The Best Episodes Directed By Darren Star

Every TV Episode Directed by Darren Star Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Darren Star Ratings Summary

The best episode directed by Darren Star is "Spring Dance", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Darren Star". "Spring Dance" aired on 5/2/1991 and is rated 2.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Pilot".

  • Spring Dance
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #1 - Spring Dance

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/1991

    Brenda tries to convince Andrea to ask Brandon to the spring dance, but Kelly beats her to it. Steve reluctantly takes Donna, who wears an elaborate gown that impedes sitting or dancing.

    Director: Darren Star

    Writer: Darren Star

  • Pilot
    7.0/10 3 votes

    #2 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2015

    40-year-old Liza passes herself off as 26 to land a job in the field of her dreams. Now she just has to make sure no one discovers her secret.

    Director: Darren Star

    Writer: Darren Star

  • IRL
    7.0/10 2 votes

    #3 - IRL

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2015

    Liza struggles with the anxiety of sex with Josh and gets a little help from Maggie. At work, Kelsey pulls out all the stops to land a hot new author, while Diana dips her toe into the online dating pool.

    Director: Darren Star

    Writer: Dottie Dartland Zicklin

  • A Walsh Family Christmas
    6.0/10 1 votes

    #4 - A Walsh Family Christmas

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 12/19/1991

    Steve arrives in Albuquerque and tracks down his grandfather, a diner owner. Al explains that his daughter gave up Steve because she was very young and wanted him to have a good home. He sadly reveals that Karen died in a car accident. Steve leaves flowers at her grave, and convinces an eccentric Santa-like charter pilot to fly him home for Christmas. Cindy is depressed about her first Christmas in Beverly Hills. She invites the kids' friends and their families for Christmas Eve dinner, but everyone has other plans. Brandon visits Emily in a psychiatric hospital, where she is doing very well. Brenda begins work at an upscale clothing store. She feels bad when her boss throws out a cheerful old man dressed as Santa Claus. She stops the police from harassing him and invites him over for dinner. Dylan goes to see his father in prison, and talks with the same Santa. Jackie is furious when Mel backs out of Christmas Eve plans because his estranged wife asked him to come over with David. Sam

    Director: Darren Star

    Writer: Darren Star

  • Liza Sows Her Oates
    6.0/10 1 votes

    #5 - Liza Sows Her Oates

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/31/2015

    While settling into life as a 26-year-old, Liza looks to date someone age-appropriate, and learn to market to a younger audience.

    Director: Darren Star

    Writer: Darren Star