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The Best Episodes Directed By Max Winkler

Every TV Episode Directed by Max Winkler Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Cooler
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    S2:E15

    Nick and Schmidt go out on a "bro's night," but quickly become infatuated with, and highly competitive over, a beautiful woman attracted to sadness. Meanwhile, Winston falls for a girl with absolutely no interest in him, which only makes him more attracted to her. Then, Jess' decision to have a night alone in the loft doesn't go as planned and involves another round of the drinking game "True American," and a surprising development in her relationship with one of the loft mates.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - The Pontiac Bandit Returns
    7.9/10(56 votes)

    S2:E10

    Jake and Rosa catch the Pontiac Bandit, who could lead them to the Giggle Pig kingpin. Charles and Gina worry about their parents getting close.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Hostage Situation
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    S3:E11

    Boyle tries to recover some sensitive cargo held hostage by his ruthless ex-wife. Amy injures Terry at the worst possible moment.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Bestie
    7.5/10(48 votes)

    S3:E1

    After the loss of her mother, a young woman seeks connection in a mysterious online friend.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - Winston's Birthday
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    S2:E24

    Jess' dad chooses the worst day to pay the loft an unexpected visit, forcing a nervous Nick to spend the day alone with him. Jess finds herself with huge opportunity for a new job on the day before Cece's wedding. Schmidt must take a look in the mirror and confront his real feelings about Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Winston psyches himself up for his huge surprise birthday celebration, which no one seemed to remember to throw for him.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Gloaming
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    S1:E6

    Dean and Nora find a hidden room where someone's been living. Theodora shares intriguing intel about Roger Kaplan. The family makes a fateful decision.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Tinfinity
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S2:E18

    Jess catches the eye of a professional football player, with whom Winston landed an exclusive interview for his radio station. Meanwhile, Nick and Schmidt argue over the planning of their "TinFinity" party celebrating their tenth anniversary of living together, and Cece gets a surprise offer

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Double Date
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    S3:E3

    Thinking Schmidt has chosen to be with Cece, Jess and Nick invite him to go on a double date with them. Nick is caught between loyalty to his friend and loyalty to his girlfriend when he finds out a shocking secret. Meanwhile, Winston promises to get the foursome a table at an ultra-exclusive restaurant that doesn’t take reservations.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Aura
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    S2:E2

    After moving into a new home, a married couple is terrorized by a cryptic visitor.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Thanksgiving III
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    S3:E10

    Nick and Jess take the gang camping for Thanksgiving; Coach and Schmidt compete to prove who is the best woodsman; Cece and Winston bond over a shared dislike for the outdoors.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 11 Episode 2 - Thank You for Your Service
    6.8/10(24 votes)

    S11:E2

    Gino grapples with his trauma. Patrick's search takes him to dark places. A stranger contacts Hannah with a grave warning.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - All In
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    S3:E1

    Nick and Jess make a romantic run for the border -- but their wild Mexican adventure takes a turn for the worse when Nick is arrested.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - Sister
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    S3:E16

    Jess' wild-child sister, Abby, pays a visit and immediately throws the loft into disarray. Meanwhile, Schmidt enlists Nick to be his wingman in crashing a bar mitzvah and Winston throws a dinner party with Bertie, which turns awkward when only Cece and Coach attend.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 10 Episode 7 - Take Me to Your Leader
    5.8/10(32 votes)

    S10:E7

    A group of college students on a camping trip are swept up in a horrifying and deadly conspiracy decades in the making.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Naughty List
    5.3/10(25 votes)

    S1:E4

    A group of influencers face a reckoning after posting a problematic video online.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Clone
    4.9/10(14 votes)

    S3:E6

    Following a debilitating accident, a tech billionaire assigns a robotic clone to temporarily replace himself… or at least that was his plan.

    Director:Max Winkler
    Writer:N/A

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Max Winkler Ratings Summary

"Cooler" is the best rated episode directed by Max Winkler. It scored 8.435/10 based on 23 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/29/2013 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Pontiac Bandit Returns".