The Best Episodes Written By Donald Glover

Every TV Episode Written by Donald Glover Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Donald Glover Ratings Summary

The best episode written by Donald Glover is "It Was All a Dream", rated 10/10 from 4 user votes. It was "directed by Hiro Murai". "It Was All a Dream" aired on 11/10/2022 and is rated 1.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Teddy Perkins".

  • It Was All a Dream
    10.0/10 4 votes

    #1 - It Was All a Dream

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/10/2022

    You know what? As much as I hated this show, I think I'm gonna miss it.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • Teddy Perkins
    8.9/10 30 votes

    #2 - Teddy Perkins

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/5/2018

    Darius is trippin in this one. Y'all know I woulda been left.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • B.A.N.
    8.9/10 29 votes

    #3 - B.A.N.

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/11/2016

    A satirical episode, Paper Boi features as a guest on a talk show called Montague, being part of a discussion on the media's indictment of Black culture and its intersection with trans people. Commercial parodies play throughout the episode during the breaks of the talk show.

    Director: Donald Glover

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • Alligator Man
    8.9/10 22 votes

    #4 - Alligator Man

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/2018

    Ayyy! We back in the city but thangs feel a little different. Must be Robbin' Season. Free Paper Boi!

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • New Jazz
    8.5/10 4 votes

    #5 - New Jazz

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/5/2022

    Al and Darius walk around Amsterdam. Psssh, I could make a way better tv show than this.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • Goodbye, My Friend
    8.2/10 10 votes

    #6 - Goodbye, My Friend

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/5/2009

    Liz befriends a pregnant teenager from a donut shop she visits in the hopes to adopt her baby. Kenneth plans a combined birthday party for Tracy and Jenna, but Jenna wants all of the attention and a party of her own. Jack agrees to go out and party with Frank to keep his mind off of his absent girlfriend and ends up bonding with him over their parental issues.

    Director: John Riggi

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • The Funcooker
    8.1/10 11 votes

    #7 - The Funcooker

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/12/2009

    30 Rock is left in shambles by the cast and crew after Liz is called away for jury duty. Meanwhile, Jack fails to listen to everyone when he becomes obsessed with launching a new big-money product.

    Director: Ken Whittingham

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • The Streisand Effect
    7.9/10 23 votes

    #8 - The Streisand Effect

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/20/2016

    Paper Boi deals with a social media troll, internet criticism, and exploitation; While Earn tries to trade his phone for quick cash, Darius sets up an investment for the future.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • Value
    7.8/10 21 votes

    #9 - Value

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/4/2016

    Van meets her WAG friend Jayde for dinner and they clash over their respective lifestyles. Later, they smoke weed and reconcile, but Van forgets she is scheduled for a drug test the next day. She tries to use her daughter's urine, but spills it and finally admits to her boss that she's smoked, who understands but has to fire her.

    Director: Donald Glover

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • Episode 210
    7.7/10 16 votes

    #10 - Episode 210

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/10/2008

    Jack and C.C. try to make their long distance romance work, Liz decides to invest in real estate, and Kenneth becomes addicted to caffeine.

    Director: Richard Shepard

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga
    7.6/10 5 votes

    #11 - Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 5/12/2022

    Black and White episode? Yawn. Emmy Bait. Why do they hate black women so much?

    Director: Donald Glover

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • The Big Bang
    7.5/10 42 votes

    #12 - The Big Bang

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2016

    The series opens with a confrontation between local rapper Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles and a man who breaks off the side view mirror of Alfred's parked car. Alfred's cousin Earn tries to mediate the situation while stoned sidekick Darius has a sensation of déjà vu.

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • A Breakup
    6.8/10 6 votes

    #13 - A Breakup

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2024

    John and Jane are taking a time-out. Will they be able to say they’re sorry or will this be the end of their adventures? Grab some tissues John and Jane, it’s A BREAKUP! Only this time, it’s life and death. Don’t be so dramatic!

    Director: Donald Glover

    Writer: Donald Glover

  • First Date
    6.7/10 12 votes

    #14 - First Date

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/2024

    Meet the Smiths, John and Jane! Strangers who have given up their identities to be paired off by a secretive organization, both in espionage and in marriage! Two peas stuck in one pod. Come along as they run, jump, and adventure, making friends and making memories! But watch out, there's something amiss for this very first mission. It's John and Jane's: FIRST DATE! Good luck, John and Jane!

    Director: Hiro Murai

    Writer: Donald Glover