AwardsWatch’s Top 50 Episodes of Television for 2015
#40
“Mornings,” Master of None
Written by Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang; Directed by Eric Wareheim
Premiered November 6 on Netflix
#39
“A La Carte,” Louie
Story by Louis C.K. & Pamela Adlon, Teleplay by Louis C.K.; Directed by Louis C.K.
Premiered April 16 on FX
#38
“AKA Sin Bin,” Marvel’s Jessica Jones
Written by Jamie King & Dana Baratta; Directed by John Bahl
Premiered November 20 on Netflix
#37
“Nashville,” Master of None
Written by Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang; Directed by Aziz Ansari
Premiered November 6 on Netflix
#36
“Sworn to the Sword,” Steven Universe
Written by Joe Johnston & Jeff Liu; Directed by Ian Jones-Quartey
Premiered June 15 on Cartoon Network
#35
“One Last Ride,” Parks and Recreation
Written by Michael Schur & Amy Poehler; Directed by Michael Schur
Premiered February 24 on NBC
#34
“Kimmy Goes to a Party!,” Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Written by Robert Carlock; Directed by Nicole Holofcener
Premiered March 6 on Netflix
#33
“Wisdom Teeth,” Broad City
Written by Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer; Directed by John Lee
Premiered January 28 on Comedy Central
#32
“Lost Horizon,” Mad Men
Written by Semi Chellas and Matthew Weiner; Directed by Phil Abraham
Premiered May 3 on AMC
#31
“Indians on TV,” Master of None
Written by Aziz Ansari & Alan Yang; Directed by Eric Wareheim
Premiered November 6 on Netflix
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