What are the best episodes of Extras?

The best rated episodes of Extras are: Kate Winslet - S1E3 rated 8.0, David Bowie - S2E2 rated 7.7, Orlando Bloom - S2E1 rated 7.7, Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross - S2E6 rated 7.7

What are the worst episodes of Extras?

The lowest rated episodes of Extras are: Les Dennis - S1E4 rated 7.4, Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones - S1E2 rated 7.4, Ben Stiller - S1E1 rated 7.5, Sir Ian McKellen - S2E5 rated 7.5

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Jul 2005 - Oct 2006

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Best Episodes of Extras

Kate Winslet
S1 Ep3
8.0
4th Aug 2005
Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet.
David Bowie
S2 Ep2
7.7
21st Sep 2006
The first episode of Andy's sitcom, "When the Whistle Blows" is getting harsh reviews but draws respectable viewing numbers. Andy begins to get recognized on the street and in pubs.
Orlando Bloom
S2 Ep1
7.7
14th Sep 2006
Andy finally gets the chance to make his sitcom, but things aren't going his way. Meanwhile Maggie is an extra on an Orlando Bloom film.
Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross
S2 Ep6
7.7
19th Oct 2006
Andy becomes fast friends with Jonathan Ross after making his first chat show appearance. The mother of an ill fan forces him to come and visit her boy at the hospital, so Andy takes Maggie along. Darren is given an ultimatum: arrange a meeting with Robert De Niro or get fired.

Worst Episodes of Extras

Les Dennis
S1 Ep4
7.4
11th Aug 2005
Andy gets a role in a pantomime, starring opposite British TV presenter Les Dennis. As Dennis begins to approach a breakdown, Maggie gets to know the pantomime director's daughter, who appears to have had her life greatly warped by her parents.
Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones
S1 Ep2
7.4
28th Jul 2005
Again Andy and Maggie are both extras on the same production, this time it's a period drama starring "hard-man" British actor Ross Kemp, who likes to play up to his tough persona. Another tough-guy actor, Vinnie Jones, is filming something nearby. When Andy brags to his rival, Greg, who's an extra on Jones' set, that Kemp could beat up Jones, the rivalry switches hands from the extras to the actors.
Ben Stiller
S1 Ep1
7.5
21st Jul 2005
Andy and Maggie are both extras in a serious genocide movie being shot by Ben Stiller in England; however, Andy isn't satisfied with his minuscule role, and so goes to the genocide witness Goran to try and get him a bigger part.
Sir Ian McKellen
S2 Ep5
7.5
12th Oct 2006
Andy's school mate Steve Sherwood visits him on set and inspires Darren to ask Maggie out on a date. Wanting to be recognized more for his acting abilities, Andy auditions for a new play directed by Sir Ian McKellen.

Extras Episode Guide

Ben Stiller
S1 Ep1
7.5
21st Jul 2005
Andy and Maggie are both extras in a serious genocide movie being shot by Ben Stiller in England; however, Andy isn't satisfied with his minuscule role, and so goes to the genocide witness Goran to try and get him a bigger part.
Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones
S1 Ep2
7.4
28th Jul 2005
Again Andy and Maggie are both extras on the same production, this time it's a period drama starring "hard-man" British actor Ross Kemp, who likes to play up to his tough persona. Another tough-guy actor, Vinnie Jones, is filming something nearby. When Andy brags to his rival, Greg, who's an extra on Jones' set, that Kemp could beat up Jones, the rivalry switches hands from the extras to the actors.
Kate Winslet
S1 Ep3
8.0
4th Aug 2005
Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet.
Les Dennis
S1 Ep4
7.4
11th Aug 2005
Andy gets a role in a pantomime, starring opposite British TV presenter Les Dennis. As Dennis begins to approach a breakdown, Maggie gets to know the pantomime director's daughter, who appears to have had her life greatly warped by her parents.
Samuel L. Jackson
S1 Ep5
7.6
18th Aug 2005
Andy and Maggie are this time working on an action movie starring Samuel L Jackson. Andy finds himself cornered into a friendship with an incredibly over-friendly middle-aged Welshman also working on the set. Maggie finds herself attracted to black actor Danny on set, but isn't sure how to talk to him because of his race.
Patrick Stewart
S1 Ep6
7.6
25th Aug 2005
As Andy's useless agent still hasn't managed to get him any work, he takes it upon himself to get his sitcom script read by somebody. He manages to get it to Patrick Stewart, who passes it onto the BBC, who decide to develop it. However, Andy finds himself stuck developing the script with a nearly unbearably camp man, a problem he shares with Maggie, who unwittingly repeats it to Andy's colleague later on, possibly jeopardizing Andy's chances of getting his sitcom made.

Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.