The Best Episodes Directed By Bill Purple
Every TV Episode Directed by Bill Purple Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Bill Purple Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Bill Purple is "Something's Coming", rated 9/10 from 4 user votes. It was "written by Tia Napolitano". "Something's Coming" aired on 2/16/2024 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "S-I--SICK D-A--DAY".
9.0/10 4 votes#1 - Something's Coming
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2024
Bode is back in prison where he receives some shocking news. Meanwhile, the station 42 crew responds to a massive earthquake that rocks Edgewater to its core.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Tia Napolitano
8.5/10 4 votes#2 - S-I--SICK D-A--DAY
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2017
Dylan becomes Kenneth’s replacement for JJ when Kenneth also gets sick. Jimmy ends up doing well with Maya’s normal duties, but he tries to keep it from her to avoid her feeling bad. Meanwhile, JJ protects Dylan from a boy she’s interested in. And despite its illness, the family bands together and pulls an all-nighter to finish Ray’s school project.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Elizabeth Beckwith
8.0/10 1 votes#3 - Ride the Tiger
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 2/6/2018
For Chinese New Year, the Huangs play a game where they can only speak in Mandarin, which quickly turns into a tense competition between Jessica and Evan, putting Jessica's first televised interview for her novel in jeopardy. Emery is excited to end his year of bad luck and finally ask his crush to the spring fling, but when he is still having trouble, Louis decides to take matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Eddie doesn't receive a red envelope from Big Auntie and enlists Grandma Huang's help to figure out why she's angry with him.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Jeff Chiang
8.0/10 2 votes#4 - A Smashing Good Time
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2021
It’s time for the annual Skylin Garden Club Party! Year after year after year, the residents of Skylin struggle with the truth around what happened to Kate, keeping their secrets buried and maintaining appearances.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Bert V. Royal
8.0/10 2 votes#5 - Hostile Witness
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2021
Kate and Jeanette's worlds collide as the court date arrives, finally forcing the two young women to answer the question on everyone's mind, but the answer comes with a price that not everyone can pay.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Bert V. Royal
8.0/10 3 votes#6 - Welcome to Chatham
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2023
In Summer 1999, small-town computer genius Megan resents the arrival of outgoing and mysterious foreign exchange student Isabella. Little does she know how her life will change by Summer 2000.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Tia Napolitano
8.0/10 2 votes#7 - Off the Rails
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/7/2023
The crews respond to the scene of a train crash where the rescue has the potential to spiral out of control when they discover the train is full of illicit cargo, and Robin, an enigmatic modern-day train hopper, helps injured patients.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: David Gould
7.8/10 5 votes#8 - R-A-Y-C RAY-CATION
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2016
Maya enlists the family to assist JJ in romancing a girl at school, but it backfires when JJ expresses his feelings to Claire, and they are not reciprocated. Meanwhile, as the DiMeos are always late, Ray has the family practice to get to school in time for his upcoming weekend field trip.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Carrie Rosen
7.5/10 2 votes#9 - T-TR– TRAINING D-A– DAY
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2017
Jimmy takes JJ camping to give him “the talk,” Maya trains a ragtag group of new aides, and sparks fly between Dylan and Ray’s bully.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Carrie Rosen
7.5/10 1 votes#10 - B as in Best Friends
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2017
Still homeless, the Huangs move in with Honey and Marvin. Jessica’s dreams come true when she gets a chance to compete on “Wheel of Fortune” during Best Friends Week with Honey. Eddie starts high school and is still on the outs with his pals but finds unexpected sympathy from Nicole. Michael Bolton offers to step in at the restaurant to give Louis more time with his family, but does he have an ulterior motive?
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: David Smithyman
7.2/10 13 votes#11 - Girl Fight
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2014
Schmidt quickly regrets trying to understand the politics of a girl fight when one breaks out between Jess and Cece. Meanwhile, Nick goes on a date with Tran's granddaughter, whom Winston believes is hiding a secret.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Danielle Sanchez-Witzel
7.0/10 6 votes#12 - B-O-N-BONFIRE
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2016
While JJ finds success at school with a group of friends, Maya forces the cancellation of the homecoming bonfire, concerned that the beach location is not wheelchair accessible. Soon, the students speak out against JJ. But when Maya realizes she was wrong, the two stage a fake prank to encourage his classmates to have a change of heart. Meanwhile, Jimmy helps Ray settle into the new home.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Daniel Chun
7.0/10 12 votes#13 - Coming Out
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/13/2015
A class trip turns disastrous when Jess tries to avoid showing favoritism to Ryan; Schmidt develops an ulcer; Winston becomes fixated on wearing a crystal.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Sophia Lear
7.0/10 1 votes#14 - I Do
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/17/2024
Gabriela prepares to walk down the aisle on her wedding day as Bode receives some surprising news.
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Tia Napolitano
6.6/10 13 votes#15 - Sister II
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/25/2014
Jess panics when her sister, Abby decides to stay in Los Angeles and sets her eyes on one of the loftmates. Meanwhile, Winston procrastinates about checking his test results for the LAPD entrance exam
Director: Bill Purple
Writer: Luvh Rakhe