The Best Episodes Directed By Brian Dannelly
Every TV Episode Directed by Brian Dannelly Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Brian Dannelly Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Brian Dannelly is "Corpsicle", rated 9/10 from 3 user votes. It was "written by Lisa Joy". "Corpsicle" aired on 12/12/2007 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Ladybomb".
9.0/10 3 votes#1 - Corpsicle
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2007
Chuck learns the most shocking secret of her life and refuses to forgive Ned. In order to take the Pie Maker's mind off of Chuck, Emerson gets him to solve the mystery of a man killing life insurance agents and hiding them in snow banks. Oscar Vibenius returns to investigate why Chuck has an unique smell. Meanwhile, the aunts' antidepressant-laced pies begin to show some hallucinogenic effects.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Lisa Joy
9.0/10 2 votes#2 - Ladybomb
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/11/2019
The Bobs face off in a heated debate with quite a few twists, while Coralee tries to remove herself from danger. Patty and Nonnie go on a ghost tour.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Roxy Rockenwagner
8.7/10 3 votes#3 - Transition
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/2009
The family is under the impression that Tara’s parents, Bev and Frank, are visiting to celebrate Charmaine’s birthday but when Frank approaches Max about taking the kids to live with them, Max does everything he can to prevent Tara from switching. At the party that night, Tara learns of her parents’ plan and is hurt that they think she is an unfit parent. Sweeping her feelings under the rug, she remains calm however, later that evening, Max wakes to find something that changes everything.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Dave Finkel
8.0/10 3 votes#4 - Abundance
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2009
Max has his hands full while “Alice” is out again. Marshall fears Jason’s father knows about his crush on Jason. The boys grow closer, albeit platonically. Max decides to embrace his time with “Alice,” even though he misses his wife.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Alexa Junge
8.0/10 2 votes#5 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/11/2018
At the all night graduation lock-in party, graduates set out to fulfill their unfinished business. For many, it’s their last chance to live their high school dreams, but things inevitably take a turn for the Senior Class of Sherman Grove High School.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 26 votes#6 - You Can't Miss the Bear
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/7/2005
In the series debut, housewife Nancy Botwin struggles to deal with the sudden death of her husband, while her best friend and neighbour Celia Hodes learns a devastating secret when she tries to catch her daughter in the act with Nancy's son.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Jenji Kohan
7.1/10 14 votes#7 - I Know What You Did Last Summer
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2016
Emma returns to Lakewood looking to move past last season’s killings. However, a dream begins to haunt Emma and a mysterious provocateur threatens to expose Audrey’s connection to Piper and the safety of our Lakewood Six.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Michael Gans
7.0/10 2 votes#8 - Prom Scare
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 10/12/2015
When attendance at the Prom is made mandatory, everyone scrambles to find a date; Shane's sister stirs up trouble.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: George Northy
7.0/10 1 votes#9 - Finding Magnolia
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2019
Magnolia visits Hughes University to try to piece together her lost memories. Dixie learns a shocking secret. Bob launches his mayoral campaign.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Jessica Watson
7.0/10 1 votes#10 - #F*ckDisabledPeople
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/9/2022
Marvin and Ali throw a party for people with disabilities; Brodie babysits; Julian meets someone.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Ryan O'Connell
6.9/10 17 votes#11 - Free Goat
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2005
As Celia deals with the other woman in her marriage, Nancy contemplates creating an enterprise to solve the cash-only financial issues caused by her drug dealing. Silas has to come to terms with his girlfriend's sudden departure, while Shane tries to come to terms with missing his Dad.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Jenji Kohan
6.4/10 21 votes#12 - Aftermath
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2015
Emma gets a mysterious message which leads her and Audrey in search of answers.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Erin Maher
6.3/10 7 votes#13 - Dunk 'N' Donut
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2018
Nonnie comes to terms with what she wants. Meanwhile, Patty struggles to decide between two love interests and prepares for her baptism.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Kari Drake
6.2/10 21 votes#14 - Exposed
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/28/2015
Emma learns a heartbreaking secret after a scandalous video leak.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: David Coggeshall
6.0/10 2 votes#15 - Don't Dream It's Over
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/5/2015
Tamara accuses Jenna of sabotaging relationships, so Jenna confronts her ex-boyfriends to find answers.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Leila Cohan-Miccio
5.3/10 3 votes#16 - The Twilight End Zone
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/23/2023
As Homecoming unfolds at Split River, Maddie finds herself divided between accepting her fate in purgatory and a newly hatched plan to crack a new suspect.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: N/A
5.3/10 3 votes#17 - Grave the Last Dance
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2023
Amongst the sparkly lights of Split River's Homecoming Dance, Operation Find Maddie's Killer goes into overdrive leading to surprising revelations.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: N/A
5.0/10 2 votes#18 - Dead Girl
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2019
While the police investigate the recent murder, Patty works to unite the pageant contestants in a public relations attempt to change the headlines.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Rick Cleveland
1.0/10 1 votes#19 - Choke
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/9/2022
Mingus celebrates their birthday at Ghost Fag’s drag wrestling event; Ruthie makes a mistake.
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Roxane Gay