9.5/101 votes#1 - Forgive Us Our Trespasses
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 5/21/1999
Sheppard and Bayliss await the trial of Luke Ryland, the Internet killer. A number of delays keep the hearing from being held; the last time it is because Danvers can't make it due to being held up in another trial. Because of a technicality in the law, Ryland is set free. Bayliss is outraged and winds up pushing Danvers, who later threatens to put Bayliss up on charges. Gee's daughter Teresa arrives, to help with the celebration of her father's promotion. Gee asks Bayliss to apologize to Danvers and Bayliss declines. Lewis and Falsone look into the murder of a drug addict whose husband looks like the most probable suspect. The victim's mother-in-law isn't very cooperative and her sister is a nun who thinks her brother-in-law is an architect. Gee worries about whether or not he will be able to perform in his new role as Captain of the property crimes division, later he turns down the promotion. Bayliss and Lewis have words about the way each other handle their memories of the past.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Tom Fontana
9.0/102 votes#2 - Affair
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/2006
Nicki suspects that Bill is having an affair and is considering bringing a fourth wife to the family. Margene, feeling alone in the big house, befriends the new neighbor, Pam Martin. Bill goes after Roman and tries to expose him, but polygamy accusations also fly in the Home Plus. Meanwhile, Ben is trying to cope with his arousing sexuality and being a teenager.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Alexa Junge
9.0/107 votes#3 - The Crowded Room
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/6/2023
Danny finally faces the truth about his crime.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Akiva Goldsman
8.9/10176 votes#4 - Baelor
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/12/2011
Robb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff
8.8/1031 votes#5 - The Blue Comet
Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 6/3/2007
The spectre of disloyalty among the crew hangs over Tony as Phil Leotardo decides how to handle recent issues with the Soprano crime family. A hit gone wrong comes at a huge cost. A.J.'s conquering of his depression is challenged.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Chase
8.7/10167 votes#6 - Fire and Blood
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/19/2011
With Ned dead, Robb vows to get revenge on the Lannisters. Jon must officially decide if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Daenerys says her final goodbye to Drogo.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff
8.7/10145 votes#7 - Valar Morghulis
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 6/3/2012
Tyrion awakens to a changed situation. King Joffrey doles out rewards to his subjects. As Theon stirs his men to action, Luwin offers some final advice. Brienne silences Jaime. Arya receives a gift from Jaqen. Dany goes to a strange place. Jon proves himself to Qhorin.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff
8.6/1016 votes#8 - Nixon vs. Kennedy
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 10/11/2007
On election night, the Sterling Cooper staff pulls a rowdy all-nighter while watching the returns. Pete's ambitions cause him to directly challenge Don. Don remembers his past as a soldier in the Korean War.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: André Jacquemetton
8.6/1026 votes#9 - Kalends of February
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/20/2005
Pullo and Vorenus are now heroes in the eyes of the Roman rank and file because of their arena feats. This causes Caesar to bestow rewards to those he might normally punish.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Bruno Heller
8.6/1011 votes#10 - Nothing Broken
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2023
Fowler, bound for Edo, reveals the terrifying scope of his plans. Akemi braces herself for her upcoming wedding. Mizu and Taigen return home.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Yana Bille-Chung
8.5/1025 votes#11 - The Strong, Silent Type
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2002
At therapy, Tony likens himself to the 'sad clown,' but Melfi doesn't buy into his melancholy portrait. Meanwhile, Carmela drags A.J. with her to Furio's house to offer decorating tips and companionship; Paulie puts the finishing touches on some free artwork; and Christopher finds himself at a crossroads.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Mitchell Burgess
8.5/1030 votes#12 - Kennedy and Heidi
Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 5/13/2007
The Soprano and Lupertazzi crime families quarrel over asbestos removal. Tony deals with a problematic associate. Paulie suffers a devastating personal loss. A.J. questions his friendship with Jasons Parisi and Gervasi.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Chase
8.4/1045 votes#13 - The Red Dragon and the Gold
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2024
In Rhaenyra's absence and with no word from Daemon at Harrenhal, Rhaenys tries to keep the peace on the Black Council as Cole mounts a campaign into the Crownlands. In King's Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon's fragile hold on authority.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Ryan Condal
8.3/1027 votes#14 - The Fleshy Part of the Thigh
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/2006
Tony goes home and returns to business, perhaps with a new frame of mind. Paulie receives a shock about his mother.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Diane Frolov
8.3/1023 votes#15 - Triumph
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/6/2005
Unanimously proclaimed Dictator by the Senate, Caesar pronounces the war over, and prepares for five days of feasting and games honoring his "triumph." No longer an enlisted soldier, Pullo eyes a pastoral future with Eirene, while Vorenus runs for municipal magistrate, with Posca's help. Meanwhile, Octavian retrieves Octavia from her self-imposed exile. And Servilia invites a revenge-minded Quintus Pompey into her home, to Brutus' dismay.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Adrian Hodges
8.2/1026 votes#16 - The Ride
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 5/7/2006
Paulie finds public opinion turned against him after an amusement ride accident, while Chris tries to start a new life as a husband and father.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Terence Winter
8.1/10162 votes#17 - The North Remembers
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/2012
As Robb Stark and his northern army continue the war against the Lannisters, Tyrion arrives in King’s Landing to counsel Joffrey and temper the young king’s excesses. On the island of Dragonstone, Stannis Baratheon plots an invasion to claim his late brother’s throne, allying himself with the fiery Melisandre, a strange priestess of a stranger god. Across the sea, Daenerys, her three young dragons, and the khalasar trek through the Red Waste in search of allies, or water. In the North, Bran presides over a threadbare Winterfell, while beyond the Wall, Jon Snow and the Night’s Watch must shelter with a devious wildling.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff
8.1/1030 votes#18 - Stage 5
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 4/15/2007
Christopher's Cleaver premieres, showing Tony how he feels about him. Johnny Sack faces a health crisis. Phil Leotardo resents his family, and himself, for being weak and downtrodden. Silvio gets caught up in New York's power vacuum.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Terence Winter
8.1/10177 votes#19 - Beyond the Wall
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 8/20/2017
Jon and his team go beyond the wall to capture a wight. Daenerys has to make a tough decision.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff
8.1/10140 votes#20 - The Prince of Winterfell
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/20/2012
Betrayal befalls Robb. Jon and Qhorin are taken prisoner by the wildlings. Theon receives a visitor at Winterfell and must make an important decision. Meanwhile, Stannis is just days away from reaching King's Landing and Tyrion prepares for his arrival. At Harrenhal, Arya, Gendry and Hot Pie plan their escape.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff
8.0/1068 votes#21 - A Son for a Son
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2024
While Rhaenyra struggles to come to terms with her son's murder, in King's Landing, Alicent grows concerned that Aegon's Small Council may lead them to an all-out war. Larys suggests Aegon needs a new Hand, and Rhaenyra arrives at a fateful decision.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Ryan Condal
8.0/1023 votes#22 - Here Was a Man
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/11/2004
Alma asks Hickok to investigate the tragic fallout of her husband's gold claim purchase. McCall plots revenge after being humiliated at poker. Charlie Utter departs camp for Cheyenne. Doc Cochran makes a house call to the Bella Union.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff
7.9/10147 votes#23 - The Night Lands
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2012
In the wake of a bloody purge in the capital, Tyrion chastens Cersei for alienating the king’s subjects. On the road north, Arya shares a secret with Gendry, a Night’s Watch recruit. With supplies dwindling, one of Dany’s scouts returns with news of their position. After nine years as a Stark ward, Theon Greyjoy reunites with his father Balon, who wants to restore the ancient Kingdom of the Iron Islands. Davos enlists Salladhor Saan, a pirate, to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre for a naval invasion of King’s Landing.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: David Benioff
7.9/108 votes#24 - To Your Health
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/11/1997
Three generations of Alvarezes—all prisoners at Oz—are united when the partiarch, Ricardo, is found face down in his cell, suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Meanwhile, Beecher, who as Schillinger's "prag" has been forced to wear women's clothes, flips out after taking PCP.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Tom Fontana
7.8/1024 votes#25 - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/19/2007
In 1960 New York City - the high-powered and glamorous "Golden Age" of advertising - Don Draper, the biggest ad man in the business, struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels.
Director: Alan Taylor
Writer: Matthew Weiner
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"Forgive Us Our Trespasses" is the best rated episode directed by Alan Taylor. It scored 9.5/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Tom Fontana. It aired on 5/21/1999 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Affair".