The Best Episodes of Extras Season 2
Every episode of Extras Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Extras Season 2!
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 up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.
Season 2 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Extras" season 2 is "Orlando Bloom", rated 8.3/10 from 1179 user votes. It was directed by Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais and written by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant. "Orlando Bloom" aired on 9/14/2006 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "David Bowie".
8.3/10 1,179 votes#1 - 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, Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
8.2/10 1,149 votes#2 - 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, Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
8.6/10 1,305 votes#3 - 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, Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
8.0/10 991 votes#4 - Chris Martin
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2006
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.
Director: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
8.4/10 1,101 votes#5 - 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, Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
8.2/10 1,009 votes#6 - Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2006
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.
Director: Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant