The Best Episodes Directed By Alexander Buono

Every TV Episode Directed by Alexander Buono Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport (1994)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport (1994)

    S4:E3

    A fly-on-the-wall portrait of a hair salon in the small coastal town of Bagglyport as they prepare their annual stylebook in an homage to documentaries 3 Salons at the Seaside and The September Issue.

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Waiting for the Artist
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Waiting for the Artist

    S3:E4

    The story of an internationally-acclaimed performance artist preparing for a major career retrospective while reconciling her relationship with her former lover and performance partner whom she hasn't seen in two decades.

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Soldier of Illusion (1983) (2)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Soldier of Illusion (1983) (2)

    S4:E2

    In the early 1980s, a visionary German filmmaker tries to will his magnum opus into existence while working in the remote, punishing conditions of the Russian Ular mountains. Inspired by the Werner Herzog-focused documentary Burden of Dreams.

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Batsh*t Valley (1)
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Batsh*t Valley (1)

    S3:E1

    In 1980, enigmatic cult leader Father Ra-Shawbard and his followers descended on the small town of Chinook, Oregon, sparking a feud with the local residents that catapulted to national attention.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Kunuk Uncovered
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Kunuk Uncovered

    S1:E2

    An investigation into the seminal documentary “Kunuk The Hunter” that attempts to separate what is real from what is fabrication.

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Soldier of Illusion (1983) (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Soldier of Illusion (1983) (1)

    S4:E1

    In the early 1980s, a visionary German filmmaker tries to will his magnum opus into existence while working in the remote, punishing conditions of the Russian Ular mountains. Inspired by the Werner Herzog-focused documentary Burden of Dreams.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee (2)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee (2)

    S1:E7

    Part two of the documentary chronicling the rise and fall of a seminal soft-rock band called the Blue Jean Committee.

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Juan Likes Rice & Chicken
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Juan Likes Rice & Chicken

    S2:E2

    Young Colombian chefs learn the tricks of the restaurant trade from their strict father Juan, whose celebrated restaurant only serves one dish: chicken and rice.

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Parker Gail's Location Is Everything
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Parker Gail's Location Is Everything

    S2:E3

    Monologist Parker Gail and director Harrison Renzi team up to present Gail's theater piece, "Location Is Everything".

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Batsh*t Valley (2)
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Batsh*t Valley (2)

    S3:E2

    Self-appointed spiritual guru Father Ra-Shawbard starts a commune in rural Oregon with the help of overly devoted assistant Ra-Sharir. Exasperated FBI agent Bill Doss dedicates himself to exposing the man behind the mantras.

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Original Cast Album: Co-Op
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Original Cast Album: Co-Op

    S3:E3

    A fly-on-the-wall look at the marathon cast album recording of the ill-fated 1970 Broadway musical comedy centered around a cast of characters who work, live, or want to live in the same co-op.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Searching for Mr. Larson: A Love Letter from the Far Side
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Searching for Mr. Larson: A Love Letter from the Far Side

    S3:E5

    A superfan sets out to make a documentary about the comic strip that changed his life and personally deliver the film to its reclusive creator.

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Long Gone
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Long Gone

    S3:E6

    An impressionistic look at the turbulent life of American Jazz guitarist Rex Logan, who became a cultural icon in Eastern Europe when his music provided the soundtrack for the 1991 revolution in the Republic of Sárdasovinia.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Eye Doesn't Lie
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - The Eye Doesn't Lie

    S1:E4

    An investigation into the wrongful conviction of a man sentenced to death for the 1986 murder of John Patrick Winslow.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Sandy Passage
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Sandy Passage

    S1:E1

    An in depth look at the daily lives of two aging socialites and their crumbling estate. This mother and daughter live in extreme squalor, but the documentarians find more than just dirt and clutter on the property.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Great American Art Form
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #16 - The Great American Art Form

    S1:E1

    A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee (1)
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee (1)

    S1:E6

    Part one of the documentary chronicling the rise and fall of a seminal soft-rock band called the Blue Jean Committee.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - DRONEZ: The Hunt for El Chingon
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #18 - DRONEZ: The Hunt for El Chingon

    S1:E3

    The hipster media empire DRONEZ sends two of its notoriously fearless journalists to track down Mexico’s most wanted drug lord.

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Liquid Gold
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Liquid Gold

    S2:E1

    Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home.

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Any Given Saturday Afternoon
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Any Given Saturday Afternoon

    S3:E7

    A profile of life at the top of the Professional Bowling League during the 2003 tournament season, shining a spotlight on the highs and lows of its three most beloved competitors.

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Control F for Murder
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Control F for Murder

    S2:E2

    Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Shotgun Wedding
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Shotgun Wedding

    S2:E7

    Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - This Week's Guest
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #23 - This Week's Guest

    S2:E8

    Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - A Town, a Gangster, a Festival
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - A Town, a Gangster, a Festival

    S1:E5

    A documentary crew travels to Arborg, Iceland for the annual festival honoring American gangster Al Capone.

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Schrödinger's Ruth
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #25 - Schrödinger's Ruth

    S2:E6

    After the weirdest subway ride yet, Nadia navigates a puzzling predicament. Meanwhile, Alan desperately tries to find Nadia.

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Alexander Buono Ratings Summary

"Two Hairdressers in Bagglyport (1994)" is the best rated episode directed by Alexander Buono. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 10/26/2022 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Waiting for the Artist".