The best episode written by Tim Saccardo is "Geothermal Escapism", rated 8.594/10 from 32 user votes. It was "directed by Joe Russo". "Geothermal Escapism" aired on 1/23/2014 and is rated 0.9 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Course Listing Unavailable".
For Troy's last day at Greendale, Abed holds a campus-wide "hot lava" fantasy game. With a comic book worth $50,000 as the prize, it's an all-out war.
Director: Joe Russo
Writer: Tim Saccardo
After a classmate suddenly dies, the study group decides to host a memorial, but Jeff turns his speech into an angry anti-Greendale rant.
Director: Tristram Shapeero
Writer: Tim Saccardo
Recovering from his wounds, Gamby returns to a dramatically changed North Jackson High.
Director: David Gordon Green
Writer: Tim Saccardo
Gamby and Russell look to finish what they started; Gamby confronts Amanda about her relationship with Hayden.
Director: Jody Hill
Writer: Tim Saccardo
Steve wants to know about the Smith Family heritage, but Stan refuses to indulge him. Stan is obsessed with being American and tells Steve that being American is all that matters. Steve steals Stan's DNA for an at-home DNA test and discovers that they are Canadian. Steve rejoices in finally knowing his heritage, but the news devastates Stan.
Director: Shawn Murray
Writer: Tim Saccardo
Francine steals from the CIA and pretends to be a super villain to incite Stan to be more seductive. Meanwhile, Roger tricks Hayley and Steve into trapping Jay Leno so he can take revenge.
Director: Shawn Murray
Writer: Tim Saccardo
Dean Pelton enlists the study group to beautify the campus to woo a wealthy student to Greendale. A class on teaching P.E. pits Shirley against Troy.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Tim Saccardo
Hayley gets a job as a delivery driver and begins delivering lunch to Stan's office; when she sees the terrible work conditions, she organizes a strike; the family watches Breaking Bad in reverse and discovers the show is hiding a scavenger hunt.
Director: Shawn Murray
Writer: Tim Saccardo
Steve tries to get into baseball to connect with Stan. Roger creates real life drama for Francine after her favorite soap opera is cancelled.
Director: Jansen Yee
Writer: Tim Saccardo
Klaus leaves the family after one too many harassments. 15 years later, they reconnect for his funeral.
Director: Joe Daniello
Writer: Tim Saccardo
Steve and Jeff try to bond as brothers while the rest of the family visits an escape room.
Director: Rodney Clouden
Writer: Tim Saccardo
Stan insists everyone help him recreate the rustic family ski trips of his childhood while Klaus falls in love with a tech support operator.
Director: Shawn Murray
Writer: Tim Saccardo