The Best Episodes Directed By Stephen Merchant
Every TV Episode Directed by Stephen Merchant Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Stephen Merchant Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Stephen Merchant is "The Drive", rated 8.8/10 from 4 user votes. It was "written by Stephen Merchant". "The Drive" aired on 11/17/2013 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Orlando Bloom".
8.8/10 4 votes#1 - The Drive
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2013
Stuart brags to anyone and everyone about his pending night out with Kimberly. Later, he drives Wade, Jessica and Kives around to some parties, including Amelia's birthday, where Jessica relishes that the tables have turned with Amelia.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Stephen Merchant
8.5/10 4 votes#2 - Orlando Bloom
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2006
Andy finally gets the chance to make his sitcom, but things aren't going his way. Meanwhile Maggie is an extra on an Orlando Bloom film.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.4/10 5 votes#3 - The Date
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2013
Stuart asks out a yoga-studio employee, Glenn gets Jessica an audition, and Wade institutes an emergency-alert system.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Stephen Merchant
8.2/10 4 votes#4 - Kate Winslet
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/4/2005
Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.2/10 4 votes#5 - Sir Ian McKellen
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2006
Andy's school mate Steve Sherwood visits him on set and inspires Darren to ask Maggie out on a date. Wanting to be recognized more for his acting abilities, Andy auditions for a new play directed by Sir Ian McKellen.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.2/10 5 votes#6 - The Limo
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2013
Stuart looks to win over Jessica's friends by commandeering a limo Wade hired to impress his estranged wife Marion.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Stephen Merchant
8.2/10 5 votes#7 - The Dinner
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2013
Stuart and Jessica are invited to a dinner party and Stuart ditches Wade to go. Since he's on his own, Wade convinces Kives to party at Stuart's house with him.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Stephen Merchant
8.1/10 34 votes#8 - Customer Survey
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2008
Dwight and Jim are shocked when they get the results of the annual customer survey report. Pam and Jim decide they want to spend every minute together using their bluetooth phones. Meanwhile, Angela and Andy pick an unusual location for their wedding.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Lester Lewis
8.0/10 4 votes#9 - Samuel L. Jackson
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/18/2005
Andy and Maggie are this time working on an action movie starring Samuel L Jackson. Andy finds himself cornered into a friendship with an incredibly over-friendly middle-aged Welshman also working on the set. Maggie finds herself attracted to black actor Danny on set, but isn't sure how to talk to him because of his race.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/10 4 votes#10 - David Bowie
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2006
The first episode of Andy's sitcom, "When the Whistle Blows" is getting harsh reviews but draws respectable viewing numbers. Andy begins to get recognized on the street and in pubs.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/10 15 votes#11 - Charity
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2002
It's Comic Relief Day and the staff of Werhnam Hogg all do their bit to raise money including Dawn, whose 'kisses for 1' stand finally provides Tim with the opportunity he's been waiting for. But when David can only produce a draft of his new gameshow concept in place of an important company report, Neil and Jennifer draw the line and inform him that he is being made redundant.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/10 15 votes#12 - Interview
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2002
Although slightly peeved that the staff seem to be taking his redundancy in their stride, David's spirits remain high as he plans his future while also being interviewed for an article in 'Inside Paper'. Tim takes drastic action when he learns that Dawn has resigned in order to move to the USA with boyfriend Lee. However, when David is told that his services as a motivational speaker are also no longer required he sinks to his lowest ebb and begs Neil to reconsider the dismissal. But is it too late?
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/10 1 votes#13 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/1/2011
During messy divorce negotiations, Warwick asks Ricky and Stephen for personal advice. Meanwhile, he moves into a new apartment and seeks election as chairman of the Society of People of Small Stature.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/10 1 votes#14 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/8/2011
Warwick seeks spiritual guidance, and following a visit to the dating agency where he met his wife, he embarks on a quest to find a new partner.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/10 1 votes#15 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/15/2011
Warwick throws a party in his new apartment to show it to his ex-wife and his new date Amy. But when Cat Deeley shows up, he can't resist being a player, and no one is impressed.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/10 1 votes#16 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/20/2011
Warwick attends a charity event in the hope of hanging out with celebrities. However, in trying to impress Sting he ends up spending more than he can afford. Consequently he has to look for a new home and hopes Amy will see him again.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/10 2 votes#17 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/25/2021
Seven very different strangers begin their community payback sentences, renovating a derelict building in Bristol. But can any of these ‘outlaws’ really reform?
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Stephen Merchant
8.0/10 2 votes#18 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/29/2021
Even with redemption seemingly in reach, the outlaws find their time running out, and the net closing around them. They face a stark choice — die apart, or survive together?
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Stephen Merchant
7.9/10 16 votes#19 - Party
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2002
A colleague's birthday provides a welcome distraction for the employees of Wernham Hogg and leads to a series of practical jokes at the expense of David and Gareth. Meanwhile, David's growing frustrations with new boss Neil constantly looking over his shoulder are somewhat alleviated by the arrival of two representatives from a public speaking company who seem keen to recruit him.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
7.8/10 16 votes#20 - Training
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/30/2001
Wernham Hogg, Slough branch are having a training day. Rowan, an outside consultant tries his best. Dawn has other things on her mind...
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
7.8/10 4 votes#21 - Daniel Radcliffe
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2006
First comes the success, then the backlash and the British press aren't about to change the rules. Andy has incurred their wrath and needs an experienced P.R. guru to help him. On the set of his new film, Daniel Radcliffe is trying his staggeringly poor chat-up lines on anything female.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
7.8/10 4 votes#22 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/2011
With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill, and his wife divorcing him, showbiz dwarf Warwick Davis is forced to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. He seeks advice from old pals Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, but Liam Neeson has beaten him to it.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
7.7/10 15 votes#23 - Motivation
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2002
David's preparations for his first motivational training seminar that evening don't get off to the perfect start when he first discovers the staff's new nicknames for him that are doing the rounds and then receives another reprimand from Neil for neglecting his duties. Meanwhile, Tim and Rachel finally go public with their relationship, much to the dismay of Gareth.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
7.6/10 15 votes#24 - Judgement
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2001
Jennifer arrives to give the final decision. The Slough branch is to be merged with Swindon and some people will lose their jobs, and David has been offered Jennifer's job, which he accepts.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
7.5/10 15 votes#25 - New Girl
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/13/2001
Brent decides to take on a new secretary despite the spectre of redundancies in the Slough branch. He can choose between some bloke that's turned up for interview and a pretty young blonde. The day is rounded off with a trip to Chasers nightclub...
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais