The Best Episodes Written By Ricky Gervais

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Orlando Bloom

   S2:E19/14/2006

   Andy finally gets the chance to make his sitcom, but things aren't going his way. Meanwhile Maggie is an extra on an Orlando Bloom film.

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   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #2 - Sir Ian McKellen

   S2:E510/12/2006

   Andy's school mate Steve Sherwood visits him on set and inspires Darren to ask Maggie out on a date. Wanting to be recognized more for his acting abilities, Andy auditions for a new play directed by Sir Ian McKellen.

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   8.6/10(9 votes)

   #3 - Kate Winslet

   S1:E38/4/2005

   Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet.

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   8.5/10(10 votes)

   #4 - Christmas Special

   S0:E112/27/2007

   Comedy series from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Andy Millman is now a big star. He has a hit TV show, a more efficient agent and a new house overlooking Hampstead Heath. But he feels that something is missing. Meanwhile, his best friend Maggie has been forced to move into an even smaller flat and is doing cleaning jobs to make ends meet. Sadly, Andy hasn't even noticed. This is the episode with George Michael and the Cottaging Scene.

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   8.3/10(9 votes)

   #5 - David Bowie

   S2:E29/21/2006

   The first episode of Andy's sitcom, "When the Whistle Blows" is getting harsh reviews but draws respectable viewing numbers. Andy begins to get recognized on the street and in pubs.

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   8.3/10(28 votes)

   #6 - Episode 6

   S2:E64/24/2020

   Grieving over another loss, Tony asks his friends and co-workers for space, not sympathy. Later, he wrestles with what it means to move on.

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   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Daniel Radcliffe

   S2:E39/28/2006

   First comes the success, then the backlash and the British press aren't about to change the rules. Andy has incurred their wrath and needs an experienced P.R. guru to help him. On the set of his new film, Daniel Radcliffe is trying his staggeringly poor chat-up lines on anything female.

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   8.2/10(33 votes)

   #8 - Episode 6

   S1:E63/8/2019

   Making an earnest attempt to be happy -- or at least not miserable -- Tony gives some long overdue recognition to those who have stood by him.

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   8.2/10(19 votes)

   #9 - Christmas Special (2)

   S0:E212/27/2003

   Tim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. Despite a stern warning from Gareth and wise words from Keith in Accounts, Tim can't help but get his hopes up again. Meanwhile, David Brent has been using the services of a dating agency and, in between making celebrity appearances in nightclubs, he meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women. The office Christmas party kicks off like any other but there are a few surprises in store...

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    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross

    S2:E610/19/2006

    Andy becomes fast friends with Jonathan Ross after making his first chat show appearance. The mother of an ill fan forces him to come and visit her boy at the hospital, so Andy takes Maggie along. Darren is given an ultimatum: arrange a meeting with Robert De Niro or get fired.

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    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #11 - Episode 5

    S1:E53/8/2019

    Brian (finally) convinces Tony and company to visit his apartment for a story. Meanwhile, Matt receives a distressing call from his son's school.

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    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Samuel L. Jackson

    S1:E58/18/2005

    Andy and Maggie are this time working on an action movie starring Samuel L Jackson. Andy finds himself cornered into a friendship with an incredibly over-friendly middle-aged Welshman also working on the set. Maggie finds herself attracted to black actor Danny on set, but isn't sure how to talk to him because of his race.

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    8.1/10(44 votes)

    #13 - The Convict

    S3:E911/30/2006

    Angela and Kevin were trying to figure out where extra money in the budget came from. Jan let them know it was money Dunder-Mifflin received for hiring an ex-convict. Michael swore he never hired an ex-convict. Jan informed him that the person must have come from the merger.

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14. 

    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #14 - Episode 4

    S1:E43/8/2019

    Tony pushes back on Matt's idea to go on a blind date. Also, Tony makes an introduction and issues an uncharacteristic apology.

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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Chris Martin

    S2:E410/5/2006

    Andy encounters Coldplay's Chris Martin while recording an ad for charity and reluctantly agrees to have him do a cameo on 'When the Whistle Blows'. When his show is nominated for a Bafta Award, everything that could possibly go wrong for Andy during the night of the ceremony does.

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    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

    S1:E27/28/2005

    Again Andy and Maggie are both extras on the same production, this time it's a period drama starring "hard-man" British actor Ross Kemp, who likes to play up to his tough persona. Another tough-guy actor, Vinnie Jones, is filming something nearby. When Andy brags to his rival, Greg, who's an extra on Jones' set, that Kemp could beat up Jones, the rivalry switches hands from the extras to the actors.

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    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #17 - Episode 3

    S2:E34/24/2020

    A turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard. Roxy and Pat share a meal, and Tony tries to support Matt's desire to get back out there.

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    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #18 - Episode 4

    S2:E44/24/2020

    Tony interviews a local woman addicted to corrective surgery. Later, he holds back the snark in hopes of cheering up Kath.

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    7.9/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Episode 5

    S2:E54/24/2020

    The curtains go up on the community theater revue and things go about as well as can be expected. Tony receives devastating news.

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    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Training

    S1:E47/30/2001

    Wernham Hogg, Slough branch are having a training day. Rowan, an outside consultant tries his best. Dawn has other things on her mind...

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    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #21 - Party

    S2:E310/14/2002

    A colleague's birthday provides a welcome distraction for the employees of Wernham Hogg and leads to a series of practical jokes at the expense of David and Gareth. Meanwhile, David's growing frustrations with new boss Neil constantly looking over his shoulder are somewhat alleviated by the arrival of two representatives from a public speaking company who seem keen to recruit him.

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    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Charity

    S2:E510/28/2002

    It's Comic Relief Day and the staff of Werhnam Hogg all do their bit to raise money including Dawn, whose 'kisses for 1' stand finally provides Tim with the opportunity he's been waiting for. But when David can only produce a draft of his new gameshow concept in place of an important company report, Neil and Jennifer draw the line and inform him that he is being made redundant.

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    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #23 - Episode 3

    S1:E33/8/2019

    Tony hires a sex worker -- but it's not what you think. A trip to the comedy club turns awkward. The nurse gives Tony a piece of her mind.

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    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Interview

    S2:E611/4/2002

    Although slightly peeved that the staff seem to be taking his redundancy in their stride, David's spirits remain high as he plans his future while also being interviewed for an article in 'Inside Paper'. Tim takes drastic action when he learns that Dawn has resigned in order to move to the USA with boyfriend Lee. However, when David is told that his services as a motivational speaker are also no longer required he sinks to his lowest ebb and begs Neil to reconsider the dismissal. But is it too late?

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    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Ben Stiller

    S1:E17/21/2005

    Andy and Maggie are both extras in a serious genocide movie being shot by Ben Stiller in England; however, Andy isn't satisfied with his minuscule role, and so goes to the genocide witness Goran to try and get him a bigger part.

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