The Best Episodes Directed By Howard Deutch

Every TV Episode Directed by Howard Deutch Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for The Fool
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Fool

    Missing info
    S4:E5

    When the secret about Lucious' memory is exposed, Cookie attempts to convince the board that he is fine by inviting the press to watch him produce the first 20 for 20 album. Eddie Barker jumps in to help Lucious get back in his groove and make music in the studio. Just as Andre's feelings for Detective Pamela Rose intensify, she reveals information that's been uncovered regarding the explosion. Meanwhile, Hakeem worries about his secret involvement with the DuBois family and Claudia helps Lucious with a breakthrough.

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  2. Background image for Civil Hands Unclean
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Civil Hands Unclean

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    S3:E15

    Angelo's relationship with Cookie turns toxic and leaves her questioning her decisions. Hakeem makes a public plea for Lucious to give him paternity of Bella during his return to Empire Xstream. Meanwhile, Cookie becomes increasingly more suspicious of Lucious' intentions with Giuliana and Empire's future in Vegas, and Lucious and Jamal work overtime to finish their albums.

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  3. Background image for Me Llamo Will Trent
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Me Llamo Will Trent

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    S2:E1

    A car bomb ignites a thrilling investigation for Will and bomb expert Cricket, revealing more than meets the eye. As intrigue unfolds, Angie battles to return to work, Ormewood’s home life complicates, and Faith develops her relationship with Luke.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
  4. Background image for If You're Going to San Francisco
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - If You're Going to San Francisco

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    S1:E2

    In the wake of Beverly’s departure, a new (male) Supervising Nurse, Patsy De La Serda, joins the Billy Barnes staff with a customer-centric, "cruise-line based" agenda that he’s convinced will improve ward ratings. Patsy soon learns that managing patients – especially highly uncooperative and feisty ones like Varla – isn't necessarily improved through customer-service metrics. On the other hand, a more docile patient named Donna wins DiDi's affections and displays impressive karaoke skills.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:N/A
  5. Background image for Make Someone Happy
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Make Someone Happy

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    S1:E3

    DiDi ends up in "conflict resolution" after Patsy files a grievance against her for inappropriate remarks. Dawn learns that intimacy with a co-worker is no guarantee of evaluation immunity. Dr. James and Patsy go head-to-head when she decides to skip the "Make Someone Happy" orientation to attend a Cleveland medical convention. A patient, Birdy, sends shock waves through the ward when her gentleman caller, Leonard, and she are caught in a romantic agenda. Patsy announces a ward-wide deep cleaning.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:N/A
  6. Background image for The Revolving Door Admit
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The Revolving Door Admit

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    S2:E5

    DiDi deals with her younger sister, who's filling in on the ward and trying to impress Dawn. Dr. James encounters resistance to her research methods, an award goes to Patsy's head, and the staff are anxious to discharge a particular patient.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:N/A
  7. Background image for Doctor Death
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Doctor Death

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    S2:E6

    In the Season 2 finale, disturbing news about the hospice program is revealed by a whistle-blower, which could jeopardize the staff's future. Meanwhile, Dawn finds herself with two suitors; and DiDi discusses her salary issues with Dr. James.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:N/A
  8. Background image for Listening to a Heartbeat
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Listening to a Heartbeat

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    S3:E18

    Unleashed by a domestic terrorist group, a mysterious biological attack runs rampant in Atlanta. As Will and his team race to contain the threat and save countless lives, he's forced to confront the complex dynamics of his own family.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
  9. Background image for Bill Black
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Bill Black

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    S1:E11

    Will goes undercover as Bill Black, a criminal with a troubled past, to take down a drug organization and find a missing DEA agent. Meanwhile, Angie aims to put her relationship with Will behind her and take matters with Lenny into her own hands.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:N/A
  10. Background image for The Ones You Love
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #10 - The Ones You Love

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    S4:E9

    Pete, Myka, and Claudia set off to rescue their loved ones when Brother Adrian sends them deadly artifacts. Meanwhile, Mrs. Frederic and Steve travel to Rome and learn Adrian's dark secret.

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  11. Background image for Pilot
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Pilot

    Missing info
    S1:E1

    Alison's roommate leaves in the middle of the night and sticks her with the rent. Faced with eviction, she takes the goofy Billy Campbell up on his offer. Jake attempts a relationship with Kelly Taylor and they are constantly faced with obstacles due to their age difference. Rhonda is pursued by one of her aerobics students, but learns that his interest is anything but romantic.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
  12. Background image for Chapter Thirty-Four
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Chapter Thirty-Four

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    S2:E12

    Jane is considering whether or not to take her relationship with Jonathan to the next level and turns to Xo for advice. Xo and Rogelio have their own relationship issues to work out. Meanwhile, as a favor to Rafael, Jane agrees to help Petra by throwing her a baby shower. Luisa is in a terrible car accident, but all is not as it seems. Michael comes to a realization he must share with Jane.

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  13. Background image for Lost & Found
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Lost & Found

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    S4:E18

    The agents track down a cache of artifacts stolen from Warehouse 12 by the infamous Roaring Dan Seavey... and guarded by his ghost. Meanwhile, Charlotte Dupres makes her move with the help of her inside person.

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  14. Background image for Chapter Thirteen
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Chapter Thirteen

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    S1:E13

    A medical problem could cause Jane to miss her graduation. Michael believes that he has identified Sin Rostro.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Josh Reims
  15. Background image for Head
    7.8/10(49 votes)

    #15 - Head

    Missing info
    S3:E9

    Cordelia’s attacker is revealed. Fiona looks to form an alliance with Marie Laveau. Nan learns a disturbing truth about Luke’s past.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Tim Minear
  16. Background image for I'm a Pretty Observant Guy
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #16 - I'm a Pretty Observant Guy

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    S1:E2

    As the GBI continues its investigation on a missing girl, Will becomes frustrated with the suspect search, and Faith’s frustrations with her new partner reach unprecedented heights. Meanwhile, Angie is forced to evaluate her current relationships as she follows a new case with Ormewood and navigates her complicated history with Will.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
  17. Background image for Edward Mordrake (2)
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #17 - Edward Mordrake (2)

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    S4:E4

    Edward Mordrake continues his search for a Freak to add to his ghostly coterie. Elsa tells the grisly story of her days in Germany. Jimmy and Maggie have a run-in with the Twisted Clown.

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  18. Background image for Lost Cause
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Lost Cause

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    S7:E5

    Exhausted from her recent travails, Sookie finds herself the unwilling host of a festive mainstreaming party in Bon Temps. In search of an elusive adversary, Eric and Pam head to Dallas and attend a gala fundraiser. Andy makes a life-changing decision; Jessica and James reach a crossroads; Bill loses himself in remembrance of human days.

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  19. Background image for Dead Right / The Switch / Cutting Cards
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Dead Right / The Switch / Cutting Cards

    Missing info
    S2:E1

    A gold digging waitress goes to a fortune teller who predicts that by the end of the day her boss will fire her and she will land a new job. When the prediction becomes reality, she goes back for more. The fortune teller predicts that she will marry a man who will inherit a fortune then die. She gets the money first and when she tells her husband to kiss off, he stabs her to death and ends up in the hot seat. An elderly millionaire asks a plastic surgeon to give him the body of a younger man to win the girl of his dreams. Two rival long time gamblers meet up in a small town to have one last duel.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:N/A
  20. Background image for Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Demons, Sunday School, and Prime Numbers

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    S1:E11

    A worried Mary sends Sheldon to Sunday school after she finds him playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends, Tam and Billy.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:N/A
  21. Background image for Don't You Feel Me
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Don't You Feel Me

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    S6:E6

    Sookie escapes to a Fae land where Bill cannot influence her. Bill decides to seek Lillith's advice. Eric, Pam, Nora, Jason and Jessica are in danger.

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  22. Background image for Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad's Whiskey

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    S1:E14

    When Mary takes a job as church secretary, she finds herself becoming Pastor Jeff's marriage counselor. Also, Sheldon and Missy spend their first afternoon home alone.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
  23. Background image for A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #23 - A Sneeze, Detention, and Sissy Spacek

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    S1:E13

    When flu season hits Medford, Sheldon takes extreme measures to remain healthy.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:N/A
  24. Background image for The Concert
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - The Concert

    Missing info
    S1:E6

    In the season finale, Phyllis gets the runaround as her mother's condition worsens, improves and worsens again. Jenna tries to leverage her Cleveland opportunity into concessions from Dr. Stickley. DiDi's patience wears thin after a debt remains unpaid. Staff members point fingers at each other after an equipment malfunction injures Cordelia, an irascible patient. The staff makes up when a patient dies and comes together to perform their weekly Caregiver Concert for everyone in the ward.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:N/A
  25. Background image for You're No Good
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #25 - You're No Good

    Missing info
    S6:E3

    Eric is irate about Burrell's aggression towards vampires; Bill enlists an innovator to synthesize a new type of blood; Sookie begins to learn why Warlow is after her; Sam receives unexpected help from Nicole; Steve Newlin struggles with his past.

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    Director:Howard Deutch
    Writer:Mark Hudis

Howard Deutch Ratings Summary

"The Fool" is the best rated episode directed by Howard Deutch. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Janeika James. It aired on 11/8/2017 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Civil Hands Unclean".