The Best Episodes of Extras Season 2

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Orlando Bloom

   S2:E19/14/2006

   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.

   Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

   Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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   Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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2. 

   8.3/10(9 votes)

   #2 - David Bowie

   S2:E29/21/2006

   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.

   Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

   Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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   Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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3. 

   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Daniel Radcliffe

   S2:E39/28/2006

   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.

   Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

   Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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4. 

   8.0/10(8 votes)

   #4 - Chris Martin

   S2:E410/5/2006

   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.

   Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

   Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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5. 

   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #5 - Sir Ian McKellen

   S2:E510/12/2006

   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.

   Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

   Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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   Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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6. 

   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross

   S2:E610/19/2006

   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.

   Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

   Writers:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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   Directors:Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais

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