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Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Extras Season 1 Episode 3 - Kate Winslet
    8.7/10(1683 votes)

    #1 - Kate Winslet

    S1:E3

    Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  2. Extras Season 2 Episode 3 - Daniel Radcliffe
    8.6/10(1403 votes)

    #2 - Daniel Radcliffe

    S2:E3

    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.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  3. Extras Season 1 Episode 6 - Patrick Stewart
    8.5/10(1296 votes)

    #3 - Patrick Stewart

    S1:E6

    As Andy's useless agent still hasn't managed to get him any work, he takes it upon himself to get his sitcom script read by somebody. He manages to get it to Patrick Stewart, who passes it onto the BBC, who decide to develop it. However, Andy finds himself stuck developing the script with a nearly unbearably camp man, a problem he shares with Maggie, who unwittingly repeats it to Andy's colleague later on, possibly jeopardizing Andy's chances of getting his sitcom made.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  4. Extras Season 2 Episode 5 - Sir Ian McKellen
    8.4/10(1185 votes)

    #4 - Sir Ian McKellen

    S2:E5

    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.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  5. Extras Season 2 Episode 1 - Orlando Bloom
    8.3/10(1273 votes)

    #5 - Orlando Bloom

    S2:E1

    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.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  6. Extras Season 2 Episode 2 - David Bowie
    8.2/10(1246 votes)

    #6 - David Bowie

    S2:E2

    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.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  7. Extras Season 2 Episode 6 - Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross
    8.2/10(1092 votes)

    #7 - Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross

    S2:E6

    Andy becomes fast friends with Jonathan Ross after making his first chat show appearance. The mother of an ill fan forces him to come and visit her boy at the hospital, so Andy takes Maggie along. Darren is given an ultimatum: arrange a meeting with Robert De Niro or get fired.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  8. Extras Season 1 Episode 5 - Samuel L. Jackson
    8.0/10(1235 votes)

    #8 - Samuel L. Jackson

    S1:E5

    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.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  9. Extras Season 2 Episode 4 - Chris Martin
    8.0/10(1073 votes)

    #9 - Chris Martin

    S2:E4

    Andy encounters Coldplay's Chris Martin while recording an ad for charity and reluctantly agrees to have him do a cameo on 'When the Whistle Blows'. When his show is nominated for a Bafta Award, everything that could possibly go wrong for Andy during the night of the ceremony does.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  10. Extras Season 1 Episode 1 - Ben Stiller
    7.7/10(1536 votes)

    #10 - Ben Stiller

    S1:E1

    Andy and Maggie are both extras in a serious genocide movie being shot by Ben Stiller in England; however, Andy isn't satisfied with his minuscule role, and so goes to the genocide witness Goran to try and get him a bigger part.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  11. Extras Season 1 Episode 4 - Les Dennis
    7.7/10(1270 votes)

    #11 - Les Dennis

    S1:E4

    Andy gets a role in a pantomime, starring opposite British TV presenter Les Dennis. As Dennis begins to approach a breakdown, Maggie gets to know the pantomime director's daughter, who appears to have had her life greatly warped by her parents.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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  12. Extras Season 1 Episode 2 - Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones
    7.5/10(1351 votes)

    #12 - Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

    S1:E2

    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.

    Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
    Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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Best Episodes Summary

"Kate Winslet" is the best rated episode of "Extras". It scored 8.7/10 based on 1683 votes. Directed by Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais and written by Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais, it aired on 8/4/2005. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Daniel Radcliffe".