The Best Episodes Directed By David Mandel
Every TV Episode Directed by David Mandel Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
David Mandel Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by David Mandel is "Iowa", rated 8.667/10 from 9 user votes. It was "written by Lew Morton". "Iowa" aired on 3/31/2019 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Car Periscope".
8.7/10 9 votes#1 - Iowa
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2019
Selina evaluates her past and present campaigns. Jonah's personal life sparks interest among the press. Amy makes an important decision.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: Lew Morton
8.4/10 9 votes#2 - Car Periscope
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/2011
Larry and Jeff weigh an investment opportunity; Wanda Sykes preempts Larry’s training schedule.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: Larry David
8.2/10 12 votes#3 - Kissing Your Sister
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/19/2016
Catherine and Marjorie have a fight. Mike prepares for his babies. Selina is interviewed.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: Erik Kenward
8.0/10 7 votes#4 - Veep
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 5/12/2019
The nominating fight between Selina and her rivals reaches its climax, as their race comes to a historic finish. Series finale.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: David Mandel
8.0/10 10 votes#5 - The Bi-Sexual
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 8/21/2011
Larry competes with Rosie O’Donnell for the same woman, explores the nuances of Japanese bows, and refuses lunch with an LA acquaintance.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: Larry David
8.0/10 3 votes#6 - The Beverly Hills Burglary
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2023
A year before the infamous Watergate break-in, E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy are tasked with investigating the Pentagon Papers leak, gathering a team of Cubans – all Bay of Pigs veterans – to infiltrate whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg’s psychiatrist’s office. Meanwhile, Hunt and his wife Dorothy get to know the Liddys.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: Alex Gregory
8.0/10 3 votes#7 - Please Destroy This, Huh?
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2023
While Hunt and Dorothy entertain Liddy and his wife Fran at their exclusive country club, their kids Lisa and Saint John paint a less-than-perfect portrait of the family. Later, on the outs with Nixon’s Attorney General John Mitchell, Hunt and Liddy get a chance to redeem themselves when a leaked memo from Dita Beard puts Mitchell and the administration in legal jeopardy.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: Alex Gregory
8.0/10 3 votes#8 - Don't Drink the Whiskey at the Watergate
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2023
Hunt, Liddy, and the Cubans attempt to break into the DNC offices at the Watergate to plant listening devices for the White House.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: Alex Gregory
8.0/10 3 votes#9 - The Writer's Wife
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/2023
Reeling from the arrests at the Watergate, Hunt enlists Saint John’s help to dispose of evidence, while Liddy warns the acting Attorney General that the burglaries can be tied back to President. Later, after returning from Paris, a livid Dorothy must take control to protect her family and the Liddys.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: Alex Gregory
8.0/10 3 votes#10 - True Believers
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/2023
Amid rumors of the White House’s involvement, Liddy shares his concerns about Hunt’s stability with John Dean and tries to make a deal. After Liddy, Hunt, and their accomplices are found guilty, Hunt’s daughter Kevan leverages a secret notebook to convince her father to come clean in his Senate testimony, but it may be too late. When the President resigns, lives are ruined.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: Alex Gregory
7.8/10 11 votes#11 - Groundbreaking
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 6/25/2017
Selina and her team prepare for the long-awaited groundbreaking of her library. Amy seeks clarity on her role. Jonah asks a major donor for help. Season finale.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: David Mandel
7.5/10 11 votes#12 - Omaha
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/2017
One year after losing the presidency, Selina attempts to secure her legacy. Dan tries to ingratiate himself at his new job. Amy's brash D.C.-style personality proves too much for her new co-workers.
Director: David Mandel
Writer: Lew Morton