The Best Episodes Directed By Daniel Minahan

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

  1. Background image for Amen
    9.3/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Amen

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    S1:E5

    News of unrest in Wisconsin in February 2011 in response to the governor's call for budget cuts bubbles up during coverage of the ousting of President Mubarak in Egypt, and Neal finds someone who can provide updates from Cairo as the staff strive to give equal attention to both uprisings.

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  2. Background image for Bulletproof
    9.3/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Bulletproof

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    S1:E2

    Hawk distances himself from Tim as he begins questioning his faith. Journalist Marcus loses his job after a dispute with Roy Cohn.

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    Writer:N/A
  3. Background image for The Black Drop
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Black Drop

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    S1:E12

    Tommy makes a deal with Nicky for the identity of his father's killer. When Dokey humiliates Jimmy, Tommy and Kevin retaliate. Jenny finds closure concerning her missing husband.

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    Writer:N/A
  4. Background image for Eat a Peach
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Eat a Peach

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    S5:E5

    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.

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  5. Background image for You Win or You Die
    8.6/10(191 votes)

    #5 - You Win or You Die

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  6. Background image for 17 Seconds
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #6 - 17 Seconds

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    S2:E25

    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.

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  7. Background image for A Two-Headed Beast
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #7 - A Two-Headed Beast

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    S3:E5

    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.

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  8. Background image for A Golden Crown
    8.4/10(191 votes)

    #8 - A Golden Crown

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    S1:E6

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  9. Background image for Ecotone
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Ecotone

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    S5:E9

    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.

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  10. Background image for Alone
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Alone

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    S2:E9

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

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  11. Background image for House by the Lake
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    #11 - House by the Lake

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    S2:E4

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

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  12. Background image for Mister Wu
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Mister Wu

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  13. Background image for You're Wonderful
    8.3/10(60 votes)

    #13 - You're Wonderful

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    S1:E1

    In 1950’s Washington, Hawkins Fuller is a WWII veteran moving up the ladder at the State Department when he meets religious Tim Laughlin. In 1986, married Hawk receives a mysterious package.

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    Writer:N/A
  14. Background image for The Pointy End
    8.3/10(189 votes)

    #14 - The Pointy End

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    S1:E8

    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.

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  15. Background image for Everyone Leaves
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Everyone Leaves

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    S3:E10

    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.

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    Writer:Scott Buck
  16. Background image for Damage Control
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Damage Control

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    S2:E1

    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

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  17. Background image for Time Has Come Today
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Time Has Come Today

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    S3:E1

    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.

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  18. Background image for Valar Dohaeris
    8.2/10(176 votes)

    #18 - Valar Dohaeris

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    S3:E1

    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.

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  19. Background image for Mildred and Edmund
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Mildred and Edmund

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    S1:E8

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

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  20. Background image for Owner of a Lonely Heart
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Owner of a Lonely Heart

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    S2:E11

    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.

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  21. Background image for Hunter and the Sable Weaver
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #21 - Hunter and the Sable Weaver

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    S2:E1

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

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    Writer:John Fusco
  22. Background image for Bucky Fuckin' Dent
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Bucky Fuckin' Dent

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    S1:E11

    Bunchy has a violent encounter. Ray is called to handle a crisis at Terry's club. Ray meets with Ezra. The police question Mickey about a recent murder. Ray sends Avi to protect Abby and the kids from Sully.

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  23. Background image for Frenzy
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #23 - Frenzy

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    S2:E11

    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.

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    Writer:Alan Ball
  24. Background image for Where the Boys Are
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Where the Boys Are

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    S3:E7

    The men of Seattle Grace go on a camping trip together, Addison and Callie must team up to work on a patient, Meredith assists Sloan with a procedure unlike any she has experienced, and, suspicious of her recent actions at the hospital, Bailey confronts Cristina. A 9-year-old is seen by Cristina after he swallowed Monopoly game pieces. A pregnant 25-year-old, is brought in after she slipped in the shower. She doesn't want medicine to take away the pain from her injury so not to put her baby's growth in jeopardy. Doctors take care of Daniel, a man who wants a sexual reassignment surgery and who now goes under the name Donna. Accompanying Daniel is his wife of the past 10 years, who was surprised to see him want that surgery but, after much struggling, decided to stay by his side.

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  25. Background image for Measure Against the Linchpin
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Measure Against the Linchpin

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    S2:E3

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

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Daniel Minahan Ratings Summary

"Amen" is the best rated episode directed by Daniel Minahan. It scored 9.308/10 based on 13 votes. It was written by Aaron Sorkin. It aired on 7/22/2012 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Bulletproof".