The 50 Greatest Episodes Of 2002
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- DirectorArmando IannucciTristram ShapeeroStarsSteve CooganAmelia BullmoreSimon GreenallMichael has a new friend, Tex, who likes all things American. Alan is jealous and cancels Michael's invitation to join Alan in watching all the James Bond films. Lynn's new boyfriend, Gordon, warns Alan about his behaviour towards Lynn.10/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookIt's David's last day and he is outwardly very calm about it all. The company has sent a writer to interview him for an article on leadership and his idea is to dictate the contents rather than answer any of her questions. He thinks he has a bright future as a trainer but gets bad news on that front as well. He tries to reverse Neil's decision but to no avail. Tim decides it's time to have a chat with Dawn. Gareth is convinced that he's in line to replace David.10/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookIt's the annual comic relief day fund raiser at the office and the employees are up to their usual silliness. Tim raises money from his mates by playing a prank on Gareth. Dawn is selling kisses at reception and the bashful Tim buys one. It leads him to reconsider his relationship with Rachel but he's devastated when he hears of her near-term plans with Lee. Others in the office have their own take on humor but David is again pushed to extremes when the ever popular Neil does a spot on John Travolta imitation from Saturday Night Fever. Humor aside, David has also missed submitting a report and Neil offers him a redundancy package.10/10
- DirectorArmando IannucciTristram ShapeeroStarsSteve CooganAmelia BullmoreSimon GreenallAlan meets Dan, who spookily likes various things he does - Lexuses (or rather "Lexi"), Lynx deodorant, The Daily Mail, Director's Bitter and calling people "saaad". They become instant friends, and since Dan owns a successful kitchen company, he could provide both a good deal on a kitchen and a chance to climb Norfolk's social ladder.9.5/10
- DirectorArmando IannucciTristram ShapeeroStarsSteve CooganAmelia BullmoreSimon GreenallFive years and one nervous breakdown later, Alan is back on Radio Norwich, albeit in a better timeslot, and has released an autobiography, "Bouncing Back". He is currently living in a caravan while his dream house is being built and is seeing a younger woman, a scatterbrained Ukrainian immigrant called Sonja. He is still friends with Michael, the Geordie handyman from the Linton Travel Tavern who now works at a BP petrol station, which Alan uses as a hangout spot. While there he runs into his old school teacher, who invites him to give a talk at his school. Alan uses this as an excuse to screen one of his videos of him presenting car crash clips and leering at glamour models in skimpy costumes.9.5/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookIt's the day of the big merger. The Swindon branch has closed and several of the staff, including the new manager of the combined Slough Branch, Neil Godwin, arrive. Tim is comfortable in his new role as the senior sales rep while Dave and Gareth continue with their own wacky humor. Dave in particular puts his foot in it with his welcome speech of jokes and anecdotes that go over like a lead balloon. In the party afterward his racist joke leads to a complaint from one of the new intake as does his feeble attempt at humor about drugs, leading Jennifer Taylor-Clark to reprimand him.9/10
- DirectorKen KwapisStarsJane KaczmarekBryan CranstonChristopher MastersonMalcolm and his family goes to Hals father's house for a reunion. The family doesn't like Lois. Reese and Dewey try to get in their grandfathers will. Malcolm's grandfather takes a special interest in him, while the young cousins love Francis.9/10
- DirectorArmando IannucciTristram ShapeeroStarsSteve CooganAmelia BullmoreSimon GreenallAlan's house is finally finished and he gives each of the builders a leaving present - a copy of his book "Bouncing Back", which has not sold well at all and is due to be pulped. Sonja is keen to move in with him as her flat is being demolished to make way for an office block, but Alan is wary of commitment and prefers to "come to an arrangement".9/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookDavid takes on a new look that, not surprisingly perhaps, reflect his new boss Neil's tastes. His already over-inflated ego gets a boost when a training firm offers him a handy sum for a 15 minute training presentation. Neil on the other hand declines the same offer saying he's too busy. The office has a bit of a celebration when one of the new arrivals from Swindon has a birthday. The gifts she receives are a bit on the risqué side but David stuns everyone into silence with his feeble attempt at humor.9/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookDavid's attempt at being cool includes sporting an earring. His session as a trainer arrives but his unique approach doesn't work very well. Tim and Rachel are carrying on at the office, much to Gareth's dismay. Dawn doesn't seem too pleased either. Neil takes David to task for not thinking things through before making decisions. He also tells him he's more worried about being popular than steering the ship in the right direction.9/10
- DirectorPatty ShinagawaStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry is placed on trial for his life because he traveled to the forbidden planet of Omega 3 to rescue all 79 episodes of "Star Trek".9/10
- DirectorSwinton O. Scott IIIStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioFry discovers the intact fossilized remains of his pet dog from his old life. The Professor reveals he can clone the animal.9/10
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRachel's middle sister shows up at Thanksgiving and causes arguments amongst the gang.9/10
- DirectorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookDavid is doing staff appraisals which most of the staff approach with their usual level of enthusiasm. Part of the process is for them to to give feedback on David's performance and this seems to get most of his attention. Dawn is surprised - and seemingly a bit jealous - when one of the newcomers asks if Tim has a girlfriend. David's offhand remarks sets Neil off and he lets David know exactly who is boss.8.5/10
- 1997– 22mTV-MA9.3 (6K)TV EpisodeDirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneNico AgnoneThe boys set off on a mythical quest to return a copy of the "The Lord of the Rings" movie to their local video store, while defending it from sixth graders.8.5/10
- 1997–200227mTV-PG8.1 (266)TV EpisodeDirectorArmando IannucciTristram ShapeeroStarsSteve CooganAmelia BullmoreSimon GreenallAfter telling his Ukrainian girlfriend that he is a good friend of U2's singer, Bono, she insists on meeting him. Meanwhile, two tax inspectors come to see Alan and he's rather nervous.8.5/10
- DirectorLawrence TrillingStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonWhen Jordan's brother, Ben, comes in for a medical exam, Dr. Cox reveals his more compassionate side and J.D. must reluctantly deliver the bad news about Ben's health.8.5/10
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneMona MarshallProfessor Chaos struggles to find an evil scheme that hasn't already been done on "The Simpsons." Meanwhile, Cartman accidentally creates life in his aquarium.8.5/10
- DirectorArmando IannucciTristram ShapeeroStarsSteve CooganAmelia BullmoreSimon GreenallMichael's front door has been stolen so he is staying over at Alan's. Alan's latest gig is hosting an annual awards ceremony for a coal-effect gas fireplace company and is being visited by a representative of South African extraction. After his pranking his country club backfires, Alan is forced to take the rep to his house still under construction, giving Lynn and Michael one hour to set up a conference room from whatever they can find.8.5/10
- 1994–200422mTV-PG8.5 (4.8K)TV EpisodeDirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRoss finds a way to make Emma laugh - singing "Baby Got Back." Meanwhile, Phoebe meets Mike's parents, and Joey and Chandler find a video tape in Richard's apartment.8.5/10
- DirectorDavid SchwimmerStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowJoey takes Rachel to dinner on a pretend date to practice his dating skills but soon develops romantic feelings for her; gang addicted to Ms. Pac-Man. Ross is assigned to teach a new class but the travel time becomes too difficult for him.8.5/10
- DirectorBret HaalandStarsBilly WestKatey SagalJohn DiMaggioAn anthology of three "what if" stories: what if Bender were human, what if Fry's life was more like a video game, and what if Leela found her true home.8.5/10
- DirectorMarc BucklandStarsZach BraffSarah ChalkeDonald FaisonJ.D. is helping Cox reach a 24-hour goal without losing one patient, but a woman slipped in the hospital and Kelso demands J.D. give her personal attention so she won't sue. Elliot would love to take over, but Cox doesn't acknowledge her.8/10
- DirectorMartin DennisStarsDylan MoranBill BaileyTamsin GreigFran decides to take up piano lessons with a very prominent teacher, however all doesn't go to plan and she ends up having to ask Manny for a favour. Meanwhile Bernard asks a girl out and once again Manny is called upon for a favour.8/10
- DirectorJeff MelmanStarsJane KaczmarekBryan CranstonChristopher MastersonReese goes on a high-speed car chase during drivers'-ed class.8/10