The Best Episodes Directed By Karyn Kusama

Every TV Episode Directed by Karyn Kusama Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Karyn Kusama Ratings Summary

The best episode directed by Karyn Kusama is "The Threshold", rated 9/10 from 7 user votes. It was "written by Michael Saltzman". "The Threshold" aired on 9/27/2016 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Ten of Swords".

  • The Threshold
    9.0/10 7 votes

    #1 - The Threshold

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 9/27/2016

    Joe and Ryan deal with the consequences of Joe's decision. Cameron and Donna fight over the future, while Gordon has a crisis of conscience.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Michael Saltzman

  • Ten of Swords
    9.0/10 6 votes

    #2 - Ten of Swords

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 10/14/2017

    In the series finale, Donna celebrates a milestone with her closest allies. Cameron contemplates saying goodbye as Joe confronts an uncertain future.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Christopher C. Rogers

  • Golden Frog Time
    8.5/10 11 votes

    #3 - Golden Frog Time

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 4/30/2017

    Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; Senior, too, is heavily invested. Meanwhile, Axe takes out a massive short and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: David Levien

  • Working for the Clampdown
    8.0/10 9 votes

    #4 - Working for the Clampdown

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/12/2015

    Gordon and Donna are keeping secrets from one another. Gordon sets up a new venture.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Christopher C. Rogers

  • Land O' Smiles
    7.9/10 27 votes

    #5 - Land O' Smiles

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/16/2016

    As Juliana worms closer to the Smiths, she discovers a dangerous secret. Childan and Ed get themselves in a sticky situation as they try to settle the Yakuza debt. On a Resistance mission, Frank uncovers a Japanese plan that could realize his worst nightmare.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Rob Williams

  • Forgiving, Relentless, Unconditional
    7.8/10 4 votes

    #6 - Forgiving, Relentless, Unconditional

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/17/2015

    Herrmann tries to rescue a toddler from a structure fire. Mills discovers unexpected news.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Michael A. O'Shea

  • Pilot
    7.8/10 26 votes

    #7 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/14/2021

    On the eve of a fateful flight, a championship high school girls soccer squad celebrates being a team by betraying one another. 25 years later, the survivors do their best imitations of well-adjusted people.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Ashley Lyle

  • Quality of Life
    7.7/10 9 votes

    #8 - Quality of Life

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/27/2016

    Axe and Wendy do some soul searching. Chuck suffers a devastating setback.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Willie Reale

  • End of the World
    7.6/10 39 votes

    #9 - End of the World

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2015

    Juliana and Frank make plans to escape the Pacific States, only to be dragged back into danger by Joe as he tries to retrieve a new film. Meanwhile, Smith's loyalty is put to the ultimate test when confronted with a startling family discovery.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Walon Green

  • The One About the Yiddish Vampire
    7.5/10 25 votes

    #10 - The One About the Yiddish Vampire

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2020

    Holly presents her unusual theory about the connection between two other mysterious child murders and the Frankie Peterson case. While Ralph remains skeptical, a more receptive Yunis suggests they start looking into Claude, the last person to have contact with Terry. Jeannie’s attempt to include Glory in their group of concerned citizens backfires.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: N/A

  • Night and Day
    7.0/10 8 votes

    #11 - Night and Day

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/2016

    Masters and Johnson return from Topeka, each grappling with the trip's ramifications. Art and Nancy look to tie up loose ends in order to have a fresh start, and Libby embarks on a road trip with Bram that changes her perspective.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: N/A

  • High Plains Hardware
    6.8/10 10 votes

    #12 - High Plains Hardware

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2014

    Gordon and Cameron struggle to make Joe's vision a reality; Joe and Bosworth seek the funds to make the new machine.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Jason Cahill

  • Storytelling
    6.5/10 8 votes

    #13 - Storytelling

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 5/28/2023

    Heavy is the head that wears the antler crown is a lesson you don’t learn until much later in life… if you ever even learn it at all. Everything’s about to get really wild(erness), and we’re so excited (so excited!) and so, so scared to find out who paid attention to what lessons and when. So, on the count of three, you may pick up your pencil, open your testing booklet, and start this finale exam. One… Two…

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Ameni Rozsa

  • Hammer
    6.0/10 8 votes

    #14 - Hammer

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/2023

    Mr. Sang’s Jungle Odyssey hits the market with notable numbers. Elaine continues to challenge her moral compass, Craig confronts what’s been haunting him all season, and Regus eyes his next enterprise.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: Tony Basgallop

  • Five
    6.0/10 2 votes

    #15 - Five

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/20/2023

    The twins take a trip to open Birthing Centre Number 2 and spend the evening with Susan Parker's surprising family.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: N/A

  • Little Boy Blue
    4.0/10 1 votes

    #16 - Little Boy Blue

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2007

    The girls spend a day at the horse tracks where Catherine and Helena risk it all. Max takes Grace home to meet his estranged family. Bette hosts a dinner party but her obsession over every detail gets on Jodi's nerves. Meanwhile, Jenny and Tina agree on a director, Kate Arden, who quickly becomes interested in Tina.

    Director: Karyn Kusama

    Writer: N/A