The Best Episodes Written By Greg Daniels
Every TV Episode Written by Greg Daniels Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Greg Daniels Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Greg Daniels is "Goodbye, Michael", rated 9.243/10 from 37 user votes. It was "directed by Paul Feig". "Goodbye, Michael" aired on 4/28/2011 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Finale".
9.2/10 37 votes#1 - Goodbye, Michael
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 4/28/2011
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.
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Greg Daniels
9.1/10 39 votes#2 - Finale
Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/2013
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.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.8/10 30 votes#3 - Niagara
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2009
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.
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.8/10 31 votes#4 - Beach Games
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/2007
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.
Director: Harold Ramis
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.5/10 35 votes#5 - Gay Witch Hunt
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2006
When Michael unintentionally outs a gay employee, he stumbles through a sensitivity mine-field. Also, we find out what happened with Jim and Pam.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.4/10 35 votes#6 - Fun Run
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2007
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."
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.4/10 34 votes#7 - Booze Cruise
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/5/2006
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.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.3/10 33 votes#8 - Conflict Resolution
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/4/2006
When Michael takes over conflict resolution duties from HR, chaos ensues at Dunder Mifflin.
Director: Charles McDougall
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.2/10 30 votes#9 - Homer Badman
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/1994
When Homer gropes for a gummy candy stuck to the babysitter's pants, she mistakes his intentions and turns the town against him.
Director: Jeffrey Lynch
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.1/10 34 votes#10 - Bart Sells His Soul
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/1995
Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for five dollars, but soon regrets his decision. Meanwhile, Moe turns the Tavern into a family-friendly restaurant.
Director: Wes Archer
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.0/10 29 votes#11 - Treehouse of Horror V
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/1994
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.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.0/10 48 votes#12 - Basketball
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/19/2005
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.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.0/10 30 votes#13 - Update Eve
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/30/2020
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.
Director: Daina Reid
Writer: Greg Daniels
8.0/10 30 votes#14 - Freeyond
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/30/2020
Nathan’s restored memories and shifting emotional allegiances put Nora in physical danger.
Director: Daina Reid
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.9/10 37 votes#15 - Halloween
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2005
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.
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.8/10 24 votes#16 - 22 Short Films About Springfield
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 4/14/1996
Bart and Milhouse wonder if anything interesting happens to the citizens of Springfield, which leads to a series of interconnected vignettes.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.7/10 23 votes#17 - The Parking Space
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 4/22/1992
George argues with a stranger over a "dream" parking space in front of Jerry's apartment.
Director: Tom Cherones
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.7/10 32 votes#18 - Treehouse of Horror IV
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/1993
Homer sells his soul; Vampire Burns invites the Simpsons for dinner; Bart sees a gremlin damaging his school bus.
Director: David Silverman
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.7/10 38 votes#19 - Welcome to Upload
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/30/2020
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.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.7/10 31 votes#20 - Five Stars
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/30/2020
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.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.6/10 23 votes#21 - New Guys
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2012
Two new, young employees throw Dwight and Jim off balance; Andy returns from leadership training with a desire for revenge.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.5/10 27 votes#22 - Lisa's Wedding
Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 3/19/1995
A fortuneteller predicts Lisa's engagement and wedding to a fellow student from an upper-crust British family.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.3/10 67 votes#23 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/24/2005
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.
Director: Ken Kwapis
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.2/10 42 votes#24 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/9/2009
Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park. A documentary film crew follows Leslie through her mishaps and gaffes as she tries to make her assignment a reality.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Greg Daniels
7.2/10 26 votes#25 - Homer and Apu
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/1994
Homer accompanies Apu to the Kwik-E-Mart home office--in India--after Apu is fired.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: Greg Daniels