The BEST episodes directed by John Riggi

Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees
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8.25
55 votes

#1 - Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees

The Comeback - Season 2 - Episode 3

The first day on set for "Seeing Red," Valerie meets her A-list movie star co-star - Seth Rogen - who will be portraying Mitch, the fictionalized Paulie G. Later, Valerie does her best to put on a brave face while filming a fantasy sequence in the show.

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Valerie Is Taken Seriously
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7.93
54 votes

#2 - Valerie Is Taken Seriously

The Comeback - Season 2 - Episode 5

Valerie's set up for an exclusive interview by the network's publicity department. Later, Valerie visits Paulie G.'s old writing partner when she's concerned about her current boss.

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Arthur and Angie and Hank and Hercules
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7.90
59 votes

#3 - Arthur and Angie and Hank and Hercules

The Larry Sanders Show - Season 5 - Episode 8

Artie falls off the wagon with his second addiction, Angie Dickinson, and flies to Venice with her. Larry's affair with Laura Leighton stumbles over their obsessions with watching their own TV shows. Hank auditions for a voice part in the new Disney movie, Hercules.

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Group of Drunks
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7.80
46 votes

#4 - Group of Drunks

Single Drunk Female - Season 2 - Episode 10

Sam continues her search for her higher power. Brit and Joel throw a divorce party. Felicia considers next steps in her relationship with Peter.

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Murphy Brown Lied to Us
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7.72
1387 votes

#5 - Murphy Brown Lied to Us

30 Rock - Season 6 - Episode 18

Jack sets Liz up on a blind date to show her what she's missing in her relationship with Criss. Meanwhile at KableTown, Jack has to scramble when his plan to manufacture couches hits a speed bump. With Tracy's help, Jenna orchestrates a public meltdown to get Paul's attention.

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The Tuxedo Begins
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7.71
1683 votes

#6 - The Tuxedo Begins

30 Rock - Season 6 - Episode 8

Fed up with New York City after being mugged, Jack sets out to protect the safety of the city's elite by announcing his run for mayor. Meanwhile, Liz revels in sacrificing the good of the city to look out for her own interests, and Jenna and Paul are thrilled by the perversion of acting like a normal couple.

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Honeypot!
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7.70
204 votes

#7 - Honeypot!

Great News - Season 2 - Episode 3

Diana has been promoted again, this time to the head of the corporation that owns MMN, but before she leaves she finds herself embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal. This leaves Katie unsure who to believe - her mentor or her friends in the office. Carol becomes head intern and struggles to prove to the other interns, and herself, that she deserves the job.

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Kimmy Goes to Her Happy Place!
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7.67
827 votes

#8 - Kimmy Goes to Her Happy Place!

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Season 2 - Episode 10

Kimmy has her first therapy session with Andrea, but it's Lillian who helps her get in touch with her anger. Mikey comes out to his family.

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St. Patrick's Day
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7.66
1558 votes

#9 - St. Patrick's Day

30 Rock - Season 6 - Episode 12

Jack feels unworthy of his latest award and attempts to redeem himself by taking on the writers in a strategic board game. Liz believes she's cursed on St. Patrick's Day when her ex-boyfriend Dennis shows up to derail her relationship with Criss. Meanwhile, Hazel struggles to keep the peace between Tracy and Jenna.

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Shiva
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7.66
50 votes

#10 - Shiva

Single Drunk Female - Season 2 - Episode 7

In flashbacks to her dad’s Shiva, Sam is at odds with Carol while grappling with their own grief and dealing with her judgy Aunt Alice. In the present, Sam and James reunite at an AA funeral and fall into old patterns.

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Pilot
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7.65
277 votes

#11 - Pilot

Super Fun Night - Season 1 - Episode 8

Kimmie, a junior attorney gets a big promotion at work. There she meets Richard, the son of the firm's senior partner, and is convinced that he is attracted to her. Kimmie starts to believe that life is starting to go her way, causing her friends Helen-Alice and Marika to worry that she may leave them behind.

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¡Qué Sorpresa!
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7.64
1917 votes

#12 - ¡Qué Sorpresa!

30 Rock - Season 5 - Episode 13

Jack ingratiates himself to Kabletown's executives. Meanwhile, Liz fakes pregnancy to help out Avery and a gift from their new boss puts Jenna and Tracy at odds with each other.

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Valerie Saves the Show
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7.64
53 votes

#13 - Valerie Saves the Show

The Comeback - Season 2 - Episode 4

Valerie makes an impulsive decision when she learns that some of her "Seeing Red" scenes may be cut. Later, she brushes up on her improv skills at The Groundlings Theatre.

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The Moms
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7.62
2289 votes

#14 - The Moms

30 Rock - Season 4 - Episode 20

It's Mother's Day and the TGS moms have come to visit. Colleen meddles in Jack's romantic situation, Liz discovers that her mother almost married an astronaut, Verna squabbles with Jenna over clothes, and Tracy learns a valuable lesson from an actress hired to play his mom.

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Everything Sunny All the Time Always
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7.62
2022 votes

#15 - Everything Sunny All the Time Always

30 Rock - Season 5 - Episode 22

Liz realizes that she needs to take control of her personal life by fixing up her dream apartment, but she encounters an obstacle along the way. Meanwhile, Jack has his own problems to deal with when Avery is taken as a hostage. Elsewhere, Tracy finds out that Kenneth, Dotcom, and Grizz have bonded in his absence.

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Waffle Permission Kidless Boyfriend
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7.59
438 votes

#16 - Waffle Permission Kidless Boyfriend

Life in Pieces - Season 3 - Episode 6

When Heather tries to become Tyler's cool best friend, things take an awkward turn. Also, Jen and Greg get their first overnight away from Lark; Matt and Colleen regret returning their wedding presents for cash when they learn what John and Joan hid inside their gift; and Tim goes overboard when keeping a watchful eye on Samantha and her boyfriend.

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It's Never Too Late for Now
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7.57
1979 votes

#17 - It's Never Too Late for Now

30 Rock - Season 5 - Episode 15

With the "TGS" staff afraid Liz will become a spinster, Jenna tries to find love for her. Jack's lack of sleep puts him at a disadvantage when negotiating. Meanwhile, Pete and Frank form a band.

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Christmas Attack Zone
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7.55
1988 votes

#18 - Christmas Attack Zone

30 Rock - Season 5 - Episode 10

At the urging of Liz and Avery, Jack reveals some secrets to his mother over her Christmas visit. Liz tries to get Jenna and Paul back together. Tracy tries to protect his new serious image by buying a film of his so it will never be seen.

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Goodbye, My Friend
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7.54
1959 votes

#19 - Goodbye, My Friend

30 Rock - Season 3 - Episode 13

Liz befriends a pregnant teen in an attempt to adopt her baby. Jenna vies for more attention but Kenneth's plan to combine her birthday party with one for Tracy derails her efforts. Jack goes out with the guys and bonds with Frank over daddy issues.

Settlement Pacifier Attic Unsyncing
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7.54
572 votes

#20 - Settlement Pacifier Attic Unsyncing

Life in Pieces - Season 3 - Episode 1

When the entire Hughes family moves into John and Joan's home after their kitchen is destroyed, their presence creates chaos for Joan. Also, Matt and Colleen are set to receive a huge monetary settlementfrom Colleen's fall off the motel balcony on their wedding night; John tries to get Sophia back on track when she starts misbehaving; Tyler and Clementine make a surprise announcement to the family; and Jen and Greg attempt to persuade Lark to get rid of her pacifier.

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And the Emergency Contractor
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7.54
1434 votes

#21 - And the Emergency Contractor

2 Broke Girls - Season 6 - Episode 14

When Max and Caroline get home from their road trip, Caroline discovers she likes the dessert bar renovations as much as she likes Bobby, the contractor on the job. Also, Max rushes to Randy's side when she hears he's in the hospital in New York City, and Sophie joins a mommy group that cares more about partying than baby talk.

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Dance Like Nobody's Watching
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7.52
1994 votes

#22 - Dance Like Nobody's Watching

30 Rock - Season 6 - Episode 1

Tracy becomes frustrated in his attempts to anger Liz. Jack questions the family value of the network's new talent competition and Kenneth awaits the Rapture.

The Return of Avery Jessup
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7.51
1449 votes

#23 - The Return of Avery Jessup

30 Rock - Season 6 - Episode 21

Avery finally returns home from her kidnapping ordeal in North Korea, but Jack grows uncertain of her fidelity while she was away. Elsewhere, Criss feels threatened in his relationship with Liz and Jenna seeks a sponsor for her approaching nuptials.

Sex, Lies & Kickball
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7.51
3090 votes

#24 - Sex, Lies & Kickball

Modern Family - Season 9 - Episode 4

Jay’s best friend, Shorty, is back from Costa Rica but spends more time with Gloria than Jay. Alex is ready to shed her good-girl image and is going to prove to Claire that her relationship with Ben is definitely a sexual one.

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The Problem Solvers
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7.50
1950 votes

#25 - The Problem Solvers

30 Rock - Season 4 - Episode 5

Jack proposes that Liz host a Dealbreakers talk show, then bristles when she hires an agent and considers outside producers. When the new cast member's easy going attitude causes Tracy and Jenna to question their demanding ways, Kenneth feels his role at TGS is threatened.

And the Dad Day Afternoon
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7.49
1484 votes

#26 - And the Dad Day Afternoon

2 Broke Girls - Season 6 - Episode 18

When Han's new therapist suggests that Max needs to confront her "daddy issues" and fear of intimacy, she reluctantly heads to Rhode Island to track down her birth father with the diner gang in tow. Also, Oleg is up in arms when Sophie wants him to help out around the house.

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There's No I in America
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7.48
1400 votes

#27 - There's No I in America

30 Rock - Season 7 - Episode 5

Realizing that Jenna could decide the Presidential election, Liz and Jack stage a debate to win her support and her followers. Kenneth turns to Tracy for advice on how to be an informed voter, while Pete tries to recreate the magic of the 2008 election.

Nothing Left to Lose
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7.47
1570 votes

#28 - Nothing Left to Lose

30 Rock - Season 6 - Episode 16

Tracy regains his sense of smell and finds an unusual father figure in Liz. Meanwhile, the writers spark a prank war with Jenna and Jack is disappointed by Pete's lack of ambition.

Tough Love
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7.46
2627 votes

#29 - Tough Love

Modern Family - Season 9 - Episode 9

After leaving his real estate firm to strike out on his own, Phil decides a solo camping trip in the wild will be just what he needs to boost his confidence; Mitchell’s plan to teach Cam and Lily each a lesson backfires. Meanwhile, Gloria is upset over Manny dating his female professor.

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And the Great Escape
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7.45
1297 votes

#30 - And the Great Escape

2 Broke Girls - Season 5 - Episode 15

As Max pet-sits Randy’s dog, Bruno, and Caroline sets up meetings with actresses who are interested in playing her in the potential biopic, Bruno escapes while a cannibalistic serial killer is loose in their neighborhood.

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Steps Dinner Professor Lesbian
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7.41
744 votes

#31 - Steps Dinner Professor Lesbian

Life in Pieces - Season 2 - Episode 5

When Joan's creative writing teacher, Professor Sinclair Wilde, praises her work, John assumes it is because he has a crush on her. Also, Tyler and Clementine invite Matt and Colleen over for an awkward dinner party; Jen tries to hide it from Greg when Lark takes her first steps while he's away on a business trip; and Colleen, Heather and Jen take Dougie out for ladies night when she realizes she might be gay.

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And the Sax Problem
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7.38
1422 votes

#32 - And the Sax Problem

2 Broke Girls - Season 5 - Episode 9

When Earl is not invited to play with his old jazz band at their reunion show, Max and the diner gang join forces in order to get him back on stage performing.

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Let's Stay Together
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7.37
2382 votes

#33 - Let's Stay Together

30 Rock - Season 5 - Episode 3

Jack must appear before Congress to discuss NBC's merger with KableTown. He hopes that he will charm celebrity members, but one Congresswoman, Regina Bookman, demands more diversity in its programming lineup. Jack quickly enlists Tracy to come up with some new development ideas. Meanwhile, Liz is fed up with the flack her writing staff gives her, and Jenna helps Kenneth reapply to the extremely competitive Page Program.

And the Stalking Dead
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7.36
1278 votes

#34 - And the Stalking Dead

2 Broke Girls - Season 6 - Episode 13

Max and Caroline get their big break when they're cast as zombie extras after they finally arrive at the movie set in Texas where Randy is working. Back at home, Han and Oleg try their hand at construction after they fire the contractor working on the dessert bar.

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Bernard's Birthday
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7.36
352 votes

#35 - Bernard's Birthday

LA to Vegas - Season 1 - Episode 10

At Bernard's fabulous Bible-themed birthday party, Ronnie is jealous when Colin flirts with a woman who looks a lot like his ex-wife. Meanwhile, Nichole tries to prevent her mom from discovering that she's a stripper.

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Engagement Party
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7.23
424 votes

#36 - Engagement Party

Super Fun Night - Season 1 - Episode 4

Kimmie’s life gets a lot more difficult when her mom Pamela takes control of the engagement party Kimmie is planning for her sister Jazmine. Things get even more awkward for Kimmie when Pamela invites Richard to the big event... and she finds out the party has a luau theme and everyone has to wear a bathing suit

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Sober For the D and V
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7.21
119 votes

#37 - Sober For the D and V

Single Drunk Female - Season 1 - Episode 5

Sam embarks upon her first terrifyingly personal hook-up as a sober person with the help of Felicia, who has big plans to jump start Sam's dating life. Meanwhile, Carol "accidentally" plants a small seed of doubt in Brit's mind about Joel.

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Fishing Trip
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6.86
74 votes

#38 - Fishing Trip

Camping (US) - Season 1 - Episode 3

When the guys go on a fishing trip, Walt opens up about his dead-in-the-water sex life. Jandice encourages Carleen to loosen up and embrace her female strength. Kathryn's attempt to mend things with Nina-Joy is overshadowed by a big announcement. Miguel and Jandice's first misunderstanding gets serious fast.

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