The Best Episodes Directed By Payman Benz

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2018

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Aaron Geary

#2 - Invisible Man

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2022

While Buss clashes with West over the coaching staff, Paul calls in a favor from Pat Riley. On the road for the first time, Earvin attempts to reconnect with loved ones in Lansing, before heading to Boston to square off against longtime rival Larry Bird.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Max Borenstein

#3 - 99

Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2017

After missing their flight home from a funeral in LA, Jake and the squad scramble to get Holt back to New York in time for a big interview.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Andy Bobrow

#4 - Smart And Stupid

Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 5/8/2016

As Tandy gets used to having his brother back on Earth, Todd begins feeling left out; Mike discovers more about Erica than the group has ever known.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: N/A

#5 - Coral Palms (3)

Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2016

The team makes a road trip to Florida to try to help Jake and Holt take down Figgis. With an unforeseen injury and yet another interruption by Sheriff Reynolds, the plan doesn’t follow through quite like they all had hoped. In the midst of the chaos, Jake and Amy share an awkward reunion.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: N/A

#6 - Ticking Clocks

Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 4/25/2019

As Hitchcock and Scully microwave a lasagna for exactly 21 minutes and 30 seconds, the squad races against the clock to catch a hacker.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Carol Kolb

#7 - No Bull

Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2015

Phil 2 finds himself on Tandy’s level when he causes problems with the group.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: N/A

#8 - Paint Misbehavin'

Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 1/14/2018

Tandy and Todd introduce newcomer Karl to the rest of the gang. Meanwhile, the group searches for Jasper, who has gone missing.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: N/A

#9 - Germs of Endearment

Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/5/2017

When an outbreak of a lethal virus threatens to liquefy everyone in Los Angeles and perhaps the world, the team realizes this might be the season's serial killer's magnum opus.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Mathew Harawitz

#10 - Fore!

Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 3/29/2020

Blair's new political connection puts Dawn in a compromising position. Yassir and Wayne attempt to solve an office mystery.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Yassir Lester

#11 - Paranoia

Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 3/29/2016

A whirlwind engagement sends the gang scrambling to throw twin bachelor and bachelorette parties. But the night of revelry takes an unexpected turn.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Gabe Liedman

#12 - Jason Mendoza

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/29/2016

Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden. Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Joe Mande

#13 - Hair of the Dog

Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 3/19/2017

Todd and Tandy dig deep into Melissa's pre-virus past, as they search for answers about her illness, and Carol adopts a new outlook on life.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: N/A

#14 - Designated Survivors

Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2018

Tandy wakes up to a shocking discovery that is positive for everyone in the group, but it throws Todd into a spiral. Meanwhile, Todd and Erica share an emotional roller coaster.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: N/A

#15 - When The Going Gets Tough

Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 5/7/2017

The long term consequences of surviving an apocalypse start to have a major impact on the group, whose daily life is upended.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: N/A

#16 - Snowmageddon of the Century

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/9/2017

A huge snowstorm traps everyone in the building overnight. Meanwhile, Portia convinces Katie that Chuck's romantically interested in her; and Carol saves the day when she breaks into the offices of their competitor and steals all the morning show's wine.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Chrissy Pietrosh

#17 - Valhalla

Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/13/2016

The gang look for closure following a tragic event. Melissa and Todd attempt to deal with the consequences of her surprise proposal.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: N/A

#18 - Mama's Hideaway

Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2016

Carol will stop at nothing to get the perfect family photo. In the meantime, Melissa has her own mission, Lewis looks for a new hobby and Gail ends up in a scary situation.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: N/A

#19 - California Dreaming

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2022

As the Lakers continue their successful run, Paul and Pat are forced to reckon with the tenuous nature of their positions. Then, Earvin meets his childhood hero at the NBA All-Star game, where he receives some sage advice. Jessie convinces Jeanie to help shield her father from a devastating truth.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Max Borenstein

#20 - Chadwick's Angels

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2017

In need of a victory, the trio heads back to the 1990s to give Dan another shot at his childhood dream: finishing the infamous "Bellybuster" ice cream sundae at a local parlor. As Deb bonds with the parlor's owner, Chris is on a mission to save a life in honor of his late British friend. But all of their plans are derailed when Dan runs into the bully that tormented him.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Craig DiGregorio

#21 - Selling Out

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/22/2018

Jack receives an offer from Miles' publisher to write a book of feel-good philosophy that could be his ticket out of Toledo. Durbin accidentally sets off an emotional firestorm when he reveals that while Stef chose Mary as her emergency contact, Mary chose Michelle.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Donick Cary

#22 - The Weekend Warrior

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2016

Zorn tries to be a cool dad when Alan spends the weekend with him, only for Alan's friend Jeff to show up.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Elijah Aron

#23 - The Battle of Thanksgiving

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2016

Zorn crashes Edie's Thanksgiving dinner to prove to her mother that he's mature.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Jon Kern

#24 - Mixie-Dixie

Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 3/15/2020

After the fallout from Black Monday, Dawn and Blair pursue a new deal from different directions while Mo runs from his past.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Daniel Libman

#25 - Pool Show

Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2017

Katie is invited by Jeremy to do some real reporting; Carol is suspicious and kidnaps Greg to help her spy on them; Chuck bonds with Portia's fiancé.

Director: Payman Benz

Writer: Hayes Davenport