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The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Trim

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 9 - Cats! Cats! Cats!
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Cats! Cats! Cats!

    S7:E9

    Nancy and Andy try to put the brakes on Zoya's attempt to take over the bike shop; Silas has an encounter with some local rival dealers; and Doug must do some business with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - Messy
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Messy

    S8:E1

    Nancy is rushed to the hospital after being shot as the family follows close behind. The family grapples with the tragedy and hypothesizes on the shooter's identity.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - F*cksgiving
    8.3/10(41 votes)

    #3 - F*cksgiving

    S1:E9

    Thanksgiving arrives with the promise of a visit by Larry, but Piper's raunchy dance moves land her in solitary with a holiday feast of moldy bologna.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Andy and April's Fancy Party
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Andy and April's Fancy Party

    S3:E9

    April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Once there was a court...
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Once there was a court...

    S5:E2

    Diane and Marissa find themselves arguing at the Circuit 9 3/4 Court, led by the quirky "Judge" Hal Wackner. Meanwhile, Carmen Moyo proves herself to be an effective, yet underestimated, new associate.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Empathy Is a Boner Killer
    8.1/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Empathy Is a Boner Killer

    S3:E3

    Nicky's stash situation gets complicated. Alex and Crazy Eyes try a new drama class. Red assists Healy with a personal matter.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 6 - Object Impermanence
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Object Impermanence

    S7:E6

    Nancy confronts an old friend, leaving Silas caught in the crossfire; back at the loft, Andy comes up with a new business venture, and turns to Shane and Doug for help.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Rubberneck
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Rubberneck

    S1:E4

    Houghton makes a deadly trip up the mountain while the coal company try to spy on the Farrells.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Imaginary Enemies
    8.0/10(44 votes)

    #9 - Imaginary Enemies

    S1:E4

    Piper gets to know her stern new roommate; the prisoners prepare a farewell party for one of their own; a misplaced screwdriver has dire consequences.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Bowling for Votes
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Bowling for Votes

    S4:E13

    Leslie and Ben host a bowling night after receiving feedback about Leslie's campaign. April, Chris, and Jerry hold a competition to see who can raise the most funds.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 6 - A Shoe for a Shoe
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #11 - A Shoe for a Shoe

    S6:E6

    Nancy brings her son back while Andy and Silas wait in a diner.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - We Are Kinnah
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - We Are Kinnah

    S2:E5

    G'Win's loyalties are tested on the mountain while Hasil grapples with a new career in town.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - WAC Pack
    8.0/10(41 votes)

    #13 - WAC Pack

    S1:E6

    The inmates campaign along racial lines for positions on a prisoners council, but Piper tries to stay above the increasingly raucous competition.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - A Beam of Sunshine
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #14 - A Beam of Sunshine

    S8:E2

    Andy makes his intentions known to Jill. Doug is presented with an enticing investment opportunity. While Nancy recuperates, Silas helps her with a new business venture. Shane figures out who shot his mother.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Looks Blue, Tastes Red
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Looks Blue, Tastes Red

    S2:E2

    A mock Job Fair provides Taystee with a chance to show off her business smarts; Red feels isolated from her prison family.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Can't Fix Crazy
    7.9/10(44 votes)

    #16 - Can't Fix Crazy

    S1:E13

    Red's scheme to reclaim her kitchen backfires; the inmates stage a Christmas pageant; Piper's plans unravel even as she realizes her life is in jeopardy.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Hugs Can Be Deceiving
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #17 - Hugs Can Be Deceiving

    S2:E3

    Piper finds new arrival Soso a challenge; Morello gets her heart broken; a figure from Taystee's past arrives to disturb the status quo.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Who Knows Better Than I
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #18 - Who Knows Better Than I

    S6:E1

    The COs at Litchfield's maximum security unit size up the new arrivals. Off her medication, Suzanne hallucinates.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 8 Episode 13 - It's Time (2)
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #19 - It's Time (2)

    S8:E13

    At Stevie's bar mitzvah, friends and family gather and Nancy tries to reconnect with her estranged loved ones.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Messengers
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Messengers

    S1:E3

    Big Foster and Asa choose different tactics to stop the coal company's assault on their homestead.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - I Wasn't Ready
    7.8/10(150 votes)

    #21 - I Wasn't Ready

    S1:E1

    Sentenced to fifteen months for a crime committed in her youth, Piper Chapman leaves her supportive fiance Larry for her new home: a women's prison.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Tied to the Tracks
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Tied to the Tracks

    S5:E8

    While Taystee sits down with a negotiator, Red and Blanca put their own plan into action. Gloria counsels Daya and asks Caputo for a favor.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Park Safety
    7.7/10(34 votes)

    #23 - Park Safety

    S2:E19

    After Jerry gets mugged by a bunch of kids, Leslie meets with the head park ranger in hopes of improving park safety. Meanwhile, everyone tries to be nicer to Jerry once he returns to the office.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Suck 'n' Spit
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Suck 'n' Spit

    S5:E9

    Nancy and Andy grow closer together while they try to be good parents. In the meantime, Celia and Dean work together to exploit their product surplus.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Viking Pride
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Viking Pride

    S6:E11

    Nancy, trying to get she and her family out of the country, is continually faced with unexpected guests from her past. Andy has to get creative in order to secure passports while Doug must find his own means of obtaining one. Meanwhile, Silas deals with the possibility that Lars could be his father. Shane is left to deal with Warren who is becoming unhinged.

    Director:Michael Trim
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Michael Trim Ratings Summary

"Cats! Cats! Cats!" is the best rated episode directed by Michael Trim. It scored 8.4/10 based on 11 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 8/22/2011 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Messy".