The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Nankin

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

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Sometimes a Great Notion
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Sometimes a Great Notion

    S4:E11

    Kara struggles with the foreboding prediction of the Cylon Hybrid, while Adama and the Colonial fleet face despair over their shocking discovery.

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Flight of the Phoenix
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Flight of the Phoenix

    S2:E9

    Sharon informs Adama that the Galatica has been infected with a computer virus that is tampering with the basic ship functions and is scanning them for weaknesses. All this is preparation for a major assault by the Cylon Raiders. So with the clock ticking, Commander Adama must pull himself together and decide: Can he trust Sharon?

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Giving Time Is Here
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #3 - The Giving Time Is Here

    S1:E8

    Lila grapples with rejection. Miguel and Penelope seek the safety of the Cantina.

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Maelstrom
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Maelstrom

    S3:E17

    Kara continues to have dreams about Leoben Conoy and the mandala she painted at her old apartment on Caprica. While on patrol in her Viper, she encounters a Cylon Heavy Raider. When Tyrol cannot verify Kara's claim that the Cylon ship struck the Viper, Admiral Adama and Lee become concerned about her mental stability.

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Faith
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Faith

    S4:E6

    The dying President Roslin and the aggressive Viper pilot Kara Thrace try to accept the new terms of the relationship with the Cylons.

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Someone to Watch Over Me
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Someone to Watch Over Me

    S4:E17

    Kara feels lost while she struggles to cope with Sam's continued coma, meanwhile Boomer faces charges of treason from the Cylons onboard the base ship who blame her for voting against her model during the civil war causing the deaths of thousands of Cylons.

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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - The Last Temptation of Barry Allen (2)
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #7 - The Last Temptation of Barry Allen (2)

    S6:E8

    With The Flash freshly infected by the monstrous Bloodwork, Iris and Cisco battle to help Barry take control of himself before he’s lost forever to Ramsey’s influence. Meanwhile, the rest of Team Flash fight to reclaim control of Central City from Bloodwork’s growing army.

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - Black Market
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Black Market

    S7:E4

    The team investigates a murder linked to a counterfeit diamond operation, but an illness forces Jane to direct his colleagues from the office as he recuperates. Meanwhile, Abbott is concerned that transgressions in his past could harm his wife’s chance to obtain a prestigious job in Washington, D.C.

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The Passage
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #9 - The Passage

    S3:E10

    The Colonial fleet faces starvation when the food-processing machines are contaminated. Kat plays a vital role in the success or failure of the "Passage" through space.

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - The Ties That Bind
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #10 - The Ties That Bind

    S4:E3

    Kara Thrace seeks her own path in the search for Earth while the Cylons face the threat of sentient Centurions. A member of Galactica's crew learns a dark secret about a loved one.

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Scar
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Scar

    S2:E15

    A crazed Cylon Raider attacks the Colonial fleet in a series of hit-and-run attacks. Overworked Viper pilots must defend a mining operation from this Raider that they nickname "Scar."

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Pass/Fail
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #12 - Pass/Fail

    S4:E16

    Hiros life hangs in the balance as his brain tumor worsens, prompting him to subconsciously deal with some of his past decisions. Meanwhile, Sylar pays Claire an unexpected visit to get answers as to why he isn't quite himself. Elsewhere, Samuels plan to impress his long-lost love, Vanessa, takes a terrifying turn.

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Michael Nankin Ratings Summary

"Sometimes a Great Notion" is the best rated episode directed by Michael Nankin. It scored 8.4/10 based on 23 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/16/2009 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Flight of the Phoenix".