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The Best Episodes Directed By Paul Wesley

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Woke Up With a Monster
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Woke Up With a Monster

    S6:E11

    More powerful than ever, Kai holds Elena captive while he learns to control his newly acquired magic. At the Salvatore mansion, Liv and Alaric try to prepare Jo for the impending merge ceremony with Kai, but they quickly realize Jo is weaker than they thought. After bringing Sheriff Forbes home from the hospital, Caroline travels with Stefan to North Carolina in search of a cure for her mother's cancer. Meanwhile, Stefan, who has his own intentions for traveling to North Carolina, is caught off guard when Enzo shows up demanding to know what Stefan is hiding. Lastly, when Damon discovers Elena has been kidnapped by Kai, he is forced to rethink his strategy after an unexpected visitor throws a wrench into his plan.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell

    S8:E6

    When her children become the focus of the Siren’s latest plan, Caroline takes drastic measures to ensure nothing gets in the way of keeping her family safe. In a race against the clock, Stefan pledges to do everything he can to save the twins, while tensions between Alaric and Caroline boil over, leading them to face some harsh realities about the future of their family. Meanwhile, when Enzo finds himself unable to fight off Sybil’s latest move, Stefan dives into his subconscious and along the way, sets off a chain of events that leaves him faced with a life-changing decision.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - Resident Evil
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Resident Evil

    S5:E18

    Stefan and Elena experience unsettling dreams of the life they might have had together. Bonnie has a disturbing encounter with Grams. Enzo searches for a woman he loved decades ago. Bonnie learns that Jeremy is working with Liv. Matt has a terrifying encounter with inhabitants of the Other Side.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 7 Episode 11 - Things We Lost in the Fire
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Things We Lost in the Fire

    S7:E11

    With the traumatic effects of the Phoenix stone taking a toll on his brother, Stefan attempts to help Damon regain his grip on reality, while secretly struggling with his own experience in the stone. Elsewhere, Matt and Bonnie deal with the fallout after Julian and his men take over Mystic Falls, leading Matt to spiral out of control and into trouble with an officer named Penny. Meanwhile, Tyler returns to town for Alaric's baby shower and Caroline makes an upsetting discovery involving Alaric and his future plan for the babies.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do

    S1:E13

    When a spontaneous road trip to visit MG’s parents leaves him and Landon missing, and a distressed Rafael with no memory of what happened, Hope, Alaric and Kaleb set out to find them before it’s too late.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 7 Episode 21 - Requiem for a Dream
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Requiem for a Dream

    S7:E21

    When Damon's risky attempt to save Bonnie takes an unexpected turn, the consequences of his actions forces everyone to band together to help her pull through. Meanwhile, when a new threat leaves Caroline's life in jeopardy, Stefan makes a rash decision that ultimately forces them to face the fallout from their relationship. Elsewhere, Enzo tries to hold it together as he painfully watch Bonnie in the fight of her life, while Matt takes matters into his own hands to save one of his closest friends.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - I Saw the Sign
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - I Saw the Sign

    S1:E7

    After uncovering a devastating secret about Rosa’s death, Liz takes matters into her own hands to protect herself and those around her. However, her plans are sidelined after a day with Mimi, Maria and Alex leads to a new revelation about Rosa. Elsewhere, Max takes aim at Wyatt, while Cameron decides whether she’s going to help Sergeant Manes.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - A Narrow Escape
    4.9/10(12 votes)

    #8 - A Narrow Escape

    S1:E17

    Batwoman encounters a new challenge when an old villain resurfaces, testing the heroics of Gotham's most stand-up citizens. Alice's limits are tested.

    Director:Paul Wesley
    Writer:N/A

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Paul Wesley Ratings Summary

"Woke Up With a Monster" is the best rated episode directed by Paul Wesley. It scored 8.313/10 based on 8 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/22/2015 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell".