The Best Episodes Directed By David Petrarca
Every TV Episode Directed by David Petrarca Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
David Petrarca Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by David Petrarca is "The Long Lead Story", rated 10/10 from 2 user votes. It was "written by Aaron Sorkin". "The Long Lead Story" aired on 10/16/2006 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Winter".
10.0/10 2 votes#1 - The Long Lead Story
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2006
During cast rehearsals with Lauren Graham and Sting, a reporter attempts to get the real story on Matt and Harriet. Meanwhile Jordan passes on a tasteless new reality series.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
9.0/10 2 votes#2 - Winter
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2011
After being elected state senator, Bill Henrikson announces that he is a polygamist, and he and his families are attacked from every side; Alby Grant returns from living in the desert with the idea of purifying the compound and getting revenge.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 2 votes#3 - Certain Poor Shepherds
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2011
The Henricksons' holiday cheer is tested by family revelations. Alby's purification of Juniper Creek leads to a defection.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 2 votes#4 - The Special Relationship
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2011
Bill finds success in the Senate but finds new roadblocks set up by the Mormon church. Barb comes to a new conclusion about her life. Cara Lynn's adoption faces a new obstacle. Lois recalls her past with Frank.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
8.6/10 8 votes#5 - He Who Discovers His Own Self, Discovers God
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/29/2017
A pagan helps Landry search his past. Gawain conducts a murder investigation. Princess Isabella is betrayed.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Jason Grote
8.3/10 3 votes#6 - Sins of the Father
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2/7/2010
Bill pulls out all the stops to win Paley's support for the State Senate nomination, while Nicki continues as his campaign's 'secret weapon.' Meanwhile, Margene gets the cold shoulder; Marilyn pitches to represent the casino's interests in Washington; Frank picks a bad time to drop by the casino; and Bill absorbs a last-minute sucker punch from Coburn.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 3 votes#7 - End of Days
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/7/2010
With the election only days away, Bill puts the squeeze on Paley to protect his candidacy. But Marilyn has an ace up her sleeve that threatens to wreck Bill's chances. Meanwhile, Nicki gets news that seems too good to be true; and a late-breaking polygamist scandal forces Bill and his three wives to rethink their bold post-election plans.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 3 votes#8 - Surrender
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/18/2014
Thomas and Bisgaard try to keep Catherine calm after Molbeck is attacked; Catherine and Thomas face their greatest foes.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 140 votes#9 - Garden of Bones
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2012
Joffrey punishes Sansa for Robb’s victories, and Tyrion scrambles to temper the king’s cruelty. Catelyn entreats Stannis and Renly to unite against the Lannisters. Dany and her khalasar arrive at the prosperous city of Qarth. Tyrion coerces a relative into being his eyes and ears. Arya and Gendry are taken to Harrenhal, where their lives are in the hands of Ser Gregor Clegane. Stannis orders Davos to smuggle Melisandre into a secret cove.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Vanessa Taylor
8.2/10 11 votes#10 - The Scholar's Pen
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/12/2014
Marco and Hundred Eyes take on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the walled city of Xiangyang, while its chancellor struggles to hold on to power.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 26 votes#11 - Subduction
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 12/13/2019
New alien threats emerge on Ilus as Naomi battles health challenges on the planet. Bobbie searches for a missing person on Mars. Avasarala faces a new challenge in the UN.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Dan Nowak
8.1/10 136 votes#12 - The Ghost of Harrenhal
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2012
The Baratheon rivalry ends, driving Catelyn to flee and Littlefinger to act. At King’s Landing, Tyrion’s source alerts him to Joffrey’s defense plan - and a mysterious secret weapon. Theon sails to the Stony Shore to prove he’s worthy to be called Ironborn. At Harrenhal, Arya receives a promise from Jaqen H’ghar, one of the prisoners she saved from the Gold Cloaks. The Night’s Watch arrive at the Fist of the First Men, an ancient ringfort where they hope to stem the wildings' advance.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: David Benioff
8.1/10 8 votes#13 - Ourselves Alone
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2011
Despite being publicly embarrassed by legal trouble, Nucky's biggest concern may be holding on to his private army in a battle for control of Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Jimmy pitches a business deal to Arnold Rothstein in New York, but may have more in common with Meyer Lansky and Lucky Luciano. Margaret draws on past experience to retrieve some valuable information, Chalky clashes with a fellow inmate, and an Irish nationalist comes to town looking for support.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 10 votes#14 - Hug
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2016
Marco gets an unpleasant surprise upon his return to Kublai's court. Kublai faces an impossibly difficult decision.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Patrick Macmanus
8.1/10 24 votes#15 - Retrograde
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/2019
Drummer and Ashford confront a dangerous person from Naomi's past. Murtry hunts down a target. Bobbie's makes a life-changing confession.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Matthew Rasmussen
8.0/10 4 votes#16 - Prom Queen
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2009
Roman's upcoming trial creates more headaches for the Henricksons as Bill worries about Rhonda's plans to testify, the involvement of Joey's family and shocking news about Nicki's past. Meanwhile, Barb has another contentious reunion with her sister; Margene copes with a family tragedy; and Sarah changes her mind about attending her senior prom.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 3 votes#17 - Blood Atonement
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/2010
With a revenge-minded Joey in tow, Bill makes an emergency trip to Mexico after Lois and Frank's latest smuggling escapade backfires. Nicki is jolted by a doctor's news, but even more flummoxed by Adaleen's shocking revelation. Margene offers up a novel remedy to keep Ana from leaving the country with her fiance, Goran. A bomb scare rocks the casino.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Julia Cho
8.0/10 1 votes#18 - Lost Boys
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2012
T.J. recounts the events that lead up to his suicide attempt while dealing with his family's lack of interest in his club opening. Douglas struggles to cope with his betrayal and meanwhile, Elaine has a diplomatic crisis on her hands upon her return from overseas.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Geoffrey Nauffts
8.0/10 1 votes#19 - Lost and Found
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/9/2009
Deb is only 24 but faces Jane’s 32nd birthday on the horizon. When she takes on a pro-bono case for a man who was wrongfully incarcerated and freed 10 years later, she realizes she has lost of eight years of her own life. Kim and Grayson must defend a man who created a website for married couples looking to cheat.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Jeanette Collins
8.0/10 1 votes#20 - Grayson's Anatomy
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 10/11/2009
Everyone at the firm is up in arms when they anticipate Parker is going to make an announcement of the newest partner. Jane finally makes the decision to move on with her life and forget about Grayson when she learns he has been dreaming about her. Jane also gets an unexpected visit from a man from her past whose sudden appearance throws her for a loop.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Jeffrey Lippman
8.0/10 3 votes#21 - Souvenirs
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/13/2014
Thomas' decision to stop working on active cases causes Catherine to investigate his past, leading her to an unexpected family history. Catherine takes Thomas to the scene of her childhood trauma where she finally reveals all the details that still haunt her.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Stefan Jaworski
8.0/10 7 votes#22 - Devil in a Garbage Bag
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/2015
Johnny realizes that's his new drug is dangerous, but is it too late to stop Wolf before all hell breaks loose?
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Allison Moore
7.9/10 11 votes#23 - Let God's Work Begin
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2016
The challenge for the throne escalates when two of Kublai's sons are endangered. Far away, another threat to the khan is born.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Kate Barnow
7.9/10 7 votes#24 - Not How We Do Business
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2020
With their new enterprise going well, Young Jun shares his worries with Ah Sahm about the new men Father Jun has brought over from China, and later, the partners are impressed by Hong, an enthusiastic recruit with a secret. Meanwhile, Chao goes to Mai Ling for help keeping Zing away from his business, Sophie grows closer to Leary, Nellie’s politics raise questions from her peers, and things take a deadly turn at Bill’s home.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Brad Kane
7.8/10 11 votes#25 - Prisoners
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2014
Marco finds his fate in the hands of Kublai yet again, while behind the walls of Xiangyang, Chancellor Sidao sets his sights on regaining power.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Patrick Macmanus