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The Best Episodes Directed By Adam Arkin

Every TV Episode Directed by Adam Arkin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Adam Arkin Ratings Summary

"Tapped Out" is the best rated episode directed by Adam Arkin. It scored 9.3/10 based on 6 votes. It was written by Adam Belanoff. It aired on 7/13/2009 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Bulletville".

  • Tapped Out
    9.3/106 votes

    #1 - Tapped Out

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2009

    When an internet matchmaker is murdered, the team finds themselves investigating the matchmaker's early-stage television show. Adding to the craziness is a fake officer, who turns everything upside down. In an effort to school himself on the inner workings of Brenda's group, Pope decides to work as one of the team.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Adam Belanoff

  • Bulletville
    8.8/1020 votes

    #2 - Bulletville

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/8/2010

    In the season finale, things come to a head in Harlan when the worlds of Raylan, Boyd and Bo Crowder collide.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Fred Golan

  • The Castle
    8.7/1066 votes

    #3 - The Castle

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2015

    Peggy and Ed agree to follow through with their plan at the Motor Motel, Lou faces jurisdictional politics and Hanzee reports back to the Gerhardts.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Noah Hawley

  • The Colonel
    8.6/1014 votes

    #4 - The Colonel

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/1/2013

    When Philip and Elizabeth are ordered to go through with a meeting that could potentially be a set-up, they find themselves confronted with unexpected truths about their relationship. Stan's investigation puts him and the FBI even closer to Philip and Elizabeth.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Joe Weisberg

  • Laying Pipe
    8.5/1015 votes

    #5 - Laying Pipe

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2012

    A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Small World
    8.5/1013 votes

    #6 - Small World

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2012

    Jax brings a new proposal to the club with serious consequences.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Roberto Patino

  • Two Wolverines
    8.4/1065 votes

    #7 - Two Wolverines

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/2019

    Dee Dee makes Gypsy play dress up for a costume convention, where they each attract charming men who could dangerously complicate their insular relationship. And Gypsy is starting to question the lies her mother tells her — especially about how old she really is.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Nick Antosca

  • Fade In
    8.4/105 votes

    #8 - Fade In

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/2022

    Pressure mounts for the scripts’ delivery after Ruddy is forced to sit down with Joe Colombo and Evans finds himself navigating hot waters with Gulf & Western’s CEO Charlie Bluhdorn. Meanwhile, Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Michael Tolkin

  • Shelf Life
    8.2/104 votes

    #9 - Shelf Life

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/11/2009

    Crews and Starks investigate the murder of an Iraq war soldier who despite being killed in broad daylight on a crowded sidewalk, no one witnessed the crime.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Marjorie David

  • The Beast In Me
    8.2/104 votes

    #10 - The Beast In Me

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/6/2010

    An investigation leads Jane into Boston's checkered past when an identity thief is murdered; Maura goes on a personal quest.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: N/A

  • Coyote Is Always Hungry
    8.2/107 votes

    #11 - Coyote Is Always Hungry

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/13/2017

    When a dangerous client's case goes to court, Bernhardt Bail Bonds struggles to recover the money he put up as collateral. Fearing retaliation if they can't come up with the money, Otto visits old friends on the local reservation, and Marius recruits younger talent to help. An outside source leads Carly to unearth a major secret about Pete, and Julia must decide whether she can trust Lance again.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Jennifer Kennedy

  • Reckoning
    8.2/1016 votes

    #12 - Reckoning

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/27/2011

    A deadly home invasion hits Raylan personally, placing him in a race with Boyd and Arlo to find the killer. Mags is forced to make decisions about her involvement in the Bennett family's criminal activities and the fate of Dickie, who has a deadly plan to absolve himself of responsibility.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Dave Andron

  • The Sinister Hotel Room Mystery
    8.1/107 votes

    #13 - The Sinister Hotel Room Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2018

    Marius sees an opportunity when he is seized by two mercenaries searching for Pete's mother Maggie and the eleven million dollars she stole from their employer. Meanwhile, Audrey and Otto deal with the fallout from Winslow's death, and Julia struggles to keep her promise to Dockery.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Graham Yost

  • Evil...And His Brother Ziggy
    8.0/104 votes

    #14 - Evil...And His Brother Ziggy

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2008

    Reese and Crews take a trip to an Indian reservation to find out who killed the last sheriff standing.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: N/A

  • Bainne
    8.0/1020 votes

    #15 - Bainne

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 11/16/2010

    While the club's on a man hunt, Jax faces the toughest decision of his life.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Salvage
    8.0/1018 votes

    #16 - Salvage

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/2013

    Jax and the MC must confront their past and choose their future.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Stick It
    8.0/101 votes

    #17 - Stick It

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/14/2006

    Alan once again goes to bat for Melissa, this time with much less confidence, who is in serious trouble with the IRS. Meanwhile, Paul and Brad enact a plan to help Rachel get into rehab, and Denise re-enters the world of dating with disastrous results.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: David E. Kelley

  • The Yips
    8.0/101 votes

    #18 - The Yips

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/20/2017

    Rick slowly begins to discover the unconventional ways Miles and Louis handle their business. Miles notices a growing distance between him and his family, and attempts to bring them to Los Angeles for the summer.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Dan Nowak

  • The Right Shade of Yellow
    8.0/105 votes

    #19 - The Right Shade of Yellow

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2022

    With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in contention for leading roles in “The Godfather,” Ruddy is caught in the line of fire between Evans and Coppola and must pick a side. After gaining Joe Colombo’s support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend’s loyalty. The rising stakes surrounding “The Godfather” continues to strain Ruddy’s relationship with Francoise.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: N/A

  • Brains and Balls
    8.0/103 votes

    #20 - Brains and Balls

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2022

    “The Godfather” is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Michael Tolkin

  • Some Kind of Miracle
    7.9/109 votes

    #21 - Some Kind of Miracle

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/22/2007

    Everyone is pushing for Meredith to survive, or in this case to be revived. People are still dealing with the fallout from the ferry disaster. A young man named Lucas is having problems with brain-mouth coordination. Someone else dies.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes

  • The Moonshine War
    7.8/1020 votes

    #22 - The Moonshine War

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/9/2011

    Raylan tangles with a ruthless Harlan County crime family while hunting for a fugitive sex offender.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Graham Yost

  • Sad Sack Wasp Trap
    7.8/1032 votes

    #23 - Sad Sack Wasp Trap

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2018

    With the company’s annual foundation gala fundraiser approaching, and his dad out of the picture, Kendall polishes up his speech while enlisting an on-air personality from the Waystar’s ATV Networks to accompany him. Shiv tries to minimize damage from a sordid photo that threatens a client's political future. Tom inherits a “virus” from his predecessor.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Anna Jordan

  • I Went to Market
    7.8/1029 votes

    #24 - I Went to Market

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2018

    After hearing Logan’s plan to expand in to local TV, Kendall begins to plot a vote of no confidence against his father. Greg drives his ornery grandfather Ewan from Canada to New York for a Thanksgiving reunion with Logan. Tom grows increasingly concerned about the terms of his prenuptial agreement with Shiv, and recruits Greg for a clandestine task.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Georgia Pritchett

  • Indian Four
    7.8/1010 votes

    #25 - Indian Four

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2017

    Axe negotiates with a reluctant seller, who is key to the success of Axe’s municipal bond play. Wendy makes a professional decision that adds further conflict to her relationship with Chuck. As attempts to reach a deal with a high profile defendant fail, Chuck’s office faces the uncertainty of jury selection. Tensions between Lara and Axe escalate.

    Director: Adam Arkin

    Writer: Alice O'Neill