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The Best Episodes Directed By Daniel Minahan

Every TV Episode Directed by Daniel Minahan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Daniel Minahan Ratings Summary

"Bulletproof" is the best rated episode directed by Daniel Minahan. It scored 9.2/10 based on 13 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/5/2023 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Amen".

  • Bulletproof
    9.2/1013 votes

    #1 - Bulletproof

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/2023

    When the State Department begins investigations into suspected homosexuals, Hawk distances himself from Tim, who questions his faith. Hawk’s colleague Mary comes under suspicion. Journalist Marcus loses his job after a dispute with Roy Cohn but is comforted by drag performer Frankie. Needing cover, Hawk draws closer to Lucy Smith. In 1980s San Francisco, Hawk observes gay life in the AIDS crisis when Tim’s sister forbids him to see Tim.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: N/A

  • Amen
    9.2/1010 votes

    #2 - Amen

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/22/2012

    Neal finds someone who can provide updates from Cairo as the staff strive to give equal attention to uprisings there and in Wisconson.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Aaron Sorkin

  • Eat a Peach
    8.7/106 votes

    #3 - Eat a Peach

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 7/4/2005

    Nate and Brenda discuss giving Maya a 'coherent narrative'; David and Keith await news from Mary, and meet a special little boy; Vanessa is shocked when Julio gets into trouble at school--and mortified when Rico schmoozes things over; Billy invites Claire to dinner, but has no appetite; Margaret helps stage an ambush; and Maggie brings George to a tense meal.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Rick Cleveland

  • You Win or You Die
    8.6/10163 votes

    #4 - You Win or You Die

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/29/2011

    Robert has been injured while hunting and is dying. Jon and the others finally take their vows to the Night's Watch. A man, sent by Robert, is captured for trying to poison Daenerys. Furious, Drogo vows to attack the Seven Kingdoms.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: David Benioff

  • Damage Control
    8.5/102 votes

    #5 - Damage Control

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/11/2007

    After they're outed as polygamists, Barb decides to leave the family while Bill starts an investigation of who leaked the information. Meanwhile, Sarah attends a support group for ex-Mormons

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Mark V. Olsen

  • Ecotone
    8.4/1011 votes

    #6 - Ecotone

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 7/31/2005

    David and Keith get comfortable with their new family life; Claire is shocked to discover she and Ted share a passion for politics; Ruth finds empowerment in the woods; Maggie is forced to make a series of awkward calls; Brenda faces several truths at once; Rico finally 'gets' Vanessa; and Nate brings the family together against their will.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Nancy Oliver

  • A Golden Crown
    8.4/10164 votes

    #7 - A Golden Crown

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/22/2011

    While recovering from his battle with Jamie, Eddard is forced to run the kingdom while Robert goes hunting. Tyrion demands a trial by combat for his freedom. Viserys is losing his patience with Drogo.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: N/A

  • 17 Seconds
    8.4/108 votes

    #8 - 17 Seconds

    Season 2 Episode 25 - Aired 5/14/2006

    George and Derek work together, Denny still doesn't have a heart, and Meredith gets paired with Callie. A 12-week pregnant girl dies in the O.R. and her parents try to keep the baby alive. This causes tension between Derek and Addison. One doctor's overreaction unites two bickering patients. Finn is still treating Doc for medical problems.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Mark Wilding

  • Alone
    8.4/1011 votes

    #9 - Alone

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/2018

    The hunt for spree-killer Andrew Cunanan comes to a frantic end.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith

  • Mildred and Edmund
    8.3/107 votes

    #10 - Mildred and Edmund

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/18/2020

    One month later, Ratched fights to save Edmund from the electric chair while dreaming of a new life with Gwendolyn.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Evan Romansky

  • Life, Loss, Leaving
    8.3/104 votes

    #11 - Life, Loss, Leaving

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/20/2005

    As Bette desperately begs for Tina's forgiveness, Tina herself is hiding a shocking secret from Bette and all her friends. Alice and Dana continue to hide their romantic trysts from the others, and Jenny finds herself saying goodbye to Tim as he prepares to leave.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Ilene Chaiken

  • House by the Lake
    8.3/1012 votes

    #12 - House by the Lake

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2018

    Minneapolis architect David Madson is forced to go on the run with Andrew Cunanan.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith

  • The Pointy End
    8.2/10160 votes

    #13 - The Pointy End

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/5/2011

    Eddard and his men are betrayed and captured by the Lannisters. When word reaches Robb, he plans to go to war to rescue them. The White Walkers attack The Wall. Tyrion returns to his father with some new friends.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: George R. R. Martin

  • Everyone Leaves
    8.1/107 votes

    #14 - Everyone Leaves

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 5/4/2003

    A bee sting during a family picnic ends a life. Nate tends to Maya while Lisa visits her sister in Santa Cruz. Meanwhile, Vanessa seems back to her old self, to Rico's relief; Russell's decision to share a secret with Claire backfires; Arthur wonders whether he should be mixing laundry with Ruth; and David gets a look at another dysfunctional family.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Scott Buck

  • A Two-Headed Beast
    8.1/1012 votes

    #15 - A Two-Headed Beast

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2006

    Tolliver looks for a representative, the Captain calls Dan out, Swearengen continues to be perplexed by Hearst's moves, and Alma and Ellsworth's relationship takes a turn.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: David Milch

  • Hunter and the Sable Weaver
    8.1/1012 votes

    #16 - Hunter and the Sable Weaver

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2016

    On Prince Jingim's wedding day, Kublai receives disturbing news about the ambitions of his cousin, while Marco navigates a delicate mission.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: John Fusco

  • You're Wonderful
    8.1/1052 votes

    #17 - You're Wonderful

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2023

    In 1950’s Washington, Hawkins Fuller is a war hero moving up the ladder at the State Department, flirting with women while enjoying clandestine sex with men and avoiding emotional entanglements. Everything changes when Hawk meets religious Tim Laughlin: they begin an affair that puts them in jeopardy. In 1986, married Hawk receives a mysterious package and decides he must see Tim.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: N/A

  • Valar Dohaeris
    8.1/10151 votes

    #18 - Valar Dohaeris

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2013

    Jon meets the King-Beyond-the-Wall while his Night Watch Brothers flee south. In King's Landing, Tyrion wants a reward, Margaery shows her charitable nature, Cersei arranges a dinner party, and Littlefinger offers to help Sansa. Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys starts her journey west.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: David Benioff

  • Frenzy
    8.1/1018 votes

    #19 - Frenzy

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 8/30/2009

    With the crisis in Bon Temps careening out of control, Bill seeks out the advice of Sophie-Anne, the Vampire Queen of Louisiana, but must exercise patience before she gives him critical information. Meanwhile, Sookie and Lafayette find that protecting Tara from herself is more difficult than they anticipated; a desperate Sam turns to an unlikely source for assistance; and Jessica tests Hoyt’s allegiance to Maxine.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Alan Ball

  • Time Has Come Today
    8.0/108 votes

    #20 - Time Has Come Today

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2006

    Meredith must make an important choice about which path she wants to follow to determine the future of her love life. While she considers her future she and others have flashbacks of their pasts. Cristina spends time with Burke while he recovers. Webber and Adele have a conversation after he spends the night at the hospital. Everyone attempts to deal with Izzie's choice to quit. George seeks relationship advice from Derek.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes

  • Measure Against the Linchpin
    8.0/1011 votes

    #21 - Measure Against the Linchpin

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2016

    Haunted by recent events, Kublai journeys with Marco into the mountains for answers. Empress Chabi takes action to insure an heir to the khan.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff

  • Mister Wu
    7.9/1017 votes

    #22 - Mister Wu

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/23/2004

    Swearengen receives a double dose of irritation when a drug supply is stolen and bad news arrives from a nearby town. Rev. Smith is an unlikely customer at the Gem. Merrick hatches an idea for Deadwood's first club.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Bryan McDonald

  • Owner of a Lonely Heart
    7.9/1010 votes

    #23 - Owner of a Lonely Heart

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/2005

    Cristina Yang has little sympathy for Constance Ferguson (special guest star Rosanna Arquette), a prison inmate who jeopardizes her health just to get out of solitary confinement. Meanwhile the interns all keep careful watch on the family of premature quintuplets with a variety of serious health challenges, Izzie's anger at Alex reaches boiling point, and Dr. Addison Shepherd decides to teach Izzie a very painful lesson.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Mark Wilding

  • Chapter 53
    7.9/1031 votes

    #24 - Chapter 53

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2017

    As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: N/A

  • Fresh Blood
    7.8/1016 votes

    #25 - Fresh Blood

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 8/29/2010

    Bill wants to earn back Sookie's trust but once again brings her close to danger. Eric tempts Russell with "ultimate vampire dream". Jason tries to comprehend what he's learned about Crystal. Sam alienates everyone but Tara. Jessica and Hoyt take their romance up a notch. Lafayette struggles with new demons.

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Nancy Oliver