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The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Showalter

Every TV Episode Directed by Michael Showalter Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - The House
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    S5:E1

    Grace and Frankie visit the beach house while their worried kids try to track them down. Robert and Sol are caught in an embarrassing situation.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Boar
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    S2:E7

    Grace intervenes after Robert and Sol's big fight. Frankie opens up to Jacob. An online friend request from Phil surprises Grace.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Palm Springs Getaway
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S3:E1

    Randy pressures Mickey, Gus and Bertie into a couples weekend at his cousin's sweet Palm Springs pad. But nothing about the house is as advertised.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Winners and Losers
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S3:E2

    While Mickey rides a wave of good news at work, Gus tries to spread some cheer around the tense "Witchita" set -- with demoralizing results.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Closing Title Song
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E8

    As Mickey frets over the fallout from their date, a new guest shakes things up at Gus's movie night jam session.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Green Juice
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    S1:E3

    As Theranos rapidly expands, Elizabeth’s technology struggles to keep pace and members of the board become increasingly wary of her secretive behavior. Sunny considers joining the company.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Old White Men
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    S1:E4

    Walgreens is enticed by Elizabeth to seal the deal on a new partnership with Theranos. Ian tries to investigate what’s going on behind closed doors.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Satori
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    S1:E2

    In need of money, Elizabeth brings her fledgling technology to the venture capitalists of Silicon Valley. In Switzerland, she is forced to make a difficult decision.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Consultation
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    S1:E1

    Marty is struggling with anxiety, so his sister Phyllis persuades him to start seeing well-regarded psychiatrist Dr. Ike.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - I'm in a Hurry
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    S1:E1

    Elizabeth Holmes, an optimistic and determined young woman, drops out of Stanford to found a promising new blood testing startup.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Treatment
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    S1:E3

    Marty invites Dr. Ike to help out with the family business. Phyllis senses she is losing her brother and decides to take matters into her own hands.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Foundation
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E4

    Dr. Ike persuades Marty to start a charity with him. Marty sparks with a female employee at the frame store.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Ceremony
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    S1:E2

    Dr. Ike convinces Marty to have a second bar mitzvah, which upsets Phyllis.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.0/10(10 votes)

    S1:E1

    Murphy is a hard-living, hard-drinking, disaffected twenty-something with a penchant for cigarettes and casual sex. She’s also blind.

    Director:Michael Showalter
    Writer:N/A

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Michael Showalter Ratings Summary

"The House" is the best rated episode directed by Michael Showalter. It scored 8.556/10 based on 9 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/18/2019 and is rated 0.9 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Boar".