The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Nankin
Every TV Episode Directed by Michael Nankin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Michael Nankin Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Michael Nankin is "The March", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Jason Gavin". "The March" aired on 8/20/2023 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Railroad Job".
9.0/10 1 votes#1 - The March
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/20/2023
Leaphorn risks his life in pursuit of a suspect. Manuelito stands up to the sheriff in a bid to rescue her boss. Seeking answers on a case, Chee considers a dangerous proposition.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Jason Gavin
8.6/10 5 votes#2 - The Railroad Job
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2012
Cullen's past catches up with him and threatens the fate of the railroad.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Mark Richard
8.6/10 5 votes#3 - Upon the March We Fittest Die
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 8/28/2015
Omec hunts Defiance citizens; Nolan, Amanda, and the others undertake a potential suicide mission to end the threat once and for all.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Kevin Murphy
8.5/10 2 votes#4 - Relapse
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2015
John tries to rein in his compulsions, but is tested when he's tipped off about an impending massacre. Samantha, meanwhile, turns to Det. Holden for answers.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: LaToya Morgan
8.5/10 2 votes#5 - No 'I' in Team
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/2019
In a flashback to the Rising, Jack and her archers battle vampires that are taking over the city.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Matt Venables
8.3/10 16 votes#6 - XIV.
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2015
Eleanor mediates a peace. Rackham learns a hard lesson. Flint goes back on a promise. Bonny goes out of control.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Heather Bellson
8.3/10 19 votes#7 - Sometimes a Great Notion
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2009
Kara struggles with the foreboding prediction of the Cylon Hybrid, while Adama and the Colonial fleet face despair over their shocking discovery.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Bradley Thompson
8.3/10 10 votes#8 - Dog Day
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2016
Chandler's mission comes to a head as he prepares the final part of his plan. President Michener ponders the fate of his presidency.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Jill Blankenship
8.2/10 5 votes#9 - Veronica
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2010
Lightman tries to help a woman with early-onset Alzheimer's piece together her fragmented memories, but it uncovers a deadly secret.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 8 votes#10 - Bump and Grind
Season 11 Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2010
When shredded remains of a man are discovered, evidence leads to multiple possible suspects.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Don McGill
8.1/10 8 votes#11 - Believe
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2009
While Bryce begins his search for the woman in his flashforward, Aaron becomes concerned over Tracy's odd behavior. Mark attempts to track down the person responsible for texting Olivia and outing his drinking during his flashforward vision, and Demetri's co-agents try to find the mysterious caller who forewarned him about his unfortunate fate.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Nicole Yorkin
8.0/10 10 votes#12 - Try, Try Again
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2007
Fargo accidentally triggers a prototype for a personal force field, which goes out of control, forcing Carter to enlist Stark's help.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Charles Grant Craig
8.0/10 5 votes#13 - Hair of the Dog
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/11/2007
A series of ritualistic murders starts to look a lot like werewolves so Harry, of course, gets dragged in. Thing is, it looks like the lycanthropes aren't the killers... they're the victims.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Laurence Walsh
8.0/10 5 votes#14 - The Awakening
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 8/21/2015
Nolan, Amanda and Irisa search for a way to stop Kindzi from transporting more Omec to Earth; Datak tries to escape from an Omec compound; Stahma asks for forgiveness.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Todd Slavkin
8.0/10 1 votes#15 - Antigonish
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/13/2023
After facing off with a dangerous man, Chee strikes out on his own. Leaphorn and Manuelito partner with the sheriff’s department, leading Leaphorn to identify a vital clue.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Steven Judd
7.9/10 9 votes#16 - One Blood
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/24/2015
Top Killjoys from around the Quad are pitted against one another in a race to find Big Joe, a legendary bounty hunter gone rogue.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Annmarie Morais
7.8/10 8 votes#17 - Here Be Dragons
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 11/23/2010
The Graystones find Zoe with a vengeful Clarice closing in, while the Ha'La'Tha turns on the Adama brothers.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Michael Taylor
7.8/10 8 votes#18 - Irradiator
Season 10 Episode 17 - Aired 4/8/2010
When the CSI team investigates the brutal murder of a family, they trace the killer to the house next door, which might belong to the "Dr. Jekyll" serial killer.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: David Weddle
7.8/10 5 votes#19 - The Giving Time Is Here
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/23/2018
Lila grapples with rejection. Miguel and Penelope seek the safety of the Cantina.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Thomas Kelly
7.8/10 10 votes#20 - Pool Shark
Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2010
The team investigates when a woman is attacked by a shark in the pool at a Las Vegas casino.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Dustin Lee Abraham
7.8/10 4 votes#21 - The Fourth Man
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/29/2017
Laura convinces Nico that they need to find the fourth man from the tattoo photo; while doing so, they learn more about the case 10 years ago against Danny. Also, Laura gives Tom a chance to explain his actions and must decide whether she – and Serena – can trust him.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Jennica Harper
7.8/10 4 votes#22 - Destiny's Child
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/5/2017
Betrayed by Tom, Laura learns that Serena is at the TV station and fears her daughter will suffer the same original fate. Meanwhile, Nico tries to get his hands on evidence that could help save his brother.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Shelley Eriksen
7.7/10 9 votes#23 - The Heavens Will Rise
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 11/16/2010
The Graystones search New Cap City for Zoe, while Lacy uncovers a mystery about the Cylons. Clarice learns the truth about Amanda.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: John Zinman
7.7/10 9 votes#24 - The Last Unicorns
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/12/2015
T'evgin comes to Defiance seeking his daughter, who Nolan and Amanda offer to release in exchange for some gulanite; at the same time, Alak and Pilar head off alone to protect the baby; and Datak and Stahma are threatened into helping Gen. Tak's assault.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Kari Drake
7.7/10 10 votes#25 - Mr. Ferguson Is Ill Today
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2008
Cromartie kidnaps Sarah and races to Mexico to find John. When Derek, Cameron and Ellison discover what has happened, they come to their defense, which leads to one final deadly confrontation with Cromartie.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Daniel T. Thomsen