The BEST episodes directed by Greg Mottola
#1 - We Just Decided To
The Newsroom (2012) - Season 1 - Episode 1
"News Night" anchor Will McAvoy returns to work after a public meltdown to find most of his staff has jumped ship, but new hires help steer the show when news of a catastrophe breaks in the spring of 2010.
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#2 - The Assistant
Undeclared - Season 1 - Episode 5
Adam Sandler stops by the campus to perform, and the whole group goes to see him, including Steven's dad, Hal, who was invited by Lloyd. Perry invites Adam Sandler and his entourage to stop by their dorm afterward. Sandler doesn't stay long because Hal makes him uncomfortable, but takes Lizzie with him back to his hotel. Lizzie ends up having sex with him. Sandler's assistant, Jonathan Loughran, ends up falling in love with Rachel and decides to stay behind after Sandler leaves town, and stays on campus living in Rachel's room wreaking havoc in her life. Lloyd convinces Hal that they should go experience the real world for a while, and Hal has some "extra curricular" activities in mind.
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#3 - The Greater Fool
The Newsroom (2012) - Season 1 - Episode 10
Mac is shaken by a potentially devastating revelation from gossip columnist Nina Howard. Meanwhile, Sloan mulls a new job opportunity; Neal's Internet alias could prevent a catastrophe; and Will, Mac and Charlie confront Leona and Reese during a volatile lunch meeting.
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#4 - Run
The Newsroom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 2
With Rebecca again tasked with defending ACN in a possible lawsuit, Will tries to protect Neal from the fallout over the DOD leak. Charlie and Leona enter the fray of a hostile-takeover gambit involving Reese's half-siblings. Sloan fears Don may be guilty of cashing in on insider information. Maggie ponders the ethics of eavesdropping. Hallie pays a price for a late-night tweet.
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#5 - Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Undeclared - Season 1 - Episode 10
Steven is forced to get a job in the cafeteria to help pay his tuition until Hal finds "the right job"
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#6 - The 112th Congress
The Newsroom (2012) - Season 1 - Episode 3
Will's apology for the lack of integrity in newscasts sets off constant critiques of the Tea Party before the November 2010 midterm elections, but draws the ire of network executives and Atlantis World Media CEO Leona Lansing. Meanwhile, Don confronts Elliot about his analytical skills; Jim helps Maggie during a panic attack; and Mac is unnerved by Will's endless parade of romantic conquests.
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#8 - Visiting Ours
Arrested Development - Season 1 - Episode 6
Michael sets up an "intimate conjugal visit" for his parents, while it is revealed that George Sr. had an affair with Kitty, his secretary who recently slept with Gob. Tobias and Lindsay see a marriage counselor.
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#9 - Valerie Saves the Show
The Comeback - Season 1 - Episode 6
With the cast in a funk following "Room and Bored"'s lackluster premiere, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery that gives new meaning to her trademark line, "I don't want to see that!"
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#10 - Storming the Castle
Arrested Development - Season 1 - Episode 9
Michael cannot go through with his plan to break up Gob and Marta. A thug magician wants to take Gob's "legs". Maeby wears all leather to get back at her mother, and Lucille decides to confront Buster's relationship with Lucille 2.
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#11 - Charity Drive
Arrested Development - Season 1 - Episode 5
Michael and Lindsay try to prove their charitable sides to each other. Gob demands George Michael's respect, and Buster continues avoiding Lucille 2.
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#12 - The Day After
Undeclared - Season 1 - Episode 13
Steven is unsure of where he stands with Lizzie, and Lloyd's ideas are not helping him any. They spend their Saturday apart, but come to a revelation.
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#13 - Valerie Demands Dignity
The Comeback - Season 1 - Episode 5
Valerie worries that her comeback storyline isn't "enough," as the network tries to spice up her reality show by cross-breeding it with another one - and by pulling a highway prank that nearly sabotages Valerie's lunch with a TV Guide editor.
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#14 - Hell Week
Undeclared - Season 1 - Episode 8
Steven is fed up with TDZ in more ways than one. He quits, but it is not without repercussions.
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#17 - Eric Visits
Undeclared - Season 1 - Episode 2
Lizzie's boyfriend visits her at UNEC. Steven convinces her to break up with Eric, but feels guilty and helps Eric win her back. Meanwhile, Ron brings up a whole keg of beer and urges his suitemates to help him finish it.
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#18 - Eric Visits Again
Undeclared - Season 1 - Episode 6
Eric discovers that Lizzie cheated on him with Steven, and heads to UNEC to get his revenge. Lloyd helps Steven prepare for a fistfight.
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