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The Best Episodes Directed By James Ponsoldt

Every TV Episode Directed by James Ponsoldt Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Track 4: I Saw the Light
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S1:E4

    The Six get a taste of the life they’ve been working towards when their collaboration with Daisy becomes a hit. Rather than defuse the friction between co-songwriters, this only exacerbates it — until Camila negotiates peace. Meanwhile, Graham wrestles with whether to profess his feelings for Karen at a house party in the Canyon, knowing that a wrong move could threaten the survival of the band.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Track 5: Fire
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S1:E5

    Fresh off their newly-acquired fame and success, Daisy Jones & The Six gear up to record their first album together. However, when Billy and Daisy prove unwilling to collaborate on each other’s material, they have no choice but to try and write something from the ground up together. This proves more challenging than either expected. Meanwhile, Karen sees a new side of Graham during a beach trip.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Changing Patterns
    8.1/10(22 votes)

    S2:E10

    Jimmy tries to give Alice the perfect 18th birthday. Paul helps Gaby with a huge decision.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Track 2: I'll Take You There
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S1:E2

    Having found her voice, Daisy navigates the LA music scene–with the guidance of her close friend Simone and legendary producer Teddy Price. Now in LA and with keyboardist Karen Sirko, the Dunne Brothers band experience their own challenges trying to make it. After a chance encounter with Teddy offers hope, the band is heartbroken to find Billy’s demons threatening to overpower his potential.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Track 3: Someone Saved My Life Tonight
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S1:E3

    A newly-sober Billy tries to balance his artistic calling with his familial responsibility as the rest of the band pick up the pieces in the wake of a disastrous tour. Meanwhile Daisy finds it far more difficult to write music when there are expectations. When Billy writes a new song, Teddy realizes that a collaboration between the two songwriters might just be the answer to all of their problems.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - I Will Be Grape
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    S3:E7

    Alice and Jimmy celebrate Tia's birthday. Liz's mother-in-law visits. Paul ponders his legacy.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Track 1: Come and Get It
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E1

    Daisy Jones is a disaffected teenager who finds meaning in the Sunset Strip rock scene. In suburban Pennsylvania, Billy Dunne, his brother Graham, and their best friends Eddie and Warren form a band, desperate to escape their surroundings. When Billy and Daisy meet, her talent and his ambition will combine to change all of their lives, for better and worse. This is the story of what happened.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Last Drink
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    S2:E8

    Jimmy faces Alice's secret. Liz and Derek are at a crossroads. Paul worries about his health.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Woof
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    S1:E5

    When Jimmy hits a roadblock with Sean, he doesn’t have Paul to consult for advice. Brian makes an announcement about his relationship.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Hot Ticket
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    S1:E3

    Dev's plan to score a date with a pretty waitress by inviting her to a concert doesn't have quite the result he wanted.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Potatoes
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    S1:E4

    As things spiral at work, Jimmy confronts Liz for interfering in his life. Paul struggles with whether to tell his daughter his diagnosis.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Closure
    7.4/10(33 votes)

    S1:E10

    As Brian's wedding approaches, Alice takes issue with how Jimmy is living his life. Liz learns a secret.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Iron City
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    S4:E6

    Fiona ends up in jail; the family waits for news about Liam; Frank wakes up in the emergency room.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Coin Flip
    7.2/10(54 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jimmy, a therapist mourning his wife, takes a more proactive approach with his patients in the hopes that helping them will help himself.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Plan B
    6.7/10(50 votes)

    S1:E1

    A condom mishap and a kid's birthday party prompt Dev to consider the reality of having children.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Doorman
    6.5/10(51 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ding dong.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Pacoima
    6.4/10(54 votes)

    S1:E3

    Birthday parties are kind of stressful.

    Director:James Ponsoldt
    Writer:N/A

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James Ponsoldt Ratings Summary

"Track 4: I Saw the Light" is the best rated episode directed by James Ponsoldt. It scored 8.3/10 based on 7 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 3/9/2023 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Track 5: Fire".