The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Trim

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

  1. Background image for Once there was a court...
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. Background image for Cats! Cats! Cats!
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. Background image for Messy
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #3 - 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
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  4. Background image for F*cksgiving
    8.3/10(40 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Background image for Andy and April's Fancy Party
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for Object Impermanence
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #6 - 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
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  7. Background image for Empathy Is a Boner Killer
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Background image for 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
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  9. Background image for A Shoe for a Shoe
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #9 - A Shoe for a Shoe

    S6:E6

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

    Director:Michael Trim
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  10. Background image for Bowling for Votes
    8.0/10(27 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.

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  11. Background image for We Are Kinnah
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - We Are Kinnah

    S2:E5

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

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  12. Background image for Imaginary Enemies
    8.0/10(43 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Background image for WAC Pack
    8.0/10(40 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. Background image for 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.

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  15. Background image for Can't Fix Crazy
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Background image for Looks Blue, Tastes Red
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Background image for I Wasn't Ready
    7.9/10(147 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Background image for It's Time (2)
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #18 - 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
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  19. Background image for Messengers
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Messengers

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Michael Trim
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  20. Background image for Hugs Can Be Deceiving
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Background image for Tied to the Tracks
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Background image for Suck 'n' Spit
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  23. Background image for Synthetics
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Synthetics

    S7:E8

    Nancy's former cellmate Zoya shows up and complicates things between Nancy and her supplier; Silas and Andy bang heads over how to best utilize the bike shop; and Shane's internship provides him with some surprising lessons.

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  24. Background image for Something from Nothing
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Something from Nothing

    S1:E8

    Dud and Ernie accompany Captain on a journey into the night. Liz attempts to climb the corporate ladder.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Brad Kane
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  25. Background image for Who Knows Better Than I
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #25 - 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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Michael Trim Ratings Summary

"Once there was a court..." is the best rated episode directed by Michael Trim. It scored 8.5/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by Jonathan Tolins. It aired on 7/1/2021 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Cats! Cats! Cats!".