there were six different directors throughout the season. those who directed more than one episode were don scardino, michael engler and beth mccarthy. there were three directors who only directed one episode each throughout the season, they were richard shepard, kevin rodney sullivan, and gail mancuso. the main writers for the season were tina fey, robert carlock, matt hubbard, jack burditt and john riggi, who all wrote, or co-wrote at least two episodes. jon pollack, kay cannon, ron weiner, tami sagher, donald glover, and andrew guest only wrote, or co-wrote, one episode each.