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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Vote for Paul Baker
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    S2:E8

    Paul Baker runs for president of the Homeowners Association, and into an uncertain future.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Great American Art Form
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    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.

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Liquid Gold
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Schrödinger's Ruth
    6.7/10(28 votes)

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:N/A

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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 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Vote for Paul Baker".