The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Nankin

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

  1. 8.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Railroad Job

    Missing info
    S2:E5

    Cullen's past catches up with him and threatens the fate of the railroad.

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  2. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Relapse

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    S1:E8

    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.

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  3. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The March

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    S2:E4

    Leaphorn risks his life in pursuit of a suspect, while Manuelito stands up to the sheriff in a bid to rescue her boss. Seeking answers on a case, Chee considers a dangerous proposition.

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  4. 8.4/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Sometimes a Great Notion

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    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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  5. 8.4/10(19 votes)

    #5 - XIV.

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    S2:E6

    Eleanor mediates a peace. Rackham learns a hard lesson. Flint goes back on a promise. Bonny goes out of control.

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  6. 8.3/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Upon the March We Fittest Die

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    S3:E13

    Omec hunts Defiance citizens; Nolan, Amanda, and the others undertake a potential suicide mission to end the threat once and for all.

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  7. 8.3/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Dog Day

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    S3:E6

    Chandler's mission comes to a head as he prepares the final part of his plan. President Michener ponders the fate of his presidency.

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  8. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Veronica

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    S3:E7

    Lightman tries to help a woman with early-onset Alzheimer's piece together her fragmented memories, but it uncovers a deadly secret.

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    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Bump and Grind

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    S11:E7

    When shredded remains of a man are discovered, evidence leads to multiple possible suspects.

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    Writer:Don McGill
  10. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Believe

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    S1:E9

    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.

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  11. 8.0/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Try, Try Again

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    S2:E2

    Fargo accidentally triggers a prototype for a personal force field, which goes out of control, forcing Carter to enlist Stark's help.

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  12. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Hair of the Dog

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  13. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Antigonish

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    S2:E3

    After facing off with a dangerous man, Chee strikes out on his own. Meanwhile, Leaphorn and Manuelito partner with the sheriff's department, leading Leaphorn to identify a vital clue.

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  14. 7.9/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Here Be Dragons

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    S1:E17

    The Graystones find Zoe with a vengeful Clarice closing in, while the Ha'La'Tha turns on the Adama brothers.

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  15. 7.9/10(7 votes)

    #15 - The Awakening

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    S3:E12

    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.

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  16. 7.8/10(23 votes)

    #16 - Flight of the Phoenix

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    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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  17. 7.8/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Irradiator

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    S10:E17

    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.

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  18. 7.8/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Pool Shark

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    S11:E2

    The team investigates when a woman is attacked by a shark in the pool at a Las Vegas casino.

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  19. 7.8/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Mr. Ferguson Is Ill Today

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    S2:E8

    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.

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  20. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - The Fourth Man

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  21. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Destiny's Child

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    S1:E8

    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.

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  22. 7.7/10(9 votes)

    #22 - The Heavens Will Rise

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    S1:E16

    The Graystones search New Cap City for Zoe, while Lacy uncovers a mystery about the Cylons. Clarice learns the truth about Amanda.

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  23. 7.7/10(20 votes)

    #23 - Faith

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    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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  24. 7.7/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Someone to Watch Over Me

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    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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  25. 7.7/10(12 votes)

    #25 - The World We Seize

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    S3:E1

    Nolan and Irisa are mysteriously rescued from their underground confinement just in time to discover that enemy forces are marching on the town of Defiance, which has fallen on hard times following the collapse of the gulanite mines. Meanwhile, Datak, Stahma and Rafe run into deadly complications on their quest to reunite their family; and Alak comes to realize just how unstable her mother-in-law is during their journey through the woods.

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Michael Nankin Ratings Summary

"The Railroad Job" is the best rated episode directed by Michael Nankin. It scored 8.833/10 based on 6 votes. It was written by Mark Richard. It aired on 9/9/2012 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Relapse".