The Best Episodes Directed By Carl Franklin

Maggie tries to convince Rebecca that she’s fine following her shattering trip to Africa with Gary. An Occupy Wall Street protester with a Black Op lead refuses to cooperate with Neal and Jerry after an on-air interview with Will goes poorly. Jim lands Hallie a one -on-one, but gets heat from Mac as a result.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Aaron Sorkin

Danny’s past and present troubles became a threat to the Rayburns. Sally confronts her family.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Todd A. Kessler

Nora goes to New York for the second annual Departure Related Occupations and Practices (DROP) conference, but discovers that someone else has her ID badge, so she searches the convention as a "Guest," and has encounters with a salesman, an author and a rogue attendee.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Damon Lindelof

Laurie Garvey, a former therapist, must become one again as she heads to Australia to help Nora and Kevin along their paths.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Patrick Somerville

A distraught Hannah gets a ride home from the party. Jessica's behavior grows increasingly erratic, and Clay learns the truth behind a tragedy.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Nathan Louis Jackson

Ray searches for Frank Barnes in an attempt to get Bridget out of jail. Meanwhile in New York, Terry deals with the return of Damon's father and then takes care of Smitty at Bridget's request. Back in LA, Bunchy is hit with a heartbreaking confession from Teresa.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Miki Johnson

The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Francis grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Beau Willimon

After throwing suspicion elsewhere during police questioning, Lyle and Erik go on a wild spending spree while waiting for Jose's will to be read.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Ian Brennan

Hannah witnesses a traumatic event at a summertime party. Clay tries to reason with Justin, and Marcus warns him that the worst is yet to come.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Hayley Tyler

Through a set of unusual circumstances, the Malloy family assumes the identities of a wealthy family, the Riches, only to find that a glamorous life entails more than they expected.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Dmitry Lipkin

With an address in hand, Fauna and Jay head to Hawaii to find Tamar. Fauna in the hope of finding some answers about who she is, Jay hoping to find answers about the Hodel story he wrote about that ruined his career.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Sam Sheridan

Red tape hinders Holden's plan to narrow his suspect pool. A weary and heartsick Bill tries to connect with his son. Wendy rethinks her relationship.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: N/A

President Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Monica Beletsky

After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a local bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Ian Brennan

Laurie and Tom Garvey’s work to rescue lost souls takes a toll on theirs. Laurie seeks to spread the word about the Guilty Remnant’s dangers, while Tom’s infiltration of the cult uncovers a whole new nest of problems.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Damon Lindelof

Octavian proclaims a new era of virtue in Rome, a program that his family and subordinates find impossible to obey. Vorenus is sent on a mission after a missing shipment of gold to discover who mysteriously hijacked it on its way to the Roman treasury. Pullo's loss and rage are channeled against Memmio, Omnipor and their henchmen. Octavian pursues Livia as an "appropriate" bride, and issues Mark Antony an ultimatum he knows he can't refuse.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Todd Ellis Kessler

Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Francis crosses the point of no return.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Sarah Treem

The FBI officially sends the BSU to Atlanta to investigate the missing and murdered children. Wendy second-guesses her interview methods.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: N/A

Hitting a dead end, Holden suggests a bold plan to draw the killer out. Bill's family faces more scrutiny. Wendy chafes as her job begins to shift.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: N/A

The investigation zeroes in on a prime suspect who proves surprisingly adept at manipulating a volatile situation to his advantage.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: N/A

Young Aaron grows up with high aspirations and immense pressure for his football career; when tragedy strikes, his fate falls into new hands.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Stuart Zicherman

Aaron faces college level competition on the field and distractions off of it; he learns that the rules work differently when you're a team asset.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Ryan Farley

Basilone’s celebrity grows as he travels across the country on the war bonds tour. On Pavuvu, Sledge, assigned to the 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, is briefly reunited with Phillips and Leckie rejoins his company. Sledge then gets his first taste of combat as he, Leckie, and the rest of the 1st Marine Division meet fierce Japanese resistance while landing on the intricately and heavily defended coral island of Peleliu.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Laurence Andries

Zoe extends her time away from The Hill while Francis tracks down Russo and engages in damage control.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Kate Barnow

Amid turmoil in the home, Frank takes office. Foreign relations become entangled as Durant's team bungles a meeting. As foes negotiate to thwart her, Jackie maneuvers to strengthen her position. Lucas acquires new skills in order to pursue his secret investigation.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Beau Willimon