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The Best Episodes of The Loop

Every episode of The Loop ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Loop!

The Best Episodes of The Loop

The Loop is an American sitcom that ran from March 15, 2006 to July 1, 2007 on Fox. The show starred Bret Harrison as Sam...
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Loop Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(64 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Sam has difficulties balancing his new job as an airline executive while still saving enough time to keep up with his slacker friends who don't see working as a priority.

    Director:Betty Thomas
    Writers:Pam Brady, Will Gluck

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  2. The Loop Season 2 Episode 9 - Fatty
    6.8/10(39 votes)

    #2 - Fatty

    S2:E9

    In an attempt to understand the plight of plus-sized airline passengers, Sam is forced to fly while wearing a fat suit. However, while on the flight, Russell asks Sam to spy on his girlfriend... but Sam does more than that.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writers:Pam Brady, Will Gluck

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  3. The Loop Season 2 Episode 1 - Windows
    6.7/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Windows

    S2:E1

    Sam tries to get the new receptionist to go out with him, however he has to juggle his love life with the task of impressing a group of Icelandic visitors that Russ wants to do business with.

    Director:Andrew Fleming
    Writer:Sam Laybourne

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  4. The Loop Season 1 Episode 2 - Jack Air
    6.6/10(54 votes)

    #4 - Jack Air

    S1:E2

    Sam is given an assignment at work to make a low-cost airline carrier, but he may not be able to deliver his proposal because of a tequila challenge he took part in the night before.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writer:Theresa Mulligan

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  5. The Loop Season 1 Episode 6 - Bear Drop Soup
    6.5/10(40 votes)

    #5 - Bear Drop Soup

    S1:E6

    Sam's latest business proposition turns his coworkers against him and Sully comes up with the perfect solution to rid Piper's tutor of excess body hair.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writer:Robin Shorr

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  6. The Loop Season 2 Episode 7 - Stride
    6.5/10(39 votes)

    #6 - Stride

    S2:E7

    When Trans-Alliance takes on "Stride" gum as a new corporate sponsor Sam is smitten by the "Stride" marketing rep. Unfortunately, Sam's desire to land the marketing rep clouds his best judgement when deciding on product placement.

    Director:Tommy O'Haver
    Writer:Theresa Mulligan

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  7. The Loop Season 2 Episode 8 - Crazy Goat
    6.3/10(32 votes)

    #7 - Crazy Goat

    S2:E8

    After Russ' crazy friend, "Crazy Goat", passes away, Russ asks his staff to come up with ways to make more money in "crazy" ways... just as "Crazy Goat" would have done. Sam finds out that Derek Tricolli has an idea that is crazy enough to work, however Derek will only participate if Sam fixes him up with Darcy.

    Director:Roger Nygard
    Writer:Andy Gordon

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  8. The Loop Season 1 Episode 7 - Rusty Trombone
    6.1/10(53 votes)

    #8 - Rusty Trombone

    S1:E7

    A last-minute brainstorming meeting forces Sam to bail on his date with Piper and rescue her from sleazy Derek.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writers:Pam Brady, Will Gluck

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  9. The Loop Season 2 Episode 6 - Lady Business
    6.1/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Lady Business

    S2:E6

    Sam runs afoul of Meryl when he nominates her for an award, and later discovers that she is not as thrilled as he thought she would be.

    Director:Mike Mitchell
    Writer:Robia Rashid

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  10. The Loop Season 1 Episode 3 - Tiger Express
    6.0/10(55 votes)

    #10 - Tiger Express

    S1:E3

    At the bar, Sam bumps into Jolie, a girl he previously ditched on their third date. Sam's plan to reconnect with Jolie is hampered by a series of curve balls thrown by his boss.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Ira Ungerleider

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  11. The Loop Season 1 Episode 5 - Year Of The Dog
    6.0/10(41 votes)

    #11 - Year Of The Dog

    S1:E5

    Meryl seeks Sam's expertise to assist with a vital presentation she's giving to the Chinese Department of Transportation.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writers:Theresa Mulligan, Ira Ungerleider

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  12. The Loop Season 2 Episode 2 - The Phantom
    6.0/10(34 votes)

    #12 - The Phantom

    S2:E2

    Russ crashes into Sam's car and covers it up. To ease his guilt, he lends Sam his motorcycle, which Sully destroys. Desperate to come up with the cash to fix the bike, Sam enrolls in an experimental drug trial.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writer:Robia Rashid

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  13. The Loop Season 2 Episode 3 - Yeah, Presents
    5.7/10(36 votes)

    #13 - Yeah, Presents

    S2:E3

    Russ tells everyone not to get him a present for his birthday, but everyone still scrambles to find him the perfect gift. Sam discovers that Russ once owned a beloved exotic bird, so he sets out to track one down. However, he gets into a load of trouble trying to import a bird across international borders.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writers:Pam Brady, Will Gluck

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  14. The Loop Season 2 Episode 5 - The Dutch
    5.4/10(29 votes)

    #14 - The Dutch

    S2:E5

    Sam feels that he is one of the boys when Russ invites him to a business lunch with the heads of the other airlines. However the experience is not without trouble, as Sam makes a simple donation to a charity sponsored by "The Dutch", which causes him much more than he bargained for.

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Robin Shorr

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  15. The Loop Season 1 Episode 4 - Trouble In The Saddle
    5.3/10(47 votes)

    #15 - Trouble In The Saddle

    S1:E4

    On his way to an important business meeting at Russ's ranch, Sam stops off at home to put on some ranch attire.

    Director:Rawson Marshall Thurber
    Writers:Pam Brady, Will Gluck

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  16. The Loop Season 2 Episode 10 - The Stranger
    5.3/10(28 votes)

    #16 - The Stranger

    S2:E10

    Sam has been assigned a new project, however he chooses Russ' pal Ralph to assist him, instead of Meryl. After things go bad, Sam has to crawl back to Meryl to help him straighten out the mess.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Sam Laybourne

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  17. The Loop Season 2 Episode 4 - CSI: Donut Idol Bowl
    5.2/10(35 votes)

    #17 - CSI: Donut Idol Bowl

    S2:E4

    To ramp up marketing to families, Russ decides that the airline needs a family-friendly icon. Sam submits a really great idea from Darcy, however Russ mistakenly uses a doodle drawn by Sully. The result is very "Sully-like."

    Director:Jay Chandrasekhar
    Writer:Ira Ungerleider

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Loop". It scored 7.2/10 based on 64 votes. Directed by Betty Thomas and written by Pam Brady, Will Gluck, it aired on 3/15/2006. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fatty".