The Best Episodes Directed By Miguel Sapochnik
Every TV Episode Directed by Miguel Sapochnik Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Miguel Sapochnik Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Miguel Sapochnik is "The Winds of Winter", rated 9.313/10 from 241 user votes. It was "written by David Benioff". "The Winds of Winter" aired on 6/26/2016 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Hardhome".
9.3/10 241 votes#1 - The Winds of Winter
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 6/26/2016
Tyrion counsels Daenerys on the upcoming campaign. Jon and Sansa discuss their future. Trials begin in King's Landing.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Benioff
9.2/10 198 votes#2 - Hardhome
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 5/31/2015
Arya makes progress in her training. Sansa confronts an old friend. Cersei struggles. Jon travels.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Benioff
9.2/10 283 votes#3 - Battle of the Bastards
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 6/19/2016
As the Starks prepare to fight, Davos loses something dear. Ramsay plays a game. Daenerys faces a choice.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Benioff
8.7/10 19 votes#4 - A Mixture of Madness
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/15/2013
Recalling a series of prison therapy sessions that fueled his hatred of Rabbit, and pressed by Xavier’s insistence that the FBI handle a kidnapping case, Lucas makes a decision that will change the collective fate of Carrie, her family, Sugar, Job, and the entire Banshee police force. A special delivery at Alex’s doorstep leads Nola to reconsider her future; Kai teaches Rebecca the power of telecommunications.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Jonathan Tropper
8.4/10 28 votes#5 - After Hours
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/2011
When House discovers that the experimental drug he's been using causes fatal tumors, he decides to attempt to excise them himself. However, he can't complete the surgery and ends up needing Cuddy's help. Meanwhile, Thirteen's friend from prison (Amy Landecker), a relapsed drug user, arrives at her apartment needing medical care after being stabbed. With her friend unwilling to go to the hospital, Thirteen enlists Chase's assistance when the friend loses sensation and movement in her arm. Also, Taub receives some unexpected news that could change his life.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Russel Friend
8.3/10 142 votes#6 - The Gift
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 5/24/2015
Jon prepares for conflict. Sansa tries to talk to Theon. Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn. Jaime attempts to reconnect with family.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Benioff
8.2/10 86 votes#7 - Driftmark
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/2/2022
As the families gather on Driftmark for a funeral, Viserys calls for an end to infighting and Alicent demands justice.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Kevin Lau
8.1/10 27 votes#8 - Holding On
Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 5/14/2012
The team takes on the case of Derrick, a 19-year-old college student who had a mysterious nose bleed during cheerleading practice, and discovers that his health issues are likely both physiological and psychological. Possibly suffering from schizophrenia, Derrick claims to hear his deceased brother’s voice in his head. Meanwhile, Foreman tries a different approach with House.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Russel Friend
8.1/10 19 votes#9 - Always the Cowboy
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/2013
As Rabbit closes in on Carrie and Lucas, Carrie flees the hospital in a desperate attempt to collect her family and get them out of town. Kai introduces Rebecca to the business world, and sends Lucas a message about fooling around with his niece. Alex Longshadow recruits a Proctor thug with gambling issues to deal with a work-stoppage problem at the casino.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Jonathan Tropper
8.0/10 1 votes#10 - A Thief, Not a Killer
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2013
15 years ago: Hood meets with the psychiatrist, Dr. Paradis, and the two discuss the incident surrounding the Albino.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Schickler
8.0/10 21 votes#11 - Family Practice
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 2/7/2011
Cuddy’s mother, Arlene, is admitted to Princeton Plansboro after complaining about unusual symptoms, but stubborn Arlene insists that House be removed from the case, forcing House to come up with non-conventional means to treat his patient.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Peter Blake
8.0/10 157 votes#12 - The Heirs of the Dragon
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/21/2022
Viserys hosts a tournament to celebrate the birth of his second child. Rhaenyra welcomes her uncle Daemon back to the Red Keep.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Ryan Condal
7.9/10 12 votes#13 - Young Bloods
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2012
While on patrol together, Ben and Hal try to help a young boy and wind up having their bikes stolen. The hunt to recover them leads them to the discovery of something much bigger. Also, Matt is put in danger, and Weaver is reunited with a family member.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Heather V. Regnier
7.9/10 21 votes#14 - Larger Than Life
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 1/17/2011
After saving a stranger who fell onto subway tracks, a man suddenly collapses despite appearing to be unscathed; House tries to avoid a dinner with Cuddy and her opinionated mother.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Sara Hess
7.7/10 18 votes#15 - Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2012
The Fringe team - preserved in amber for 20 years - is now a rebel resistance team fighting for freedom. Peter, reunited with his now adult daughter, Etta, sets out to find out what happened to his wife and Etta's mom - Olivia - as they start their mission to save the world from the Observers.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: J.H. Wyman
7.6/10 63 votes#16 - Church in Ruins
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/26/2015
Desperate to locate a missing woman with intel about Caspere, Frank meets with Mexican drug dealers; Ani infiltrates an exclusive inner circle, with Ray and Paul keeping close tabs.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Scott Lasser
7.6/10 11 votes#17 - Ascension
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/17/2014
Molly returns to space in an attempt redirect the Seraphim away from Earth and protect the world’s population from the deadly spores. Also, John discovers that Odin's plan has put Ethan in terrible danger.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Mickey Fisher
7.6/10 91 votes#18 - The Princess and the Queen
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/25/2022
Ten years later. Rhaenyra navigates Alicent's continued speculation about her children, while Daemon and Laena weigh an offer in Pentos.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Sara Hess
7.5/10 23 votes#19 - Dead & Buried
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2011
The team learns that their 14-year-old patient is suffering from more than teen angst when her physical symptoms worsen. Despite Foreman’s firm opposition, House becomes obsessed with solving a peculiar case of a deceased four-year-old patient, which gets him into serious trouble. Meanwhile, Park tries to get Chase to admit the reason behind his recent obsession with grooming.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Shore
7.5/10 24 votes#20 - Gut Check
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 4/9/2012
House and the team take on the case of a 22-year-old minor league hockey player who collapsed while coughing up blood after a fight on the ice. Meanwhile, House drops a bomb on Wilson, and Chase offers to help Park change her living arrangement.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Hoselton
7.4/10 74 votes#21 - Out of the Past
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/2/2018
Waking up in a new body 250 years after his death, Takeshi Kovacs discovers he's been resurrected to help a titan of industry solve his own murder.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Laeta Kalogridis
7.3/10 21 votes#22 - Alone in the World
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2011
Two young bullies are found dead and in just a few hours they rot to an advanced state of decomposition. The Fringe team investigates and uncovers an amorphous figure claiming more victims. Walter becomes increasingly distracted with his mental state.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Fury
7.3/10 7 votes#23 - Ghosts
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/1/2013
A final act of heroism by one of their own saves the lives of Charlie and the gang, but the loss devastates everyone and they must carry on with heavy hearts but increased resolve. Miles sets out on a mission with Nora to recruit his former Militia comrade, Jim Hudson and enlist his savage killing skills. Meanwhile, Rachel looks for a power source and a way back into the heart of her daughter Charlie. Rachel also attempts to elude the grip of Randall Flynn, her ruthless former boss and ally of Monroe.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Melissa Glenn
7.0/10 1 votes#24 - Carrie at the Gate
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/11/2013
14 years ago: A pregnant Carrie waits outside the prison gates and ponders whether or not to visit Hood.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: David Schickler
6.9/10 51 votes#25 - Eight Diagram Dragon Palm
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/17/2017
Danny makes a shocking discovery and a radical pricing proposal. Colleen's extracurricular activities goes viral, and Ward issues a stern warning.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik
Writer: Scott Reynolds