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The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Friedman

Every TV Episode Directed by Michael Friedman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Spider and the Fly
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #1 - The Spider and the Fly

    S3:E1

    A covert strike draws Joe into a chain of events.

    Director:Michael Friedman
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Along Came a Spider
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Along Came a Spider

    S2:E3

    Kaitlyn works to drum up support for their plan. Meanwhile, Lioness training begins for Captain Josie Carrillo.

    Director:Michael Friedman
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - No Sorrow Like the Survivor
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #3 - No Sorrow Like the Survivor

    S3:E2

    Kaitlyn races to contain a crisis spiraling across agencies.

    Director:Michael Friedman
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Five Hundred Children
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Five Hundred Children

    S2:E4

    Joe and Kyle make contact with a potential new source of intel. A newly expanded team conducts a hit with unanticipated results.

    Director:Michael Friedman
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Beware the Second Beating
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    #5 - Beware the Second Beating

    S1:E6

    Angela is caught off-guard when visiting Victor. The Norris family rallies around Cooper during his greatest time of need.

    Director:Michael Friedman
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Give the World Away
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Give the World Away

    S5:E13

    Jamie begins to spiral, and later seeks advice. Beth and Travis make a deal. Kayce has an idea about the future of the ranch.

    Director:Michael Friedman
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - All Roads Lead to a Hole
    7.8/10(44 votes)

    #7 - All Roads Lead to a Hole

    S1:E7

    Tommy's cartel problem continues to escalate. Meanwhile, Angela and Ainsley get to know their community.

    Director:Michael Friedman
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - The Bear Is Infected
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #8 - The Bear Is Infected

    S3:E3

    Joe confronts a breach, driving the team into a risky play.

    Director:Michael Friedman
    Writer:N/A

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Michael Friedman Ratings Summary

"The Spider and the Fly" is the best rated episode directed by Michael Friedman. It scored 8.5/10 based on 22 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 8/2/2026 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Along Came a Spider".