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The Best Episodes Directed By Glen Winter

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 11 - Legion
    9.0/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Legion

    S8:E11

    The Persuader attacks Clark; Chloe, as Brainiac, tells Davis he is Doomsday and that he was created to destroy the "other Kryptonian" and the world.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 9 Episode 11 - Absolute Justice
    9.0/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Absolute Justice

    S9:E11

    A man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle. Clark and Chloe's investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson AKA Dr. Fate, Carter Hall AKA Hawkman and Courtney AKA Star Girl. Courtney pleads with Hawkman and Dr. Fate to help her catch the killer that is targeting their group but they are reluctant to resume their duties as superheroes. Clark, John Jones, Green Arrow and Chloe team up to help the JSA stop Icicle before he murders another member of the group. Meanwhile, Lois receives a package from a mysterious agency called Checkmate, run by Amanda Waller.

    Director:Glen Winter
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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 15 - Infamous
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Infamous

    S8:E15

    Linda Lake returns to Metropolis and threatens to expose Clark’s secret unless he promises to give her exclusive information on the red-blue blur so she can become a star reporter again. Refusing to be blackmailed, Clark tells Lois his secret and asks her to write his story for The Daily Planet.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Cyborg
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Cyborg

    S5:E15

    Clark finds himself up against Lex when he befriends Victor Stone, a half-machine, half-human subject who escapes from LuthorCorp with the aid of a sympathetic doctor.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 9 Episode 20 - Hostage
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Hostage

    S9:E20

    Much to Clark's surprise, Martha Kent returns to Smallville with her new boyfriend, Perry White in tow. Lois and Perry realize they are both working on the same story about the Red Queen, and decide to team up, which ultimately puts them in serious danger. Chloe helps Clark search for the Book of Rao, which they believe contains information on how to stop Zod and his army.

    Director:Glen Winter
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  6. undefined Season 9 Episode 8 - Idol
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Idol

    S9:E8

    DC Comics’ “The Wonder Twins” Zan and Jayna show up in Metropolis to help The Blur fight crime but end up botching several rescues, landing Clark in hot water with the District Attorney’s office.

    Director:Glen Winter
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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Crimson
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Crimson

    S6:E13

    Clark is once again exposed to red kryptonite, and his "other self" goes on a rampage of sorts on Valentine's Day, kissing the women he's most attracted to and expressing his uninhibited feelings for the various relationships around him.

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 14 - Traveler
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Traveler

    S7:E14

    Lionel has Clark kidnapped, and when Chloe and Lana confront him, he makes them think Lex is the culprit. Chloe and Lana then beg Jor-El to restore Kara's memory because she's the only person who can rescue Clark.

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 5 - Committed
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Committed

    S8:E5

    A heartbroken psychotic wearing a watch jeweled with kryptonite abducts Chloe and Jimmy and subjects them to a polygraph; while searching for them, Clark and Lois pose as a couple.

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    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - Fallout
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Fallout

    S6:E6

    After escaping from the Phantom Zone, Raya comes to Smallville to visit Clark. Raya and Clark grow close, and Raya reveals how to repair the Fortress of Solitude. Unfortunately, Baern, another escapee seeks out revenge on Clark and Raya for his time spent in the Zone.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 10 Episode 2 - Shield
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Shield

    S10:E2

    After Lois departs for Egypt, the Daily Planet hires a new reporter by the name of Cat Grant to take her place. An assassin named Deadshot takes aim at Cat but Clark learns the man has a dangerous hidden agenda that involves The Blur. Meanwhile, Carter Hall turns up in Egypt to keep an eye on Lois and he tells Lois about his wife Shayera.

    Director:Glen Winter
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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Dead to Rights
    8.0/10(58 votes)

    #12 - Dead to Rights

    S1:E16

    Oliver and Diggle learn that Deadshot is still alive and his next target is Malcom. Malcom invites Tommy to attend a benefit honoring Malcom for his work with Starling City but Tommy refuses to attend. Oliver encourages his friend to mend his relationship with his father while he can. Meanwhile, Oliver struggles to balance his new relationship with McKenna and his duties as Arrow.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - The Promise
    8.0/10(60 votes)

    #13 - The Promise

    S2:E15

    In the present, Slade visits Oliver and makes his intentions clear. Five years earlier, Slade, Sara, and Oliver launch their assault on the Amazo, but things go wrong when Slade learns that Oliver was responsible for Shado's death.

    Director:Glen Winter
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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Flash vs. Arrow (I)
    7.9/10(68 votes)

    #14 - Flash vs. Arrow (I)

    S1:E8

    Barry is thrilled when Oliver, Felicity and Diggle come to Central City to investigate a case involving a deadly boomerang. The crossover continues on Arrow S03E08 The Brave and the Bold.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - Blue
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Blue

    S7:E8

    Clark hears his mother's voice trapped in Kara's crystal, and releases her. She gives him Jor-El's ring made of Blue Kryptonite, which strips him of his powers.

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Blind Spot
    7.7/10(56 votes)

    #16 - Blind Spot

    S2:E11

    When her father won't believe her accusations against Sebastian, Laurel turns to the Arrow for help. Oliver has his own doubts about Laurel, particularly when she is arrested on a charge of drug possession. Meanwhile, Roy sets out to test his new abilities but goes berserk, putting a man in the hospital.

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  17. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Four (IV)
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Four (IV)

    S8:E8

    Stuck in the Vanishing Point, the Paragons search for a way to escape. The futility of the situation is compounded by The Flash's disappearance. However, hope appears in the form of Oliver, who reveals that he has become something else. Meanwhile, the origin stories for The Monitor and Anti-Monitor are revealed This crossover begins on Supergirl S5E09, Batwoman S1E09, and The Flash S6E09 and concludes on Legends of Tomorrow S05E01.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Left Behind
    7.6/10(52 votes)

    #18 - Left Behind

    S3:E10

    With Oliver gone, Diggle, Arsenal, and Felicity have their hands full dealing with a new crime lord: Brick. Meanwhile, Ray prepares his battle armor, and in Tibet, a mysterious figure finds Oliver's body.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Broken Dolls
    7.5/10(62 votes)

    #19 - Broken Dolls

    S2:E3

    When a dangerous criminal from Lance's past escapes from prison, Felicity offers herself up as bait so Arrow, Diggle and Lance can capture him...but plans go awry.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Nuclear Man
    7.4/10(58 votes)

    #20 - The Nuclear Man

    S1:E13

    While Barry, Harrison, and Caitlin hunt down Ronnie, who has attacked a man, Joe recruits Cisco to help him learn the truth about who murdered Nora Allen.

    Director:Glen Winter
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  21. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - Emerald Archer
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Emerald Archer

    S7:E12

    A documentary entitled "The Hood and the rise of vigilantism" starring Oliver Queen, Felicity Smoak, and the rest of Team Arrow. As a camera crew follows Oliver and team around to talk about their past as vigilantes and what the Green Arrow means to Star City, Oliver must also deal with William's return from boarding school as well as a new threat to the city. The episode will feature "documentary footage" captured by the BTS crew and interviews from those who have worked alongside the Green Arrow.

    Director:Glen Winter
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - The Adventures of Supergirl
    7.4/10(40 votes)

    #22 - The Adventures of Supergirl

    S2:E1

    When a new threat emerges in National City, Kara/Supergirl teams up with her cousin, Clark Kent/Superman, to stop it. Kara is thrilled to have family in town but it leaves Alex feeling a bit left out. Meanwhile, Hank and Supergirl are stunned by the pod that came crashing to Earth.

    Director:Glen Winter
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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Nevertheless, She Persisted
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #23 - Nevertheless, She Persisted

    S2:E22

    Supergirl challenges Rhea to battle to save National City. Meanwhile, Superman returns and Cat Grant offers Supergirl some sage advice.

    Director:Glen Winter
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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Going Rogue
    7.3/10(67 votes)

    #24 - Going Rogue

    S1:E4

    The Flash battles Captain Cold after the villain is involved in a robbery and plots to steal the Kahndaq Dynasty Diamond.

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Calm
    7.3/10(63 votes)

    #25 - The Calm

    S3:E1

    With crime at an all time low, Oliver decides to take a break and asks Felicity on a date. However, they're interrupted when a new drug dealer take the name of Count Vertigo and targets the Arrow for death. Meanwhile, Diggle becomes an expectant father and a scientist tries to acquire Queen Consolidated before Oliver can retake his family's business.

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Glen Winter Ratings Summary

"Legion" is the best rated episode directed by Glen Winter. It scored 9/10 based on 13 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/15/2009 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Absolute Justice".