10.0/101 votes#1 - Joey and the Party
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2004
Having trouble meeting people in L.A., Joey throws a party to get to know some of his neighbors. The one he'd like to get to know, Jake, is more interested in Gina. Alex pretends to be Michael's girlfriend so that he can one-up his friend.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Robert Carlock
10.0/101 votes#2 - Joey and the Dream Girl (2)
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2004
Well, Donna begged her not to, but of course Gina tells Joey about Donna's husband begging to reconcile. Joey takes Donna to a romantic bed-and-breakfast, but when Ron shows up in town, Donna ultimately ends up heading back to New York with him. Meanwhile, Alex discovers that she's hot and that hot girls get free stuff.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Robert Carlock
10.0/101 votes#3 - Joey and the Valentine's Date
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/9/2005
Joey accidentally makes a date with a reporter from "People" for Valentine's Day. He has the gang "accidentally" bump into him and his date at the restaurant to ruin the mood, but his plans backfire when she thinks he's taking their relationship to the next level. A drunken Alex shares some sexual secrets with Gina. After Joey sends Michael over to hit on a table of girls, Michael actually becomes "one of the girls."
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Robert Carlock
10.0/101 votes#4 - Joey and the Tijuana Trip
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/14/2005
After Michael and Abby break up, Joey takes him to Tijuana to help him get over it. Alex and Gina want to have some fun and go to a night club.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Robert Carlock
9.0/105 votes#5 - Live Show
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2010
On show night, Liz Lemon grows increasingly infuriated when no one seems to remember that it's her 40th birthday. Just before the taping, Tracy Jordan becomes convinced that nothing is funnier than a performer laughing and breaking character, which he elects to do all night, much to Jenna Maroney's chagrin. Meanwhile, Jack Donaghy struggles with the consequences of his promise to give up drinking while Avery is pregnant. The episode was filmed twice. The East Coast version aired for the Eastern, Central and Mountain time zones. The West Coast version was aired in the western, Alaskan and Hawaiian time zones.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.9/1032 votes#6 - The One with Phoebe's Wedding
Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/2004
Phoebe's wedding planner, Monica, makes everyone around her crazy--until Phoebe fires her. Phoebe's big day becomes disastrous as deliveries go awry and New York is hit with the worst snowstorm its seen in 20 years, forcing plans to change. As a substitute for Phoebe's incarcerated father, Joey takes his role much too seriously. Chandler and Ross discover at the rehearsal dinner that neither of them has a part in the wedding; however, Mike needs to replace a groomsman — he lets Phoebe choose one of them, but she gives the job to Rachel.
Director: Kevin S. Bright
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.7/103 votes#7 - Hogcock!
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 1/31/2013
Liz has trouble adjusting to being a stay-at-home mother. Jack takes stock of his life, and Tracy struggles to get on without Kenneth.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.7/1013 votes#8 - Kimmy Goes to a Party!
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/6/2015
Jacqueline asks Kimmy to help her plan a dinner party where Jacqueline can confirm if her husband, Julian, is cheating on her.
Director: Nicole Holofcener
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.6/1031 votes#9 - The One with Ross's Inappropriate Song
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2002
Ross finds a way to make Emma laugh - singing Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back." Needless to say, Rachel isn't as amused, once she finds out. Meanwhile, Phoebe meets Mike's parents and tries her best to leave a good impression. Also, while viewing Richard's old apartment, Joey and Chandler discover a video tape with Monica's name on it, which causes Chandler to freak out, since he thinks it's a sex tape.
Director: N/A
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.6/1011 votes#10 - Believe in the Stars
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2008
Liz heads to Chicago to get out of jury duty and on her flight back to New York she is assigned a seat next to Oprah. Liz seizes the opportunity to ask Oprah for advice with some of the problems she's been having. Back in New York, the feud continues between Tracy and Jenna, and Jack's morals are tested by Kenneth after an Olympics snafu.
Director: Don Scardino
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.6/1011 votes#11 - Apollo, Apollo
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/26/2009
While Jack puts together the perfect 50th birthday party for himself, home videos inspire him to try to recreate his happiest moment. Dennis decides to tell Liz about his addiction. Meanwhile, Kenneth and Pete work to make Tracy's childhood dream come true.
Director: Millicent Shelton
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.5/1030 votes#12 - The One with the Fertility Test
Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 5/1/2003
Joey comes to Ross for advice on dating Charlie, since they don't share much of the same interests. Meanwhile, Chandler and Monica bump into Janice at a fertility clinic. Also, Rachel has a gift certificate for a massage at a fancy massage place which Phoebe doesn't want her to use, since she doesn't approve of big corporations.
Director: N/A
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.5/1012 votes#13 - Generalissimo
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 2/5/2009
Liz tries to begin a relationship with a new tenant after accidentally receiving his mail. Meanwhile, Jack's appearance causes Elisa's grandmother to disapprove of the relationship, and Tracy has trouble maintaining the lifestyles of Wall Street frat boys.
Director: Todd Holland
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.4/105 votes#14 - 100 (2)
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 4/21/2011
With their show targeted for cancellation, the "TGS" crew desperately scramble to mount a top-notch production for their 100th episode. Meanwhile, Jack reconsiders a vital decision in his life, and Jenna mulls over motherhood.
Director: Don Scardino
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.3/1032 votes#15 - The One with Ross's Step Forward
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2001
Ross starts to panic when Mona suggests that the two of them could send out a holiday card together, thinking that their relationship is starting to move too fast. Chandler's newly divorced boss tries to get Monica and Chandler to go out to a dinner with him, but Monica can't stand him, so Chandler steps up to cover for her. Meanwhile, Rachel's hormones start acting up due to her pregnancy, causing her to hit on almost every guy she meets.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.3/103 votes#16 - Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/27/2011
A reality TV series trails Tracy, which Liz tries to exploit for her own gain. Jack does his own exploiting: He attempts to make a fast buck off natural-disaster telethons. And Lutz sets out to increase his worth in the event of an apocalypse.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.2/1011 votes#17 - Kidney Now!
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/14/2009
Jack's biological father's health hangs in the balance as the pair start to build a relationship. Liz draws some attention as a relationship expert, despite her own many failed relationships, after an appearance on a talk show. Tracy is invited to speak at his old high school and Kenneth helps him overcome some embarrassing memories from those years.
Director: Don Scardino
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.2/1014 votes#18 - Kimmy Goes Outside!
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2015
Imprisoned by a cult leader as a teenager, Midwesterner Kimmy is freed after 15 years. The first thing she decides to do is move to New York.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.2/1014 votes#19 - Kimmy Goes on a Date!
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/6/2015
Kimmy and Jaqueline try to hide their pasts, while Titus lies to Lillian about money so he can spend it on headshots for his future.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.2/1032 votes#20 - The One with the Cake
Season 10 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2003
On Emma's first birthday, Ross and Rachel convince everyone to delay their plans so they can attend her party, however plans go awry when Emma's birthday cake is revealed.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.1/1015 votes#21 - Cleveland
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/19/2007
Sick of New York and frustrated with his career, Floyd contemplates a move to the Midwest and asks Liz if she's consider leaving TGS behind. Jack rushes to Paris (and soon, the altar) with Christie's auctioneer Phoebe while Tracy works furiously on financing his latest career move, dubbed the "Tracy Jordan Comeback."
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.1/1018 votes#22 - Kimmy Goes to Her Happy Place!
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/15/2016
Kimmy has her first therapy session with Andrea, but it's Lillian who helps her get in touch with her anger. Mikey comes out to his family.
Director: John Riggi
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.0/1017 votes#23 - The Source Awards
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2007
Jack forces Tracy to attend the Source Awards and Kenneth has words with a rap artist. Meanwhile, Liz goes to great lengths to prove to her African-American date that she's not racist.
Director: Don Scardino
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.0/105 votes#24 - Jack Gets in the Game
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2007
When Jack discovers that his boss is retiring, he decides to get in the competition for his position. Meanwhile, Jenna begins to enjoy her fame for being fat and along with Jack encourages Liz to get her act together. Finally, Kenneth makes it his mission to get Tracy and Angie back together.
Director: Michael Engler
Writer: Robert Carlock
8.0/1011 votes#25 - Into the Crevasse
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/22/2009
Jack tries to protect his job and the company when Devin returns to seek revenge; Tracy and Jenna try to make Liz's life miserable; Kenneth volunteers at an animal shelter.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Robert Carlock
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"Joey and the Party" is the best rated episode written by Robert Carlock. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Gail Mancuso. It aired on 9/22/2004 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Joey and the Dream Girl (2)".