The 50 Greatest Episodes of 2003
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1.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
The Farnsworth Parabox
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Prof. Farnworth creates a box which contains an entire universe and sends Leela into it, where she discovers another Planet Express with a few notable differences.
Director: Ron Hughart | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 3,053
10/10
2.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Fry makes a deal with the Robot Devil so he can get robot hands to play the holophoner and impress Leela. In a twist of fate, Fry trades hands with the Robot Devil and writes a masterpiece opera about Leela. However, the Robot Devil has evil plans of his own.
Director: Bret Haaland | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 3,800
10/10
3.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
The Why of Fry
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Fry learns his accidental freezing 1,004 years earlier wasn't an accident. He is given a choice that could prevent its happening, but at a cost.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 2,815
10/10
4.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After an overdose at a health club makes the Planet Express staff get younger and younger, they have to find a mysterious Fountain of Aging. Meanwhile, Leela experiences the teenage life she never had with her parents.
Director: Bret Haaland | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 2,561
10/10
5.
The Office (2001–2003)
Episode:
Christmas Special: Part 2
(2003)
TV-MA | 52 min | Comedy, Drama
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. ... See full summary »
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 3,009
10/10
6.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Casa Bonita
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
When Butters is invited to Kyle's birthday party instead of Cartman, Cartman kidnaps Butters and locks him in a bomb shelter.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, Isaac Hayes
Votes: 5,076
10/10
7.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Raisins
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan becomes inconsolable after Wendy breaks up with him, and Butters has a crush on a sexy waitress at a local restaurant.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Nico Agnone, Jennifer Howell
Votes: 3,290
10/10
8.
The Office (2001–2003)
Episode:
Christmas Special: Part 1
(2003)
TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
It's been three years since the BBC documentary crew first arrived at the office. Back for one last visit, they find Gareth Keenan now in charge and is running the office with a military ... See full summary »
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 2,150
10/10
9.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
On the Pull
(2003)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy
Mark and Jeremy go out to a party, where Mark strikes up conversation with a teenage "goth". The three go with Toni to a bowling alley, where Mark embarrassingly runs into Sophie, who's going out with a work colleague.
Director: Jeremy Wooding | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Keir Charles, Olivia Colman
Votes: 925
9.5/10
10.
Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
Episode:
War
(2003)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Ali G tours the United Nations and interviews former Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali. Later, he conducts a roundtable discussion with religious experts and talks to General Brent ... See full summary »
Directors: James Bobin, Dan Mazer | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, William Byron, Francisca Cho
Votes: 214
9.5/10
11.
Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
Episode:
Art
(2003)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Ali G presents his guide to art and interviews James Lipton of 'Inside the Actors Studio.' Ali G also conducts a studio discussion on the media and interviews astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Bruno delivers a guide to L.A. fashion.
Directors: James Bobin, Dan Mazer | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Arthur Danto, James Lipton, Charles Dicagno
Votes: 202
9.5/10
12.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Fat Butt and Pancake Head
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Cartman makes a Jennifer Lopez hand doll and turns her into a music star, which draws the furious anger of the real Jennifer Lopez as well as the sexual advances of Ben Affleck.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, John 'Nancy' Hansen, Jennifer Howell
Votes: 3,323
9/10
13.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Less Than Hero
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After using a tube of "miracle cream" Fry and Leela gain super powers and form "The New Justice Team" along with Bender.
Director: Susie Dietter | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 2,446
9/10
14.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
Dream Job
(2003)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
Mark is angry at Sophie when she gets promoted for a job instead of him, when she told him she wasn't going to apply for it. Jeremy gets a job at a recording studio, which results in Super ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Wooding | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Olivia Colman, Justin Edwards
Votes: 823
9/10
15.
Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
Episode:
Belief
(2003)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
Ali G pitches ideas for TV shows to Hollywood executives, attends a political rally, conducts a studio discussion on sex and interviews Marlin Fitzwater. Borat presents his guide to the South. Bruno attends a football game in Alabama.
Directors: James Bobin, Dan Mazer | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Keith Lawrence, Lee Levinson, Jane Thornhill
Votes: 191
9/10
16.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
Warring Factions
(2003)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy
Mark and Jeremy compete for the attentions of their attractive neighbor Toni.
Director: Jeremy Wooding | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Olivia Colman, Robert Harley
Votes: 1,106
9/10
17.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
The Interview
(2003)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy
Mark wants Jeremy to get a job in the same office as him so he can pay his share of the rent, however Jeremy isn't keen on the idea. Mark also worries whether Sophie, a co-worker he fancies, may or may not think he's a Nazi.
Director: Jeremy Wooding | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Olivia Colman, Neil Fitzmaurice
Votes: 962
9/10
18.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
Funeral
(2003)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
Jeremy's uncle dies from terminal illness, providing the perfect opportunity for Mark to ask Sophie to be his date to the funeral. Jeremy finds out his uncle died from a hereditary illness and worries that he might have it.
Director: Jeremy Wooding | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Alice Arnold, Olivia Colman
Votes: 813
9/10
19.
Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
Episode:
Science
(2003)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Ali G conducts a roundtable discussion on science and interviews Ralph Nader and C. Everett Koop. Borat visits a minor-league baseball team and a Nevada test site...and also protests nuclear testing.
Director: Dan Mazer | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremiah Baumann, Joseph Coates, Kent Hovind
Votes: 205
9/10
20.
Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
Episode:
Politics
(2003)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Ali G talks with Steve Forbes and Newt Gingrich. Borat visits a gun club and a gym. Bruno attends a fashion show.
Directors: James Bobin, Dan Mazer | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, James Baker III, Gisele Bündchen, Sophie Dahl
Votes: 205
9/10
21.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Three Hundred Big Boys
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Everyone on Earth gets $300 after the spoils of a military victory are distributed. The members of the Planet Express staff spend it on different things, with varying degrees of success.
Director: Swinton O. Scott III | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 2,579
9/10
22.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
All About Mormons
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan learns about the Mormon religion after a new family moves to South Park from Utah. Caught up in the family-friendly doctrine of the church, Randy declares the Marshes to be Mormon as well.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Adrien Beard, Mona Marshall
Votes: 4,159
8.5/10
23.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Lil' Crime Stoppers
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
After the boys start a Jr. Detective's Club and find a girl's missing doll, they are recruited by the county police department. Their first assignment: to break up a meth lab.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Milan Agnone, Toby Morton
Votes: 3,176
8.5/10
24.
Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)
Episode:
Law
(2003)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Ali G vows to protect and serve--or at least crack somebody up--as a police recruit. Borat explores the do's and don'ts of dating in the U.S. Bruno gets the inside story on New York's Fashion Week. Ali G interviews Dick Thornberg.
Directors: James Bobin, Dan Mazer | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Buzz Aldrin, Lloyd Klein, Ed Meese
Votes: 250
8.5/10
25.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
The Sting
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Sent on the same mission which caused the deaths of the previous Planet Express crew, Leela mourns the apparent death of Fry.
Director: Brian Sheesley | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 3,827
8.5/10
26.
Peep Show (2003–2015)
Episode:
Mark Makes a Friend
(2003)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy
Mark begins to forge a partnership with his idol, business guru Alan Johnson, and begins to change his behaviour to be more like Johnson. Meanwhile, a displeased Jeremy tries to think back ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Wooding | Stars: David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Olivia Colman, Neil Fitzmaurice
Votes: 890
8.5/10
27.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
South Park Is Gay
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Kyle, Mr. Garrison and Mr. Slave travel to New York City to bring an end to the latest "metrosexual" fad, and discover that it's actually part of a crab-people conspiracy to take over the planet.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Adrien Beard, John 'Nancy' Hansen
Votes: 3,078
8/10
28.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Toilet Paper
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The boys toilet paper their art teacher's house to get revenge for detention. When Kyle's guilty conscience makes him want to confess, Cartman makes an attempt on his life.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall, Eliza Schneider
Votes: 3,044
8/10
29.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Cancelled
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Chef and the children learn that Earth is actually just a reality show for other planets. When they learn it is to be canceled, the boys travel to a distant planet to plead their case to the network executives.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Spencer Lacey Ganus, Isaac Hayes
Votes: 3,260
8/10
30.
The Twilight Zone (2002–2003)
Episode:
Sunrise
(2003)
TV-14 | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A group of hiking college students discover an old Aztec relic filled with blood. When they accidentally tip it and the blood runs out, the sun disappears from the sky.
Director: Tim Matheson | Stars: Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Jackson, Sarah Carter, Michael Peña
Votes: 321
8/10
31.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Top Banana
(2003)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Michael suspects that George Sr. is running the business from inside prison. George Michael is made manager of the banana stand, and Michael gives Gob a letter to mail after Lucille suggests that he be included in the business.
Director: Anthony Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,699
8/10
32.
Angel (1999–2004)
Episode:
The Magic Bullet
(2003)
Unrated | 41 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
As Jasmine's influence continues to spread, Fred finally tricks Angel into seeing her true nature.
Director: Jeffrey Bell | Stars: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, J. August Richards, Amy Acker
Votes: 1,562
8/10
33.
Angel (1999–2004)
Episode:
Sacrifice
(2003)
Unrated | 40 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Hiding out in a sewer, Angel and his friends fight a nasty monster who provides some clues that could help them in their battle against Jasmine.
Director: David Straiton | Stars: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, J. August Richards, Amy Acker
Votes: 1,446
8/10
34.
Angel (1999–2004)
Episode:
Shiny Happy People
(2003)
Unrated | 41 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
While everyone else worships the beautiful woman Cordelia bore, Fred sees another side of her.
Director: Marita Grabiak | Stars: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, J. August Richards, Amy Acker
Votes: 1,504
8/10
35.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
It's Christmas in Canada
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The boys go to Canada to retrieve Ike, after his birth parents show up in South Park and claim him as their own.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Spencer Lacey Ganus, Kyle McCulloch
Votes: 2,650
8/10
36.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Krazy Kripples
(2003)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Jimmy and Timmy land in the middle of a gang war; Stan, Cartman, Kenny and Kyle stay out of the way when stem cell research divides the town.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Eldridge 'El Hud' Hudson, Mona Marshall
Votes: 3,156
8/10
37.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
My Mother the Car
(2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Michael loses his short-term memory after he and Lucille have a car accident. George-Michael and Maeby want to see an R-rated movie about cousins in love.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,844
8/10
38.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
In God We Trust
(2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
The family attorney arranges George Sr.'s release from prison for Christmas. Later, George-Michael has to wear an embarrassing codpeice in a pageant.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,907
8/10
39.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Visiting Ours
(2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Michael gets a tip about the company's international accounts, and has Gob question the office secretary Kitty about them. But that's not before Michael does the unthinkable - setting up a conjugal visit between George Sr. and Lucille.
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,960
8/10
40.
Justice League (2001–2004)
Episode:
A Better World: Part II
(2003)
TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
With the Justice League out of the way, the Justice Lords begin to establish their own style of order.
Director: Dan Riba | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Maria Canals-Barrera, Susan Eisenberg, Phil LaMarr
Votes: 882
8/10
41.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Obsoletely Fabulous
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The introduction of a new type of robot makes Bender rethink his devotion to technology.
Director: Dwayne Carey-Hill | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 2,373
8/10
42.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Amy is distressed when her alien boyfriend Kif becomes pregnant.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 2,455
8/10
43.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Spanish Fry
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After being abducted by "human horn" poachers, Fry goes on a search for his missing nose.
Directors: Peter Avanzino, Ron Hughart | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 2,420
8/10
44.
Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode:
Long Drive
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Lois uses a long drive with Malcolm to further his sex education; Reese spends a day in prison; Dewey plants seeds of discontent in Hal's vocal group; Francis has an accident branding Otto's favorite cow.
Director: Levie Isaacks | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield
Votes: 751
8/10
45.
Scrubs (2001–2010)
Episode:
My Fifteen Seconds
(2003)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
JD is dating Danni -Jordan's sister- and that means spending more time with Cox outside the hospital, and Perry doesn't very much like it. Danni tells JD that she is falling in love with ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn
Votes: 1,224
8/10
46.
Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode:
Stereo Store
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Hal lands a second job at an electronics store, while Malcolm is dumbfounded by their new babysitter, who's the same age as himself.
Director: Bryan Cranston | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield
Votes: 801
8/10
47.
Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode:
If Boys Were Girls
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Lois fantasies what her life would be like if she'd had girls instead of boys.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield
Votes: 1,089
8/10
48.
Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode:
Malcolm Holds His Tongue
(2003)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family
Malcolm is fed up with the fact that every time he complains, something wrong happens. He has recently got kicked off the basketball team and vows not to complain anymore. He receives good ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield
Votes: 860
8/10
49.
Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode:
Future Malcolm
(2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Malcolm meets a chess-playing bum who could be him in 30 years; Lois can't figure out why she's gaining weight; Dewey attributes his bizarre behavior to obeying requests from the fetus Lois... See full summary »
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield
Votes: 754
8/10
50.
Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
It's another family Thanksgiving, as Reese cons Hal and Dewey into helping him out with the cooking. Francis and Piama are also there, but they're not even speaking to each other. Lois ... See full summary »
Director: David D'Ovidio | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield
Votes: 797
8/10
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