- 8.3/1028 votes
#1 - Introduction to Finality
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/2012
Jeff agrees to represent Shirley in a case against Pierce to determine official ownership of their new sandwich shop.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Annie Mebane
- 8.2/1033 votes
#2 - Regional Holiday Music
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2011
The study group is slowly convinced to fill in for the Glee Club at Greendale's Christmas pageant.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Annie Mebane
- 8.1/108 votes
#3 - Sam Takes a Walk
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/1/2019
As Sam gets political with his art, Elsa and Doug explore a (not-so-normal) weekend away. Casey and Izzie re-examine their relationship.
Director: Robia Rashid
Writer: Annie Mebane
- 7.9/1015 votes
#4 - Imposter Syndrome
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/23/2023
At Alice’s urging, Jimmy agrees to host a party. Gaby struggles with her post-divorce libido. Liz recommends medical marijuana to Paul.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston
Writer: Annie Mebane
- 7.6/107 votes
#5 - Nothing's Wrong with It, I Just Don't Need It Anymore
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/27/2024
A flashback reveals Eve and Nick's origins, how Yancy got suspended, and Nick and Izzy's nefarious business dealings.
Director: Marcos Siega
Writer: Annie Mebane
- 7.6/1032 votes
#6 - Heroic Origins
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 5/2/2013
Abed's research into the study group's history uncovers an overlooked series of chance encounters that led each of them to Greendale.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: Annie Mebane
- 7.2/1034 votes
#7 - Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 3/7/2013
Britta joins Jeff to see his estranged father on Thanksgiving. Shirley invites the rest of the group to spend the holiday with her judgmental in-laws.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Annie Mebane
- 6.2/105 votes
#8 - I Love Pain
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/15/2024
Paul and Jimmy disagree about Sean's treatment plan. Gaby's sister asks for her help. Liz has an idea for boosting business at the food truck.
Director: Randall Keenan Winston
Writer: Annie Mebane