The Best Episodes Directed By Liz Friedlander

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(290 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E110/16/2018

   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.

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   8.4/10(15 votes)

   #2 - Rose

   S2:E811/4/2010

   An Ancient Presence In Mystic Falls, Stefan and Damon come to Elena’s assistance and, in the process, learn surprising new information about people, vampires and events in the distant past. Jeremy helps Bonnie after she casts a difficult and exhausting spell, and Caroline does what she can to make things easier for Tyler. Finally, Stefan and Damon reach a new understanding.

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   8.2/10(38 votes)

   #3 - The Lady in White

   S9:E710/30/2019

   A hidden chapter of Camp Redwood is revealed. The survivors help a stranded hitchhiker.

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4. 

   7.6/10(24 votes)

   #4 - Simone

   S4:E194/24/2022

   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.

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   7.6/10(18 votes)

   #5 - Unpleasantville

   S1:E121/28/2010

   Damon, Elena and Stefan attend the school dance with a 1950s' theme, where Alaric introduces himself to Damon. Stefan and Damon try to figure out the identity of the new vampire in town, Stefan gives Elena jewelry filled with Vervain to protect her family and friends. To make ends meet Matt takes a job at the Mystic Grill. Ben comes to help Bonnie when he notices Damon is bothering her.

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   7.6/10(158 votes)

   #6 - Proper Preparation and Planning

   S2:E29/3/2020

   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.

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   7.5/10(29 votes)

   #7 - Follow-Up Day

   S2:E133/8/2020

   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.

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   7.0/10(83 votes)

   #8 - The Wrangler

   S2:E51/14/2026

   Big Whoop.

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9. 

   6.9/10(99 votes)

   #9 - The Profligate

   S2:E312/31/2025

   Most kids are dead by this age.

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10. 

    6.9/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Blood Brothers

    S1:E204/29/2010

    While Stefan struggles to come to terms with his past, both he and Damon reveal parts of their history to Elena, until she finally learns the truth about how they became vampires. Pearl has an ugly confrontation with Johnathan Gilbert. Damon and Alaric try to find a mysterious invention before Johnathan does. The friendship and flirtation between Jeremy and Anna continues to grow.

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