9.4/105 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/30/2013
A visit from the council sees Broadhill retirement home facing closure. Hannah, the home's manager, rallies together her troops, best mates Derek, Dougie and Kev.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
9.0/105 votes#2 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/6/2013
A much-loved resident is in decline, which sets in motion a sequence of events culminating in the appearance of an unexpected visitor.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.6/1018 votes#3 - Episode 6
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/24/2020
Grieving over another loss, Tony asks his friends and co-workers for space, not sympathy. Later, he wrestles with what it means to move on.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.5/104 votes#4 - Orlando Bloom
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2006
Andy finally gets the chance to make his sitcom, but things aren't going his way. Meanwhile Maggie is an extra on an Orlando Bloom film.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.5/102 votes#5 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/20/2011
Warwick attends a charity event in the hope of hanging out with celebrities. However, in trying to impress Sting he ends up spending more than he can afford. Consequently he has to look for a new home and hopes Amy will see him again.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.5/102 votes#6 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/7/2014
Hannah and Tom have happy news, and Derek's dad Anthony goes on a date with Tom's nan. But matters of the heart are taking a downward turn for Kev, who calls on his brother Cliff for help.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.4/109 votes#7 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/2013
It's Derek's 50th birthday; what better way to celebrate than with a party at Broadhill retirement home?
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.4/108 votes#8 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/2013
Derek is desperate to save the life of a baby bird that's fallen from a tree. Some of the residents attend a jumble sale. And Hannah forgets about her date with Tom.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.4/108 votes#9 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/2013
Derek decides to sell some of his autographs to raise money for the retirement home. But it doesn't go too well when he can't remember who the autographs belong to.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.3/1026 votes#10 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/2019
Brian (finally) convinces Tony and company to visit his apartment for a story. Meanwhile, Matt receives a distressing call from his son's school.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.3/1025 votes#11 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2019
Making an earnest attempt to be happy -- or at least not miserable -- Tony gives some long overdue recognition to those who have stood by him.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.3/109 votes#12 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2013
Derek forms an entertainment committee to discuss plans for a cabaret show at Broadhill. Kev wants to produce a play of his Duran Duran film script, starring staff and residents as the band.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.2/104 votes#13 - Kate Winslet
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/4/2005
Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.2/104 votes#14 - Sir Ian McKellen
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2006
Andy's school mate Steve Sherwood visits him on set and inspires Darren to ask Maggie out on a date. Wanting to be recognized more for his acting abilities, Andy auditions for a new play directed by Sir Ian McKellen.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.2/1018 votes#15 - Episode 5
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/24/2020
The curtains go up on the community theater revue and things go about as well as can be expected. Tony receives devastating news.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.1/1016 votes#16 - Interview
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2002
Although slightly peeved that the staff seem to be taking his redundancy in their stride, David's spirits remain high as he plans his future while also being interviewed for an article in 'Inside Paper'. Tim takes drastic action when he learns that Dawn has resigned in order to move to the USA with boyfriend Lee. However, when David is told that his services as a motivational speaker are also no longer required he sinks to his lowest ebb and begs Neil to reconsider the dismissal. But is it too late?
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.1/1033 votes#17 - The Convict
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2006
Angela and Kevin were trying to figure out where extra money in the budget came from. Jan let them know it was money Dunder-Mifflin received for hiring an ex-convict. Michael swore he never hired an ex-convict. Jan informed him that the person must have come from the merger.
Director: Jeffrey Blitz
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.1/1028 votes#18 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/8/2019
Tony pushes back on Matt's idea to go on a blind date. Also, Tony makes an introduction and issues an uncharacteristic apology.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.1/1019 votes#19 - Episode 3
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2020
A turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard. Roxy and Pat share a meal, and Tony tries to support Matt's desire to get back out there.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.1/1018 votes#20 - Episode 4
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2020
Tony interviews a local woman addicted to corrective surgery. Later, he holds back the snark in hopes of cheering up Kath.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/104 votes#21 - Samuel L. Jackson
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/18/2005
Andy and Maggie are this time working on an action movie starring Samuel L Jackson. Andy finds himself cornered into a friendship with an incredibly over-friendly middle-aged Welshman also working on the set. Maggie finds herself attracted to black actor Danny on set, but isn't sure how to talk to him because of his race.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/104 votes#22 - David Bowie
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2006
The first episode of Andy's sitcom, "When the Whistle Blows" is getting harsh reviews but draws respectable viewing numbers. Andy begins to get recognized on the street and in pubs.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/1015 votes#23 - Charity
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2002
It's Comic Relief Day and the staff of Werhnam Hogg all do their bit to raise money including Dawn, whose 'kisses for 1' stand finally provides Tim with the opportunity he's been waiting for. But when David can only produce a draft of his new gameshow concept in place of an important company report, Neil and Jennifer draw the line and inform him that he is being made redundant.
Director: Ricky Gervais
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/105 votes#24 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/2011
With his career on the slide, a massive tax bill, and his wife divorcing him, showbiz dwarf Warwick Davis is forced to open his doors to a film crew 24/7. He seeks advice from old pals Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, but Liam Neeson has beaten him to it.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
8.0/103 votes#25 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2011
Warwick makes a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars wedding, but his fortune rises when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role.
Director: Stephen Merchant
Writer: Ricky Gervais
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"Episode 1" is the best rated episode written by Ricky Gervais. It scored 9.4/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by Ricky Gervais. It aired on 1/30/2013 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 6".