The Best Episodes Directed By Alan Taylor

Every TV Episode Directed by Alan Taylor Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - The Blue Comet
    9.0/10(38 votes)

    #1 - The Blue Comet

    S6:E20

    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:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Baelor
    8.9/10(212 votes)

    #2 - Baelor

    S1:E9

    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:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Fire and Blood
    8.8/10(204 votes)

    #3 - Fire and Blood

    S1:E10

    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:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Valar Morghulis
    8.7/10(177 votes)

    #4 - Valar Morghulis

    S2:E10

    Tyrion wakes up in a new world; Dany goes to a strange place; Jon proves himself.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - The Strong, Silent Type
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    #5 - The Strong, Silent Type

    S4:E10

    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:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 18 - Kennedy and Heidi
    8.5/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Kennedy and Heidi

    S6:E18

    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:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - The Fleshy Part of the Thigh
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #7 - The Fleshy Part of the Thigh

    S6:E4

    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:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold
    8.2/10(82 votes)

    #8 - The Red Dragon and the Gold

    S2:E4

    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:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - The Ride
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #9 - The Ride

    S6:E9

    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:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The North Remembers
    8.2/10(197 votes)

    #10 - The North Remembers

    S2:E1

    Tyrion arrives to save Joffrey's crown from threats old and new; Daenerys searches for allies and water in the Red Waste.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - Beyond the Wall
    8.1/10(211 votes)

    #11 - Beyond the Wall

    S7:E6

    Jon and the Brotherhood hunt the dead. Arya confronts Sansa. Tyrion thinks about the future.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Prince of Winterfell
    8.0/10(168 votes)

    #12 - The Prince of Winterfell

    S2:E8

    Theon holds down the fort; Arya calls in her debt with Jaqen; Robb is betrayed; Stannis and Davos approach their destination.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Rat Pack
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Rat Pack

    S5:E2

    Tony sizes up a contractor's gift, then reunites with his paroled cousin, Tony Blundetto. Paulie and Christopher relive some not-so-special memories. Carmela launches a film club. Adriana grapples with her guilt. A familiar figure 'crosses over.'

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 14 - Stage 5
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Stage 5

    S6:E14

    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:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Everybody Hates Hugo
    8.0/10(63 votes)

    #15 - Everybody Hates Hugo

    S2:E4

    Hurley struggles with an assigned task inside the hatch as he flashbacks to disturbing memories in his life before the crash. Meanwhile, Sawyer, Michael and Jin learn the identities of their captors on the island. Claire uncovers a startling piece of information about the fate of the raft.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The Night Lands
    7.9/10(179 votes)

    #16 - The Night Lands

    S2:E2

    Arya shares a secret with a familiar recruit; a scout returns to Dany with disturbing news; Theon comes home to the Iron Islands.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - Kaisha
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #17 - Kaisha

    S6:E12

    Phil Leotardo seeks to continue a cycle of retaliation between the New York and Jersey families. Christopher wrestles with his addictions. Tony decides keeping Carmela occupied with the spec house is for the best. A.J. gets a new girlfriend.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - A Son for a Son
    7.7/10(105 votes)

    #18 - A Son for a Son

    S2:E1

    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:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Pax Soprana
    7.6/10(57 votes)

    #19 - Pax Soprana

    S1:E6

    At Tony's suggestion, Junior is made acting boss after Jackie dies. In therapy, Tony surprises Dr. Melfi with an admission. Carmela and Irina (Tony's mistress) both suffer as Tony's libido takes a nosedive.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Ring a Ding Ding
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Ring a Ding Ding

    S4:E16

    Carrie is forced to buy her apartment back from Aidan or move out. Mr. Big writes her a check as a loan, but she doesn't know whether she should accept it. Charlotte doesn't know what to do with her engagement ring. Miranda has to refurbish her wardrobe after gaining pregnancy weight. Samantha tries to trick Richard into saying he loves her.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - The Fuck Buddy
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #21 - The Fuck Buddy

    S2:E14

    Carrie tries to make a relationship with her "fuck buddy." Miranda dates an abusive, condescending lawyer. Charlotte becomes a free-wheeling dater and double-books dates with two guys on the same night. Samantha overhears the couple moaning next door, and decides to outdo them.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Change of a Dress
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Change of a Dress

    S4:E15

    Carrie freaks out about marrying Aidan. Charlotte takes tap classes, and has a meltdown during the "Tea for Two" number when she realizes she isn't ready to be alone after her divorce. Miranda must feign excitement when she learns her baby's sex. Samantha finds out Richard is seeing other women, and pushes him to be monogamous with her.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - The Post-It Always Sticks Twice
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    #23 - The Post-It Always Sticks Twice

    S6:E7

    Berger returns, but then breaks up with Carrie with a Post-It note. Miranda finally loses all her baby-weight and rediscovers her "skinny jeans". Charlotte decides she wants a small wedding. Samantha is reluctant to be labeled as Smith's "girlfriend".

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Old Dogs, New Dicks
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Old Dogs, New Dicks

    S2:E9

    Carrie tries to get Big to stop checking out other women when they're together. Miranda and Steve's opposite schedules become a problem. Samantha runs into an old hockey-player boyfriend who is now a blonde drag queen named Samantha. Charlotte is turned-off when she dates a man who has not been circumcised; Carrie points out to Charlotte that 85% of men are not circumcised while Samantha claims to prefer uncircumcised men.

    Director:Alan Taylor
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - The Catch
    5.9/10(8 votes)

    #25 - The Catch

    S6:E8

    Carrie finds that a casual fling with Harry's best man is a pain in the neck. Miranda is scared of meeting Steve's new girlfriend. After Harry accidentally sees Charlotte in her wedding dress before the big day, she is convinced their wedding is cursed. Self-sufficient Samantha struggles without a man around.

    Director:Alan Taylor
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Alan Taylor Ratings Summary

"The Blue Comet" is the best rated episode directed by Alan Taylor. It scored 9/10 based on 38 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 6/3/2007 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Baelor".