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The Best Episodes Directed By John David Coles

Every TV Episode Directed by John David Coles Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Life on Mars

    S4:E21

    On his first day at work, Joe Quincy pieces together three news leaks and uncovers a scandal which forces Hoynes to resign.

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  2. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Enemy Within

    S1:E10

    The death of an eccentric banker in his nintieth floor apartment leads the detectives to investigate his professional contacts and family members.

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  3. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Ride or Die

    S1:E12

    After a manipulative student commits murder in a fit of jealousy, the team races to capture her before she escapes across the border. Also, Jess teaches Tali how to stand up to bullies, on the second of two new back-to-back episodes

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  4. 8.3/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Say Hello to My Little Friends

    S1:E3

    Stabler and Bell team up to investigate a major lead. Wheatley makes moves to elevate his business.

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  5. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Dramma Giocoso

    S5:E16

    Logan and Barek investigate after the body of eighteen-year-old violinist Laura Booth is found stuffed in a shaft, her fingers covered with cocaine and resin. Although initially they believe her death may be connected to the cocaine that some of the crew were transporting, they're soon turned on to a romantic relationship between the maestro, Julian Reinhardt, and the victim's mother, Gillian Booth. Once teethmarks are found on Reinhardt's back that belong to Laura, Logan and Barek think they may have a slam dunk on their hands until Gillian weds her daughter's supposed killer.

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  6. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Romance Languages

    S1:E13

    Dean is surprised by the ramifications of his fling with Ginny when she stalks him to Rome with, frightening consequences; Colette takes a precocious unescorted minor, Charlie, under her wing, who promptly develops a major case of puppy love; Kate struggles with the dangerous fallout of her strong connection with Niko; and Laura is spellbound by a handsome photographer, Graham, who shot her for the Life cover.

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  7. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Insomnia

    S1:E8

    Thomas becomes obsessed about an ominous letter that puts his career and family in serious jeopardy. Catherine works to overcome a personal loss.

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  8. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Cover Girl

    S5:E4

    Carrie works with publicist Samantha to try to get the perfect look for her book cover. Charlotte starts reading self-help books. Miranda goes to Weight Watchers to lose her baby weight. Samantha gets upset when she feels the girls are judging her outrageous sex life.

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  9. 7.9/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Arctic Radar

    S4:E10

    When a celebrated female fighter pilot is threatened with a dishonorable discharge for refusing to end her affair with an enlisted man, the staff, though full of opinions, agrees that the White House should not get involved; Donna asks Josh to find out if Jack Reese likes her, and is horrified to discover some of the anecdotes about her that Josh has shared with Jack; Sam heads out to California to begin his election campaign, and sends Will Bailey to the White House to help Toby with the inaugural address; despite the best efforts of Leo and Charlie to keep him out of it, Bartlet blows a gasket over complaints from U.N. diplomats about parking enforcement in New York City; and Josh takes issue with a temporary worker's choice in accessories.

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  10. 7.9/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Move On

    S1:E11

    Edie organizes a neighborhood search for the missing Mrs. Huber, just as the absent busybody's sister Felicia Tilman arrives on Wisteria Lane. Meanwhile, Bree resigns herself to her marital state and asks an attractive pharmacist on a date. Susan's ex Karl suddenly reappears in her life, and Lynette fears that Tom is attracted to the new nanny. Lastly, Gabrielle sinks to new depths.. she gets a job.

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  11. 7.8/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Every Day a Little Death

    S1:E12

    The residents of Wisteria Lane finally learn Martha Huber's fate. After learning that Mrs. Huber left behind a journal, Susan is forced to confess to Edie about her role in the fire that burned down Edie's house. Meanwhile Bree finds her new beau, George getting a little too close for comfort. Lastly, Carlos returns, but his homecoming isn't quite what Gabrielle had in mind. He is under house arrest, making it difficult for either of them to make money.

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  12. 7.8/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Shake Your Groove Thing

    S1:E5

    Meredith realizes that she must take on a lot more responsibility when she is told that her mother needs to sign over all of her assets to her. As Izzie prepares to have a party for her boyfriend Hank (the scale of which is unknown to Meredith), Meredith has her first heart surgery. During the surgery she fears that she has fallen asleep and damaged the patient's heart. Meanwhile, Cristina and Burke hit it off. At the party, Meredith and Derek get caught together by Dr. Bailey.

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  13. 7.8/10(20 votes)

    #13 - Check-Out

    S2:E4

    A new revelation forces Dylan to question his loyalty to Norma and Norman. Christine brings Norma into the White Pine social scene.

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  14. 7.8/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Why Is This Night Different?

    S5:E4

    Quinn forces Carrie to take a necessary but painful next step. Numan learns of his partner's plan. Saul and Allison offer a deal difficult to refuse.

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  15. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Check Out Time

    S1:E3

    Carrie tries to uncover the truth when a hotel maid accused of murder says she was defending herself against attempted rape.

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  16. 7.7/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Debts and Accounts

    S2:E10

    Raylan and Winona's idyll is shattered by violence, as Boyd and the Bennetts struggle to rise from the ashes of chaos in Harlan.

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  17. 7.7/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Brotherhood

    S1:E13

    A routine investigation into a college student’s death takes a disturbing turn for Carrie when a suspect makes a dangerous move to outwit her memory.

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  18. 7.7/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Dirty Laundry

    S1:E11

    Sherlock and Joan investigate the murder of the general manager of a high-end Manhattan hotel whose body is found inside an industrial laundry machine. Meanwhile, since Joan’s time with Sherlock is almost up, he offers her an apprenticeship.

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  19. 7.6/10(40 votes)

    #19 - Happy Birthday, Lee Harvey Oswald

    S1:E6

    It's October 1962, and the gathering storm of threats in Dallas continues to build. Jake must take drastic action to establish the full dimensions of the threat to Kennedy. And amidst it all, he's hit with an unexpected death and a bitter betrayal from one of those closest to him.

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  20. 7.6/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Part III

    S2:E3

    Heather makes a startling realization about Marin. Vera and Julian are dealt a hard blow.

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  21. 7.5/10(11 votes)

    #21 - And My Paralyzing Fear of Death

    S1:E3

    Patty receives a mysterious threat at her office that could destroy her case against Arthur Frobisher. Ellen continues to struggle with the demands of her new job at Hewes and Associates.

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  22. 7.4/10(39 votes)

    #22 - Chapter 28

    S3:E2

    Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.

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  23. 7.4/10(30 votes)

    #23 - While You Were Sleeping

    S1:E2

    Sherlock uses his powers of deduction to consult on the murder of a young man who is shot upon entering his apartment. Meanwhile, Watson has dinner with her ex-boyfriend, Ty Morstan.

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  24. 7.4/10(46 votes)

    #24 - Chapter 18

    S2:E5

    Francis back-channels with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas uses extreme measures to expose the Vice President. A shadowy figure joins Team Underwood.

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  25. 7.4/10(46 votes)

    #25 - Chapter 19

    S2:E6

    Amidst an energy crisis, Francis and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.

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John David Coles Ratings Summary

"Life on Mars" is the best rated episode directed by John David Coles. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Aaron Sorkin. It aired on 4/30/2003 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Enemy Within".