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The Atlantic's Eight Perfect Episodes of TV

Picks from Girls, The X-Files, SpongeBob, and more

"Few things are more satisfying than watching a show pull off a clever and high-octane episode. For those looking to revisit some greats, The Atlantic's writers and editors answer the question: What do you think is a perfect episode of TV?"

-Stephanie Bai
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Girls: "The Panic in Central Park" (S5,E6)
Girls: "The Panic in Central Park" (S5,E6)
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Survivor: Micronesia: "If It Smells Like a Rat, Give It Cheese" (S16,E13)
Survivor: Micronesia: "If It Smells Like a Rat, Give It Cheese" (S16,E13)
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Veep: "C***Gate" (S5,E6)
Veep: "C***Gate" (S5,E6)
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The X-Files: "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" (S3,E4)
The X-Files: "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" (S3,E4)
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Grey's Anatomy: "It's the End of the World" (S2,E16)
Grey's Anatomy: "It's the End of the World" (S2,E16)
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Grey's Anatomy: "As We Know It" (S2,E17)
Grey's Anatomy: "As We Know It" (S2,E17)
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The Mole: "Who Is the Mole?" (S2,E10)
The Mole: "Who Is the Mole?" (S2,E10)
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SpongeBob Squarepants: "Chocolate With Nuts" (S3,E12)
SpongeBob Squarepants: "Chocolate With Nuts" (S3,E12)
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