The Best Episodes Directed By Brian Kirk
Every TV Episode Directed by Brian Kirk Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Brian Kirk Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Brian Kirk is "Vivekchaudamani: 51", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by N/A". "Vivekchaudamani: 51" aired on 9/17/2006 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Down in the Flood 3:5-6".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Vivekchaudamani: 51
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/17/2006
When the Caffee's father shows up, he tries to get the boys to help him by threatening to sell the family home.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: N/A
10.0/10 1 votes#2 - Down in the Flood 3:5-6
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2007
As Tommy begins his re-election campaign, he turns to his sister, Mary-Kate, rather than Eileen for support. Colin Carr, Tommy and Michael’s estranged Irish cousin, returns to Providence – an event Rose views with deep distrust. Michael and Moe team up for a truck heist while Declan and Cassie have dinner with Cassie’s parents.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Henry Bromell
8.5/10 166 votes#3 - The Wolf and the Lion
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/15/2011
Catelyn has captured Tyrion and plans to bring him to her sister, Lysa Arryn, at The Vale, to be tried for his, supposed, crimes against Bran. Robert plans to have Daenerys killed, but Eddard refuses to be a part of it and quits.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: David Benioff
8.2/10 6 votes#4 - True Love
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/6/2007
As King Henry gains in confidence, his displeasure with the way the Catholic church handles his request for an annulment of his marriage to Katherine of Aragon grows. As a result, Cardinal Wolsey's position is weakening, leaving him vulnerable to his enemies.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Michael Hirst
8.2/10 164 votes#5 - Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2011
Eddard investigates Jon Arryn's murder. Jon befriends Samwell Tarly, a coward who has come to join the Night's Watch.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Bryan Cogman
8.1/10 187 votes#6 - Lord Snow
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/1/2011
Lord Stark and his daughters arrive at King's Landing to discover the intrigues of the king's realm.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: David Benioff
8.0/10 38 votes#7 - Remains to Be Seen
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2009
Suffering from amnesia following his car crash, Dexter begins searching for Benny Gomez' lost body, with a helping hand from Harry. Meanwhile, Debra struggles with the return of her former lover while Quinn tries to juggle his personal and work life. Meanwhile, Trinity begins stalking his next chosen victim.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Charles H. Eglee
7.8/10 6 votes#8 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/27/2011
A terrifying encounter on the marshes with an escaped convict and a summons from the mysterious Miss Havisham change orphan Pip's life forever. He dares to believe he might be destined for a future beyond the marshes —a future linked to that of the beautiful Estella.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 5 votes#9 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/28/2011
Pip starts his new life as a gentleman in London, quickly acquiring expensive tastes and mounting debts. He falls deeper in love with Estella and escorts her around town. As his twenty-first birthday approaches, Pip waits for his benefactor and their intentions to be revealed.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 5 votes#10 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/29/2011
Pip wants nothing to do with Magwitch and rushes to confront Miss Havisham. At Satis House he learns that Estella may be lost to him. Back in London, Wemmick warns him that the penalty for Magwitch's return from Australia will be hanging. Now Pip must help him escape.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 30 votes#11 - And They Were Enemies
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 7/5/2015
Vanessa has to use all of her strength to try and defeat the demon.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
7.8/10 35 votes#12 - The Nightcomers
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/17/2015
Vanessa tells Ethan how she came to harness her abilities thanks to the help of an older witch... and the tragedy that followed.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
7.6/10 46 votes#13 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/4/2010
Luther returns to work after a traumatic arrest to investigate the murder of a former child genius's parents, and quickly deduces that their daughter is responsible. However, unable to find evidence to convict, he becomes embroiled in a battle of wits with the suspect - who has set her sights on him and his estranged wife.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Neil Cross
7.5/10 2 votes#14 - Virgin Territory
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/23/2007
Stunned by the news of Earl's death, a grieving Dahlia and her family head back to camp, where Dale looks to settle old scores with Wayne, while Ginny schemes to tie the knot between Di Di and Ken.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Wendy Riss
7.5/10 4 votes#15 - Ace Forces Escalante to Swap Jockeys
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2012
Ace takes the reins when Escalante surprises Gus with his decision to race Pint of Plain with an inexperienced jockey in the horse's debut. Meanwhile, Marcus delves into the meaning of his friendship with Jerry; and Claire accompanies Ace to the track after accepting his very generous donation.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 4 votes#16 - Ace and Claire Tour a Horse Farm
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/11/2012
Ace has a relaxing visit to the prison-outreach retirement farm for horses, but Nathan Israel has a rougher time trying to persuade Ace's new partners of his boss' sincerity. Meanwhile, Walter discusses Gettin' Up Morning's ownership with a lawyer and decides on his next rider; Jerry teams up with a card dealer to play their way into a poker tournament; Lonnie makes a solo claim on another horse; and Rosie asks Joey for representation.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 41 votes#17 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/11/2010
A gunman begins murdering uniformed police officers, prompting the detective to taunt the killer on TV in the hope of inspiring him to turn his anger on him and come out into the open. To his horror, Luther also learns that Alice Morgan has been investigating his past - and is threatening to tell Zoe what she has discovered.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Neil Cross
7.4/10 30 votes#18 - And Hell Itself My Only Foe
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 6/28/2015
While Evelyn torments Malcolm, Victor summons Ethan and Vanessa back to London to rescue their friend. Meanwhile, Brona learns Dorian's secret, and Caliban is betrayed.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
7.3/10 7 votes#19 - Arise, My Lord
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2007
Henry is shocked when he learns that his ally, Emperor Charles V of Spain, has released France's King Francis I from prison. He's equally surprised when Anne Boleyn turns him down after offering to make her his sole mistress.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Michael Hirst
7.3/10 31 votes#20 - Little Scorpion
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2015
Ethan and Vanessa make their way to the Cut-Wife's cottage to get a weapon against the Nightcomers. Meanwhile, Brona goes out with Dorian.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
7.2/10 11 votes#21 - Hold Me in Paradise
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2010
Nucky visits Chicago for the Republican National Convention, where he finds himself intrigued by the candidacy of Warren G. Harding over more established candidates. The D'Alessio gang moves in on Nucky's territory at the expense of Eli, who has been watching over his brother's affairs. Margaret finds herself entangled in Nucky's business affairs, while Van Alden struggles with his wife's desire for a child. Rothstein prepares for legal trouble over his role in fixing the 1919 World Series. Nucky asks Jimmy to return to Atlantic City to reinforce his position.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Meg Jackson
7.0/10 2 votes#22 - The Big Floss
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/2007
Wayne must deal with legal arcana in an eminent-domain case and Dahlia gets a job for which she is equally qualified: a dental hygienist. Ginny catches up to the Malloys, which means Dale is probably not far behind.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Lydia Woodward
7.0/10 4 votes#23 - The Aquarium
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2013
Tragedy strikes the Travis family. Tom tries keeping the family together. Grace convinces Jimmy he has a traitor in his organization. Mitch hesitates to help Grace. Jimmy discovers his money is missing. Max returns home. Jimmy and Grace make a deal.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Matthew Parkhill
6.8/10 4 votes#24 - One Thousand, Eight Hundred Days
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2018
Renko persuades a newspaper to publish the Hard Sun dossier. The government shuts down the story but the detectives investigate a killer for whom the 'Hard Sun hoax' is very real.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Neil Cross
6.5/10 4 votes#25 - The Sun, The Moon, The Truth
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2018
Unruly police detective DCI Charlie Hicks is deeply suspicious of his new partner DI Elaine Renko. But their first investigation exposes a secret that will connect them for life.
Director: Brian Kirk
Writer: Neil Cross