The Best Episodes Directed By Norman Buckley

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(10 votes)

   #1 - Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares

   S2:E141/2/2012

   The fractured foursome endure their legal punishment plus the pain of shunning loved ones. But changes are coming.

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   8.6/10(7 votes)

   #2 - The Age of Dissonance

   S2:E183/16/2009

   The Constance Billard and St. Jude seniors have the production of "The Age of Innocence". Serena has a crush on the play's director, Julian, and enlists Vanessa's knowledge of theater to help her get the guy's attention. Blair receives bad news about her future that leads her on a witch hunt for the person responsible. Dan and Rachel agree to stay away from each other in the aftermath of being discovered as more than teacher and student, but find it impossible to keep that promise. Chuck find help on an unlikely friend, Carter Baizen.

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   8.6/10(11 votes)

   #3 - Chuck Versus the First Kill

   S2:E204/13/2009

   After Chuck's father Steve is kidnapped by Fulcrum, Chuck learns the only chance he has to find him is by putting his trust and life into the hands of the person he trusts the least—his ex-girlfriend Jill Roberts. Meanwhile, the Buy More team tries to sabotage Emmett’s corporate evaluation.

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   8.4/10(9 votes)

   #4 - I Must Confess

   S2:E118/23/2011

   The harassed foursome face the fact they need outside help, though some problems stay strictly in the family.

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   8.2/10(8 votes)

   #5 - Cat's Cradle

   S4:E36/25/2013

   Hanna worries that her mother is keeping a dangerous secret and is determined to protect her at all costs, which leads to an uncomfortable meeting with Detective Holbrook.

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   8.2/10(12 votes)

   #6 - Chuck Versus Tom Sawyer

   S2:E510/27/2008

   Efficiency expert Emmett Milbarge pays the Buy More a visit to inspect the branch, while a global terrorist looks for Jeff. Chuck needs to socialize with Jeff to find out about his connection to the terrorist. Finally, it all comes down to video games and the prevention of World War III.

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #7 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't

   S4:E128/27/2013

   An intriguing riddle from "A" has the Liars hitting the road and heading to Ravenswood, where they are surrounded by some familiar faces.

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   8.1/10(10 votes)

   #8 - The Thin Line Between Chuck and Nate

   S1:E131/9/2008

   Gossip Girl reports that Serena van der Woodsen was seen buying pregnancy tests. Of course, on the Upper East Side, the truth is often even juicier and more scandalous than the gossip. Nate finds out about Blair and Chuck's affair. And when everyone else finds out what happened Blair's life comes crashing down. Meanwhile, Dan struggles to tell Serena those three special words.

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #9 - The Goodbye Gossip Girl

   S2:E255/18/2009

   Gossip Girl decides to liven things up at the Constance Billard and St. Jude’s graduation by sending out a shocking and damaging email blast in the midst of the commencement ceremony, stirring Serena to come up with a plan of attack. The Mean Girls challenge Jenny to throw her hat in the ring to succeed Blair as Queen Bee next year. Lily and Rufus struggle to repair their relationship after Lily’s betrayal. As for the cliffhangers, Blair and Chuck finally… and Serena is shocked by… and Georgina decides to… and Dan, Nate, and Vanessa unknowingly…. Jenny and Eric do something they might end up regretting.

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    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Moments Later

    S1:E111/3/2011

    Moments after Hanna is hit by a car, the girls' world is turned upside down. 'A' is no longer content to play a game of cat and mouse, and things take a far more precarious turn.

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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Choose or Lose

    S7:E186/13/2017

    The Rosewood PD turn up the heat on the Liars, causing loved ones to try and close ranks. Aria’s recent collaboration with A.D. comes to the attention of a surprising source. A.D. presents the PLLs with a choice designed to drive a wedge between them. Meanwhile, everyone tries to find a bit of happiness before all hell breaks loose. Toby returns to Rosewood, and Aria makes a horrifying discovery.

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    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Ex-Husbands and Wives

    S3:E215/10/2010

    When things get tense between Rufus and Will, Serena chooses to stand behind her father, while at the Rufus is made to feel like an outsider in his own family. Meanwhile, Jenny deliberately shares information with Will that may ultimately destroy Lily and Rufus' marriage. After many failed attempts, Chuck makes one last grand gesture to reconcile with Blair, hoping she will finally accept the fact that they are destined to be together.

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    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Chuck Versus the Cubic Z

    S4:E310/4/2010

    Chuck and Sarah's romantic mission is canceled with the arrival of Hugo Panzer and Heather Chandler. But Chuck grows more interested when the manipulative Heather claims to know a secret about his mom. Meanwhile, as Morgan prepares the Buy More for a huge video game release, he gets a surprise from Big Mike.

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    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #14 - The Remains of the 'A'

    S3:E67/17/2012

    A new clue could lead the girls down the wrong path. Emily remembers something new from the other night but the recollection suggests a very surprising suspect.

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    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Much 'I Do' About Nothing

    S1:E185/19/2008

    Blair takes matters into her own hands to help Serena with the manipulative and evil Georgina Sparks. Lily, while keeping Rufus in her mind, prepares for her wedding with Bart Bass that is designed to be the Upper East Side's social event of the year. Serena finally tells Dan the whole truth about her past and they try to work things out after Dan has cheated on her, but will it be too late? An unexpected guest shows up at Lily and Bart's wedding. Georgina is sent somewhere where she can do no harm. Blair plans to go somewhere with Chuck.

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    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #16 - The Handmaiden's Tale

    S1:E610/24/2007

    Dan finds himself between two girls when his childhood friend, Vanessa, returns to N.Y. and declares her feelings for him, just as he and Serena are trying to figure out what they mean to each other. At the masked ball, Blair sends Nate on a scavenger hunt, but Nate is distracted by his feelings for Serena. Although Blair said that outsiders were not welcome to the party, a disguised Jenny and Dan sneak into the ball. Finally, Lily asks Rufus to accompany her to an Eleanor Waldorf event only to make Bart Bass jealous.

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    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - While You Weren't Sleeping

    S4:E162/21/2011

    It wouldn’t be a proper Upper East Side party without some major Gossip Girl drama, and for Eric’s 18th birthday celebration there is plenty to go around. Blair decides to speed up the time table on her career path to becoming a powerful woman.... but ultimately stretches herself too thin. Serena is forced to choose between her family and Ben. Chuck and Lily’s relationship remains icy in the aftermath of Lily’s betrayal.

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    #18 - The Metamorphosis

    S4:E411/16/2006

    When Seth visits Summer, she realizes that her materialistic, gossiping self may be forever gone ever since she went to Brown. Ryan helps Taylor with her divorce. Temptation stirs when Kaitlin and Julie vow to stay out of trouble. And Sandy longs for a guy's night out.

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    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #19 - The Risky Business

    S2:E184/7/2005

    Sandy reluctantly serves as host/auctioneer at yet another OC benefit; Trey lies to Ryan to prove that he can be self-dependent; Carter reinvigorates Seth and Zach's comic book dream, much to the annoyance of Summer. Marissa moves in with the Cohens.

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    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Can You Hear Me Now

    S1:E46/29/2010

    Tired of being harassed by 'A', the girls decide to put a stop to the anonymous emails and text messages by blocking all unknown users. But the friends' problems are far from over.

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    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Blood Is the New Black

    S3:E26/12/2012

    One of Aria's past indiscretions is fodder for a new "A." and Emily recalls a crucial event from the night she lost her memory.

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Where the Vile Things Are

    S6:E611/19/2012

    Serena volunteers to help Dan find a new place to live but their time together brings up unexpected emotions.

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    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #23 - The Pot Stirrer

    S3:E131/26/2006

    Kaitlin starts going out with Johnny with the sole motive of making Marissa jealous. Seth starts getting nostalgic as he prepares for his Brown interview.

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    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Salt Meets Wound

    S1:E121/10/2011

    Hanna's return home from the hospital should be a joyous event, but being stuck in a wheelchair and feeling haunted by 'A' makes it feel more like a Hitchcock nightmare than a proper homecoming.

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    7.5/10(9 votes)

    #25 - The Goodbye Look

    S2:E26/21/2011

    Emily gets a lifeline, Aria faces Mr Fitz’s farewell, Hanna confronts her father, and Spencer is troubled by Toby’s treatment, Melissa’s lies, plus Alison’s brother.

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