The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Blieden

The murky relationship between the caregiver and the cared-for is exposed when Johnny encounters an overly grateful patient and Brian agrees to escort an injured young woman to her prom.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Erik Durbin

A dying man’s last words inspire Johnny to have the first conversation he’s had with his dad in seven years. Elsewhere, a determined Brian takes Hank on a quest to communicate the dead man’s final message to a long lost love.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

The guys consider ideas of fate and serendipity when random events occur; Johnny is upset to learn that Theresa does not believe destiny had a hand in their being together.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Spencer Sloan

Watching a sold out Afghan Whigs reunion show leads Johnny to try and get his old band back together.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

Johnny dies. On the internet. And decides to stay dead for financial reasons. Which leads to a big break for Gigi.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

The gang boards a party boat to celebrate Jaime's impending naturalization, Bevers prepares to propose to Melody, and Ilana reconsiders her relationship with Lincoln.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Anthony King

On his first task back in the field, Terry takes advice from Jake on controlling his emotions to infiltrate and bust a steroid trafficking ring.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Prentice Penny

Jenna prepares for her trip to Europe as her decision about the boys goes public in the Season 2 finale.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Lauren Iungerich

Abbi finally gets the opportunity to train someone at Soulstice, and Ilana hires a group of interns to make a sale for her at Deals Deals Deals.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Jen Statsky

Gigi and her bandmates challenge Johnny to write songs without drugs or alcohol.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

Gigi’s success on the NYC scene leads to The Heathens finding out they are somehow still big in Belgium.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

Gigi meets Johnny's mom and discovers how "Mary Poppins" wrecked her showbiz career—and Johnny's childhood.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

A lightning strike at a church picnic gets the guys to start thinking about how there’s no justice in sickness and injury, because like it or not, the “rain falls equally on the just and the unjust.” After a discussion of karma, the guys volunteer to teach CPR to disadvantaged kids only to later be given killer Bears tickets for the same day they’re supposed to teach.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

Jenna's imagination runs wild as she fictionalizes her blog in an attempt to change her fate.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Erin Ehrlich

Gigi asks Johnny to get a tattoo of her name as a sign of true fatherly commitment.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Evan Reilly

Gigi lands a record deal of epic proportions; Bam and Rehab quit the band to become DJs.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

Ava prepares for her debut and gets help from Gigi while Johnny becomes surprisingly supportive. Also: Flash makes a big decision and Bam creates a professional persona.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Julieanne Smolinski

When the girls get called to deliver to some major Hollywood celebrities, Jordan is determinedto get a photo with the stars to boost Dope Girls' rank on LA's "Green 15". Meanwhile, Paige has an emotional breakdown in a customer's living room as she mourns the recent breakup of her relationship. Oh, and a very special monkey has gone missing in Silverlake.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Deborah Kaplan

Greg Dulli sets Gigi up with a well-respected producer from the west coast, which Johnny loves because Flash doesn’t.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

The sudden death of an old friend forces the band to question where they’re at and where they’re going.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

The band meet an inspiring young fan, which leads Johnny to discover a new talent of his own. Also: Ava gets rave reviews and Bam and Rehab see a new side of Campbell

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Denis Leary

Ava wants to mix things up while urging Gigi to experience anything and everything while she’s still young. Rehab gets approached by a big time Broadway producer.

Director: Michael Blieden

Writer: Julieanne Smolinski