken Kimberly considers cheating on an exam. Leighton's fear of coming out upends her weekend getaway with Alicia. Bela navigates the fallout of exposing assault. Whitney confronts the truth about Dalton.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Caroline Goldfarb

Zack, Kelly, Jessie and Slater reunite at the Homecoming Gala, but can't find the same spark they used to have. They all discover that Principal Toddman has a secret. Meanwhile, Daisy and Lexi fundraise together and Mac desperately tries to come up with a perfect Homecoming prank.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Tracey Wigfield

After mingling with an exclusive sorority, Leighton gets roped into a date with a boy, while Whitney confides in a teammate about her relationship with Dalton. With Kimberly in tow, Bela speaks her mind at a high-profile Catullan event.

Director: Kabir Akhtar

Writer: Charlie Grandy