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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 Drive" is the best rated episode directed by Stephen Merchant. It scored 8.8/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by Stephen Merchant. It aired on 11/17/2013 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Orlando Bloom".

  • The Drive
    8.8/104 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

  • Orlando Bloom
    8.5/104 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

  • Episode 7
    8.5/102 votes

    #3 - 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

  • The Date
    8.4/105 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Kate Winslet
    8.2/104 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Sir Ian McKellen
    8.2/104 votes

    #6 - 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

  • The Limo
    8.2/105 votes

    #7 - 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

  • The Dinner
    8.2/105 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Interview
    8.1/1016 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Customer Survey
    8.1/1035 votes

    #10 - 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

  • Samuel L. Jackson
    8.0/104 votes

    #11 - 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

  • David Bowie
    8.0/104 votes

    #12 - 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

  • Charity
    8.0/1015 votes

    #13 - 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

  • Episode 1
    8.0/105 votes

    #14 - 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

  • Episode 2
    8.0/103 votes

    #15 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2011

    Warwick makes a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars wedding, but his fortune rises when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role.

    Director: Stephen Merchant

    Writer: Ricky Gervais

  • Episode 5
    8.0/102 votes

    #16 - 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

  • Episode 6
    8.0/102 votes

    #17 - 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

  • Episode 1
    8.0/103 votes

    #18 - 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

  • Episode 6
    8.0/103 votes

    #19 - 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

  • Party
    7.9/1016 votes

    #20 - 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

  • Daniel Radcliffe
    7.8/104 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

  • Training
    7.8/1016 votes

    #22 - 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

  • Judgement
    7.8/1016 votes

    #23 - 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

  • Motivation
    7.7/1015 votes

    #24 - 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

  • Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones
    7.5/104 votes

    #25 - Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/28/2005

    Again Andy and Maggie are both extras on the same production, this time it's a period drama starring "hard-man" British actor Ross Kemp, who likes to play up to his tough persona. Another tough-guy actor, Vinnie Jones, is filming something nearby. When Andy brags to his rival, Greg, who's an extra on Jones' set, that Kemp could beat up Jones, the rivalry switches hands from the extras to the actors.

    Director: Stephen Merchant

    Writer: Ricky Gervais