The Best Episodes Directed By Lauren Petzke

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - I Thought You'd Be Happier to See Me

   S4:E511/11/2021

   Hope is tracked down by the one person who could help her "Rebekah Mikaelson". Rebekah is fearful of what path Hope has chosen but makes every effort to get through to her. Josie and Lizzie hold out hope in a seemingly dire situation as MG figures out what he can do to help. Meanwhile, Kaleb wants to set things right and turns to Cleo for guidance.

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   9.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - We All Knew This Day Was Coming

   S4:E310/28/2021

   Hope realizes she has a difficult choice to make, much to Alaric's disapproval; Kaleb and MG come up with their own plan to help Hope; Alaric realizes he needs to relinquish control.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #3 - The Searchers

   S3:E37/20/2023

   The competition heats up and the friendly trash talk flies as Serenity gathers for the Forager Festival. A vengeful Kathy cooks up a couple of schemes.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Be Bold

   S3:E47/20/2023

   Peggy digs into the mayor's activities after his announcement. Dana Sue learns the reason behind Miss Frances' gift. Helen gives CeCe another option.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - By the End of This, You'll Know Who You Were Meant to Be

   S4:E186/2/2022

   Alaric briefs the Super Squad on what comes next. Hope has a heart-to-heart with Lizzie. MG helps Ethan. Cleo continues to test her new powers and figure out her purpose. Meanwhile, Landon takes on a new role.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - 2 Become 1

   S3:E1110/4/2021

   A desperate Liz agrees to a deal. Meanwhile, Rosa helps Isobel make a big discovery and the fight to save Max begins.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Angels of the Silences

   S3:E109/27/2021

   Liz and Max race to find Heath in the hopes that he can help find a way to get Jones out of Max's body. Meanwhile, Michael and Isobel try to get through to Dallas.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - Buffering

   S3:E91/19/2023

   Cordell and Cassie intervene in a hostage situation at a server farm, but something Trey finds indicates something more sinister is at play. Meanwhile, August tries to smooth things over with his grandparents, Liam attempts to step up his responsibility within the family business, and a luncheon awkwardly reunites Cordell with someone from the past.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - The Other Side of the Veil

   S4:E12/6/2025

   Bubbly in hand, the Magnolias toast to the future. The restaurant hosts an elegant event, and a festive Halloween party conjures up bewitching surprises.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Practical Dreams

    S4:E22/6/2025

    Helen navigates a deepening crisis, while Dana Sue challenges her students to spread their culinary wings. An unexpected visitor brings important news.

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