The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Gershman
Every TV Episode Directed by Michael Gershman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Michael Gershman Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Michael Gershman is "Secrets & Lies (1)", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Elizabeth Sarnoff". "Secrets & Lies (1)" aired on 5/6/2002 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Prisoner Exchange".
9.0/10 1 votes#1 - Secrets & Lies (1)
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/2002
Jordan is called to a local psychiatric hospital to investigate a suicide. While there and unknown source provides her with a clue to her mother’s murder.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff
9.0/10 1 votes#2 - Prisoner Exchange
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2002
Not willing to breach confidentiality Lily makes a sacrifice to keep a late night confession secret. Elsewhere Dr. Macy and D.A. Walcott are forced to work together to put a sexual predator behind bars…where he belongs.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Ian Biederman
9.0/10 1 votes#3 - Strangled
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/3/2003
The morgue staff gathers to attempt to try and solve a case from 1964. With each of the staff members assuming a role in the case, with Max leading the way. Will they be able to find a killer from so long ago?
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Gary Glasberg
9.0/10 1 votes#4 - Cruel and Unusual
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 3/31/2003
A local woman dies and forces Jordan to come face to face with an ex-lover. Dr. Macy and D.A. Walcott make a trip to investigate if an execution was cruel and unusual.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff
9.0/10 1 votes#5 - Slam Dunk
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/12/2004
Jordan is called for jury duty in the case of an alleged cop killer. With the D.A. pushing for quick results and Jordan examining the evidence…tension mounts. Only one woman can be correct…which lands Dr. Macy in the middle.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Kathy McCormick
9.0/10 1 votes#6 - 'Til Death Do Us Part
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/14/2004
A woman is beaten to death and her husband is the prime suspect. Evidence surfaces she was having an affair and Jordan must turn to an old friend for some secret answers. Meanwhile, Dr. Macy has a potential black widow on his hands.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Tim Kring
9.0/10 1 votes#7 - Is That Plutonium in Your Pocket, or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/19/2004
It is the first day at the office for new resident Devan Maguire. With nothing to do she takes it upon herself to notify next of kin of a man found dead. When traces of a highly volatile chemical are found on the dead man…this case takes an even stranger turn.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Tim Kring
9.0/10 1 votes#8 - He Said, She Said
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 5/16/2004
A woman shots and kills her attacker...Woody and Devan are convinced there is more to the story. Elsewhere a woman tries to convince Bug that an invasive autopsy is not needed for her husband…which sparks Bugs suspicions.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Andi Bushell
9.0/10 1 votes#9 - Necessary Risks
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2004
When an up and coming fencing start allegedly commits suicide, tests soon indicate murder. Elsewhere Dr. Macy is called to a scene of an organ harvest. Time is of the essence in both cases to find the killers.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Sharon Lee Watson
9.0/10 1 votes#10 - Sanctuary
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/24/2005
Jordan suspects foul play in the death of a man. When the wife of the dead man takes Jordan and others hostage Woody, Dr. Macy and the others race to solve the murder to save one of their own.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Aron Eli Coleite
8.8/10 19 votes#11 - Passion
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 2/24/1998
Angel steps up his torment of Buffy and her friends as Jenny searches for a way to restore his soul.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: David Tyron King
8.5/10 13 votes#12 - Dirty Girls
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 4/15/2003
Faith returns to Sunnydale just as a new villain, Caleb, arrives and sends Buffy a message in the form of a badly beaten Potential. Buffy leads the rest of the girls to Caleb and The First's lair, with devastating consequences.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Drew Goddard
8.3/10 15 votes#13 - Intervention
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 4/24/2001
A weary Buffy seeks to regain focus by embarking on a quest with the First Slayer; Spike cavorts with his very own "Buffybot" and Glory instructs her minions to spy on Buffy's friends in the hopes of ascertaining the Key's true identity.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Jane Espenson
8.0/10 15 votes#14 - Blood Ties
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/2001
When Dawn learns her true identity, she runs away - only to encounter Glory.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight
7.9/10 14 votes#15 - Seeing Red
Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 5/7/2002
Willow and Tara wallow in their togetherness, but things aren't as happy everywhere else. Buffy has to face both Xander and Spike, whilst tracking Warren and Company to foil their next move.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Steven S. DeKnight
7.7/10 15 votes#16 - Consequences
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/16/1999
A homicide detective closes in on Buffy and Faith as he investigates the deputy mayor's death.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Marti Noxon
7.6/10 16 votes#17 - A New Man
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/2000
Ethan Rayne returns to town and transforms Giles into a demon. Spike is the only one who can help.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Jane Espenson
7.6/10 16 votes#18 - This Year's Girl (1)
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2000
Faith awakens from her coma and seeks revenge against Buffy.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Douglas Petrie
7.5/10 2 votes#19 - Deja Past
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2004
When Jordan is called to a spooky house from her past to investigate a death, she uncovers a murder. With the memories from her childhood Jordan faces the truth of the spooky house.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Andi Bushell
7.5/10 12 votes#20 - Him
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2002
Xander and Spike search for the source of a spell that has bewitched the girls into competing for the affections of the high school quarterback.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Drew Z. Greenberg
7.3/10 12 votes#21 - Older and Far Away
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/2002
After Dawn talks to a guidance counselor about her feeling lonely, she accidentally puts a spell on Buffy and her friends, trapping them inside the Summer's house with a sword-wielding demon.
Director: Michael Gershman
Writer: Drew Z. Greenberg