The Best Episodes Directed By Andrew Mccarthy

Zoe enters a gumbo contest in yet another attempt to prove she can fit in as a Bluebell resident; Lavon has a crush on Zoe and Brick's new receptionist, and the news sours Lemon; and Zoe and Brick must look past their differences to save someone's life.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: David Babcock

Louis decides to help showgirls organize, but the Watt brothers stand in his way. A video of Gil John hitting a soldier with a chair in Afghanistan goes viral so Maddie looks for a way to humanize him and Andy's Vanity Fair cover shoot takes an unexpected direction.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

A cryptic tip from Red leads the Task Force to uncover a security breach within the US government. Congressman Hudson takes major steps to uncover the inner workings of the Task Force.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: James Feinberg

Pennsatucky discovers a new skill; the inmates try to scare delinquent teenagers straight; Pornstache's side business suffers a tragic setback.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

Donna and Gordon decide to treat themselves to a vacation at home instead of camping. Bos and Cameron return to Texas. Ryan and Joe have a revelation.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Mark Lafferty

With Ressler in hot pursuit, Liz only has Red to trust; Red asks a lawyer named Marvin Gerard for help with a hostage situation. The FBI wants to force Cooper out of the task force.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Lukas Reiter

Dembe reflects on his complicated past when he receives a concerning call from an old connection. An ambitious Congressman begins to question the Task Force's operations.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Noah Schechter

The Task Force encounters a ring of fraudulent companies shipping contraband around the world. Congressman Hudson's investigation escalates when he recruits help from within the FBI.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Aiah Samba

Wallace brings the case of a death-row inmate, Earl Slavitt, to the CIU. Earl was convicted of murdering federal prosecutor Tom Simon, one of Wallace’s best friends. Simon did not believe in the death penalty, and Wallace, along with Simon’s widow, want to ensure that Earl did in fact commit the crime. With only days left before the execution, the CIU team shifts into high gear, looking for possible errors in the case.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Lynne E. Litt

The captured spies on both sides of the war head to the gallows. Benedict Arnold demands glory revenge.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Craig Silverstein

Badison hustles to get back in Carol's good graces. Blanca longs to get pregnant -- and Nicky has a plan. Caputo and Figueroa's relationship evolves.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

Keaton and his team are able to intervene and stop the assassination of a high-profile congresswoman; Shepherd interrogates the congresswoman, who had previously used Shepherd's treason conviction as a launching pad for her political career.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Matt Corman

Painful truths reorient several relationships and careers; Pennsatucky feels disrespected by Piper, which is not good; Larry delivers an ultimatum.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

Pranksters wreak havoc on Halloween. Luschek earns points with the other guards. As Linda faces a crisis, Donuts and Pennsatucky have a change of plans.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

Evidence mounts against Liz in a murder case, triggering Red and Ressler's efforts to clear her name by tracking down the recently vanished Tom Keen.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

Boo defends Doggett, Janae consoles Soso, and Lorna comes on to Nicky. While Alex lays low in the yard, Piper decides to take a stand.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

Piper goes to work for her dad. Vinnie visits Lorna with news. A desperate Taystee asks Daya for a favor. Caputo leads a restorative justice class.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

Red helps Liz and the task force find a killer -- the Deer Hunter -- who tracks victims like prey.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

Piper starts a prison newsletter with the help of Healy and a few other inmates; Vee launches an entrepreneurial enterprise.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

Blair enlists Nate’s help to win over her high-strung boss, Epperly, at W Magazine. Damien stirs up more drama on the Upper East Side. Chuck finds himself torn between business and pleasure. Florence and the Machine performs an acoustic version of “Cosmic Love.”

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

When one of the Culper Ring members is captured, Arnold seeks to interrogate him - with the help of a ruthless Colonel Simcoe.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Michael Taylor

A new job puts Taystee close to Caputo. Lorna has to get creative in her marriage. Soso and Poussey deal with some awkward truths.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

As the standoff at the prison spirals into a full-blown riot, enterprising inmates take advantage of the confusion. Taystee confronts Caputo.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

When her sighting of a legendary feral chicken polarizes the inmates, Larry wonders if Piper is getting too absorbed in the "fishbowl" of prison life.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: N/A

When Red goes on the hunt for a legendary treasure, he draws the attention of Abraham Stern, a cunning manipulator who has devoted his life - and the lives of many innocents - to recovering the fortune that is his birthright. Meanwhile, Liz's quest sends her down a dark path, leading her to study the methods of one of the Blacklist's most dangerous criminals.

Director: Andrew McCarthy

Writer: Jon Bokenkamp