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The Best Episodes Directed By John Terlesky

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 16 - Out of Time
    9.6/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Out of Time

    S8:E16

    Nolan is put to the test when he's forced to protect a man he doesn't trust. Meanwhile, Lucy and Celina follow a promising lead, and Lopez finds herself conflicted about Wesley's new position.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - The Red Place
    9.2/10(42 votes)

    #2 - The Red Place

    S8:E3

    Nolan makes a quiet arrest, and Lucy and Celina race to rescue a kidnapping victim. Meanwhile, Harper and Lopez help outsmart a killer, and Miles visits a familiar face.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 10 Episode 4 - The Hyena
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Hyena

    S10:E4

    Red attempts to secure a late financier's fortune locked by a series of challenging clues. When a deadly assassin pursues the money, the Task Force bands together to protect the endowment's rightful heirs.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 7 Episode 16 - The Return
    8.9/10(40 votes)

    #4 - The Return

    S7:E16

    The team has mixed feelings when a familiar face returns hoping to prove himself. Meanwhile, an influencer gets his fans to come after Wesley, and Tim supports Lucy as she prepares for the sergeant's exam.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Standoff
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Standoff

    S1:E9

    Officer Bradford’s wife, Isabel, is found shot but alive and he vows to track down the man responsible. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan must protect his home and the truth after a home invasion attack.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The Director: Conclusion (2)
    8.5/10(35 votes)

    #6 - The Director: Conclusion (2)

    S3:E10

    The Cabal prepares to assassinate Liz, triggering Red's call to the task force to outmaneuver the Cabal in a bid to exonerate her. Red delivers a final ultimatum.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Mr. Solomon: Conclusion (2)
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Mr. Solomon: Conclusion (2)

    S3:E18

    A team member falls into grave danger due to a tragedy, leading the task force to rely on Red and his unorthodox methods. Meanwhile, an unforeseen complication impacts Tom and Liz.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 8 Episode 5 - The Good Earth
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #8 - The Good Earth

    S8:E5

    The team heads to Oregon as four men have gone missing.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 19 - Pay It Forward
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Pay It Forward

    S8:E19

    When a time capsule in a small Colorado town is opened twenty-five years later and contains a gruesome discovery, the BAU investigates the crime and find a possible link to the death of a local police officer.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Miles McGrath
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #10 - Miles McGrath

    S4:E3

    Red and the Task Force take extreme measures to hunt down one of Alexander Kirk's allies, Miles McGrath, a "criminal incubator" who finances crimes for profit. Meanwhile, Liz learns more about her family.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Rassvet
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Rassvet

    S6:E19

    Alone in a foreign country after a mission goes catastrophically wrong, Katarina Rostova goes on the run to avoid the forces trying to hunt her down.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 9 Episode 8 - The Return
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #12 - The Return

    S9:E8

    When teenagers who were reported missing are suspected of a series of mass murders in Chicago, the BAU investigates their whereabouts to find a motive for the crimes. Also, Morgan has conflicting feelings when his girlfriend takes her job at a hospital as seriously as he takes his.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Yes Men
    7.6/10(65 votes)

    #13 - Yes Men

    S1:E15

    When Coulson and his team are attacked by Lorelei - a deadly seductress who escaped from Asgard - Thor’s Lady Sif, her longtime nemesis, steps in to try to save them.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Lay Your Hands on Me
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #14 - Lay Your Hands on Me

    S4:E11

    George has a surprise visitor. Bailey's family is falling apart. Derek sorts through what kissing Rose means. Meredith discovers something that doesn't inspire hope or happiness in her. Alex treats a faith healer.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 8 Episode 20 - Godwin Page
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Godwin Page

    S8:E20

    Liz, Red and Dembe are forced to work together to survive an attack from Townsend. Cooper and the Task Force attempt to de-escalate the increasing danger to all.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 8 Episode 22 - Konets
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Konets

    S8:E22

    Reddington makes a disturbing request to Liz in exchange for the truth about his identity.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - Alter Ego
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Alter Ego

    S6:E5

    While Red argues in court to uphold the validity of his immunity agreement, Liz and the Task Force question a man whose recent inheritance seems too good to be true and Dembe offers Red some advice.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 7 Episode 17 - I Love You, Tommy Brown
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    #18 - I Love You, Tommy Brown

    S7:E17

    When married couples fostering young children end up being killed in Seattle, the BAU team looks for an unsub with a maternal-yet-murderous instinct. Also, Garcia fears a possible proposition from Kevin.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - The Inside Man
    7.3/10(48 votes)

    #19 - The Inside Man

    S3:E12

    Coulson and General Talbot are forced to team up and attend a worldwide symposium on Inhumans, where they suspect Malick has an inside man. As the S.H.I.E.L.D. team gets closer to the truth, an unexpected traitor is revealed.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 9 Episode 16 - Helen Maghi
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Helen Maghi

    S9:E16

    Red chases a lead that could shed light on both Liz’s death and Cooper’s blackmailing. The Task Force experiences a major shakeup when one of their own is taken into custody.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - Cornelius Ruck
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #21 - Cornelius Ruck

    S7:E12

    Secluded on a private island, Red reunites with an old flame and a ring of thieves in a plot to make millions off stolen art. Plans are quickly derailed, however, when guests on the island mysteriously show up dead.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 11 Episode 2 - The Witness
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #22 - The Witness

    S11:E2

    When a Los Angeles bus is attacked with sarin gas, the BAU must act quickly to find the suspect before a larger-scale incident occurs.

    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 9 Episode 14 - Eva Mason
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Eva Mason

    S9:E14

    While searching for Sen. Panabaker's missing daughter-in-law, the Task Force learns there may be a larger pattern of abductions. Red continues piecing together the mystery behind Liz's death.

    Director:John Terlesky
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John Terlesky Ratings Summary

"Out of Time" is the best rated episode directed by John Terlesky. It scored 9.605/10 based on 19 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/20/2026 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Red Place".