The Best Episodes of Extras Season 2

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: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

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: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

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: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

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: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

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: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

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: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Writer: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant