The Best Episodes Directed By Rick Bota

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(38 votes)

   #1 - Hammer of the Gods

   S5:E194/22/2010

   Sam and Dean are kidnapped by a group of gods, including Kali, Ganesh, and Baldur and held hostage in a small hotel. The gods want to use Sam and Dean as bargaining chips to stop the Apocalypse, but Gabriel shows up and warns them that if Lucifer finds them he will kill them all. Unfortunately, one of the gods turns on the rest and Lucifer appears.

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   8.1/10(19 votes)

   #2 - 162 Candles

   S1:E811/5/2009

   On his birthday, Stefan is surprised by a visit from Lexi, one of his oldest friends. Still upset by the events at the Halloween haunted house, Elena does her best to stay away from Stefan, but Lexi gives her some unsolicited relationship advice. Elena and Jenna are surprised by a change in Jeremy’s behavior. At Damon’s insistence, Caroline tries to get his medallion back from Bonnie. Finally, Damon’s offer to help Sheriff Forbes has sudden and tragic results.

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Omega Hour

   S2:E125/2/2014

   When Carrie and Elliott are attending a party sponsored by the mayor, a group of criminals seizes control of the building, and demand a hefty ransom. It is up to Carrie to thwart their plans by playing from the Die Hard book.

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   7.8/10(12 votes)

   #4 - Mortality

   S5:E1011/14/2014

   Haven’s heroes are torn over how to deal with an inquisitive CDC scientist, who could expose the secret of the troubles to the world, but may be hiding her own dark agenda.

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   7.8/10(12 votes)

   #5 - The Trial of Nathan Wuornos

   S5:E1610/15/2015

   Dwight and Charlotte work to clear Nathan's name when the citizens of Haven put the lawman on trial. Hoping to buy them time, the brothers Teagues moderate the courtroom proceedings, while Audrey continues her quest to solve the darkness troubles.

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   7.6/10(12 votes)

   #6 - Power

   S5:E1510/8/2015

   Desperate conditions in Haven lead to a terrified population that's difficult for Dwight to maintain control over; at the same time, Nathan assembles a task force to restore power to the town; and Audrey tries to put an end to the trouble once and for all.

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   7.5/10(10 votes)

   #7 - The New Girl

   S4:E510/11/2013

   Lexie, the new girl in town, joins Nathan on a hunt for a deadly trouble that changes its victims' personalities.

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   6.9/10(14 votes)

   #8 - Morbidity

   S5:E911/7/2014

   When Audrey and dozens of Haven citizens are affected by a mysterious illness, the symptoms threaten to expose Haven’s secrets to a dangerous newcomer.

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   2.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Kidnapped

   S2:E210/14/2013

   Vincent kidnaps Cat as she tries to learn more about his mission; J.T., Tess and Gabe work together to help Cat.

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