The Best Episodes Directed By Frank Darabont

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.2/10(16 votes)

   #1 - Chasing Ghosts

   S6:E65/8/2007

   Vic redirects his attention to finding out who really killed Lem after he learns for certain that Guardo wasn't involved. The Strike Team investigates the murder of a politician's daughter. Later, Cassidy confronts her father about his unethical past.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Pilot

   S1:E13/15/2007

   When a teenage girl, Sandy Boudreau, is found murdered, Detective Michael Raines is called to find out who killed her. During the investigation, an uninvited visitor comes back from her grave to help him to solve her case. While working on her case, Raines is trying to figure out how to stop being tortured by his imagination.

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   7.9/10(442 votes)

   #3 - Days Gone Bye

   S1:E110/31/2010

   Rick searches for his family after emerging from a coma into a world terrorized by the walking dead. Morgan and Duane, whom he meets along the way, help teach Rick the new rules for survival.

   Director:Frank Darabont

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   7.7/10(6 votes)

   #4 - Reason to Kill a Man

   S1:E212/4/2013

   Hal Morrison and Captain William Parker interrogate Jasmine in a desperate attempt to gain insight into Hecky Nash's blackmail scheme. Keeping a close eye on Jasmine, Joe discovers she's hiding a secret that could cost her her life. Meanwhile, Sid and Terry get a tip that leads to a violent display of revenge.

   Director:Frank Darabont

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5. 

   7.7/10(197 votes)

   #5 - Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap

   S5:E311/26/2025

   Will gains unique insight into Vecna's next move, giving the crew an opportunity to set a trap. Holly explores her new surroundings.

   Director:Frank Darabont

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   7.4/10(188 votes)

   #6 - Chapter Five: Shock Jock

   S5:E512/25/2025

   The gang hatches an electrifying plan to reconnect Will to the hive mind. Tensions flare during a search of the Upside Down's Hawkins Lab.

   Director:Frank Darabont

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   7.2/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Stay Down

   S1:E612/18/2013

   Joe puts his life in jeopardy to protect Jasmine; Captain Parker is determined to clean up the corruption in the LAPD; Meyer comes to Bugsy with unwelcome news.

   Director:Frank Darabont

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   7.2/10(5 votes)

   #8 - Red Light

   S1:E312/11/2013

   Bugsy reveals a plan that will transform the city; Bugsy uses violence to prove a point; the police force scours the city for leads; Jasmine struggles to stay out of harm's way.

   Director:Frank Darabont

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Pilot Episode: The B&W Version

   S0:E210/4/2011

   A black & white version of the pilot episode, "Days Gone Bye," released as part of the 3-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray set of the first season.

   Director:Frank Darabont

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - A Guy Walks Into a Bar

    S1:E112/4/2013

    Hecky Nash bribes LAPD officer Joe Teague to protect him in a blackmail exchange with the LA mob.

    Director:Frank Darabont

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