9.0/102 votes#1 - Dropping Bombs
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2016
The CIU team tries to exonerate a political activist with suspect views who is serving a life sentence for bombing a mosque and killing an influential Imam and three followers.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Thomas L. Moran
8.5/10178 votes#2 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2018
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being a police officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. Throw in a workplace romance, a hostage situation, and some tough love from their new training officers, and the latest Los Angeles police rookie class has an uphill battle ahead of them.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Alexi Hawley
8.3/103 votes#3 - The Brother
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2016
Everywhere Eric turns, people are lying to him. One long-held secret and years of deceit leads to an explosive revelation that will change the Warner family forever. As the situation reaches a fever pitch, Eric makes a tragic admission about his past. And even though he claims not to know who killed Kate, it is becoming increasing clear to Detective Cornell who the murderer is, as the evidence mounts toward an arrest.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Noah Wilder
8.2/106 votes#4 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2011
Cassie Blake's world is turned upside down after her mother dies in a mysterious accident, forcing Cassie to move in with her loving grandmother Jane in the small town of Chance Harbor, Washington. While trying to adjust to her new life, Cassie is quickly befriended by Diana Meade, a sweet-natured classmate who offers to show her around and introduces her to mean-girl Faye, her sidekick Melissa and Cassie's next door neighbor Nick. Things get complicated when she meets Adam, Diana's boyfriend, with whom she feels an instant and powerful connection. Upon meeting one of her mother's childhood friends, Dawn Chamberlain, the school principal and Faye's mother, Cassie begins to wonder why her mother never spoke of her hometown. When strange and dangerous things begin to happen, Cassie's new friends are forced to tell her their secret - they are all witches and her arrival will complete the Circle. However, the Circle has not been drawn together again by chance - Diana's father, Charles Meade has plans of his own for the group.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: N/A
8.0/101 votes#5 - Root Directory
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/2018
Carlos Ochoa, the man convicted of killing Mia, awakens from his coma and provides Tanner and Cavanaugh with new details on their unknown suspect, including where to find a photo of him.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Joshua Hale Fialkov
8.0/1023 votes#6 - The Lady in White
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/2019
A hidden chapter of Camp Redwood is revealed. The survivors help a stranded hitchhiker.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: John J. Gray
8.0/102 votes#7 - Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 9/15/2008
When tragedy strikes in Tree Hill, Nathan and Haley experience difficulties breaking the news. Brooke still hurt over the robbery, questions her friendship with Peyton, and Lucas and Skills finally meet Quentin's mother.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Mark Schwahn
7.8/1016 votes#8 - Follow-Up Day
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 3/8/2020
Nolan is given some life-changing news and invites Grace over for a homecooked meal in his newly remodeled kitchen. Meanwhile, each unit is tasked with following up on dormant cases in the hopes they can uncover new leads.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Alexi Hawley
7.6/1015 votes#9 - Simone
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 4/24/2022
Officer Nolan and the LA division of the FBI enlist the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Alexi Hawley
7.5/1088 votes#10 - Proper Preparation and Planning
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/3/2020
The Boys get themselves a Super Terrorist, Starlight gets evidence against Vought, The Deep gets in touch with his feelings, and Homelander gets himself a family (sort of). All that, and a hard-hitting exposé on why Super Suits don’t have pockets.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Rebecca Sonnenshine
7.3/106 votes#11 - Yo, Would You Tell Ms. Chase I Still Love Her Like Crazy
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/10/2024
In need of help, Yancy turns to Rogelio. Bonnie goes on the run. The Dragon Queen confronts Nick and Eve.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Milla Bell-Hart
7.2/1044 votes#12 - AKA Pray for My Patsy
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/8/2018
As Jessica and Dorothy wait anxiously for updates on Trish, a call from Costa brings alarming news. Jeri hatches a plan to get her revenge.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Hilly Hicks Jr.
7.2/1018 votes#13 - Sanctuary
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2013
When Ichabod and Abbie investigate a missing persons case, the search leads to a colonial-era house which holds secrets from Ichabod’s past...and unleashes a long-dormant evil.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Damian Kindler
7.1/1013 votes#14 - The Poet's Fire
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/4/2013
A new follower is found in Rick, who is on a determined path to follow through on Carroll's orders. Hardy and the FBI attempt to predict Rick's course of revenge, which leads to a surprising outcome. Meanwhile, Paul's jealousy over Emma and Jacob's relationship leads to a breaking point, and the origin of Hardy and Carroll's relationship.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Adam Armus
7.0/104 votes#15 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2016
Hayes Morrison needs to dig herself out of what could be a publicly embarrassing situation. She makes a clandestine deal with her adversary, Conner Wallace, to take on the Conviction Integrity Unit and justice system in order to save face for herself and her family. The first case Hayes pushes her team to consider is that of Odell Dwyer, a handsome former high school football player who has been in prison for eight years for murdering his girlfriend.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Liz Friedman
7.0/102 votes#16 - I Forgot to Remember to Forget
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2008
In this flashback episode, memories are looked back upon. Lucas surprises Peyton in Los Angeles and they talk. He asks her something and is left with a surprising answer. Meanwhile, Nathan's temper triggers up after a guy reminds him of his cheating in high school basketball games.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Terrence Coli
7.0/106 votes#17 - A Total Cat Person
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/17/2024
Rogelio and Yancy find themselves in an explosive situation. Eve negotiates with the Dragon Queen.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Ashley Nicole Black
6.9/1011 votes#18 - outfoX
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2017
The team develops a risky plan to help mutants who are in Sentinel Services' custody. Reed reveals details to Andy and Lauren about the Struckers' family history that could prove to be a game-changer.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Brad Marques
6.9/1020 votes#19 - He Rides Again
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/13/2022
Following a personal and professional spiral, Los Angeles defense lawyer Mickey Haller receives an unexpected opportunity from a fellow attorney.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: David E. Kelley
6.8/1011 votes#20 - The Jenna Thing
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2010
The circumstances surrounding Alison's disappearance continue to haunt Aria, Emily, Spencer and Hanna as questions arise about the night she went missing.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Maya Goldsmith
6.8/105 votes#21 - Chapter 1: Hope
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/2018
Troubled teen Kayla and her dad, Tim, try to make a fresh start at grandmother Colleen's home. Estranged siblings Gabe and Hannah are reunited under extreme circumstances. Jordan and his girlfriend Beth can't see eye-to-eye on their future together.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Kevin Williamson
6.5/108 votes#22 - Fear and Loathing
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/26/2014
With their lives in danger in New Vegas, Monroe and Connor face a difficult decision in order to survive. Back in Willoughby, Miles questions whether he can trust Neville and Jason to help take down the Patriots. Meanwhile, Aaron and Priscilla find themselves at odds over the nano code.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Anne Cofell Saunders
6.2/1012 votes#23 - The Equalizer
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2021
As McCall acclimates to civilian life, she is compelled to use her considerable resources to help Jewel, a teenager accused of murder and on the run from the criminals who framed her for the crime
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Terri Edda Miller
6.1/107 votes#24 - Glory
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2021
McCall's online ad leads her to a mother whose son has been kidnapped by a human trafficker and will be executed unless she steals confidential information from her FBI agent employer. Also, McCall enlists Aunt Vi to help uncover a secret Delilah is keeping from them both.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Terri Edda Miller
6.0/101 votes#25 - Help Me, Rhonda
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/3/2009
Adrianna tells the baby's father and her mother that she is pregnant. Meanwhile, Annie feels threatened by Ethan's friendship with Rhonda; and Silver finally opens up to Dixon.
Director: Liz Friedlander
Writer: Jason Ning
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"Dropping Bombs" is the best rated episode directed by Liz Friedlander. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by Thomas L. Moran. It aired on 10/17/2016 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Pilot".