9.5/102 votes#1 - The Good Parts
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/2011
Tara re-emerges but the task now is to repair broken family relationships, particularly with Marshall who is fed up with it all. Rather than go into a local mental health facility, she decides to follow Dr. Hatteras' advice and see a specialist in Boston. Neil and Charmaine are moving to Houston and offer to take Marshall with them. Kate receives an offer to move to St. Louis. As a new family dynamic emerges, everyone contemplates and wonders what the future may hold.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Dave Finkel
9.5/104 votes#2 - "Don't be afraid, just start the tape"
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/9/2024
With Louis's help, Molloy delves into a haunted memory of his own.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jonathan Ceniceroz
9.2/104 votes#3 - Brooklyn Zoo
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/8/2021
Bobby goes all in on music while the rest of the Clan struggles with life in the projects.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Emily Shesh
9.0/103 votes#4 - To Have and To Hold
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/31/2010
Tara and Charmaine pay a woman who appeared in Tara's memories a visit, while Kate tries to change herself for her new and much older boyfriend.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Tracy McMillan
9.0/102 votes#5 - Crackerjack
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 4/4/2011
Her psychology professor humiliates Tara when she transitions in his class. Meanwhile, Kate considers giving English lessons in Japan and Max gets a business offer.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Brett Baer
9.0/102 votes#6 - Light Years
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2004
This time, the team searches for a delusional appearing Sci-fi fanatic who disappeared from his appartment after ranting on about those ""out to get him"" (before peeling back the tinfoil covering his windows). Jack also has to deal with the consequences of his actions in the affair and how it affected the rest of the team.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Greg Walker
8.9/1011 votes#7 - 9/11
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/18/2018
Nobody can get a hold of O'Neill on Sept. 11, 2001; Soufan's evacuation from Yemen stops short as the CIA Station Chief gives him the answers he has been seeking from the CIA; Schmidt is reinstated into Alec Station; Soufan interrogates Abu Jandal.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Dan Futterman
8.8/105 votes#8 - Kansas City Blues
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2024
A family member from Dwight's past surprises him in Tulsa, meanwhile his newfound success draws attention from the Kansas City Mob.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Terence Winter
8.8/105 votes#9 - Triad
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2024
Margaret gets caught up in the middle of Dwight's business as trouble ensues at Fennario Ranch.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Joseph Riccobene
8.8/104 votes#10 - Reconstruction
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2024
Dwight and his crew tie up loose ends as their empire expands.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Terence Winter
8.7/103 votes#11 - ...youwillnotwin...
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/28/2011
Max is worried when Tara returns to college to finish her college degree. Meanwhile, Charmaine with a baby on the way is avoiding a commitment to Neil, Kate tries to figure out a plan for her future and Marshall and Lionel sign up for a filmmaking class.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Diablo Cody
8.7/103 votes#12 - Crossing the Line
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 9/26/2011
Cathy is inspired by Lee’s passing to ring in the New Year in an unexpected way; burdened by financial issues, Paul tries a new tactic with the insurance agency; Adam makes a surprising connection with Dr. Todd.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: N/A
8.6/1019 votes#13 - Leslie and Ben
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/21/2013
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him in trouble.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Michael Schur
8.6/108 votes#14 - Kali
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 7/26/2015
Shocked by a rival's launch, Mutiny takes measures to make sure of survival.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jason Cahill
8.6/1027 votes#15 - Reach
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/22/2024
A Covenant assault threatens humanity's most important stronghold. John, Perez and Silver Team fight an overwhelming enemy. Adm. Keyes rallies the UNSC forces to make a stand. Halsey and Soren must work together to escape captivity.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Tom Hemmings
8.5/102 votes#16 - The Full Fuck You Finger
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 4/11/2011
The stress of juggling school and Charmaine's baby shower causes Tara to transition, with negative consequences for Charmaine. To sell the family business, Max must get the approval of his eccentric mother. Kate meets a flight attendant who inspires a new idea about her future.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Rolin Jones
8.5/106 votes#17 - Flashpoint
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/11/2005
Brenda enters the high-stakes world of pharmaceutical research, when a drug trial for new anti-addiction medication lead to the death of one of the principal investigators. Nothing is quite as it seems as she investigates the high-powered president of the drug company sponsoring the trial, the seemingly easy-going psychiatrist and the teenaged participants in the study. Too soon, one of the teenagers falls victim to manipulation of the medication, and Brenda untangles a web of exploitation of the young victims leading to an unlikely criminal. Meanwhile, Flynn ratchets up his efforts to undermine Brenda's authority, first by going over her head to Pope, and then, when that fails, by unearthing a groundless ethics investigation Brenda faced in Atlanta. On the personal front, Brenda's relationship with Fritz heats up, much to Provenza's delight!
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Rick Kellard
8.5/102 votes#18 - New Money
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/2015
Ryan contends with illness on the day of his title defense, Jay's opponent presents him with an unexpected challenge, and Lisa recruits a new fighter. Alvey oversees it all while opening up a new gym.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Byron Balasco
8.4/1034 votes#19 - Back in the Saddle
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2024
As Dwight and his crew prepare for the opening of their casino and new weed shop, the law comes knocking.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Terence Winter
8.4/108 votes#20 - Pittsburgh
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 10/30/2006
Nancy is having one of the worst and busiest days of life. One of sons is missing. Shane's graduation and the deal with U-Turn make her feel like she needs to be in two places at once even though she really doesn't feel like being in either of them. Heylia's plan is put into action. Nancy tries to deal with Conrad's kiss, Celia's madness, and Kat's craziness. Everything comes to a head when the deal goes wrong.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jenji Kohan
8.3/106 votes#21 - My Tormented Mentor
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2004
Jordan's friends Allison and Maddie come to town to provide moral support for Jordan after her brother's death – however, their constant presence does not provide any relief to Dr. Cox. Meanwhile, Turk tries to impress the new female surgeon, Dr. Miller, but his first encounter serves only to leave him baffled by the opposite sex yet again. Attempting to reinforce the policy on sexual harassment at Sacred Heart, Carla is forced to teach a course where Dr. Kelso is the number-one student.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Gabrielle Allan
8.3/107 votes#22 - No Man is Pudding
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2008
Guillermo gives Nancy a new job and she soon finds working retail isn't as mundane as it appears on the surface. Celia's deal with Captain Till brings her dangerously close to the action. Meanwhile, having been left in the desert by Nancy, Andy finds himself with a pack of immigrants and a very unfriendly Coyote. Back at home, the boys battle an infestation of bees.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Rolin Jones
8.3/107 votes#23 - Little Boats
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2008
Despite their busy schedules, Nancy and Esteban try to find some time for each other. After finding out about Shane's fantasies and Silas's new and much older girlfriend, Nancy also has to talk to both of her sons. With their relationship going on, Lisa and Silas add some special offerings to her cheese shop.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Ron Fitzgerald
8.3/107 votes#24 - If You Work For a Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working?
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 9/15/2008
The DEA brings Nancy in for questioning and then she must explain things to Esteban. Celia travels deep into Mexico to make amends with estranged daughter Quinn. Meanwhile, Silas meets Lisa's ex-husband and Doug finds a reason to live. Nancy makes a shocking revelation to Esteban.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jenji Kohan
8.3/1010 votes#25 - My Two Dads
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2001
J.D. points out what seems to be a technical mistake to Dr. Kelso, but it was really an attempt of Dr. Cox to save a woman without insurance using a dead guy's insurance. Dr. Kelso and Dr. Cox show J.D. their different ways of looking at medicine. Meanwhile, the Janitor intimidates J.D., Elliot discovers the healing powers of her boobs and Turk gives Carla a pen he thought he took from the Lost and Found box.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Neil Goldman
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"The Good Parts" is the best rated episode directed by Craig Zisk. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Dave Finkel. It aired on 6/20/2011 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, ""Don't be afraid, just start the tape"".