The Best Episodes Directed By Trent O'donnell

Every TV Episode Directed by Trent O'donnell Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Tanks for Nothing
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Tanks for Nothing

    S1:E2

    General Davidson makes a visit to USAG Stroopsdorf and insults The Colonel by tasking him with commanding the unit of traffic during a Tank Maneuver. The Colonel devises a plan to steal a tank to prove he is still in his prime. Captain Quinn wants to earn her father's respect and organizes her own secret tank heist mission.

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  2. Background image for Clean Break
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Clean Break

    S4:E22

    As Coach prepares to move out of the loft, Schmidt also decides to get rid of his non-essentials and in the process discovers what is truly important to him; Jess and Nick reminisce about their “sex mug” and wonder if they still have feelings for each other.

    Writer:N/A
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  3. Background image for Jeremy Bearimy
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    #3 - Jeremy Bearimy

    S3:E4

    The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.

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  4. Background image for Kinda Sorta
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Kinda Sorta

    S2:E13

    The college fair comes to Whitlock, and Sarika has an offer to Jack: Get her into Harvard, and she’ll get his book into the hands of her publisher aunt. Meanwhile, Stef prepares for a visit from a fling, Helen applies to college, and Durbin tries to cement his legacy. Season finale.

    Writer:N/A
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  5. Background image for Pilot
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    The colonel is reassigned to take emergency command of USAG Stroopsdorf in the Netherlands; Sgt. Conway provides the colonel and Shah with a tour of the things Stroopsdorf is known for... cheese, laundry, and bowling.

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  6. Background image for The Eternal Shriek
    7.9/10(50 votes)

    #6 - The Eternal Shriek

    S1:E7

    Eleanor puts Janet in her crosshairs to save Michael from eternal suffering.

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  7. Background image for The One, The Only
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #7 - The One, The Only

    S2:E8

    Deborah prepares to take the stage for her taping as Ava deals with a new opportunity.

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  8. Background image for Coral Palms (2)
    7.8/10(39 votes)

    #8 - Coral Palms (2)

    S4:E2

    Jake and Holt end up on the other side of the interrogation table after being caught plotting an attack on Figgis. Meanwhile, a questionable new captain takes over at the precinct.

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  9. Background image for Everything Is Great!
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #9 - Everything Is Great!

    S2:E1

    Having had their memories erased by ambitious master architect Michael, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason again settle into the Good Place, unaware of what has previously transpired...except that Eleanor discovers the one clue she had left for herself and attempts to piece things together.

    Writer:Joe Mande
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  10. Background image for The Negotiation
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #10 - The Negotiation

    S2:E3

    Brianna wants to produce Frankie's organic yam lube. Grace competes for her grandchildren's affection. Frankie reconnects with her Yam Man, Jacob.

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  11. Background image for Landline
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Landline

    S4:E5

    When Coach's liaison with the school nurse gets messy, vice principal Jess must enforce a new, "no fraternization" policy among the teachers. But the tables soon get turned when she finds herself attracted to the hot new science teacher. Meanwhile, Nick is enjoying being Schmidt and Winston's secretary, after the loft gets a new home phone

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  12. Background image for Boyle's Hunch
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    #12 - Boyle's Hunch

    S3:E3

    A smitten Boyle vows to get a fellow foodie out of prison by proving her innocence. Holt's bid to boost cops' public image sparks a backlash.

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  13. Background image for Teachers
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Teachers

    S4:E8

    Jess, Coach and Ryan attend a teachers' conference, led by education guru Brenda Brown. Back at the loft, Nick, Schmidt and Winston try to have a wild weekend while Jess is out of town.

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  14. Background image for The Last Wedding
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #14 - The Last Wedding

    S4:E1

    At the last wedding of the summer, the gang makes a pact: Each of them will get lucky by night's end. Jess sets her sights on the best man, who also has caught the eye of a beautiful scientist. Meanwhile, Schmidt and Nick get an indecent proposal. Winston recovers from his police academy training, and Coach panics when he realizes he already has hooked up with every woman at the party.

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  15. Background image for Par 5
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #15 - Par 5

    S4:E20

    Fawn takes Jess to a charity golf tournament, but the Vice Principal lands in the sand trap in her attempts to make a good impression. Meanwhile, Winston meets a beautiful woman and must lie about being a cop.

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  16. Background image for Wedding Eve
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Wedding Eve

    S5:E21

    On the night before the wedding, Nick and Winston try to help Schmidt re-write his vows and Jess, thinking that Sam is going to propose to her, rallies the gang into playing True American to avoid giving him an answer.

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  17. Background image for Spies
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Spies

    S2:E1

    Sam enlists the Ghosts to help secure a good review from an overly critical couple staying at the B&B. Also, Isaac tries to integrate Nigel into his friend group.

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  18. Background image for Glue
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Glue

    S6:E15

    When Nick freaks out after Reagan lands him a book signing, Jess scrambles to boost his confidence and help it go smoothly. Meanwhile, Winston reveals to Schmidt and Cece that he's proposing to Aly, but needs their help to execute the big plan

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  19. Background image for Pete's Wife
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Pete's Wife

    S1:E6

    Pete convinces Sam to invite his living wife to the mansion, only to discover she’s been keeping a dark secret from him for many years. Also, Sassapis gets angry with Thorfinn for binge-cheating their favorite show without him, and Trevor learns he may have a daughter.

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  20. Background image for Trevor's Pants
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Trevor's Pants

    S1:E16

    The secret about Trevor’s missing pants is finally revealed when his wealthy former friend comes to Woodstone Mansion to buy the timepiece Sam and Jay found on Elias Woodstone’s corpse. Also, Thor decides to tell Flower how he feels about her.

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  21. Background image for LAXmas
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #21 - LAXmas

    S4:E11

    As the gang prepares to depart for the holidays, they quickly find they may be home alone when they are all trapped at the airport.

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  22. Background image for Dinner Party
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Dinner Party

    S1:E4

    When Sam and Jay invite the nosy neighbors Henry and Margaret to a dinner party to woo them into allowing the bed and breakfast, the ghosts are desperately eager to be included on the guest list.

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  23. Background image for Attic Girl
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Attic Girl

    S1:E17

    An ‘80s “mean girl” ghost named Stephanie, who died on her prom night, is awakened in the attic, triggering Sam to confront what happened on her own prom night. Also, Alberta discovers she has another special gift.

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  24. Background image for Weekend from Hell
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Weekend from Hell

    S2:E17

    Elias Woodstone returns to Woodstone seeking Hetty’s forgiveness so he can stay out of hell for good. Also, Jay struggles to repeat an inspired culinary creation that he came up with after walking through Flower.

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  25. Background image for Outback UFO Tours
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Outback UFO Tours

    S1:E1

    A mysterious stranger arrives in the tiny outback town of Bidgeegud, searching for a local named Hugo, only to discover he is missing and that foul play might be involved in his disappearance.

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Trent O'Donnell Ratings Summary

"Tanks for Nothing" is the best rated episode directed by Trent O'Donnell. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Joel Church-Cooper. It aired on 1/9/2025 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Clean Break".