The Best Episodes Directed By David Petrarca

Every TV Episode Directed by David Petrarca Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for The Long Lead Story
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Long Lead Story

    S1:E5

    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.

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  2. Background image for Certain Poor Shepherds
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Certain Poor Shepherds

    S5:E3

    The Henricksons' holiday cheer is tested by family revelations. Alby's purification of Juniper Creek leads to a defection.

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    Writer:N/A
  3. Background image for The Special Relationship
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Special Relationship

    S5:E5

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  4. Background image for Winter
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Winter

    S5:E1

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  5. Background image for Sins of the Father
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Sins of the Father

    S4:E5

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  6. Background image for End of Days
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #6 - End of Days

    S4:E9

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  7. Background image for Grayson's Anatomy
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Grayson's Anatomy

    S1:E13

    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.

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    Writer:Alex Taub
  8. Background image for Blood Atonement
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Blood Atonement

    S4:E7

    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.

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    Writer:Julia Cho
  9. Background image for Prom Queen
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Prom Queen

    S3:E3

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  10. Background image for Ourselves Alone
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Ourselves Alone

    S2:E2

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  11. Background image for Surrender
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Surrender

    S1:E10

    Thomas and Bisgaard try to keep Catherine calm after Molbeck is attacked; Catherine and Thomas face their greatest foes.

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    Writer:N/A
  12. Background image for Garden of Bones
    8.3/10(166 votes)

    #12 - Garden of Bones

    S2:E4

    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.

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  13. Background image for The Scholar's Pen
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #13 - The Scholar's Pen

    S1:E7

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  14. Background image for Subduction
    8.2/10(37 votes)

    #14 - Subduction

    S4:E3

    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.

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    Writer:Dan Nowak
  15. Background image for The Ghost of Harrenhal
    8.2/10(162 votes)

    #15 - The Ghost of Harrenhal

    S2:E5

    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.

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  16. Background image for Hug
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Hug

    S2:E2

    Marco gets an unpleasant surprise upon his return to Kublai's court. Kublai faces an impossibly difficult decision.

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  17. Background image for He Who Discovers His Own Self, Discovers God
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #17 - He Who Discovers His Own Self, Discovers God

    S1:E4

    A pagan helps Landry search his past. Gawain conducts a murder investigation. Princess Isabella is betrayed.

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  18. Background image for Retrograde
    8.0/10(34 votes)

    #18 - Retrograde

    S4:E4

    Drummer and Ashford confront a dangerous person from Naomi's past. Murtry hunts down a target. Bobbie's makes a life-changing confession.

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  19. Background image for Praying for Time
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Praying for Time

    S1:E8

    Eli has a vision of an earthquake in San Francisco. Dr.Chen helps Eli realise that the quake is in the region where his client is planning on building a shopping mall by evicting the residents from their home. Eli understands that the only way to protect the people is by his client evicting the people by any means necessary even bribing the judge.

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    Writer:N/A
  20. Background image for Waiting For That Day
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Waiting For That Day

    S1:E12

    Eli has a vision of traveling in a car when all of a sudden an earthquake hits the Golden Gate Bridge. Eli tries to warn people but nobody believes him until he meets Daniel Foote, a scientist that predicts the earthquake. Eli and Daniel try everything they can to shut down the Golden Gate Bridge by suing San Francisco only for Marci Klein to oppose them.

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    Writer:N/A
  21. Background image for Diplomatic Relations
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Diplomatic Relations

    S1:E11

    Dean is tapped to fly the first-ever commercial flight to Moscow, but the day of departure, a blowhard veteran pilot, Broyles, takes the controls and makes Dean co-pilot. While in Russia, Kate tries to pull off an important mission, but when Laura and another Pan Am stewardess are mistaken for spies, Kate tries to expedite their release with the help of an unlikely ally. Back at home, Congressman Rawlings and his staff work to track down whoever anonymously wrote the negative new story about him, and Maggie agrees to be his date at a fund-raiser. Can she keep her temper dealing with so many conservative political supporters and retain her cover as the article's author? Ted's relationship with Amanda gets serious, but Maggie learns something about her that may hinder this whirlwind romance.

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    Writer:Jack Orman
  22. Background image for Lost Boys
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Lost Boys

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Writer:Speed Weed
  23. Background image for Lost and Found
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Lost and Found

    S1:E5

    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.

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  24. Background image for Souvenirs
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Souvenirs

    S1:E5

    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.

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  25. Background image for Let God's Work Begin
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Let God's Work Begin

    S2:E4

    The challenge for the throne escalates when two of Kublai's sons are endangered. Far away, another threat to the khan is born.

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David Petrarca Ratings Summary

"The Long Lead Story" is the best rated episode directed by David Petrarca. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Aaron Sorkin. It aired on 10/16/2006 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Certain Poor Shepherds".