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The Best Episodes Directed By Rachel Talalay

Every TV Episode Directed by Rachel Talalay Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Hunted
    8.1/10(49 votes)

    S2:E10

    Sam meets a woman who shares his ability to have visions, and she warns him that she has seen the future... where he dies in an explosion.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 9 Episode 5 - Mask of the Red Death (2)
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S9:E5

    As the Red Death wreaks havoc on Central City, Barry and Iris come up with a plan and turn to Cecile for help. Barry is faced with what he thinks was his greatest mistake and the Red Death's greatest success. Khione wants to help Team Flash, but Barry can't risk losing her. Joe gives Barry a much-needed pep talk.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - The Present
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    S3:E9

    With Alchemy and Savitar still looming threats, Barry is unable to focus on the Christmas holiday, and especially his relationship with Iris. Determined to stop Savitar, Barry goes to Earth-3 to get advice from Jay Garrick. Wally wants to help Barry fight Savitar and reveals that he’s been training with H.R, which doesn’t go over well with Barry. As Cisco faces his first Christmas without his brother Dante, old wounds are reopened.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Welcome to Earth
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    S2:E3

    An attack is made on the President as hot-button, alien vs. human rights issues heat up in National City. Supergirl and the DEO are assigned to protect the President and bring in the responsible party. Alex teams up with Detective Maggie Sawyer to investigate the case while Kara searches for a recently escaped Mon-El, who she fears may be the alien behind the assault.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Fast Lane
    7.3/10(50 votes)

    S2:E12

    Barry teams up with Wells to figure out a way to close the breaches, but they are distracted by a meta-human nicknamed Tar Pit who can transform into liquid asphalt. Iris is concerned for Wally’s safety after she finds out about his drag racing hobby. When he refuses to stop she makes a bold move that puts her in danger.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 14 - Cause and XS
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    S5:E14

    After Iris lands in serious danger, Nora races to save her mother. Barry puts the finishing touches on the metahuman cure, leaving Cisco with a rare night off so he decides to take Kamilla on a date.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - The Six Thatchers
    7.0/10(216 votes)

    S4:E1

    Why is someone destroying images of Margaret Thatcher? Is there a madman on the loose? Or is there a much darker purpose at work?

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Fury Rogue
    7.0/10(32 votes)

    S4:E19

    When Barry needs help transporting a dangerous meta, he calls on a new friend for help - Leo Snart AKA Citizen Cold. Meanwhile, Cisco becomes suspicious of Harry.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Chapter Twenty-Five: The Wicked and the Divine
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    S2:E12

    As preparations for her confirmation ceremony get underway, Veronica becomes concerned that Archie, who's agreed to be Hiram's "intern," may be learning too much about her family's secret business dealings. Jughead and FP lead the charge after an incident at Pickens Park leads to increased tensions among the Serpents. Meanwhile, Chic helps Betty deal with her inner darkness, while Archie finds himself in over his head after a high-stakes poker game with Hiram's shady inner-circle goes awry.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    S3:E6

    After confronting the parents, who were part of "The Midnight Club" twenty-five years ago, Betty follows some strong leads in hopes of finding out who the true Gargoyle King is. Meanwhile, Veronica's attempt to prove Archie's innocence lands her in hot water. Finally, Archie turns to Kevin for help making things right.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Suspicious Minds
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    S4:E10

    Colonel Haley is upset after Supergirl responds to a distress call from a Navy ship that turned out to be a deadly alien attack. Colonel Haley reclaims the site as DEO territory and demands that Supergirl step aside. After Supergirl refuses to be told what to do, Haley refocuses her energy on finding out Supergirl's true identity and begins to interrogate all DEO agents, including Alex. Meanwhile, Brainiac-5 tries to persuade Nia to embrace her superpowers but she misinterprets his motives.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive the Night
    6.0/10(20 votes)

    S3:E22

    After receiving mysterious invitations, Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead band together to confront the evils of their past once and for all. Meanwhile, chaos ensues at The Farm after Edgar makes a chilling announcement.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Chapter Eighty-Four: Lock & Key
    5.9/10(15 votes)

    S5:E8

    A big announcement forces everyone to take stock of their current lives. Cheryl sets a risky plan in motion after learning some surprising news about Toni. Jughead tries to make sense of a strange encounter he had. Kevin and Fangs make a big decision about their future together.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 13 - Masquerade
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    S7:E13

    Cecile is forced to confront her past in order to break free from a psychic prison. Meanwhile, Chester takes over for Cisco but makes a mistake that puts Barry in serious danger. Joe investigates Kristen Kramer's old military ties and discovers an unsettling truth.

    Director:Rachel Talalay
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Rachel Talalay Ratings Summary

"Hunted" is the best rated episode directed by Rachel Talalay. It scored 8.1/10 based on 49 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/11/2007 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mask of the Red Death (2)".