The Best Episodes Written By Greg Daniels

Every TV Episode Written by Greg Daniels Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Goodbye, Michael
    9.3/10(46 votes)

    #1 - Goodbye, Michael

    Missing info
    S7:E21

    Michael wants to have a drama-free day at work on his last day before moving to Colorado. Meanwhile, Deangelo Vickers and Andy Bernard scramble to retain Michael's biggest clients.

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    Director:Paul Feig
  2. Background image for Finale
    9.0/10(47 votes)

    #2 - Finale

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    S9:E23

    One year later, Dunder Mifflin employees past and present reunite for a panel discussion about the documentary and to attend Dwight and Angela's wedding.

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    Director:Ken Kwapis
  3. Background image for Beach Games
    8.8/10(35 votes)

    #3 - Beach Games

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    S3:E22

    Michael was shocked when he received a call from Corporate wanting him to interview for a position. Michael was happy, but he also had other things on his mind. Beach Day was coming up and he was taking the crew out for some fun in the sun. Not before reminding Toby he couldn't go because somebody had to stay in the office.

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    Director:Harold Ramis
  4. Background image for Niagara
    8.7/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Niagara

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    S6:E4

    The Dunder Mifflin staff head to Niagara Falls for Jim and Pam's wedding, with the understanding that her pregnancy is a forbidden discussion topic, but Jim's slip of the tongue prods Michael to attempt damage control.

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    Director:Paul Feig
  5. Background image for Booze Cruise
    8.4/10(40 votes)

    #5 - Booze Cruise

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    S2:E11

    Michael takes the entire Dunder-Mifflin staff on a motivational cruise aboard a party boat on Lake Wallenpaupack, but his planned presentation is bogged down by numerous distractions, including a dance contest, limbo, snorkel shots, and the pushy Captain Jack. Also, Jim and Katy's relationship hits the rocks as Roy and Pam finally set a wedding date, which does more than disappoint Jim, and by the end of the night, Michael's motivational cruise doesn't go completely to waste when he shares a heart-to-heart with one of the workers.

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    Director:Ken Kwapis
  6. Background image for Conflict Resolution
    8.4/10(39 votes)

    #6 - Conflict Resolution

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    S2:E21

    When Michael takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin.

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    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #7 - Gay Witch Hunt

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    S3:E1

    When Michael unintentionally outs a gay employee, he stumbles through a sensitivity mine-field. Also, we find out what happened with Jim and Pam.

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    Director:Ken Kwapis
  8. Background image for Homer Badman
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Homer Badman

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    S6:E9

    When Homer gropes for a gummy candy stuck to the babysitter's pants, she mistakes his intentions and turns the town against him.

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  9. Background image for Fun Run
    8.2/10(42 votes)

    #9 - Fun Run

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    S4:E1

    Michael comes to believe the office might be cursed in the wake of a freak accident. After scrutinizing each of his staffers' religious beliefs, he organizes a charity 5K "fun run."

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    Director:Greg Daniels
  10. Background image for Treehouse of Horror V
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Treehouse of Horror V

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    S6:E6

    Lack of beer and cable TV make Homer a crazed killer; the present is altered by a time-traveling Homer; and Principal Skinner turns detention students into food.

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    Director:Jim Reardon
  11. Background image for Bart Sells His Soul
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #11 - Bart Sells His Soul

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    S7:E4

    Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for five dollars, but soon regrets his decision. Meanwhile, Moe turns the Tavern into a family-friendly restaurant.

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    Director:Wes Archer
  12. Background image for 22 Short Films About Springfield
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #12 - 22 Short Films About Springfield

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    S7:E21

    Bart and Milhouse wonder if anything interesting happens to the citizens of Springfield, which leads to a series of interconnected vignettes.

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    Director:Jim Reardon
  13. Background image for Update Eve
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Update Eve

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    S1:E9

    The Uploads are looking forward to the improvements in the new Lakeview Operating System. Nathan and Nora stay up late to recover Nathan’s missing memories.

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    Director:Daina Reid
  14. Background image for Freeyond
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    #14 - Freeyond

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    S1:E10

    Nathan’s restored memories and shifting emotional allegiances put Nora in physical danger.

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    Director:Daina Reid
  15. Background image for Basketball
    7.9/10(57 votes)

    #15 - Basketball

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    S1:E5

    The office staff play a basketball game against the warehouse workers in which Jim shows off to impress Pam and upstage her fiancee who is on the opposing team.

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    Director:Greg Daniels
  16. Background image for Halloween
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    #16 - Halloween

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    S2:E5

    While everyone else in the office enjoys the spooky Halloween festivities and talks about the staff's costumes, Michael ponders who he should fire when the threat of downsizing becomes a reality and his boss orders him to fire one of his staff. Meanwhile, Jim and Pam put Dwight's resume on job-searching websites, which may make Michael's job a little easier, and Pam encourages Jim to set his goals higher by applying for a better job, which makes Jim consider his friendship with Pam.

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    Director:Paul Feig
  17. Background image for Treehouse of Horror IV
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #17 - Treehouse of Horror IV

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    S5:E5

    Homer sells his soul; Vampire Burns invites the Simpsons for dinner; Bart sees a gremlin damaging his school bus.

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  18. Background image for Pilot
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    Middle-class Texan Hank Hill blows his top when an overzealous social worker accuses him of child abuse after rumors about his son's black eye get out of hand.

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    Director:Wes Archer
  19. Background image for Five Stars
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #19 - Five Stars

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    S1:E2

    Nora tries to get her ratings up, so her boss will approve her dad’s upload loan. Nathan acclimates to his new world with the help of a Lakeview therapist.

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    Director:Greg Daniels
  20. Background image for The Parking Space
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #20 - The Parking Space

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    S3:E22

    George argues with a stranger over a "dream" parking space in front of Jerry's apartment.

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    Director:Tom Cherones
  21. Background image for Welcome to Upload
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #21 - Welcome to Upload

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    S1:E1

    After a self-driving car crash, Nathan is uploaded to Lakeview, his girlfriend’s family’s digital after-life, where he meets his customer service rep, Nora.

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    Director:Greg Daniels
  22. Background image for Lisa's Wedding
    7.6/10(30 votes)

    #22 - Lisa's Wedding

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    S6:E19

    A fortuneteller predicts Lisa's engagement and wedding to a fellow student from an upper-crust British family.

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    Director:Jim Reardon
  23. Background image for Pilot
    7.4/10(81 votes)

    #23 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    A documentary crew arrives at the offices of Dunder Mifflin to observe the employees and learn about modern management. Manager Michael Scott tries to paint a happy picture, while sales rep Jim fights with his nemesis Dwight and flirts with receptionist Pam.

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    Director:Ken Kwapis
  24. Background image for New Guys
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #24 - New Guys

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    S9:E1

    Two new, young employees throw Dwight and Jim off balance; Andy returns from leadership training with a desire for revenge.

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    Director:Greg Daniels
  25. Background image for Homer and Apu
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Homer and Apu

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    S5:E13

    Homer accompanies Apu to the Kwik-E-Mart home office--in India--after Apu is fired.

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Greg Daniels Ratings Summary

"Goodbye, Michael" is the best rated episode written by Greg Daniels. It scored 9.3/10 based on 46 votes. It was directed by Paul Feig. It aired on 4/28/2011 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Finale".