The Best Episodes Directed By Carl Franklin

Every TV Episode Directed by Carl Franklin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Tape 5, Side B
    8.2/10(49 votes)

    #1 - Tape 5, Side B

    S1:E10

    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:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Chapter 14
    8.2/10(75 votes)

    #2 - Chapter 14

    S2:E1

    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:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    #3 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    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

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    #4 - Episode 9

    S2:E9

    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

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #5 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    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

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.9/10(335 votes)

    #6 - Episode One

    S1:E1

    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:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Tape 5, Side A
    7.8/10(51 votes)

    #7 - Tape 5, Side A

    S1:E9

    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:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Chapter 10
    7.8/10(57 votes)

    #8 - Chapter 10

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Chapter 11
    7.8/10(60 votes)

    #9 - Chapter 11

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    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

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Chapter 15
    7.6/10(56 votes)

    #11 - Chapter 15

    S2:E2

    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:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Gerontion
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #12 - Gerontion

    S3:E7

    With an old adversary in custody, Saul makes the gamble of his career. Carrie and Quinn scramble to contain a local police investigation, while Mira finds her marriage at a crossroads.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Redux
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Redux

    S4:E7

    Lockhart comes to negotiate. Haqqani uses Saul as his shield. Carrie's investigation gets complicated, especially when someone tampers with her pills.

    Director:Carl Franklin
    Writer:N/A

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Carl Franklin Ratings Summary

"Tape 5, Side B" is the best rated episode directed by Carl Franklin. It scored 8.2/10 based on 49 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 3/31/2017 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chapter 14".