10.0/102 votes#1 - The Option Period
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2006
Word of Ricky and Ron planning to leave the show along with the writing staff causes trouble at Studio 60. Meanwhile, Harriet considers doing a sexy lingerie spread in a magazine and Jordan and Danny wrestle with pending budget cuts.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
10.0/102 votes#2 - The Harriet Dinner (2)
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/2007
Danny and Jordan cannot get down from the roof of the theater; staff members attend a dinner honoring Harriet; Harriet and Matt's relationship begins to unravel.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Aaron Sorkin
10.0/101 votes#3 - Dreamgirls and Boys
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/2019
Dre and Bow struggle with the changing times of identity politics and gender neutrality. Diane auditions for the school play and scores the male lead part, but her crush starts spending time with another girl. Meanwhile, Junior’s Valentine’s Day date goes awry after Dre and Pops have a talk with him about chivalry.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Gail Lerner
9.5/102 votes#4 - Hoosier Daddy
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2008
Things get complicated when Mary takes on the case of Leo Billups. Leo saw his mother murdered and is going to testify against the people who killed her including his father.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: David Maples
9.5/102 votes#5 - Blackout
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2011
A blackout on campus has postponed the following day's game against Buckingham. Alex uses it as an opportunity to settle the score with one of Buckingham's cheerleaders who humiliated him in high school. Daniels and the other BMS coaches play a game of poker against the Buckingham coaches with increasingly high stakes.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Kristofor Brown
9.3/103 votes#6 - Kansas
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/4/2004
Tommy decides to make life a living hell for his wife's new boyfriend by wreaking havoc on his business and finances. Meanwhile, Chief Reilly faces possible suspension as the result of an altercation with a fellow firefighter and Lou decides to share his poetry.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Denis Leary
9.2/104 votes#7 - Piss Test
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2010
The guys struggle to figure out a way to pass the NCAA's random student-athlete drug testing.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Drew Hancock
9.0/101 votes#8 - Two Guys, a Girl and a Tattoo
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/1998
Berg realizes that he once spent the night with Pete's new love--and she also may have his name tattooed on her derriere.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/102 votes#9 - She's the One
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2002
Robert think he has finally found "the one" or a girlfriend. The girl is Angela, an international-trade lawyer who seems too good to be true. She's bright, speaks four languages and clearly loves Robert. The girl goes on to endear herself to Debra by complimenting her lemon chicken. While Ray, is also initially smitten with Angela, he see's something disgusting: Angela eats a dead fly out of a napkin. After he tells Robert and Debra, the won't believe him.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Phil Rosenthal
9.0/102 votes#10 - Inches
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/8/2004
Tommy attempts to handle the insanity of his father while defending Colleen's new lifestyle to Janet. At the firehouse, Sean and Mike the Probie unknowingly launch a full blown wager among the crew.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Stephen Belber
9.0/102 votes#11 - Alarm
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/15/2004
When Tommy discovers a secret that Janet is keeping from him, he must come to terms with the possible consequences. At the firehouse, Chief Reilly preps the boys for their new female replacement. With the help of Franco and Sean, Tommy tracks down the man responsible for Billy's death.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: Salvatore Stabile
9.0/102 votes#12 - Balls
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/5/2005
Tommy's fate in the firehouse depends on vote by the crew. Tommy reunites with his dad. Franco and Laura's relationship grows.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/102 votes#13 - Twat
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/2005
Tommy asks his cousin for help in understanding the bizarre visions he's been having. The crew tries to help Laura understand the essence of male comaraderie.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/102 votes#14 - Bitch
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 8/30/2005
Tommy lays off the antidepressants when he is kicked off the hockey team. Sheila asks Tommy to talk Damien out of being a firefighter. Meanwhile, when Franco sees Laura with another guy he gets jealous and Tommy's dad gets a surprise when he returns home from a three day trip to Atlantic City.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/102 votes#15 - Happy
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/6/2005
Tommy's sister suddenly shows up in town when their dad is about to inherit a million dollars. Tommy and Janet decide to renew their wedding vows. Meanwhile, Mike is worried when he finds a lump.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/102 votes#16 - Chlamydia
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 6/27/2006
After Sheila bumps into Johnny's ex-wife, Angie, Tommy seeks her out. Jerry and Rose spend a very romantic evening together, while Mrs. Turbody is in jail for statutory rape. This gives Tommy some relief but also new worries, and Franco loses his daughter, Keela.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/102 votes#17 - Zombies
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2006
After a game of street hockey, Sean takes some sleeping pills believing they are painkillers and it has an unwanted consequence. In the meantime, Tommy and Angie decide to go on their fake date that they know will upset Janet. After having a close call, Lou gets a new angle on firefighting from his Uncle Red.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/102 votes#18 - Twilight
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 8/15/2006
John Sr. ends up disappearing after arguing with Tommy about their living conditions. Tommy is none too thrilled with Lou's latest love interest, while Jerry's new woman might prove to be dangerous for him. Also, Sean and Maggie meet with the priest to discuss their upcoming wedding.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/101 votes#19 - High
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/22/2007
The Gavin family AA group's first meeting doesn't go exactly as planned. Tommy bribes Colleen for information on Janet. Franco learns the truth about Natalie from Richie while Lou contemplates revenge on Cousin Mike.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/101 votes#20 - Cycle
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 8/29/2007
Tommy goes on another memorable date with Beth for the sake of the crew; Black Shawn proves himself in an unexpected arena; Franco realizes what he's really lost while Latrina shows she knows how to keep Lou happy; Dad gives Tommy some insight into his childhood
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/101 votes#21 - Wine
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2009
The calls from Tommy's AA sponsee increase as Tommy attempts to navigate a touchy issue with Colleen. Genvieve's interviews spark controversial viewpoints in the firehouse concerning the political and religious implications of 9/11-viewpoints which Mike will not tolerate.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/101 votes#22 - Jimmy
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2009
Tommy makes a shocking discovery regarding Jimmy's whereabouts on 9/11. Sheila takes drastic measures to purge the negative energy from her life as Sean's back pain gets worse. The bar, however, finally takes a turn for the best as the guys enjoy a fruitful opening night.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/101 votes#23 - Mickey
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 6/16/2009
Though Tommy's pacts with Sheila and Janet have begun to unravel, there is one Gavin who remains sexually adventurous much to Tommy's chagrin. Garrity divulges his medical secret, Tommy proclaims he's been drinking at AA, but its Mickey who will offer the final surprise.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/101 votes#24 - Disease
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 6/23/2009
The guys visit Sean in the hospital; Katy is home from school and wants a family dinner---one that includes Colleen and Black Shawn; and Lou and Tommy make a wager concerning the women in their lives.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
9.0/101 votes#25 - Torch
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 6/30/2009
After dealing with a particularly horrific accident on the job, Tommy questions his feelings in a dream sequence with his dead father, brother and son, and Jimmy Keefe. Meanwhile, Sean has an unwanted visitor at the hospital; and Lou has a very-much-wanted visitor to his apartment.
Director: John Fortenberry
Writer: N/A
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"The Option Period" is the best rated episode directed by John Fortenberry. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Aaron Sorkin. It aired on 11/20/2006 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Harriet Dinner (2)".