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The Best Episodes Directed By Clark Johnson

Every TV Episode Directed by Clark Johnson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Clark Johnson Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode directed by Clark Johnson. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Justin Zackham. It aired on 1/11/2011 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Family Meeting".

  • Pilot
    10.0/101 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2011

    Former heavyweight boxing champion Patrick "Lights" Leary struggles to find his identity after retiring from the sport. He also wonders how he is going to support his medical resident wife Theresa, and their three daughters. The series premiere begins five years after Leary's retirement following a controversial split-decision loss to Richard "Death Row" Reynolds. The Learys' once charmed life is on shaky ground; the IRS is determined to take away their mansion, and Patrick's brother/manager Johnny wants him to make a comeback, despite him showing signs of pugilistic dementia.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Justin Zackham

  • Family Meeting
    9.5/108 votes

    #2 - Family Meeting

    Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 11/25/2008

    Officers in the Barn investigate a woman's disappearance and the arrival of a large drug shipment; lives change forever.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Shawn Ryan

  • Nature or Nurture?
    9.0/101 votes

    #3 - Nature or Nurture?

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/28/2000

    Dealing with the aftermath of gang warfare, Doc and Carlos disagree over reaching out to prevent an eleven year old boy from following his brother into a gang; Bosco's decision to turn the tables on two men who try to rob him when he's off-duty could cost him his badge when the two men turn up at the precinct to report the crime; as he continues his losing streak, Jimmy gets deeper and deeper into his bookie, which puts Joey in danger; Kim begins to worry about how much time she spends with Joey after he gets into trouble at school.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • The New Guy
    9.0/106 votes

    #4 - The New Guy

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2007

    Claudette gives Vic a chance to save his job if he agrees to train his potential replacement. An unsolved rape case from the past that Dutch and Claudette were working on resurfaces. Meanwhile, Aceveda meets someone that can help him further his political career.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Sarah Fain

  • In the Saddle
    9.0/101 votes

    #5 - In the Saddle

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2014

    When another senator dies unexpectedly, Gil John is asked to organize the funeral arrangements. Louis wins the Nevada primary but Robert has to face off in a Pennsylvania debate to cool the competition.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • X.
    8.8/1018 votes

    #6 - X.

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2015

    Flint gives Dufresne some advice. Silver must make himself indispensable. Eleanor is asked to depose a captain. Rackham gets ambitious.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Michael S. Chernuchin

  • -30-
    8.7/1030 votes

    #7 - -30-

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2008

    "...the life of kings." - H.L. Mencken A damaging report by Pearlman and Daniels gets a reaction from Carcetti, while Haynes finds little support for his concerns about a reporters work from the bosses. Meanwhile, McNulty wants to put a homeless case to an end, Dukie searches for an old mentor and a fallen officer is given a wake.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: David Simon

  • Asking For Flowers
    8.5/102 votes

    #8 - Asking For Flowers

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2008

    When a cop is being held hostage by an enraged family member, the team have to set aside their own feelings to resolve the situation. However, the tables turn when the hostage may not be who the team thinks.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Tassie Cameron

  • Nebraska
    8.5/10133 votes

    #9 - Nebraska

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/12/2012

    Rick and the others try to restore order in the aftermath of a terrible discovery. Hershel takes up an old habit and disappears, Rick and Glenn must follow him into town.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Evan Reilly

  • Pax Bostonia
    8.5/102 votes

    #10 - Pax Bostonia

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 5/16/2021

    As Boston mourns another loss, Decourcy pursues justice in and out of the courtroom. Despite his maneuvering, Jackie discovers that he can’t escape his past, while Jenny decides to finally confront hers. Cathy says goodbye to the root of her struggles. Siobhan sets her sights on a new dream.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • The Vest
    8.3/1027 votes

    #11 - The Vest

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2011

    In the wake of the explosion, Saul finds Carrie hospitalized and manic, but realizes her chaotic theories have merit; before his congressional campaign begins, Brody takes his family on a weekend trip to Gettysburg, where he retrieves an important item.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Chip Johannessen

  • Pilot
    8.3/1015 votes

    #12 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/12/2002

    Politically ambitious new LAPD captain David Aceveda tries to crack corruption in Los Angeles' Farmington District by recruiting detective Terry Crowley to help him take down fellow detective Vic Mackey, leader of the Farmington precinct's Strike Team. As Vic and the Strike Team prepare for a dangerous night mission, detectives Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach and Claudette Wyms investigate a woman's murder, only to discover that her missing daughter has been sold off by the daughter's drug-addicted father to a child molester.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Shawn Ryan

  • Playing Tight
    8.3/109 votes

    #13 - Playing Tight

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/9/2004

    The Strike Team's attempt to play by the book comes to an abrupt end when they discover that the Byz Latz and the One-Niners are attempting to alter the balance of power by acquiring MP5s. Meanwhile, Claudette and Dutch investigate the murders and foot severance of Armenian men by the Armenian mob, a case that draws them closer to the truth behind the money train robbery.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Shawn Ryan

  • Day 457
    8.2/109 votes

    #14 - Day 457

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 4/22/2018

    Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart represent an African-American undercover cop, Rashid Clarkson, who was left crippled after being shot by another Chicago police officer in the line of duty. The case's opposing counsel is legend Solomon Waltzer, whose tactics have the firm questioning the legitimacy of his evidence. Diane finds herself at a crossroads with both Kurt and Tully.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Aurin Squire

  • High On The Looming Gallows Tree
    8.2/105 votes

    #15 - High On The Looming Gallows Tree

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2019

    Jackie celebrates a win in front of the cameras but, behind closed doors, he reaches a new low. A shining moment from Decourcy promises a potential future in politics, but any pride Siobhan feels for her husband is squandered by an unexpected betrayal. The Grand Jury reconvenes, and this time Sheik doesn’t get off easily. Thanks to Signa’s detective work, the Ryan family is now under the watchful eye of the Suffolk DA.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • Double Trouble
    8.1/1010 votes

    #16 - Double Trouble

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 7/27/2018

    Carol and Barb prepare for war. Linda auditions inmates for a prison PR video. Alex makes a deal with Badison to keep Piper out of trouble.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big Top
    8.1/107 votes

    #17 - The Big Top

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2023

    1980. As the trial gets underway, Allan’s testimony about Betty’s state of mind rankles her father, while Candy gets a visit from an incensed Pastor Jackie.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • The Twenty Percent Solution
    8.0/101 votes

    #18 - The Twenty Percent Solution

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/30/1998

    A woman brings to the homicide unit her mystery-writer husband's videotaped declaration that his literary agent is responsible for his murder. Ballard and Gharty catch the case -- only there is no body or crime scene. Meanwhile, Munch and Bayliss investigate the death of an elderly woman that occurred during a break-in -- was it a homicide? Munch would rather leave for his weekend rendezvous with Billie Lou. Ballard and Gharty's investigation becomes a red-ball as they find evidence in the writer's office that a crime was committed. A break leads to the arrest of the literary agent and his accomplice, although Danvers can't guarantee a conviction. Falsone asks Ballard if she would like to go out Saturday night; just then the jury comes back. And a sharp-eyed juror insures that justice is done.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: David Simon

  • The Detail
    8.0/1046 votes

    #19 - The Detail

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/9/2002

    'You cannot lose if you do not play.' - Marla Daniels. McNulty feels the heat when a witness who testified against D'Angelo is found murdered. Meanwhile, Greggs is given the lay of the land regarding Avon Barksdale's key players, and Herc, Carver and Prez find big-time trouble at the towers.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: David Simon

  • C.O.D.
    8.0/1022 votes

    #20 - C.O.D.

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2012

    When the machine names a New York cabdriver as a person of interest, any of his passengers could be a part of the impending crime.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Ray Utarnachitt

  • Apophasis
    8.0/102 votes

    #21 - Apophasis

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 5/9/2021

    Assuming the involvement of the Campbell brothers at the Copeland territory shootout, Jackie confronts Grace, who can no longer sidestep her sons’ criminal activity. She is forced to make a terrible compromise. Resenting the outcome of a negotiation that he could not take part in, Decourcy finds comfort in the strength of Siobhan, who keeps her head even after tragedy strikes. Jenny insists on helping Maeve, whether or not that means defying Jackie.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: N/A

  • U Is for U.F.O.
    8.0/102 votes

    #22 - U Is for U.F.O.

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 9/12/2021

    Bishop Marx tasks the team to investigate a UFO sighting, spotted by an air force pilot.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Nialla LeBouef

  • One by One, Into the Dark
    8.0/101 votes

    #23 - One by One, Into the Dark

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/7/2017

    Confronted by ultimatums, Zeke and Mylene each must make a tough choice. Annie Pitches a deal to skeptical a Shao and a resentful Cadillac.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Nelson George

  • Blind Spot
    7.9/1029 votes

    #24 - Blind Spot

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2011

    Brody confronts the lone survivor among the insurgents that held him, leading Carrie to believe she may be proved right about Brody once and for all - but Brody's reunion with his captor surprises everyone; the agency is hot on the trail of the lovers who bought a house near the airport with funds from a stolen necklace.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Alex Gansa

  • Blood and Water
    7.9/109 votes

    #25 - Blood and Water

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/16/2004

    Vic decides to use some of the money train robbery cash during a gun-running sting operation, but after it goes awry, tension within the Strike Team begins to mount as its members attempt to rectify Vic's mistake. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette seek the help of a college student named Esteban who was the only survivor in the murder of two Latino gang members.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Charles H. Eglee