The BEST episodes directed by Eric Appel
#1 - Time Angels
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 2 - Episode 5
Anti-terrorism time travelers join the team to prevent crimes.
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#2 - Massive Election
Back in the Game - Season 1 - Episode 9
Terry plays politics when she challenges Dick for the position of League President. Meanwhile, The Cannon takes Danny out to the golf course to teach him a lesson in the importance of being a leader.
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#3 - Halloween II
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 2 - Episode 4
The Peralta / Holt annual Halloween bet continues when Jake challenges the Captain that he can steal his watch before midnight. Meanwhile, Gina is upset that her dance team, Floorgasm, kicks her off the squad and Terry confronts her about her bad attitude.
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#4 - Training Day
Blue Mountain State - Season 3 - Episode 5
Thad offers to help Alex to become a local celebrity. Mary Jo tries to impress Coach Daniel's wife, Debra.
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#5 - The Empty Chair
Silicon Valley - Season 3 - Episode 5
Richard lets his ego get in the way at an interview. Dinesh, Gilfoyle and Jared misplace hardware. Erlich pitches his plans to Big Head.
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#6 - The Big House (2)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 5 - Episode 2
When the warden asks Jake to investigate Romero's drug smuggling operation, Jake and Caleb find themselves caught between the loyalty Jake has sworn to both of them. Meanwhile, Amy is offered a deal by a local mobster who claims he can prove that Hawkins is guilty, but Holt and the rest of the gang think they have a safer plan.
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#7 - The Real Bicycle Thief
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 2 - Episode 2
Trent hunts for restaurant terrorists and goes undercover in the Swedish pedicab-racing circuit.
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#8 - Grinder V Grinder
The Grinder - Season 1 - Episode 13
Timothy Olyphant is back in Boise and the rivalry between Dean and him continues when Stewart invites Olyphant to spend more time around Sanderson & Yao. After getting into an argument about who is closer to being a real lawyer, the two "Grinders" decide to go head-to-head in a mock trial.
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#9 - Bachmanity Insanity
Silicon Valley - Season 3 - Episode 6
Richard’s new relationship is threatened by neuroses. Big Head and Erlich’s launch party has snags. Dinesh falls for a foreign coworker.
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#10 - One Cabeza, Two Cabeza, Three Cabeza... DEAD!
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 1 - Episode 1
A new alcoholic energy drink is killing University of San Diego Students. NTSF must team up with the Food and Drug Administration, despite their mutual mistrust, to follow a lead.
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#11 - The Swedes
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 3 - Episode 9
In an attempt to solve an international case, Jake and Rosa are forced to work with a pair of Swedish cops and things get very competitive, very quickly. Meanwhile, Amy and Terry offer to help Gina prepare for a big test and Holt enlists Charles to sub in as his squash partner for an annual tournament.
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#12 - I Woke Up Like This
Selfie - Season 1 - Episode 13
Eliza gets a confidence boost when she learns that her new female role model/former middle school bully used Eliza's life as an inspiration for her success. Henry is determined to rid himself of his childhood poser status by finally teaching himself how to ride a skateboard.
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#13 - Happy Bert Day
Trophy Wife - Season 1 - Episode 15
When Bert successfully reads a hundred books, Pete and Kate have to throw him the birthday party of his dreams - complete with a fire eater on stilts, professional dancers and a special visitor. Kate uses the party planning as an excuse to get in with the soccer moms that shun her at all the games, and Diane refuses to admit fault while doing some creative driving with Pete. Meanwhile, Warren starts a bromance with the guy Hillary has her eye on.
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#14 - Exes and Oh-No's!
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 1 - Episode 3
Trent's ex surfaces after a sex change and plots to steal a San Diego treasure. Elsewhere, Piper's pick for book club goes unread.
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#15 - Bros Before Bros
Happy Endings - Season 3 - Episode 17
With the wedding coming up, Penny decides to reach out to her estranged dad Roy. The reunion is sufficiently awkward but Alex encourages Penny to be optimistic, while Jane is more skeptical. Meanwhile, Dave enlists Brad and Max's help in sabotaging "The Brazilian" food truck, a.k.a. Dave's #1 nemesis, but Max accidentally falls for the enemy's son and has to choose between his best friend or boyfriend.
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#16 - I Left My Heart in Someone's Cooler
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 1 - Episode 12
Terrorists plan to bomb the San Diego Day parade in a plot that involves the President of the Navy. Elsewhere, Alphonse is tasked with finding the perfect gift for Trent's kids.
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#17 - Relationslut
Teachers (2016) - Season 3 - Episode 16
Ms. Snap helps Ms. Watson find her inner floozy while simultaneously getting into a relationship of her own. Mrs. Adler and Toby try to teach their students about the effects of bullying.
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#18 - The Return of Dragon Shumway
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 2 - Episode 9
Piper's fiancee has a difficult time letting go of his ninja past.
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#20 - Episode 42
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 2 - Episode 18
Online harassment is a major problem, but it’s rarely prosecuted. If only we’d been warned about this in the early days of the internet.
#21 - Nix the Fat Week
Bad Teacher - Season 1 - Episode 8
During the school's annual health week, Meredith sets her sights on a five-star vegan chef and enlists Irene's help to keep his interest when she realizes he's environmentally friendly. Meanwhile, Ginny coaches Principal Carl for the Faculty 50-Yard Dash.
#22 - Whack-A-Mole
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 2 - Episode 6
The team is blamed for the death of Gary the Killer Whale.
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#23 - Captain Peralta
Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Season 2 - Episode 18
Jake's mainly absentee father, Roger, comes to town to spend some time with his son. Jake can't wait to see him, but Charles is skeptical of Roger's intentions. Meanwhile, Holt tasks Amy, Terry, Gina and Rosa with an impossible brain teaser in exchange for Beyoncé tickets.
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#24 - Models
New Girl - Season 2 - Episode 5
After spending a wild night out with Cece and her model friends, Jess jumps in the driver's seat when she must fill in for Cece at a car show. Meanwhile, the guys question what defines male friendship after Schmidt buys Nick a cookie.
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#25 - The Final Robe
Teachers (2016) - Season 3 - Episode 17
Ms. Bennigan has two spots left in her bridal party and the three remaining teachers compete to see who will get the final robe. Ms. Watson gets an unfortunate diagnosis.
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#26 - Pilot
Death Valley - Season 1 - Episode 1
After a vampire is killed in a prostitution sting, Billy is kidnapped. And a seemingly routine zombie kill in a doughnut shop leads to a death among the TV crew.
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#27 - Stay in or Bail Out
Back in the Game - Season 1 - Episode 2
Terry looks for a job so she can move out of her father's house. Meanwhile, the Cannon tries to cure the Angles of their fear of getting hit by a pitched ball by taking them to a prison for some unconventional instruction from the warden; and a bedroom and bathroom in the Cannon's house go mysteriously unused.
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#28 - The Date
Trophy Wife - Season 1 - Episode 7
When Kate and Pete host a party, Jackie crashes and hooks up with Pete’s co-worker Sad Steve, much to Pete’s discomfort. However, when Sad Steve decides to pursue a relationship with Jackie, both Kate and Pete jump on the bandwagon to give young love a boost. Meanwhile, Hillary helps Warren and Bert put together a Gum Show live stream, and Diane faces off with Meg after she posts an unflattering picture of her on Instagram.
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#29 - Lights, Camera, Assassination
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 2 - Episode 4
A teen idol shadows Trent and Alphonse during the hunt for a killer who targets Hollywood directors; Kove develops a podcast.
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#30 - The Risky Business of Being Alone in Your Home
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 1 - Episode 4
Trent is suspended and forced to spend time at home, where terrorists plot to attack him. His replacement, an old nemesis, is a hit at the NTSF.
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#32 - About a Kiss
About a Boy - Season 1 - Episode 9
Andy and Laurie host a game night and Will invites Sam, but things don't go exactly as planned when she arrives. When his friend TJ asks Fiona to join him for the festivities, Will goes to great lengths to discourage any sparks from flying. Meanwhile, Marcus is uneasy when he discovers the mother of an older mean girl at school will be babysitting him.
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#33 - Fun Facts
Blue Mountain State - Season 3 - Episode 8
Thad copes with secrets from the coach's past while Alex makes a new connection with Daniels as he prepares to be inducted into the College Hall of Fame.
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#34 - Boyz II Menorah
Happy Endings - Season 3 - Episode 3
Max has become a hit on the Bar Mitzvah circuit as an energetic emcee and allows Brad to partner up with him, but not everything turns out kosher. Meanwhile Dave and Alex make an effort not to take their relationship for granted.
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#36 - Up Periscope, Down With San Diego
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 1 - Episode 8
The team must prevent an attack on San Diego by Japanese soldiers who've been lost at sea for decades.
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#37 - Jury Duty
The Office (US) - Season 8 - Episode 13
Jim returns from jury duty, only to have to deal with Dwight's pesky questions about the details of the case. Elsewhere, Angela and her senator beau welcome their baby.
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#39 - Help Us Help You
Death Valley - Season 1 - Episode 2
Stubeck is worried about a vampire prostitute after he and Billy release her from the station. Meanwhile, teen vigilantes go after zombies, and Dashell takes Kirsten out on the beat.
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#40 - E is for Ectoplasm
A to Z - Season 1 - Episode 5
Andrew and Zelda break with their respective traditions and decide to throw a joint Halloween party, much to the dismay of Stu and Stephie, who feel like they are losing their best friends. Meanwhile, with Big Bird looking for a solid promotional opportunity to boost the profile of the company, Henry takes it upon himself to enlist the help of Ray Parker Jr. to attend their annual Wallflower Halloween party.
#42 - The Touchables
Making History (2017) - Season 1 - Episode 5
In need of some quick cash for Deb to purchase an ice cream parlor, the trio decides to make some money rather than save the world. But after Chris devises a strategy to cash in on the fixed 1919 Chicago World Series baseball game, their get-rich-quick scheme is derailed when they run into the infamous mobster Al Capone.
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#43 - Aniq 2: The Sequel
The Afterparty - Season 2 - Episode 1
When Zoe's sister's wedding weekend is destroyed by a murder, Aniq calls his old friend Danner to investigate the crime.
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#44 - Feng
The Afterparty - Season 2 - Episode 8
Zoe’s father reluctantly agrees to sit with her, Aniq, and Danner as they review found-footage-style videos from the weekend.
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Nick Swardson's Pretend Time - Season 2 - Episode 2
Nick tells a personal story about an accident with unusual consequences; the results of an extraterrestrial paternity test is revealed on talk show Clarencé; Reed O’ Frampton’s amazing cleaning product the ”Beep Beep Sweep”; a charity campaign to get Africans to help pathetic Americans; homemade coupons as a gift for new parents and trial lawyer Darren Jeremy uses his unique talents to maximum advantage both in the courtroom and the bedroom.
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#46 - The Birthday Party That Was Neither
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 1 - Episode 2
Each member of NTSF gets a mysterious call from a person who claims they have secret information about them. Unbeknownst to the other members, they each must bring a million dollars to a warehouse, leaving Kove alone at NTSF HQ. When the caller is finally revealed, the team gets a blast from the past.
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#47 - Family Dies
NTSF:SD:SUV:: - Season 2 - Episode 10
Trent has to kill his father.
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