The BEST episodes directed by Carrie Brownstein

7.69

266 votes

#1 - Spectacle

A.P. Bio - Season 2 - Episode 11

After his computer breaks, Jack rallies his class to win the annual Whitlock's Got Talent competition so the prize money can go toward a new laptop. Helen and Durbin host the show. Mary, Stef and Michelle prepare a hand-bell routine.

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7.68

455 votes

#2 - Eight Pigs and a Rat

A.P. Bio - Season 1 - Episode 11

When one of Jack's students anonymously reports him for canceling their much-anticipated fetal pig dissection, he sets out to find the snitch. Durbin's chances at Principal of the Year are in jeopardy when the superintendent visits.

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7.58

200 votes

#3 - Mary had a little hysterectomy

Minx - Season 1 - Episode 6

To help bolster Minx’s sales, Bambi and Shelly spread the word to local housewives, while Joyce and Glenn are accidental sources of chaos on a local campus.

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7.53

209 votes

#4 - Date

Shrill - Season 1 - Episode 2

Annie’s writing her first article, going on her first date with Ryan and, finally, asking more from the people in her life than she has before. Things are looking up, until an internet troll appears and tries to drag her self-esteem back down where it started.

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7.51

61 votes

#5 - Ribs

Shrill - Season 3 - Episode 1

A newly single Annie jumps back into the dating world with mixed results, and has a traumatic encounter at the doctor. Fran and Emily take their relationship to the next level. The Thorn faces serious cutbacks.

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7.47

53 votes

#6 - Retreat

Shrill - Season 3 - Episode 3

Annie demands more hard-hitting assignments at the Thorn’s annual creative retreat. Fran has trouble making friends at her new job. Annie, Fran, Ruthie, and Maureen have a girls’ night out to help Annie get her mind off Nick.

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7.41

245 votes

#7 - New Girl

Reboot (2022) - Season 1 - Episode 2

Hannah and Gordon’s relationship is tested when he brings in a new cast member without her knowledge. This cast member also drives a wedge between Reed and Bree. Clay gets sucked into a new relationship with someone close to Zack.

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7.40

266 votes

#8 - Invisible Fence

Mrs. Fletcher - Season 1 - Episode 5

Eve gets out of her comfort zone, joining Margo at a hip party in Brooklyn. Brendan and Chloe have an unexpected encounter at a college event promoting body-positivity.

7.39

184 votes

#9 - The Table

Casual - Season 3 - Episode 3

Valerie enlists Leon’s help to accept delivery of a new dining room table. Alex pitches his business idea to investors. Laura participates in a sex study.

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7.30

119 votes

#10 - A Dangerous Union

Search Party (2016) - Season 3 - Episode 8

As the gang tries their best to put aside their differences at Elliott and Marc's epic wedding, Dory can't help but feel wary that a threatening presence looms nearby.

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Things to Do in Burbank When You're Dead

7.30

202 votes

#11 - Things to Do in Burbank When You're Dead

Casual - Season 3 - Episode 2

After the memorial, Alex and Valerie spend one last night roaming the streets of their old neighborhood and discussing where to scatter Charles’ ashes.

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7.28

145 votes

#12 - Riot Spray

Portlandia - Season 8 - Episode 1

Spyke gets his old band back together; podcasters investigate a police station; Candace brings Toni to her childhood summer home; Brendan and Michelle consider buying a van.

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7.12

274 votes

#13 - Parents' Weekend

Mrs. Fletcher - Season 1 - Episode 4

Eve and her colleague Amanda attend a wake. Meanwhile, Brendan reconnects with Ted at Parents' Weekend, and Margo and Curtis go on a first date.

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