The Best Episodes Directed By Alan Taylor

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(38 votes)

   #1 - The Blue Comet

   S6:E206/3/2007

   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.

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   8.9/10(212 votes)

   #2 - Baelor

   S1:E96/12/2011

   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.

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   8.8/10(204 votes)

   #3 - Fire and Blood

   S1:E106/19/2011

   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.

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   8.7/10(177 votes)

   #4 - Valar Morghulis

   S2:E106/3/2012

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

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   8.6/10(29 votes)

   #5 - The Strong, Silent Type

   S4:E1011/17/2002

   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.

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   8.5/10(37 votes)

   #6 - Kennedy and Heidi

   S6:E185/13/2007

   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.

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   8.4/10(31 votes)

   #7 - The Fleshy Part of the Thigh

   S6:E44/2/2006

   Tony goes home and returns to business, perhaps with a new frame of mind. Paulie receives a shock about his mother.

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   8.2/10(82 votes)

   #8 - The Red Dragon and the Gold

   S2:E47/7/2024

   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.

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   8.2/10(30 votes)

   #9 - The Ride

   S6:E95/7/2006

   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.

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    8.2/10(197 votes)

    #10 - The North Remembers

    S2:E14/1/2012

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

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    8.1/10(211 votes)

    #11 - Beyond the Wall

    S7:E68/20/2017

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

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    8.0/10(168 votes)

    #12 - The Prince of Winterfell

    S2:E85/20/2012

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

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13. 

    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Rat Pack

    S5:E23/14/2004

    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.'

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14. 

    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #14 - Stage 5

    S6:E144/15/2007

    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.

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15. 

    8.0/10(63 votes)

    #15 - Everybody Hates Hugo

    S2:E410/12/2005

    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.

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    7.9/10(179 votes)

    #16 - The Night Lands

    S2:E24/8/2012

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

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17. 

    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #17 - Kaisha

    S6:E126/4/2006

    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.

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    7.7/10(105 votes)

    #18 - A Son for a Son

    S2:E16/16/2024

    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.

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    7.6/10(57 votes)

    #19 - Pax Soprana

    S1:E62/14/1999

    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.

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    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Ring a Ding Ding

    S4:E161/27/2002

    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.

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    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #21 - The Fuck Buddy

    S2:E149/5/1999

    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.

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    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Change of a Dress

    S4:E151/20/2002

    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.

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    6.1/10(8 votes)

    #23 - The Post-It Always Sticks Twice

    S6:E78/3/2003

    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".

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    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Old Dogs, New Dicks

    S2:E98/1/1999

    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.

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    5.9/10(8 votes)

    #25 - The Catch

    S6:E88/10/2003

    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.

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