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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Shake Your Groove Thing
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    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.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Move On
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    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.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Every Day a Little Death
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    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.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Chapter 19
    7.6/10(61 votes)

    S2:E6

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

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Chapter 18
    7.6/10(61 votes)

    S2:E5

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

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Chapter 28
    7.5/10(52 votes)

    S3:E2

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

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Why Is This Night Different?
    7.3/10(28 votes)

    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.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Chapter 24
    7.3/10(64 votes)

    S2:E11

    A Special Prosecutor interrogates Frank. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Chapter 27
    7.2/10(63 votes)

    S3:E1

    A rocky start for the Underwood Presidency. Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Luck Be an Old Lady
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    S5:E3

    Carrie desperately tries to get everyone together for Charlotte's "thirty-faux" birthday. Charlotte doesn't want to turn 36 because she feels she's getting old. Miranda goes to Atlantic City with the girls, feeling self-conscious about her weight. Samantha is paranoid that Richard is cheating with the entire female hotel staff.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Escape from New York
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S3:E13

    Carrie meets with actor/producer Matthew McConaughey in LA to talk about optioning her columns to make a movie. Miranda wrestles with the level of open sexuality in Los Angeles. Charlotte uses the Internet to deal with Trey's impotence problem. Samantha meets a dildo model.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Cover Girl
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    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.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Sex and Another City
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    S3:E14

    Carrie meets a publicity agent for celebrities who shows her the perks of the rich and famous in LA. Miranda meets an old friend from New York who's lost his East-Coast edge. Charlotte comes to LA after getting fed up with Trey's sexual problems. Samantha meets her idol, Hugh Hefner, and gets the girls invited to a party at the Playboy Mansion.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - They Shoot Single People, Don't They?
    5.5/10(12 votes)

    S2:E4

    Single and fabulous Carrie gets a horrible photo taken for the cover story of New York Magazine: Single and Fabulous...?. Miranda fakes orgasms with her current boyfriend. Charlotte starts dating her handyman. Samantha dates a club owner, who calls them a "we" right away.

    Director:John David Coles
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Cheating Curve
    5.3/10(12 votes)

    S2:E6

    Carrie starts to "officially" date Mr. Big again. Miranda dates a guy who insists on watching porn while they have sex. Fed up with cheating men, Charlotte spends time with her new friends, the "Power Lesbians." Samantha starts dating her gym instructor who "brands" her with a lightning bolt.

    Director:John David Coles
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John David Coles Ratings Summary

"Shake Your Groove Thing" is the best rated episode directed by John David Coles. It scored 8.2/10 based on 26 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/24/2005 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Move On".