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The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Trim

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  • Once there was a court...
    8.7/10(3)

    #1 - Once there was a court...

    Season 5 Episode 2

    Aired 7/1/2021

    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: Jonathan Tolins

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  • Andy and April's Fancy Party
    8.3/10(26)

    #2 - Andy and April's Fancy Party

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 4/14/2011

    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: Katie Dippold

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  • F*cksgiving
    8.2/10(36)

    #3 - F*cksgiving

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 7/11/2013

    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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  • Cats! Cats! Cats!
    8.2/10(10)

    #4 - Cats! Cats! Cats!

    Season 7 Episode 9

    Aired 8/22/2011

    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: Dave Holstein

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  • Messy
    8.1/10(10)

    #5 - Messy

    Season 8 Episode 1

    Aired 7/1/2012

    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: Jenji Kohan

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  • It's Time (2)
    8.1/10(10)

    #6 - It's Time (2)

    Season 8 Episode 13

    Aired 9/16/2012

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

    Director: Michael Trim

    Writer: Jenji Kohan

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  • Rubberneck
    8.1/10(7)

    #7 - Rubberneck

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 2/16/2016

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

    Director: Michael Trim

    Writer: Ryan Farley

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  • A Shoe for a Shoe
    8.0/10(10)

    #8 - A Shoe for a Shoe

    Season 6 Episode 6

    Aired 9/27/2010

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

    Director: Michael Trim

    Writer: Jenji Kohan

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  • Bowling for Votes
    8.0/10(23)

    #9 - Bowling for Votes

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 1/26/2012

    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: Katie Dippold

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  • We Are Kinnah
    8.0/10(5)

    #10 - We Are Kinnah

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 2/21/2017

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

    Director: Michael Trim

    Writer: Keith Schreier

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  • Empathy Is a Boner Killer
    8.0/10(24)

    #11 - Empathy Is a Boner Killer

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 6/11/2015

    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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  • Imaginary Enemies
    8.0/10(40)

    #12 - Imaginary Enemies

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 7/11/2013

    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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  • WAC Pack
    8.0/10(36)

    #13 - WAC Pack

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 7/11/2013

    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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  • I Wasn't Ready
    7.9/10(141)

    #14 - I Wasn't Ready

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 7/11/2013

    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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  • Object Impermanence
    7.9/10(10)

    #15 - Object Impermanence

    Season 7 Episode 6

    Aired 8/1/2011

    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: Stephen Falk

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  • It's Time (1)
    7.9/10(11)

    #16 - It's Time (1)

    Season 8 Episode 12

    Aired 9/16/2012

    The Botwins (& Doug) are at a crossroads, romance-wise and professionally.

    Director: Michael Trim

    Writer: Jenji Kohan

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  • Hugs Can Be Deceiving
    7.8/10(31)

    #17 - Hugs Can Be Deceiving

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 6/6/2014

    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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  • Looks Blue, Tastes Red
    7.8/10(32)

    #18 - Looks Blue, Tastes Red

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 6/6/2014

    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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  • Suck 'n' Spit
    7.8/10(10)

    #19 - Suck 'n' Spit

    Season 5 Episode 9

    Aired 8/3/2009

    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: Brendan Kelly

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  • Viking Pride
    7.8/10(9)

    #20 - Viking Pride

    Season 6 Episode 11

    Aired 11/1/2010

    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

    Writer: Brendan Kelly

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  • Can't Fix Crazy
    7.8/10(37)

    #21 - Can't Fix Crazy

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 7/11/2013

    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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  • Who Knows Better Than I
    7.7/10(17)

    #22 - Who Knows Better Than I

    Season 6 Episode 1

    Aired 7/27/2018

    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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  • A Modest Proposal
    7.7/10(10)

    #23 - A Modest Proposal

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 7/13/2009

    It's six months since we last saw everyone and Nancy is in full bloom. Esteban proposes, and all seems right with the world until Nancy discovers there's another woman in Esteban's life. Andy, meanwhile, has gone on a spending spree and let himself go. Now he must come to terms with the new order of things. Celia, unhappy in her job at the mall, discovers an opportunity in the world of cosmetics. Shane spends an eye-opening day with Ignacio. Silas and Doug's medical marijuana dispensary is in full operation. But Deputy C.P. Jones continues his meddling ways.

    Director: Michael Trim

    Writer: Vanessa Reisen

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  • A Beam of Sunshine
    7.7/10(10)

    #24 - A Beam of Sunshine

    Season 8 Episode 2

    Aired 7/8/2012

    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: Victoria Morrow

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  • Tied to the Tracks
    7.7/10(16)

    #25 - Tied to the Tracks

    Season 5 Episode 8

    Aired 6/9/2017

    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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Michael Trim Ratings Summary

"Once there was a court..." is the best rated episode directed by Michael Trim. It scored 8.7/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by Jonathan Tolins. It aired on 7/1/2021 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Andy and April's Fancy Party".