The 50 Best Episodes of 2012
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- DirectorAdam DavidsonStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe study group must help Pierce win a video game so that he can claim his inheritance from his father, but somebody may be out to ensure that he loses.10/10
- 2005– 22mTV-MA9.0 (3.3K)TV EpisodeDirectorRichie KeenStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyWhen Frank accidentally hits Dennis's car while Dennis is eating cereal, Frank and Dennis go to the Paddy's Pub court to face off on who will pay for the damages.9/10
- DirectorGeorge MastrasStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalter White's domestic life continues to deteriorate; at the same time, his growing business venture aims to steal a train car chock full of methylamine.9/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt expands his business overseas, and the money is pouring in.9/10
- DirectorThomas SchnauzStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulMike and Jesse are out. Now Walt has to handle things on his own. Hank finally finds a rat in Mike's gang.9/10
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulIn the aftermath of the train heist, Jesse and Mike decide to quit the business, leaving Walt to handle things on his own. Mike is being followed by the DEA.9/10
- DirectorRian JohnsonStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulIt's Walt's 51st birthday. His return to the drug business causes Skyler to go into depression.9/10
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulThe guys put a business plan into action; Walt confesses to Marie.9/10
- DirectorRob SchrabStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiWhen the yam the study group was growing for biology class is killed, Troy and Abed are on the case.9/10
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe students of Greendale are drawn into an epic pillow fight as Troy and Abed start a war that threatens to destroy their unique friendship.9/10
- DirectorJay ChandrasekharStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe Study Group, now known as the "Greendale Seven," launches a plot to rescue the real dean Pelton and end Chang's reign of terror over Greendale.9/10
- DirectorBecky MartinStarsDavid MitchellRobert WebbMatt KingSimon,Dobby's ex-boyfriend,asks Mark,Jeremy and Super Hans to join him on the paint-balling day Dobby has bought as his birthday present. Simon puts Dobby and himself into the opposing team to Mark and Jeremy,leading Mark to believe it is all a ploy to win Dobby back. Dobby and Jeremy bond over a joint but Mark is stuck in a bunker with a stoned Hans. When Hans makes a break for it and aims his paint-gun at Dobby Jeremy gallantly steps into the line of fire to take one for her.9/10
- 2005– 24mTV-MA8.7 (3.2K)TV EpisodeDirectorRichie KeenStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyThe gang are the prime suspects for the McPoyle-Ponderosa wedding massacre.8.5/10
- 2005– 20mTV-MA9.0 (3.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyThe gang turns up at the same restaurant for dinner at three different tables. They pretend not to notice they noticed they are noticing each other. Then the one-upmanship begins.8.5/10
- DirectorNeil MarshallStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyCharles DanceStannis Baratheon's fleet and army arrive at King's Landing and the battle for the city begins. Cersei plans for her and her children's future.8/10
- DirectorDavid PetrarcaStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyMichelle FairleyTyrion investigates a secret weapon that King Joffrey plans to use against Stannis. Meanwhile, as a token for saving his life, Jaqen H'ghar offers to kill three people that Arya chooses.8/10
- DirectorAlik SakharovStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyMichelle FairleyTyrion tries to see who he can trust in the Small Council. Catelyn visits Renly to try and persuade him to join Robb in the war. Theon must decide if his loyalties lie with his own family or with Robb.8/10
- DirectorStephen SandovalStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioWhen Fry gets trapped in ice during Oktoberfest he is mistaken for a caveman and accepted in the isolated world of the Neanderthals. Convinced he is a Neanderthal himself he decides to plot a war against the stuck up Homo Sapiens.8/10
- DirectorAlan TaylorStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyNikolaj Coster-WaldauJoffrey puts Sansa aside for Margaery Tyrell. Robb marries Talisa Maegyr. Jon prepares to meet Mance Rayder. Arya says farewell to Jaqen H'ghar. Daenerys tries to rescue her dragons.8/10
- DirectorMichael SlovisStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulNow that Gus is dead, Walt, Jesse, and Mike work to cover their tracks. Skyler panics when Ted Beneke wakes up.8/10
- DirectorFrank MarinoStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioThe Planet Express crew goes gambling in Mars Vegas where they risk far more than losing their chips.8/10
- 2005– 22mTV-MA7.8 (2.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyDennis and Dee's Nazi grandfather is wasting away in a hospital, and it's their choice whether to pull the plug or not. Meanwhile, Charlie and Mac go crazy trying to find a dog painting they think has a lot of value.8/10
- DirectorAdam DavidsonStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiWhen Abed claims the Dean has been replaced by a doppelgänger he is forced to take psychiatric treatment. Naturally, the rest of the study group joins him at his session with Dr. Heidi.8/10
- DirectorAlan TaylorStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyNikolaj Coster-WaldauStannis is just days from King's Landing. Tyrion prepares for his arrival. Jon and Qhorin are taken prisoner by the wildlings. Catelyn is arrested for releasing Jaime. Arya, Gendry, and Hot Pie plan to escape from Harrenhal.8/10
- DirectorMichelle MacLarenStarsBryan CranstonAnna GunnAaron PaulWalt and Jesse seek out an unlikely partner for a new business venture. The DEA follows up new leads in its investigation.8/10
- DirectorSteven K. TsuchidaStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiWhile Britta struggles to stay away from her old carny boyfriend, Jeff becomes obsessed with their relationship. Meanwhile, the dean stops by Troy and Abed's to recruit Troy for the dean of the school of refrigeration.8/10
- 2005– 21mTV-MA8.2 (2.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyWhile the city of Philadelphia's garbage men are on strike, Dennis, Mac, and Charlie decide to start a trash pick up business. And while being a big success, they must find out where to put this newly picked up trash.8/10
- 2005– 22mTV-MA9.0 (3.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorTodd BiermannStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyWhen Dee gets asked by her therapist to bring in her so called 'issues,' Dee brings in the whole gang. And since they have all been called in, they have their own one on one therapy sessions, while many issues arise.8/10
- DirectorDavid NutterStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyNikolaj Coster-WaldauBran and Rickon have escaped Winterfell. Theon tries to hunt them down. Daenerys' dragons have been stolen. Jon travels through the wilderness with Ygritte as his prisoner. Sansa has bled and is now ready to have Joffrey's children.8/10
- DirectorAlan TaylorStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyNikolaj Coster-WaldauTyrion arrives at King's Landing to take his father's place as Hand of the King. Stannis Baratheon plans to take the Iron Throne for his own. Robb tries to decide his next move in the war. The Night's Watch arrive at the house of Craster.8/10
- DirectorDavid NutterStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyMichelle FairleyTheon seizes control of Winterfell. Jon captures a wildling, named Ygritte. The people of King's Landing begin to turn against King Joffrey. Daenerys looks to buy ships to sail for the Seven Kingdoms.8/10
- DirectorDavid PetrarcaStarsPeter DinklageMichelle FairleyEmilia ClarkeLord Baelish arrives at Renly's camp just before he faces off against Stannis. Daenerys and her company are welcomed into the city of Qarth. Arya, Gendry, and Hot Pie find themselves imprisoned at Harrenhal.8/10
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiJeff faces an old nemesis as Shirley and Pierce square off in Greendale court, Abed succumbs to his evil alter ego, and Troy decides to meet his destiny at air conditioning school.8/10
- 2005– 21mTV-MA8.9 (3.4K)TV EpisodeDirectorRichie KeenStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyAfter invading the world of the wealthy, Charlie and Dee find romance. Not to be left out, Dennis, Frank and Mac try to get in on the action.8/10
- 2005– 22mTV-MA8.2 (2.6K)TV EpisodeDirectorMatt ShakmanStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyThe gang starts playing an online video game and Charlie becomes obsessed with becoming the best player in the game. Meanwhile, Dennis is upset everyone else is playing the game all the time and not out enjoying the real world.8/10
- 2005– 22mTV-MA8.1 (2.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorRichie KeenStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyUnder threat of a hostile takeover, the board of Frank's old company calls him back to run the company. As before, Frank maximizes the company's product: money. Dennis, Mac and Dee find Phillies VIP tickets and find themselves in a business deal of their own.8/10
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiAfter sending Troy and Britta on a date, Annie volunteers to keep Abed company in his Dreamatorium.8/10
- DirectorBecky MartinStarsDavid MitchellRobert WebbMatt KingMark is hoping Dobby will move in with him so Jeremy has to move back with Super Hans,who stays up all night and keeps snakes. Dobby has a job offer in New York from ex-boyfriend Simon so Mark decides he and Dobby should have a picnic in the country where he can declare his feelings for her. Sadly for him Jeremy,who is also in love with Dobby,turns up as well,leading Dobby to believe that they are gay as they are so inseparable. The two men start to fight over Dobby only to discover she has gone. Later she texts to say she is heading for New York.8/10
- DirectorBecky MartinStarsDavid MitchellRobert WebbMatt KingJeremy is moving again, to stay with Mark's sister Sarah and her five-year old son Joshy, for whom he is something of a toy. Despite Jeremy having taken all his chairs Mark hosts the residents association for the flat block and is elected chairman - though he does use the funds for his own repairs. On the down side he is less successful as a taps salesman despite Jeremy's efforts to help and Dobby tells him she will not be moving in with him. He will not be alone though, for, having had enough of Sarah and surviving an uncomfortable night at Big Mad Andy's, Jeremy returns to the fold.8/10
- DirectorBecky MartinStarsDavid MitchellRobert WebbMatt KingJeremy agrees to move out of the flat and share with Super Hans but Dobby would prefer to go inter-railing across Europe than move in with Mark. To make things worse for Mark not only has Hans been promoted above him at work, making him Mark's boss but Jeremy has arranged for the unstable Big Mad Andy to decorate the flat - largely so that Jeremy can sign him up for life skills coaching. Mark finds solace in an MBA evening class, meeting the elegant Stephanie and Jeremy, strangely in love with Dobby, urges him to pursue her but Mark cops out when he gets a call from Jeremy requiring his help to calm down Big Mad Andy.8/10
- DirectorBecky MartinStarsDavid MitchellRobert WebbNeil FitzmauriceA month has passed. Dobby has still not said that she will move in with Mark and Jeremy has not said he will move out. Mark invites Dobby round to share a pizza and watch 'The Apprentice' but unfortunately Gerrard, her other admirer, dies of the flu that evening and Dobby feels guilty for not being with him. Jeremy decides to undergo therapy which, after an inauspicious start, he loves. Mark goes for a job with a bathroom fittings company but the final interview clashes with Gerrard's funeral so he has to make a brief oration before leaving. At the wake Mark again asks Dobby to move in with him but she says there is no need as she is now an independent woman, thanks to the money left her by Gerrard.8/10
- DirectorRaymie MuzquizStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioAfter Bender realizes he has no power over the decisions he makes, he goes on a soul searching trip to liberate himself from the shackles of his pre-deterministic operation system.7.5/10
- 2009–201522mTV-PG8.1 (3.9K)TV EpisodeDirectorDan EckmanStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiWhen Britta falls for the human embodiment of the Subway sandwich chain, Shirley and Pierce hope to use the situation to their advantage.7.5/10
- DirectorKyle NewacheckStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiThe members of the Study Group take jobs as celebrity impersonators to pay off Abed's debt to a celebrity impersonator business, but can Jeff be Ryan Seacrest without his fragile ego spiral out of control?7.5/10
- 2005– 22mTV-MA7.7 (2.5K)TV EpisodeDirectorRichie KeenStarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyCharlie's Mom tells him she has cancer. The gang tries to help her out, each in their own way. Meanwhile, Frank thinks his mind may be slipping.7.5/10
- DirectorBecky MartinStarsDavid MitchellRobert WebbMatt KingNow a big name in bathroom sales, though annoyed that Dobby has a new job in I.T., Mark writes a book, entitled 'Business Secrets of the Pharaohs' and even finds a publisher in Greg, who meets him at a refreshment stand. However Mark is told he must foot half the publishing costs. Jeremy decides to be a life coach and goes on a week's course but is the only candidate to fail - largely because he made such bizarre sexual demands of course leader Celia - though he does work out that Mark has been conned by Greg.7.5/10
- DirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoHoward is offended when his return from space is met with little fanfare. Penny and Amy take on Sheldon and Leonard during game night.7.5/10
- DirectorAlan TaylorStarsPeter DinklageLena HeadeyEmilia ClarkeArya makes friends with Gendry. Tyrion tries to take control of the Small Council. Theon arrives at his home, Pyke, in order to persuade his father into helping Robb with the war. Jon tries to investigate Craster's secret.7.5/10
- 2007–201921mTV-PG8.2 (3.8K)TV EpisodeDirectorMark CendrowskiStarsJohnny GaleckiJim ParsonsKaley CuocoSheldon wreaks havoc when he tries to get a haircut from his regular barber, who is ill. Howard runs into a few problems with astronaut training.7.5/10
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsJoel McHaleGillian JacobsDanny PudiA fellow student has died and Biology class has been canceled, meaning everyone has to retake it in summer school. When the memorial service turns into a riot, Chang is granted special authoritative powers.7.5/10