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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

"Goodbye, Michael" is the best rated episode written by Greg Daniels. It scored 9.3/10 based on 38 votes. It was directed by Paul Feig. It aired on 4/28/2011 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Finale".

  • Goodbye, Michael
    9.3/1038 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

  • Finale
    9.1/1039 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

  • Beach Games
    8.8/1031 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Niagara
    8.8/1030 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Gay Witch Hunt
    8.5/1035 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

  • Booze Cruise
    8.4/1034 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Fun Run
    8.4/1035 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Conflict Resolution
    8.3/1033 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

  • Homer Badman
    8.2/1030 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

  • Bart Sells His Soul
    8.1/1034 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

  • Treehouse of Horror V
    8.0/1029 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

  • Basketball
    8.0/1048 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

  • Update Eve
    8.0/1030 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

  • Freeyond
    8.0/1030 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

  • Halloween
    7.9/1037 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

  • 22 Short Films About Springfield
    7.8/1024 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

  • Treehouse of Horror IV
    7.7/1032 votes

    #17 - 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

  • The Parking Space
    7.7/1023 votes

    #18 - 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

  • Welcome to Upload
    7.7/1038 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

  • Five Stars
    7.7/1031 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

  • New Guys
    7.6/1023 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

  • Lisa's Wedding
    7.5/1028 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

  • Pilot
    7.3/1067 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

  • Pilot
    7.2/1044 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

  • Homer and Apu
    7.2/1026 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