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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Chapter Fifty-Four
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Chapter Fifty-Four

    S3:E10

    When Jane realizes that she and Michael are both stressed out, they decide to recreate their first date to help them relax. Rogelio makes a big scene on the red carpet of his film premiere and his rant goes viral, which leave him to make a choice about the direction of his career. Rafael wants to set a good example for his children leaving him to make a big decision with the ultimate sacrifice. Meanwhile, Bruce’s daughter finds herself in trouble leaving Xo and Bruce’s to discuss the future of their relationship.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Chapter Eighty-Five
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Chapter Eighty-Five

    S5:E4

    After talking to everyone else about what is going on in her life, Jane turns to Petra, who she knows will give her a straight answer. In return, Petra leans on Jane for advice about JR (guest star Rosario Dawson). Xo is determined to be at grandparents' day for Mateo but still has one more chemo treatment. Meanwhile, Alba is getting mixed messages from Jorge about their relationship.

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - Chapter Ninety-Seven
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Chapter Ninety-Seven

    S5:E16

    When Jane’s editor pitches her a dark twist for her book, Jane begins to wonder if the same thing might have actually happened to her. Rogelio helps River bond with her daughter, but River once again makes things difficult for him. To avoid thinking about her career change, Xo instead focuses on trying to smooth things over between Jane and Alba. Meanwhile, Alba stands up to someone from her past, which helps Jane realize she should do the same for herself.

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Chapter Ninety-Three
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Chapter Ninety-Three

    S5:E12

    After Rafael witnesses Mateo’s behavior at school, he wants to take a different approach to his treatment. Rogelio is paranoid that River is plotting her revenge against him. Meanwhile, Jane convinces Petra to go on a single ladies’ night out after she learns that Rafael is dating.

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - Chapter Sixty-Four
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Chapter Sixty-Four

    S3:E20

    Jane struggles to find the right words for Rogelio and Xo’s ceremony, when she learns about a mysterious letter that Michael wrote before their wedding. Rogelio and Xo are excited for their big day, but Rogelio gets some shocking news that could put things on hold. Once again Rafael is upset with Luisa and asks her to leave, but Luisa has a plan of her own. Meanwhile, Petra is skeptical about Jane’s feelings for Rafael which leads her to make a rash decision.

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Chapter Sixty-One
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Chapter Sixty-One

    S3:E17

    Jane is ready for some casual dating and is pleasantly surprised when her date actually helps her fix things with Lina. Petra follows a lead with the help of Chuck that could help her sister’s case. Rafael takes Jane’s advice and tries to come clean with Petra. Rogelio is angry with Xo when she blows him off, but is shocked when he learns the reason why. Meanwhile, Alba is appalled by a comment a customer makes in the gift shop and decides to take a political stance.

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Chapter Forty-Eight
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Chapter Forty-Eight

    S3:E4

    Jane and Michael’s housewarming party in their new home hits a snag when they discover they are being evicted for not paying their rent. Rogelio is still trying to break into American television, but needs some unusual help from Rafael. Xo makes a new career choice, but Alba and Jane aren’t convinced this is the one for her. Meanwhile, “Petra” shocks Rafael with what she wants to do with her shares of the hotel.

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Chapter Twenty-Eight
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Chapter Twenty-Eight

    S2:E6

    Jane and Rafael begin estate planning for Mateo, but when Jane realizes that Mateo will inherit millions, she worries he will become spoiled. Jane is also finally starting graduate school, but her professor is not sympathetic to her situation. Rogelio's famous show is ending, so he decides to create his own show, with Xo's encouragement. Petra is shocked to learn what she is having and turns to Jane for advice and help in getting her mother out of prison. Meanwhile, after Michael's issues at work, he has decided to go rogue and is even more determined to catch Sin Rostro.

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Chapter Fifty-Eight
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Chapter Fifty-Eight

    S3:E14

    Jane feels guilty that she isn’t around for Mateo as much as she would like, so she decides to run for Room Mom against none other than perfect mom, Petra. With the help of Jane and Xo, Alba tries to impress her crush. Rafael tries to be there for both Jane and Petra. Meanwhile, Rogelio tries to slyly get information from Mateo about Xo and Bruce’s relationship.

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Chapter Seventy-Two
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Seventy-Two

    S4:E8

    After Jane and Rafael decide to send Mateo to a new school, they become guilt-ridden when they are forced to lie to get him in. After Xo convinces Rogelio to attend therapy they both are surprised by their emotions. Meanwhile, Petra finds herself in big trouble with no one to turn to for help, not even Rafael.

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Chapter Seventy-Six
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Chapter Seventy-Six

    S4:E12

    Jane's fixation on a negative review has left her with writer's block, so Rogelio suggests she take a class to help. With the encouragement of Jane, Rafael is ready to dig into his past. Rogelio is trying to make things less about him and more about Xo, but he grows suspicious when he learns she is keeping a secret from him. Meanwhile, Petra tests the loyalty of her lawyer.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Homecoming
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Homecoming

    S3:E2

    Dawson is recruited by his dad and Principal Green to produce a film for the football pep rally, but the stars of the film end up being Dawson and his lady friend Eve, not the Capeside Minutemen. Meanwhile, Pacey has enlisted Joey for assistance in bringing Andie back to Capeside, but their long-awaited reunion doesn't go exactly as Pacey had intended; and Jack comes to an unexpected understanding with his father who has returned to Capeside to be with Jack and Andie.

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Chapter Thirty-Seven
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Chapter Thirty-Seven

    S2:E15

    Rafael and Petra are new parents but Petra is already back to work and appears to be not interested in motherhood. Xo has invited Alba's old flame Pablo to visit. This does not sit well with Alba as she believes Pablo is cursed and will bring bad luck. Jane is growing concerned that she can't get in touch with her father, Rogelio, who is being held captive by Lola.

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - Free Fall
    7.9/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Free Fall

    S4:E20

    Spencer is determined to finally tell Aria what she has found out about Ezra, but Emily and Hanna are worried about what it could do to their friend.

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Chapter Seventy
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Chapter Seventy

    S4:E6

    Jane's book is finally being released but her plans to have a party at the local bookshop where she was inspired to be a writer hit a snag. Always wanting to help Jane, Rogelio devises a plan to save the day, but one of his archrivals threatens to ruin the day. Rafael finds a job, but it is not exactly what he was hoping for. Meanwhile, Petra has come up with an interesting strategy to get the Marbella back, but Rafael wants nothing to do with it.

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Out of Sight, Out of Mind
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Out of Sight, Out of Mind

    S3:E21

    Death stalks someone close to Spencer, while Hanna has evidence to ditch, and Aria finds baby-sitting awkward.

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Bring Down the Hoe
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Bring Down the Hoe

    S4:E11

    After uncovering evidence that suggests "A" is hiding out closer than realised, the Liars step up their investigation into their most recent suspect. Hanna continues to crumble.

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Chapter Fifty
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Chapter Fifty

    S3:E6

    When Jane’s cousin unexpectedly shows up at her door, Jane questions her own less than spontaneous life. Xo finds the perfect location for her dance studio, but it happens to be near her ex-boyfriend, Bruce. Rogelio realizes his feelings for Xo, but struggles with telling her. Petra is served with a lawsuit and she decides to ask Rafael for help. Meanwhile, Michael is ready to get to work just as they get a break in the Mutter case.

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Eye of the Beholder
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Eye of the Beholder

    S2:E23

    Jenna’s return brings conflict, Aria agrees to a risky meeting, while a bag of Alison’s possessions seems like old news.

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Chapter Thirty-Five
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Chapter Thirty-Five

    S2:E13

    Jane and Michael are back together – almost! Jane attempts to get Rafael and Michael to reconcile, but it doesn’t go well. While Rafael is sulking over losing Jane, he is ignoring Petra and her pregnancy needs. Xo and Rogelio have broken up over the baby issue, but they are still acting like a couple, something Jane sees as a problem. Rogelio hires a new assistant, Paolo, who appears too good to be true.

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Chapter Forty-Three
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Chapter Forty-Three

    S2:E21

    Jane has made big plans to celebrate Mateo’s first birthday, but things start to fall apart when she learns there might be an issue with her wedding venue. Rogelio faces a challenge on set that could jeopardize Jane’s big day. Jane is excited when Alba gives her a lead on a book publisher, but soon begins having doubts about her writing. Jane and Petra try to help Rafael figure out his troubles, but they have differing opinions on how to handle the situation. Meanwhile, Michael is convinced that Derek is really in cahoots with Mutter and has a plan to prove it.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Spinning Wheel
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #22 - The Spinning Wheel

    S1:E6

    The SEAL Team must work with Jason’s longtime rival, Beau Fuller, and his team to plan and perfect a raid under the watchful eye of top military brass. Also, Clay delivers solemn news to a teammate’s next of kin.

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Reunited
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Reunited

    S2:E20

    Dawson and Joey are reunited for a while, so Dawson decides to take Joey out to dinner, also eating out tonight are Mitch and Nicole Kennedy. The restaurant, not realizing there are two Leery parties, only has one table available, forcing all four to sit together. Mrs. Kennedy, Dawson and Joey fight causing Nicole to leave. Also there are Jen, now living with Gale and Dawson, and Gale. Dawson, Joey and Jen attempt to reunite Gale and Mitch. Also reunited are Andie and her deaceased brother. Pacey and Jack catch on and realize she thinks he is with her, but is just a figment of her imagination as is Abby, who Andie also thought she saw at the end of the last episode.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - Pretty Isn't the Point
    6.6/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Pretty Isn't the Point

    S5:E21

    Hanna enters a beauty contest and turns to Emily for help; Aria asks Andrew to keep an eye on Mike.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Chapter Fifteen
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Chapter Fifteen

    S1:E15

    News about their baby's health causes Jane and Rafael to revisit the idea of moving in together.

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Melanie Mayron Ratings Summary

"Chapter Fifty-Four" is the best rated episode directed by Melanie Mayron. It scored 8.556/10 based on 9 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/6/2017 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chapter Eighty-Five".