The Best Episodes Directed By Rob Hardy

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(22 votes)

   #1 - The Big Wheel

   S4:E224/29/2009

   When the team is sent a videotape from a serial killer detailing one of his crimes, they discover a hidden message asking them to help him stop his murderous ways.

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   8.3/10(13 votes)

   #2 - The Walking Dead

   S4:E225/9/2013

   As Graduation Day approaches, Caroline tries to distract Elena by focusing on simple tasks like sending out announcements, but Elena won't be swayed from her new obsession. Sheriff Forbes calls Damon and Stefan to the hospital, where someone has been attacking patients. Still trying to force Katherine to help her, Bonnie refuses to give up on her plan to defeat Silas. As a violent wind storm causes a power outage in Mystic Falls, ghosts suddenly appear - some with good intentions and some bent on revenge.

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   8.3/10(12 votes)

   #3 - Walking on a Dream

   S9:E121/24/2013

   The Seattle Grace doctors are on edge when a new medical professional enters the hospital; Arizona struggles with the emotional and physical pain of a phantom limb; and while battling pregnancy hormones, an overly-emotional Meredith is confronted with her worst fear.

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   8.2/10(18 votes)

   #4 - Coda

   S6:E162/23/2011

   Prentiss enlists two former friends from Interpol to track down an old enemy, as Reid discovers clues that could help the BAU locate the parents of an autistic boy.

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   8.1/10(16 votes)

   #5 - Carbon Copy

   S8:E162/27/2013

   When victims are found in Philadelphia in a similar style to victims of The Replicator, the stalker who has been tracking the BAU's every move, the team thinks this could be the break they need to try and apprehend him.

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   8.0/10(13 votes)

   #6 - Memorial

   S4:E210/18/2012

   Elena tries to cope with the extreme highs and lows that are part of becoming a vampire, and Stefan and Damon almost come to blows while arguing about what is best for her. Damon decides to help Elena in his own way and asks her not to tell Stefan. A stranger, Connor Jordan, arrives in town and begins questioning Sheriff Forbes and Mayor Lockwood. Connor’s actions quickly convince Stefan that they are dealing with a dangerous vampire hunter. Jeremy and Matt are surprised to see a girl they used to know, April, has returned to town and is enrolling at Mystic Falls High. At a town gathering, Elena comes close to losing control until Caroline steps in to help her. Finally, Damon confides his feelings to an unexpected friend.

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   7.8/10(16 votes)

   #7 - Memory Lane

   S2:E49/30/2010

   Stefan takes drastic measures to find out the real reason Katherine has returned to Mystic Falls, and is shocked when she reveals new secrets about what really happened in 1864. Damon tries a new tactic to resolve his issues with Mason,.... but it proves costly. Tyler pushes Mason to tell him the truth about the Lockwoods. Finally, when Katherine delivers an ultimatum, Stefan and Elena are left with very few options.

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   7.8/10(10 votes)

   #8 - Dead Man on Campus

   S5:E811/21/2013

   Elena and Caroline plan a big party at school, but their plans are interrupted when Jesse suddenly needs Caroline's help. Meanwhile, Damon makes a terrifying discovery about a secret society.

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   7.7/10(16 votes)

   #9 - Smells Like Teen Spirit

   S3:E610/20/2011

   On the first day of their senior year, Elena, Caroline, Bonnie and Matt are still reeling from recent events, while Tyler seems to be enjoying everything a little too much. Damon is annoyed by a new houseguest, and everyone is surprised by the arrival of a new student in Alaric's history class. Matt asks Bonnie for help when he realizes he made a serious mistake. Meanwhile, Stefan continues to carry out his latest assignment from Klaus.

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10. 

    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #10 - What Happens in Mecklinburg...

    S9:E214/9/2014

    The team searches for a commonality when a series of target abductions take place; Savannah is frustrated with Morgan's traveling.

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    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Solitary Man

    S5:E173/10/2010

    A truck driver is kidnapping women and disposing of them in random locations and the BAU must find out his motive in order to catch him.

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12. 

    7.5/10(60 votes)

    #12 - Blast Radius

    S2:E101/15/2014

    A bomber nicknamed Shrapnel has set his sights on Sebastian Blood, and Oliver dons his mask to protect his newfound ally. Meanwhile, Laurel investigates Sebastian's aunt who is locked up in a mental institution, and Thea learns about Roy's newfound superstrength.

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13. 

    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #13 - The Bittersweet Science

    S7:E1012/14/2011

    The investigation of a series of bludgeonings in Philadelphia leads the team to the city's boxing scene; Hotch connects with a fellow runner while training for the triathlon.

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14. 

    7.4/10(55 votes)

    #14 - Potential Energy

    S2:E101/19/2016

    Now that they've grown closer, Barry considers telling Patty that he is The Flash. Meanwhile, Joe and Iris try to get to know Wally, and the team hunts down a meta-human who can slow time itself.

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15. 

    7.4/10(62 votes)

    #15 - Crazy for You

    S1:E122/3/2015

    Caitlin takes Barry out to a local karaoke bar to help them both find new loves. Caitlin strikes out but Barry meets a sports reporter and asks her out for a date. Meanwhile, Cisco considers Hartley's dangerous offer; and the team search for Shawna, a meta-human with teleportation powers who just busted her boyfriend out of Iron Heights.

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    7.3/10(60 votes)

    #16 - Draw Back Your Bow

    S3:E711/19/2014

    The Arrow is stalked by an ex-police officer who he rescued during the Mirakuru siege and has become dangerously obsessed with the hero. Meanwhile, Ray asks Felicity to accompany him to a business dinner, and Thea is forced to hire a new DJ for Verdant.

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    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #17 - The Wheels on the Bus...

    S8:E811/21/2012

    The BAU team goes in pursuit of a missing school bus full of children outside the Washington, D.C. area, and it becomes a race against time for them to bring them home safely.

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    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #18 - An Eternity of Misery

    S8:E411/11/2016

    Tasked with finding a mysterious artifact, Damon’s latest mission takes him to Texas where a violent run-in with Peter Maxwell leads to a surprising revelation. Meanwhile, after gaining the upper hand in their fight to save Damon and Enzo, Stefan and Alaric team up and uncover the origins of the mysterious force they’re up against. Finally, Matt returns to the fray after his past and present collide in an unexpected way.

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    7.1/10(46 votes)

    #19 - Eleven-Fifty-Nine

    S4:E184/6/2016

    Oliver and Diggle learn that Merlyn is going to try to break Darhk out of prison. Meanwhile, Laurel gets a surprising offer and Felicity has a heart-to-heart talk with Curtis.

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    7.0/10(37 votes)

    #20 - Untouchable

    S3:E122/7/2017

    Barry and the team at S.T.A.R. Labs work together to bring down Clive Yorkin, a criminal meta-human who is methodically killing people by causing them to decompose at an accelerated rate. Joe becomes his next target but it’s Iris who is caught in the crossfire. The Flash mentors Kid Flash and begins to elevate the newer speedster’s training to another level.

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    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #21 - How to Save a Life

    S11:E214/23/2015

    Derek witnesses a horrible car accident and springs into action to save lives.

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