The Best Episodes Directed By John David Coles

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(21 votes)

   #1 - Shake Your Groove Thing

   S1:E54/24/2005

   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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   7.8/10(19 votes)

   #2 - Move On

   S1:E111/9/2005

   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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   7.7/10(19 votes)

   #3 - Every Day a Little Death

   S1:E121/16/2005

   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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   7.5/10(45 votes)

   #4 - Chapter 28

   S3:E22/27/2015

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

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   7.5/10(51 votes)

   #5 - Chapter 18

   S2:E52/14/2014

   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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   7.5/10(51 votes)

   #6 - Chapter 19

   S2:E62/14/2014

   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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   7.4/10(26 votes)

   #7 - Why Is This Night Different?

   S5:E410/25/2015

   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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   7.3/10(56 votes)

   #8 - Chapter 24

   S2:E112/14/2014

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

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   7.1/10(56 votes)

   #9 - Chapter 27

   S3:E12/27/2015

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

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    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Luck Be an Old Lady

    S5:E38/4/2002

    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.

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    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Escape from New York

    S3:E139/10/2000

    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.

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    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Cover Girl

    S5:E48/11/2002

    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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13. 

    5.7/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Sex and Another City

    S3:E149/17/2000

    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.

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    5.3/10(9 votes)

    #14 - They Shoot Single People, Don't They?

    S2:E46/27/1999

    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.

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    5.1/10(9 votes)

    #15 - The Cheating Curve

    S2:E67/11/1999

    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.

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