The Best Episodes Directed By Doug Liman

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(8 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E16/6/2018

   When Cleo’s boyfriend, Thomas, decides to sell Henry’s car, Henry enlists the help of high school basketball star, Clay Boone, to steal it back. But when Henry experiences inexplicable seizures, things quickly escalate beyond her control.

   Director:Doug Liman

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2. 

   8.2/10(15 votes)

   #2 - Premiere

   S1:E18/5/2003

   A new life for Ryan Atwood, the Cohens and the Cooper families, and basically everyone else in the wealthy, picturesque, secretive, turbulent community of Orange County. Be prepared to meet spoiled rich kids and watch Ryan struggle to fit in with his new crowd...

   Director:Doug Liman

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3. 

   7.6/10(11 votes)

   #3 - The Model Home

   S1:E28/12/2003

   Faced with the prospect of life in a group home, Ryan decides to run away from Newport, but Seth and Marissa convince him to stay and hide in a vacant building project. Jimmy discusses his recent financial woes with Kirsten, and she offers a solution. After Luke witnesses a close encounter between Marissa and Ryan, he confronts Ryan and a fight breaks loose. Ryan's presence in Newport is exposed in a big way, and two arrests are made.

   Director:Doug Liman

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4. 

   7.6/10(7 votes)

   #4 - The Shape of Things to Come

   S3:E29/15/2005

   Social Chair Marissa tries to plan this year’s carnival but is having much difficulty due to a little pest named Taylor. Sandy is surprised to find Kirsten has been released from rehab but instead of informing him, she has been living with another woman named Charlotte who she met in rehab. Julie and Sandy meet with the Dean and Dr. Kim to discuss Ryan and Marissa’s future at Harbor High. Later Ryan and Marissa partake in a similar meeting. Elsewhere Jimmy meets a man and feels more than open to discuss his money problems with him.

   Director:Doug Liman

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5. 

   7.6/10(7 votes)

   #5 - The Aftermath

   S3:E19/8/2005

   In the season three opener, we start off with senior year starting in a few days. It has been a couple of months since the shooting. Trey has been in a coma all this time leaving the D.A. impatiently waiting for his side of the story. Feeling the pressure from the community the D.A. continues to put pressure on Ryan, Marisa, Seth, Summer and others for more information. Meanwhile Julie is steaming mad because Caleb’s accountant won’t give up the goods on Caleb’s will and Kirsten is still in rehab.

   Director:Doug Liman

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6. 

   7.1/10(33 votes)

   #6 - I.N.A.S.I.A.L.

   S1:E112/16/2022

   Thrown into the deep end during his first week at the CIA, rookie lawyer Owen Hendricks quickly gets in over his head when he uncovers a possible threat.

   Director:Doug Liman

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7. 

   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Mind on Fire

   S2:E110/16/2019

   Still reeling from her violent encounter with Bill Boone, Henry tries to let off some steam at a party.

   Director:Doug Liman

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8. 

   6.7/10(26 votes)

   #8 - N.L.T.S.Y.P.

   S1:E212/16/2022

   While scrambling to learn how to navigate the high-stakes world of international espionage, Owen attempts to track down classified information on Max.

   Director:Doug Liman

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