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The Best Episodes Directed By Fred Berner

Every TV Episode Directed by Fred Berner Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 18 Episode 7 - Next Chapter
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S18:E7

    The SVU team investigates a woman has been sexually assaulted by a masked man, but she believes the rapist is the same man who went to jail for stalking her. Meanwhile, Tucker contemplates retirement and a future with Benson.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - The Last One for Mom
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    S4:E20

    Firehouse 51 unites to help a young boy in tragic circumstances. A high-powered political consultant helps Casey navigate a potential scandal. Cruz makes a mistake that nearly costs him his life.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 13 Episode 4 - Double Strands
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S13:E4

    Detective Rollins believes that SVU has caught a serial rapist from one of her earlier cases in Georgia, but a passioned request after a suicide attempt leads Amaro to suspect that they may have the wrong person.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 15 Episode 3 - American Tragedy
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S15:E3

    As a series of rapes on the Upper West Side puts the city on edge, a celebrity chef fears she is the next victim when someone follows her home; Detective Benson has a hard time overcoming her traumatic ordeal.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 19 Episode 14 - Chasing Demons
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S19:E14

    A doctor arrested for sexually abusing his patients is set free after Cassidy's testimony causes a mistrial.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Actual Physical Violence
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    S3:E3

    The team is terrorized by a gun-wielding father who is desperate to find his missing daughter. Bunny stirs up accusations of misconduct from Voight's past.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 20 Episode 11 - Plastic
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S20:E11

    A woman accuses a celebrity plastic surgeon and his girlfriend of rape.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Shouldn't Have Been Alone (2)
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    S2:E10

    With Burgess in the hospital after suffering gunshot wounds, the intelligence team is determined to find the people responsible. Lindsay delays her start on the federal task force so she can help with this case. Search of the house provides a lead and when a bomb is triggered a key suspect is found. Meanwhile the team takes turns watching over Burgess. Voight informs Burgess of a new opportunity that this affords her.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Made a Wrong Turn
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S4:E2

    Intelligence investigates when a young man is beaten and his fiancée is apparently abducted. Lindsay surprises Halsted with a big question. Cdr. Fogel takes Platt to task for going over his head to have Tay assigned to District 21.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - What Puts You on That Ledge
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S2:E16

    Antonio heads undercover with a dangerous robbery crew after a narcotics officer goes missing.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Looking Out for Stateville
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S3:E12

    Voight arranges for his former cellmate, Eddie Little, to be a CI in an effort to bring down a major cocaine supplier. Burgess makes a major move regarding her relationship with Ruzek. Roman develops a plan to help fund Platt and Mouch's wedding.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 21 - Fagin
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    S4:E21

    When the team is called to an in-progress bank robbery, they come across Detective Hailey Upton trying to take over the crime scene with her Robbery-Homicide unit - butting heads with Voight in the process. As the robberies continue to be executed around the city, Lindsay is forced to make a decision in the heat of the moment.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Most Wanted
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S1:E18

    OA and Maggie team up with members of the FBI’s Fugitives Department to track down a person wanted for murder who is also on America’s top 10 most wanted list.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Different Mistakes
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    S1:E8

    Voight is assigned a new Internal Affairs handler, Stillwell who proves to be suspicious of Voight’s actions. During an investigation involving a gambling ring Voight is forced to work with his former partner from the Gang Unit, Shi. At the same time Halsted remains fixated on Lonnie Rodiger and enlists Jin’s help to gather more information. Meanwhile, Ruzek’s inflated ego leads Olinsky to take him down a peg and offer a great opportunity to Atwater.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Doomsday
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    S1:E5

    Special Agents Maggie Bell and OA Zidan investigate the death of a safety inspector and its possible connection to a leak at a nuclear power plant.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Clarity
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S1:E10

    A 9/11 hero is treated, but an unforeseen medical problem arises. Meanwhile, Sarah contemplates which hospital to select for her residency; Dr. Choi cares for an injured teen hockey player with a demanding father; and Halstead and Manning clash.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 20 Episode 23 - Assumptions
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S20:E23

    The SVU searches for two suspects spotted fleeing the scene after a Muslim woman is assaulted inside a synagogue. Meanwhile, Benson is dismayed to find Rob Miller out on bail.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Withdrawal
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    S1:E17

    April and Dr. Halstead clash over how to treat an alcoholic homeless man with a broken leg. Also, Dr. Manning continues to grieve over her husband's death; two elderly women with the same symptoms share a surprise link; Halstead mulls over a job offer in California.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Heart Matters
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    S2:E10

    Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Charles' heart transplant patient gets into a car crash, revealing issues that could complicate her surgery. A past arrest causes trouble for Maggie when the arresting officer is brought to Chicago Med with a serious injury. Elsewhere, Dr. Manning and Dr. Halstead must defend their actions when explaining a patient's cause of death. Meanwhile, Dr. Halstead attempts to treat an uncooperative horse jockey.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Monday Mourning
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    S2:E17

    A suicide shakes the staff. Dr. Choi and Dr. Halstead face off over how to treat a patient with stroke symptoms. Family turmoil unfolds when a boy is treated after falling in a river. The importance of learning from mistakes is emphasized to Dr. Reese.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Death Do Us Part
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    S4:E9

    Will and Natalie prepare for their big day, but an unsuspecting Will soon finds himself sidetracked. Dr. Charles disagrees with Goodwin on how to best handle a patient's treatment while Dr. Choi and April are on their own when a pregnant woman delivers. Dr. Rhodes finds himself operating on a patient that is of great importance to Det. Halstead.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 19 Episode 18 - Service
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S19:E18

    The SVU must break through military red tape when a soldier is suspected of sexual assault.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:N/A

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Fred Berner Ratings Summary

"Next Chapter" is the best rated episode directed by Fred Berner. It scored 8.6/10 based on 5 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/4/2017 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Last One for Mom".