The Best Episodes Written By Greg Daniels

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

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - Goodbye, Michael
    9.3/10(53 votes)

    #1 - Goodbye, Michael

    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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  2. undefined Season 9 Episode 23 - Finale
    8.9/10(54 votes)

    #2 - Finale

    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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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Beach Games
    8.8/10(39 votes)

    #3 - Beach Games

    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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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Niagara
    8.7/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Niagara

    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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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Booze Cruise
    8.4/10(46 votes)

    #5 - Booze Cruise

    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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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Conflict Resolution
    8.4/10(44 votes)

    #6 - Conflict Resolution

    S2:E21

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

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Gay Witch Hunt
    8.4/10(49 votes)

    #7 - Gay Witch Hunt

    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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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Fun Run
    8.3/10(50 votes)

    #8 - Fun Run

    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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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Homer Badman
    8.2/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Homer Badman

    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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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Treehouse of Horror V
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #10 - Treehouse of Horror V

    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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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - Bart Sells His Soul
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    #11 - Bart Sells His Soul

    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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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Treehouse of Horror IV
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #12 - Treehouse of Horror IV

    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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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - 22 Short Films About Springfield
    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #13 - 22 Short Films About Springfield

    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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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Basketball
    7.9/10(63 votes)

    #14 - Basketball

    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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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Halloween
    7.9/10(48 votes)

    #15 - Halloween

    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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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - The Parking Space
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #16 - The Parking Space

    S3:E22

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

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Update Eve
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    #17 - Update Eve

    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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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Lisa's Wedding
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    #18 - Lisa's Wedding

    S6:E19

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

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Freeyond
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    #19 - Freeyond

    S1:E10

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

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Five Stars
    7.5/10(44 votes)

    #20 - Five Stars

    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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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Homer and Apu
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #21 - Homer and Apu

    S5:E13

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

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Secrets of a Successful Marriage
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Secrets of a Successful Marriage

    S5:E22

    Homer teaches a class on marriage, but sharing secrets about his own union gets him kicked out of the house.

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to Upload
    7.4/10(54 votes)

    #23 - Welcome to Upload

    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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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(94 votes)

    #24 - Pilot

    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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  25. undefined Season 9 Episode 1 - New Guys
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #25 - New Guys

    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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Greg Daniels Ratings Summary

"Goodbye, Michael" is the best rated episode written by Greg Daniels. It scored 9.3/10 based on 53 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/28/2011 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Finale".