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The Best Episodes Directed By Franklin J. schaffner

Every TV Episode Directed by Franklin J. schaffner Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 34 - The Rank and File
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E34

    A powerful union leader is interrogated by a Senate committee. Testifying before a Senate, William Kilcoyne tells the story of his career. He began as a factory worker and his shrewdness and ambition carried him up through the ranks to his present position as head of a large union.

    Director:Franklin J. Schaffner
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Killer Instinct
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E2

    When mild-mannered Jim McLeery kills an abusive stranger, it seems a clear-cut case of self-defense. But the prosecution reveals that, in his army days, McCleery was trained to kill.

    Director:Franklin J. Schaffner
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - The Cruel Day
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E11

    Violence and brutality greet a French Army captain when he arrives in Algeria to assume command of a remote outpost. He is appalled by the savage massacre of an Algerian family by the Rebels. When the French take a prisoner who knows the names of Rebel leaders, the captain is told that torture is the only way to make him talk. Then the captain meets the prisoner - a handsome, intelligent teenage boy.

    Director:Franklin J. Schaffner
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Jane Eyre
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E14

    After a harsh childhood, orphan Jane Eyre is hired by Edward Rochester, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house, to care for his young daughter.

    Director:Franklin J. Schaffner
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - The Rockingham Tea Set
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E20

    A young nurse's romance is blighted by a spirit. An early appearance by Grace Kelly.

    Director:Franklin J. Schaffner
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 36 - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E36

    Classic tale of a modern New Englander who travels back to the days of King Arthur and battles Merlin the Magician.

    Director:Franklin J. Schaffner
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 38 - The Man Who Had Influence
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E38

    The spoiled son of a politician learns a lesson when he is accused of murder.

    Director:Franklin J. Schaffner
    Writer:N/A

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Franklin J. Schaffner Ratings Summary

"The Rank and File" is the best rated episode directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. It scored 9.0/10 from 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on May 28, 1959. It is rated 2.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Killer Instinct".