The Best Episodes Directed By Cherien Dabis

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.4/10(88 votes)

   #1 - Thirty

   S3:E99/26/2023

   The trio have amassed a plethora (oh yes, a plethora) of clues, suspects & theories but find no concrete answers about Ben’s murder. They devise a peculiar method of throwing themselves into the actual case to recreate the final moments of Ben’s life.

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   9.3/10(139 votes)

   #2 - The Boy from 6B

   S1:E79/28/2021

   With the investigation scratching at a web of old crimes originating inside the building, a mysterious young man turns the tables to spy on Charles, Oliver & Mabel.

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   9.3/10(241 votes)

   #3 - Performance Review

   S2:E67/26/2022

   Charles, Oliver and Mabel collide with their podcasting mentor-turned-competitor, Cinda Canning. Subsequently, a key clue requires the trio to orchestrate a classic stakeout — Brazzos-style. New York has never been more glittering.

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   9.3/10(84 votes)

   #4 - CoBro

   S3:E79/12/2023

   Charles finds an unexpected source for a major clue. A Broadway icon comes knocking at Oliver’s door. And Mabel forms an alternate trio to pursue a lead that sheds light on Ben’s bro and CoBro history.

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   9.3/10(128 votes)

   #5 - Fan Fiction

   S1:E810/5/2021

   Hitting a dead end, the group calls for reinforcements in the form of their podcast’s Superfans.

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   9.2/10(244 votes)

   #6 - The Tell

   S2:E57/19/2022

   Mabel hosts a party for an electric art crowd which also serves a double purpose for smoking on a liar in the trios’s midst.

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   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Time Shall Unfold

   S2:E144/20/2016

   Lucious releases his new music video, as he manipulates and sabotages those around him to regain his CEO position at Empire. Meanwhile, Andre learns more about his grandmother's mental illness in order to understand his own struggle with bipolar disorder, Anika reveals a big secret to the family and Hakeem leads the big shareholder meeting.

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8. 

   8.3/10(46 votes)

   #8 - Kevin Cronin Was Here

   S3:E33/27/2020

   The FBI dives into the casino's finances, Wendy's dreams take a dark turn, and Marty worries that the writing may be on the wall.

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   8.3/10(46 votes)

   #9 - Boss Fight

   S3:E43/27/2020

   As Wendy, Helen and Ruth strive to keep the business humming, Navarro plays mind games with Marty, who worries he'll never see his family again.

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10. 

    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Part V

    S1:E58/30/2017

    After a body is discovered in the woods, the investigation into Cora's past deepens.

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11. 

    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Part V

    S2:E58/29/2018

    As Ambrose zeroes in on a new suspect, a rift develops between him and Heather.

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12. 

    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - GLOBALREACH

    S2:E205/1/2017

    Risking it all, Alex works with Owen to infiltrate the Collaborators. When they begin to test her loyalty, Alex realizes she’s become a pawn in their plan to take down both the President and the task force.

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - My Naked Villainy

    S3:E134/12/2017

    Hakeem throws an epic 21st birthday party and live-streams it all on Empire Xstream. Meanwhile, suspicions surrounding Anika's motives put the Lyons on high alert and the arrival of Giuliana gives Cookie a run for her money.

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