Popular searches:

The Best Episodes Directed By Paul Lazarus

Every TV Episode Directed by Paul Lazarus Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Paul Lazarus Ratings Summary

"Castles in the Sand" is the best rated episode directed by Paul Lazarus. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Ann Donahue. It aired on 8/19/1992 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Racial Sensitivity".

  • Castles in the Sand
    10.0/101 votes

    #1 - Castles in the Sand

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/1992

    Andrea and the children nearly catch Dylan and Kelly sleeping on the beach. Kelly tells Dylan that they must forget their summer romance, but he doesn't want to do this. Brenda and Donna come home from Paris and are greeted with a party. Jim and Cindy agree to let Brenda resume her relationship with Dylan. Kelly tries to avoid Brenda and Dylan, and is annoyed when he continually inquires about her well-being. Brenda suspects that Dylan cheated on her. She confesses her fling with Rick, but they decide to move forward with their relationship. Brandon dumps Brooke because of her constant stereotypical comments about other races and religions. In danger of being fired as David's manager, Steve engages in bribery to get him a gig at the beach club's end-of-season dance. Music: ""Dancin'"" by Chris Isaak; ""Be My Love,"" performed by Brian Austin Green

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: Ann Donahue

  • Racial Sensitivity
    9.0/104 votes

    #2 - Racial Sensitivity

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/8/2009

    Ted discovers Veridian has a problem when their new motion detection system proves unable to recognize black people.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: Michael Glouberman

  • Token Friend
    8.0/101 votes

    #3 - Token Friend

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/1992

    Paul is suddenly reluctant to use the subway because a former fellow film school student turns up as the token clerk at his station.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: Sally Lapiduss

  • Wide Awake and Dreaming
    8.0/102 votes

    #4 - Wide Awake and Dreaming

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/23/2008

    As the opening night of the school play "Spring Awakening" approaches, Ty reveals to Annie his plans for a one-on-one after-party in his hotel room with her. Others at school are concerned about how fast Annie and Ty's relationship is developing. Meanwhile, Naomi won't accept her parents' divorce and Adrianna is confronted about a substance abuse problem, which gives Annie a chance to be the lead in the play.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: Sean Reycraft

  • The One with the Dozen Lasagnas
    7.9/1048 votes

    #5 - The One with the Dozen Lasagnas

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/12/1995

    Everyone knows the sex of Ross's baby, except for Ross, who doesn't want to find out until it's born. Monica gives Paolo one of the dozen lasagnas she made for her aunt, who doesn't want them anymore because they've got meat in them.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: Adam Chase

  • Rob-a-Bye Baby
    7.8/106 votes

    #6 - Rob-a-Bye Baby

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2007

    Shawn and Gus want to be put on Lassiter's burglary case, but a sleep-deprived Chief Vick orders them to find her a nanny instead. Unfortunately, at least from Lassiter's view, the two teams keep crossing paths, and Shawn sees an opportunity to horn in on the more interesting case.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: Tami Sagher

  • The Badass Seed
    7.6/105 votes

    #7 - The Badass Seed

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/21/2011

    As their doubts, fears and suspicions grow, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer start to wonder what the true face of evil looks like. Is it the girl who will do anything to keep her loved ones near?

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: Francesca Rollins

  • Look Don't Touch
    7.3/103 votes

    #8 - Look Don't Touch

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/1996

    Nemo's niece, Angelina, takes employment at Nemo's as a waitress at Nemo's. When Angelina catches Ray's eye, he has a lot of explaining to do to his wife, Debra especially when Angelina calls him at home. Ray accidentally leaves his wallet at Nemo's, and Angelina calls him at home to let him know she found it. But, because he feels guilty about his innocent attraction, Ray denies ever knowing her. When the situation is blown out of proportion by the Barone family, Debra decides to visit Nemo's to see what all the fuss is about.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: Lew Schneider

  • Frank, the Writer
    6.7/103 votes

    #9 - Frank, the Writer

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/1996

    When Frank gets a few anecdotes published in Reader's Digest, he submits his writing samples to Ray's editor, hoping to get his own column in the newspaper. Frank, feeling he has a new lease on life, convinces Ray to submit his story ideas for the column, which he plans to call "I Was Just Thinking." Ray then has to break the news to his father that the editor thinks Frank's writing is the most embarrassing work he's ever read.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: Tucker Cawley

  • Petra-Gate
    6.5/102 votes

    #10 - Petra-Gate

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/26/2007

    After seeing her working relationship with Daniel, her close friendship with Christina, and her chance to date Henry all fall apart, Betty is left with no choice but to turn her back on all three. Meanwhile, romance is in the air: At MODE, Alexis catches the attention of a guy and he asks her out; Amanda flirts with a designer who she believes is gay; and Wilhelmina finds her latest advances very tiring. Over at the Suarez's, Santos gives Hilda a little surprise.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: Harry Werksman

  • Wet 'n' Wild
    6.2/104 votes

    #11 - Wet 'n' Wild

    Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/1995

    When a stunt show lead by Johnny Danger comes to Baywatch, Hobie and his friends are intrigued by Johnny and his motorcycle stunts. But Mitch and Garner are concerned after finding out that Johnny Danger encourages teen-age drinking. Meanwhile, Neely Capshaw, an attractive new lifeguard, arrives at Baywatch and is assisted by Matt. But when Matt discovers that Neely is a alcoholic who drinks while on the job, he reports her to Mitch.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: N/A

  • Super Sunday
    5.3/104 votes

    #12 - Super Sunday

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/19/2011

    As the Super Bowl approaches, Mike is thrilled when Brick takes his advice and studies up on football in order to understand and talk the sport. But Axl thinks his little brother is taking over his turf by being Mike's football buddy - a position Axl used to cherish. Meanwhile, Frankie thinks her professional career is looking up when Mr. Ehlert chooses her to accompany him to a managerial seminar, and ex-boyfriend Brad asks Sue to be his dance partner for the school's annual Square Dancing with the Stars.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: N/A

  • Foreign Exchange
    5.2/105 votes

    #13 - Foreign Exchange

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2010

    Against the family's wishes, Frankie invites a Japanese foreign exchange student to live with them, in the hopes of exposing him to American life; however, the Hecks get frustrated when he shows no interest in them or America.

    Director: Paul Lazarus

    Writer: N/A