The Best Episodes Directed By Arvin Brown

Every TV Episode Directed by Arvin Brown Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Arvin Brown Ratings Summary

The best episode directed by Arvin Brown is "Silent Partner", rated 9.7/10 from 3 user votes. It was "written by Mike Berchem". "Silent Partner" aired on 12/26/2011 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Boiler Room Job".

  • Silent Partner
    9.7/10 3 votes

    #1 - Silent Partner

    Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 12/26/2011

    Brenda seeks help from a businessman, played by guest star Jason George (Grey's Anatomy), with old ties to the neighborhood where Turell Baylor was murdered.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Mike Berchem

  • The Boiler Room Job
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #2 - The Boiler Room Job

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/14/2011

    When the LEVERAGE team goes up against a conman from a long lineage of greats, they must pull off the biggest con of their careers.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Paul Guyot

  • Serving the King (1)
    9.0/10 6 votes

    #3 - Serving the King (1)

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 12/4/2006

    Resulting from the showdown in the murder room, Brenda finds herself taking some involuntary time off. When she is asked to help a friend solve a murder that is linked to a terrorist group, Brenda works to find the killer and still keep it under wraps. Meanwhile, Commander Taylor jumps at the chance to break apart the PHD while Brenda is away.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Hunt Baldwin

  • The Gift of Life
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #4 - The Gift of Life

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/15/2002

    In this episode we go back to 1995 when Jordan wonders if being a heart surgeon is the right of courier for her. But after a patient dies on the table because of Dr. McCaffrey's negligence Jordan realizes that the truth is always best to tell even if it hurts somebody. We also see how Jordan met Garrett and the importance of honesty.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: N/A

  • Scared Straight
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #5 - Scared Straight

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2002

    When the lover of a controversial lesbian talk show host is found dead, Jordan and Woody lead the investigation. Garret and Lily go head to head when a cancer patient dies.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff

  • Fire and Ice
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #6 - Fire and Ice

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/7/2003

    A methamphetamine lab explodes and takes the life of a young girl. Jordan tried to help the grieving mother and manages to tick off the D.A. Elsewhere, Lily and Bug work a case together.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Kathy McCormick

  • 285 South
    9.0/10 2 votes

    #7 - 285 South

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/1999

    Michael's monomaniacal urge to find the geodesic dome that's been stalking his dreams leads him to hijack Maria's car to Texas.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: William Sind

  • Aftertaste
    8.8/10 6 votes

    #8 - Aftertaste

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/3/2006

    Brenda and the PHD investigate a high-profile case when a woman is brutally murdered at L.A.'s trendiest restaurant. On the home front, Brenda tries to keep a low profile as she closes in on her 40th birthday.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Steven Kane

  • Grave Doubt
    8.8/10 6 votes

    #9 - Grave Doubt

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/25/2007

    The body of a long-dead murder victim is uncovered along with Lt. Provenza’s business card, setting off the squad’s search for his identity and killer. When the bullet is traced to a gang weapon that had been turned into the LAPD 15 years prior, Deputy Chief Johnson is forced to contend with political activist Father Jack.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Hunt Baldwin

  • Four to Eight
    8.7/10 6 votes

    #10 - Four to Eight

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/30/2007

    When two Catorce gang members are shot to death, Brenda and her squad must solve the murders before a gang war erupts. Meanwhile, Brenda has her own personal health scare when she finally visits the doctor.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Ken Martin

  • Dial M For Provenza
    8.4/10 7 votes

    #11 - Dial M For Provenza

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 8/11/2008

    Provenza and Flynn lose the evidence in an attempted murder case when Provenza's car is stolen; Pope is not happy when Brenda is forced to free the suspect and gives her and the squad 48 hours to retrieve the car, the evidence and the suspect.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Adam Belanoff

  • Speed Bump
    8.2/10 6 votes

    #12 - Speed Bump

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/2008

    Brenda and the team must determine if a murder was revenge or mere coincidence when a recently released murderer turns up dead, the victim of a hit-and-run. As usual, Brenda's personal life isn't much better: she must deal with a recently incapacitated Fritz.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Hunt Baldwin

  • The Rashomon Job
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #13 - The Rashomon Job

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 8/22/2010

    The team discover that viewpoints differ, when they compare notes and find out that five years ago, each of them tried to steal the same rare artifact.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: John Rogers

  • The 10 Li'l Grifters Job
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #14 - The 10 Li'l Grifters Job

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/3/2011

    When a mark is killed suddenly in the middle of a sting, the team must scramble to complete the con and find the killer…before Nate goes down for murder.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Geoffrey Thorne

  • Batter Up
    8.0/10 6 votes

    #15 - Batter Up

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/1/2005

    When a gay man is murdered, seemingly the latest victim of a string of hate crimes, Brenda must confront prejudices inside and out of the LAPD. But when the perpetrator of the crimes turns out to be something quite different than expected, and has an alibi for the latest murder, Brenda must dig deeper to discover if this crime is part of the string, or a crime of passion disguised as a hate crime. Meanwhile, Flynn and Taylor step up their efforts to undermine Brenda once again, but with unexpected effects, as the team begins to rally around Brenda. Provenza's quirks begin to emerge, and we meet Terrence Hynes, a County Coroner's Forensics Support worker with an odd sense of humor. On the home front, Brenda finds herself with some new charges when her (male) Kitty has kittens.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: James Duff

  • Worlds Without Love
    8.0/10 1 votes

    #16 - Worlds Without Love

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/1998

    Renee bumps into an old flame from high school and must decide if she wants to reignite the love of her life that happens to be married. Ally represents a Nun who lost her job because she broke her vows of celibacy. Stefan, the frog, re-appears but nearly dies in the process, leaving Cage sitting vigil over the comatose tree frog.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: David E. Kelley

  • Pay to Play
    8.0/10 4 votes

    #17 - Pay to Play

    Season 14 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2016

    The NCIS team investigates a series of escalating threats against congresswoman Jenna Flemming, while Director Vance oversees her temporary protection detail.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Cindi Hemingway

  • Bounce
    7.8/10 6 votes

    #18 - Bounce

    Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 2/17/2009

    A murder prompts the reopening of one of Tony's old investigations, leading Gibbs and DiNozzo to reverse roles to solve the case.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Steven D. Binder

  • Shiva
    7.8/10 4 votes

    #19 - Shiva

    Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2013

    In the aftermath of an event that strikes close to home, the NCIS team unites to seek answers and demand justice in order to protect their most vulnerable colleagues.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Christopher J. Waild

  • The Tie That Binds
    7.8/10 6 votes

    #20 - The Tie That Binds

    Season 14 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2016

    After the NCIS team tracks evidence from the murder of a Navy captain to Ducky’s deceased mother, Ducky looks back and questions a pivotal life choice he made 37 years ago. Also, the team exchanges holiday gifts, and Gibbs spends Christmas dinner with Fornell.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Steven D. Binder

  • Corporal Punishment
    7.7/10 7 votes

    #21 - Corporal Punishment

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2007

    While trying to track down a delusional and violent Marine who thinks he's still in Iraq, the NCIS team will learn that the man has been the subject of a secret experiment - and it comes with a high price to pay.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Jesse Stern

  • Royals and Loyals
    7.7/10 6 votes

    #22 - Royals and Loyals

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2010

    The team hopes to avoid an international incident when an American officer is killed on a British ship.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Reed Steiner

  • It Happened Last Night
    7.7/10 3 votes

    #23 - It Happened Last Night

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2014

    It's revealed that a chief warrant officers' wife has been abducted, when his death is investigated. Fornell assists with the case.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Jack Bernstein

  • In Which Charlotte Goes Down the Rabbit Hole
    7.5/10 2 votes

    #24 - In Which Charlotte Goes Down the Rabbit Hole

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2007

    Pete treats Charlotte's insomnia, Naomi goes on her first date since college and a patient asks Addison to conceal her fertility from her husband.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: Andrea Newman

  • Blood Relatives
    7.5/10 2 votes

    #25 - Blood Relatives

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2002

    A mother and her two young sons turn up murdered, the only suspect…the husband. This case will do more than test Jordan’s skills are a pathologist, but also test her mentally as some memories come flooding back.

    Director: Arvin Brown

    Writer: N/A