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The Best Episodes of Andy Richter Controls the Universe

Every episode of Andy Richter Controls the Universe ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Andy Richter Controls the Universe!

Fanciful series about an aspiring writer who imagines alternative life scenarios while working for a big company.
Genre:Comedy
Network:FOX

Best Episodes Summary

"Crazy in Rio" is the best rated episode of "Andy Richter Controls the Universe". It scored 7.5/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Andy Ackerman and written by Michael A. Ross, it aired on 1/5/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Final Fantasy".

  • Crazy in Rio
    7.5/1058 votes
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    #1 - Crazy in Rio

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 1/5/2003

    Freddy Pickering inherits control of Pickering Industries. But Andy and the gang wonder if Freddy should be in control of anything.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Michael A. Ross

  • Final Fantasy
    7.5/1049 votes
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    #2 - Final Fantasy

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/24/2009

    Wendy writes a medieval short story about her relationship with Keith, and Byron unintentionally becomes a pimp.

    Director: John Fortenberry

    Writer: Eric Kaplan

  • Grief Counselor
    7.4/1051 votes
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    #3 - Grief Counselor

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/26/2002

    Everyone arrives at work Monday morning to an awful odor.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Michael A. Ross

  • Charity Begins In D Block
    7.4/1043 votes
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    #4 - Charity Begins In D Block

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/2009

    After seeing how much charity work Byron, Keith, and Wendy do, Andy and Jessica feel guilty, so they join a program to help prisoners channel their rage into writing.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Matthew Silverstein, Dave Jeser

  • Little Andy in Charge
    7.3/1054 votes
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    #5 - Little Andy in Charge

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/2/2002

    Andy's gorgeous new girlfriend makes a bigoted remark, and late-night partying becomes Jessica's MO for business success after a good meeting on no sleep.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Jim Bernstein, Michael Shipley

  • We're All The Same, Only Different
    7.2/1051 votes
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    #6 - We're All The Same, Only Different

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 12/1/2002

    Andy and his co-workers compete for the finders fee offered to the person who brings a new writer into the company, which is said to be looking for a "person of color".

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Victor Fresco

  • Relationship Ripcord
    7.2/1050 votes
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    #7 - Relationship Ripcord

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/17/2002

    After Andy eavesdrops on Jessica's neighbor's therapy session, he wants to date her.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Jim Bernstein, Michael Shipley

  • Pilot
    7.0/1062 votes
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    #8 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/2002

    Andy finds his once private office is now to be shared the new Technical Illustrator to Andy's writings, a very timid and somewhat peculiar Byron.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Victor Fresco

  • The Second Episode
    7.0/1049 votes
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    #9 - The Second Episode

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/9/2002

    Andy finds yet another officemate named Andy, and meets neighbors who idolize him from his frat days.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Victor Fresco

  • Holy Sheep
    7.0/1050 votes
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    #10 - Holy Sheep

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 12/15/2002

    Byron has become a follower of Zumanism, which worships a giant, stunningly beautiful sheep. Meanwhile, to prove she's not shallow, Jessica tries to ignore the appearance of an otherwise great guy.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Jennifer Celotta

  • Saturday Early Evening Fever
    7.0/1044 votes
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    #11 - Saturday Early Evening Fever

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 3/24/2009

    Andy's grandmother also happens to be Byron's girlfriend.

    Director: Jay Chandrasekhar

    Writer: Tommy Blacha

  • Gimme a C
    6.9/1048 votes
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    #12 - Gimme a C

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/16/2002

    Andy and his friends tangle with a cost-cutting executive named Praeger.

    Director: Will Mackenzie

    Writer: Jennifer Celotta

  • Bully the Kid
    6.8/1041 votes
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    #13 - Bully the Kid

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/14/2004

    Andy is asked to baby-sit Jessica's nephew, and ends up being blackmailed in the process.

    Director: Bryan Gordon

    Writer: Steve Baldikoski, Bryan Behar

  • Wedding
    6.7/1047 votes
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    #14 - Wedding

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/23/2002

    The gang goes out-of-town to a co-worker's wedding and are all put in compromising positions. Jessica and an obnoxious mailroom worker get together, and Andy mysteriously ends up in bed with Byron.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Tim Doyle

  • Twins
    6.7/1046 votes
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    #15 - Twins

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/2002

    Andy suspects Jessica is being shared by twin brothers. Wendy volunteers to nurse Byron back from an injury.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Rob Ulin

  • The Maid Man
    6.7/1045 votes
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    #16 - The Maid Man

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 1/12/2003

    Andy sleeps with Jessica's cleaner causing Jessica to replace her with an old married couple recommended by Byron.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Matthew Weiner

  • Duh Dog
    6.7/1040 votes
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    #17 - Duh Dog

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/24/2009

    While working on a manual for a deep frier, Byron proposes livening it up with a cartoon character. Andy tries to sarcastically shoot the idea down by suggesting a cartoon dog that tells people stupidly obvious facts, but when executives aren't thrilled with Andy's manual, Byron suggests the "Duh Dog" and the idea takes off. Meanwhile, Keith becomes addicted to fried food.

    Director: John Fortenberry

    Writer: Tommy Blacha

  • France
    6.3/1042 votes
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    #18 - France

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/10/2002

    A business trip to France is at stake as Andy and Byron jockey for Jessica's favor, with Andy promising to care for her cat, which he loses.

    Director: John Fortenberry

    Writer: Will Gluck

  • The Show Might Go On
    6.1/1041 votes
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    #19 - The Show Might Go On

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/22/2002

    Andy finds out that the reason Wendy moved to Chicago was to pursue her dream of singing, but her career hasn't taken off. When Wendy decides to quit singing and pursue her other dream of marriage and a family, Keith, put on the spot about their relationship, conspires with Andy to help Wendy's singing career.

    Director: Andy Ackerman

    Writer: Jay Dyer