8.8/1016 votes#1 - Backstory!
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/4/2021
A fresh-faced young man discovers what it takes to become one of the world's greatest science fiction writers.
Director: Rob McElhenney
Writer: Craig Mazin
8.6/1018 votes#2 - Quarantine
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/22/2020
As the MQ staff works from home, Poppy struggles with solitude while Brad and David start a charitable competition.
Director: Rob McElhenney
Writer: David Hornsby
8.5/1023 votes#3 - A Dark Quiet Death
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2020
From inception to demise, the life cycle of video game Dark Quiet Death.
Director: Rob McElhenney
Writer: Katie McElhenney
8.3/1022 votes#4 - Charlie Gets Crippled
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/29/2006
An accident that puts Charlie in a wheelchair opens up a window of possibilities for the gang. Meanwhile, Dennis and Dee’s estranged father reenters their life in hopes of starting anew with his children and soon discovers that he enjoys the lifestyle of their friends.
Director: Rob McElhenney
Writer: Glenn Howerton
8.1/1022 votes#5 - Charlie Has Cancer
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/25/2005
After discovering that he might have cancer, Mac and Dennis attempt to find a woman who will sleep with Charlie. In the midst of their search, Mac falls in love with a transsexual he meets at the bar named Carmen. Overwhelmed by the extra workload that she had to take on since Charlie has taken a leave of absence, Dee tries to get Dennis to hire a recently out of work actress friend to help out.
Director: Rob McElhenney
Writer: Rob McElhenney
8.1/1015 votes#6 - Everlight
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/16/2021
The team returns to the office for their annual Everlight party. Poppy and Ian rig a LARP tournament in an underdog's favor.
Director: Rob McElhenney
Writer: Ashly Burch
7.4/1010 votes#7 - Partners
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/10/2022
Ian feels adrift in his new partnership with Poppy. David and Jo are suspicious of an employee's return. Dana and Rachel meet the new testers.
Director: Rob McElhenney
Writer: David Hornsby
7.3/1010 votes#8 - Across the Universe
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/2022
As David stewards Mythic Quest, Ian and Poppy consider offers for their offshoot game. Jo assembles the entire team for C.W.'s celebration.
Director: Rob McElhenney
Writer: David Hornsby
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"Backstory!" is the best rated episode directed by Rob McElhenney. It scored 8.8/10 based on 16 votes. It was written by Craig Mazin. It aired on 6/4/2021 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Quarantine".