The Best Episodes Directed By Gwyneth Horder Payton

Jaime goes on a vacation with Becca at a spa resort, but things go awry when she's pulled into a deadly game with another guest at the resort.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: N/A

Candy’s insecurities about her appearance are heightened when she is criticized at a ball. Meanwhile, Blanca worries when Damon and Ricky have a medical scare that threatens to tear them apart.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Janet Mock

While Shane remains holed up in L.A. with Mara and Jackson, Corinne decides to cooperate with Dutch and Claudette, who's now spearheading the LAPD effort to bring down Vic. Meanwhile, Vic plays Aceveda, Pezuela, Beltran and ICE against each other. But Ronnie's tempted to simply give up and run to Mexico. "And you should run too man" he tells Vic.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: John Hlavin

To the dismay of his friends, a weary Lem is thinking about accepting a deal from the D.A. where he has to plead guilty to the heroin charges. With no other choice, Vic reluctantly meets with Antwon in order to ensure Lem’s safety in prison. Meanwhile, unforeseen circumstances that are beyond Claudette and Dutch’s control might cause irrevocable damage to their friendship.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Kurt Sutter

Vic sets into motion plans to end the gang threat as his relationship with Cassidy deteriorates; Dutch and Billings investigate a possible sleepwalking murderer.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: John Hlavin

Jax and Clay keep SAMCRO focused on their impending showdown with Zobelle's group; thanks to Gemma, Tara improves her job security at the hospital; Weston finally discovers his boss's intentions in Charming.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Kurt Sutter

Consumed by bloodlust, Vic finally gets the chance to avenge his friend's murder, despite Shane's pleas against it. Meanwhile, Ronnie is assigned by Claudette to help Dutch and Billings investigate a robbery homicide at a pharmacy.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Adam Fierro

The IRA wants proof that one of their own has flipped and Samcro intends to give it to them.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Kurt Sutter

SAMCRO faces a powerful adversary that threatens their business with the Cartel.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Liz Sagal

Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus orchestrates a potential coup as Ruddy initiates a bold plan to save both Coppola's and Pacino’s jobs. Crime boss Carlo Gambino questions Colombo’s leadership as he holds another large Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Kevin J. Hynes

Since The League has SAMCRO members behind bars, the club must make new alliances in prison to survive. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Agent Stahl uses this imprisonment to test Jax and Clay's relationship.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Kurt Sutter

As Jax searches for who threatened Tara, she becomes aware of what's been going on with the club and warns Jax that Clay can't be trusted.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Kurt Sutter

As Storybrooke descends into chaos as the Snow Queen's spell takes hold, Emma and Elsa try to trick Regina into destroying the ribbons so that they can attack the Queen. In the past, Ingrid adopts Emma and attempts to show the girl that she's a powerful sorceress.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Scott Nimerfro

The crew race to a rattlesnake infestation, and attempt to rescue a man with dementia from a dangerous scene he created; Michelle learns the truth behind her sister's disappearance; A tragic accident shakes the crew to its core.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Tonya Kong

Stahr orchestrates an extravagant Hollywood party that masks a secret agenda. Brady courts Margo Taft to become Brady-American's permanent leading lady. Rose is tortured by Stahr's public happiness and Brady's public philandering. Celia and Lang's partnership takes a provocative turn. Hackett is intrigued by a visitor from Vienna. Kathleen reluctantly agrees to Monroe's request to screen test.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: N/A

As a local gang war heats up, Vic positions himself as a valuable commodity to the warring parties; Corrine and Cassidy confront Vic.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Gary Lennon

The gang uses their math--and a reluctant gun merchant named Randall P. -- to track down a missing shipment of new, deadly but defective assault weapons which are hidden among the thousands of containers in one of L.A.'s busiest ports.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Andrew Dettmann

After returning to the camp with the department store survivors and an emotional reunion with his wife and son, Rick decides to go against Shane's advice and go back to Atlanta for Merle Dixon and his dropped bag of guns accompanied by Merle's younger brother, Darryl Dixon, as well as Glenn and T-Dog.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Frank Darabont

Rick and the group leave Atlanta and encounter a threat on the highway the likes of which they've never seen. Elsewhere, the group search for a missing person.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Robert Kirkman

As Boyd learns of his jealous cousin’s plan to take over the Crowder crime empire, Raylan looks to keep Drew Thompson talking by reuniting him with Ellen May.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Taylor Elmore

Walt and the team explore Absaroka's Basque community when a shepherd and his dog are found dead. Branch walks a thin line in his alliance with Jacob Nighthorse. Meanwhile, Cady looks to Detective Fales for answers about her mother's death.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Sarah Nicole Jones

As the film production reaches its climax, the feud becomes physical. Bette's relationship with her daughter becomes strained when she bonds with a new cast member. Joan reveals an intimate detail about her past.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: N/A

In the bloody aftermath of the Italian-American Civil Rights League rally, Gallo threatens “The Godfather’s” production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily. Evans continues to spiral after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Barry Lapidus to capitalize.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Russell Rothberg

Danny tries to find the source of a deadly narcotic after three teenagers die from an overdose.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Siobhan Byrne O'Connor

As Sam Anders recovers from his head injury onboard the Galactica, he begins to remember events from ancient Earth. The Final Cylon struggles with the fallout from the Final Five's former plans. One of the humanoid Cylons vows to get revenge for being created in the image of Man. Tyrol informs Admiral Adama about the extensive structural damage on the Galactica.

Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

Writer: Ryan Mottesheard