The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Mcdonald
Every TV Episode Directed by Michael Mcdonald Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Michael McDonald Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Michael McDonald is "Not in the Cards Yet", rated 10/10 from 2 user votes. It was "written by Debbie Jhoon". "Not in the Cards Yet" aired on 2/21/2024 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Icing on the Cake".
10.0/10 2 votes#1 - Not in the Cards Yet
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/21/2024
Lexi, Duncan, Sam and Dennis attend an award ceremony for several SoCal Independent editing nominations. Meanwhile, Nell steps in to babysit Sam's daughter, who doesn't seem interested in hanging out with her "fun Aunt Nell."
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Debbie Jhoon
9.0/10 1 votes#2 - Icing on the Cake
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2022
Alex leads our crew of old and new Mighty Ducks through their first week of team training with the spirit of summer fun – but she struggles to bring a disengaged Jace into the fold. Coach Cole, meanwhile, drives Team Dominate through power practices, and Evan pushes himself harder than ever.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Marissa Berlin
8.2/10 38 votes#3 - Halloween III
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2015
For their annual Halloween heist, Jake and Holt draft teams and compete to steal a crown. But Amy's divided loyalties leave her out in the cold.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: David Phillips
8.0/10 3 votes#4 - Something Good Coming (1)
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/25/2011
When Travis abruptly moves to Hawaii, the gang go after him and decide to spend their vacation there too. As Jules struggles with Travis' choice, Grayson tells her he's keen on having kids. Meanwhile, Bobby acts as Ellie and Andy's vacation surrogate, and Laurie hatches a plan to lure Travis back home.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Chrissy Pietrosh
8.0/10 1 votes#5 - Jude Awakening
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/12/2014
Tyler attempts to ask Jude out on a date, but her past gets in the way. Worried that Gibbs is bottling up his emotions, Milo tries to get him to cry. The big source of Neal’s sexual anxiety is revealed.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Neel Shah
8.0/10 3 votes#6 - Clean Country Living
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 4/29/2019
Adam recruits Marcy to put Andi's snooty sister, Kelly, in her place when she comes for a visit.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Ethan Sandler
7.9/10 31 votes#7 - The Big House (2)
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2017
As the squad looks for ways to implicate the corrupt Lt. Hawkins, Jake puts his detective skills to work with help from his affable cannibal cellmate.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Justin Noble
7.8/10 5 votes#8 - Their Story II
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2009
J.D.'s ego becomes inflated after Dr. Cox finally gives him the recognition he's been waiting for. Elsewhere, the senior staff receives insight from the interns.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Andy Schwartz
7.8/10 25 votes#9 - Pimemento
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/2020
Adrian Pimento resurfaces with a "Finding Dory"-esque memory problem. Jake tries to keep a secret from Boyle. The squad attends a mandatory HR seminar.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Justin Noble
7.7/10 37 votes#10 - The Oolong Slayer
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2015
While Jake and Holt secretly team up to hunt for a serial killer, Amy and Rosa seek revenge for a sexist assignment.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Gabe Liedman
7.7/10 3 votes#11 - Hotel Hanky Panky
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/18/2019
Adam and Andi are eager to book a night away in a hotel after Teddy keeps sleeping in their bed. Also, Kate is allowed to stay home alone but doesn't follow Adam and Andi's strict rules.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Mark Gross
7.7/10 3 votes#12 - The Intervention(s)
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 5/6/2019
Adam and Andi stage an intervention with Lowell after they see how his new relationship with Andi's sister, Kelly, is changing him.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Jessica Runck
7.7/10 43 votes#13 - Jake and Sophia
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2014
Jake is attracted to a woman he soon discovers is the attorney for a perp he's after, and Rosa gets Amy to run for union rep to replace Scully.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Tricia McAlpin
7.7/10 28 votes#14 - Det. Dave Majors
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/3/2015
Jake gets jealous over another detective's romantic interest in Amy, and Terry is tempted to accept a job at a private security firm.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Gabe Liedman
7.7/10 25 votes#15 - The Takeback
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2020
The reappearance of Doug Judy lands Jake in hot water. Terry scrambles to replace Holt's treasured keepsake. The Nine-Nine gets a new vending machine.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Dewayne Perkins
7.6/10 29 votes#16 - The Crime Scene
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2019
A promise made to a grieving mother sends Jake spiraling into obsession as he and Rosa comb the scene of a baffling murder for clues.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Justin Noble
7.6/10 6 votes#17 - My Conventional Wisdom
Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 5/10/2007
J.D. and Turk go to a medical convention in Phoenix, Arizona, where they run into J.D.'s ex-girlfriend Dr. Kim Briggs, who has a surprise for J.D. Meanwhile at Sacred Heart, the janitor pretends to be the chief of medicine and Dr. Cox starts to put doubts about the wedding into Elliot's mind.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Bill Callahan
7.6/10 34 votes#18 - Coral Palms (1)
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2016
Jake and Holt continue their new lives in Florida under the Witness Protection Program while Jimmy remains at large, but their identities may be revealed after a video of the pair goes viral.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Daniel J. Goor
7.5/10 33 votes#19 - Skyfire Cycle
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2016
When famous author DC Parlov receives death threats, Jake and Terry take the case, so that Terry can meet his lifelong hero. Back at the precinct, Gina forces her way into the Boyle clan of cousins in an attempt to choose the location of the annual Boyle family vacation. Meanwhile, Holt's anger peaks when Amy chooses Kevin's side in their argument about a math puzzle.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: David Phillips
7.5/10 6 votes#20 - My Manhood
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 4/17/2008
When Dr. Kelso tells the Janitor that nobody cares what he thinks, he starts a newspaper called "The Janitorial" to prove him wrong. J.D. and Turk fight over their manhood issues, while Dr. Kelso is too proud to ask for help about one of his problems.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Angela Nissel
7.5/10 4 votes#21 - Damaged By Love
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2011
When Travis suffers his first truly broken heart, Jules and Bobby are at a loss as to how to help him. Meanwhile, Grayson stands up to Jules when she tries to tell him what to do, and Ellie turns to Laurie for support when Andy's overly flirty sister-in-law, comes to visit.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Aaron Ho
7.5/10 48 votes#22 - Flying
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2016
Eleanor tries to prove to Chidi that she is worthy of his help. Meanwhile, Tahani and Jianyu try to help Michael feel better about the unknown flaw in his Neighborhood.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Alan Yang
7.5/10 34 votes#23 - Terry Kitties
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 3/15/2016
An adorable special delivery reminds Terry of an unsolved case that's haunted him for years. With Jake's help, he sets out to finally crack it.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Phil Augusta Jackson
7.5/10 29 votes#24 - Your Honor
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 5/16/2017
While looking into a break-in at Holt's mother's house, Jake discovers a secret she’s been keeping from her son. The squad remodels the break room.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: N/A
7.3/10 3 votes#25 - Little Girl Blues
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2010
Travis brings home his new girlfriend, Kirsten, a grad-student, to meet Jules. Jules feels instantly threatened when Ellie points out that, moving forward, any girl Travis brings home could be her future daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, Grayson's house has become the new place for the gang to hang out, which he hates, and Travis turns to Bobby for advice.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Kate Purdy