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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Clean Break
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Eternal Shriek
    7.9/10(52 votes)

    #2 - The Eternal Shriek

    S1:E7

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

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Jeremy Bearimy
    7.9/10(47 votes)

    #3 - Jeremy Bearimy

    S3:E4

    The group explores the three main branches of ethical thought.

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Coral Palms (2)
    7.8/10(41 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Everything Is Great!
    7.7/10(56 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The Negotiation
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Pete's Wife
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - Wedding Eve
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Dinner Party
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Spies
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Boyle's Hunch
    7.5/10(43 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Landline
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Trevor's Pants
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Alberta's Podcast
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Alberta's Podcast

    S2:E2

    Sam decides to host a podcast exploring the mystery surrounding Alberta’s death. Also, Hetty develops an unusual relationship with a broken washing machine.

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Weekend from Hell
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - The Last Wedding
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Teachers
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Viking Funeral
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Viking Funeral

    S1:E3

    When Thorfinn’s bones are discovered on the Woodstone property, he asks Sam to conduct the traditional Viking funeral he’s always wanted. However, Sam and Jay are torn when they learn that the bones could be sold to a museum for a lot of much-needed cash. Also, the ghosts conduct an election for a “ghost representative” to bring issues to Sam.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Attic Girl
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - LAXmas
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - Par 5
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. undefined Season 6 Episode 15 - Glue
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - Alberta's Descendant
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Alberta's Descendant

    S2:E18

    Alberta is thrilled when a living relative, Alicia, visits Woodstone to learn more about her, but things take a turn when she hits it off with Todd, Sam's podcast co-host. Also, Nigel uses his knowledge of Trevor and Hetty's secret tryst to try to blackmail Hetty.

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - Road Trip
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Road Trip

    S5:E17

    After being emasculated in front of Cece, Schmidt insists on a manly bachelor party weekend in Vegas, but the road trip goes awry when the guys end up at a desert biker bar and he must put his newfound bravado to the test.

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Jay's Friends
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Jay's Friends

    S2:E3

    Sam becomes alarmed when the ghosts suggest Jay’s new friends may be part of a cult run by a charismatic leader named Micah. Also, Pete changes his attitude after Sasappis criticizes his unceasing cheeriness.

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Trent O'Donnell Ratings Summary

"Clean Break" is the best rated episode directed by Trent O'Donnell. It scored 8.3/10 based on 18 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/5/2015 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Eternal Shriek".