The Best Episodes Directed By Rod Lurie

Every TV Episode Directed by Rod Lurie Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Mackenzie Allen, who serves as Vice President of the United States, has a tough decision to make, whether or not to go against the wishes of the dying current President. He has asked her to step down and let someone a little more appropriate take his place in the Oval Office. However, it's not only the President that is calling for her resignation, it's her entire party which elected her as the Vice President to start with.

    Director:Rod Lurie
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Elam Ferguson
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Elam Ferguson

    S4:E7

    Cullen attempts to reconnect with Elam upon his return. Durant takes matters into his own hands while putting an old problem to rest.

    Director:Rod Lurie
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Lord's Day
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - The Lord's Day

    S2:E8

    A new arrival stirs things up in Hell on Wheels, while Eva gets caught between Elam and Mr. Toole.

    Director:Rod Lurie
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - First Choice
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - First Choice

    S1:E2

    As Mackenzie begins the transition into the office of President, she has to select a Vice President, a situation in which Nathan Templeton tries using to his advantage. Mackenzie's daughter, Rebecca, faces a crisis when her diary goes missing, which contains information about her mother that could hurt her.

    Director:Rod Lurie
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - First Strike
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - First Strike

    S1:E3

    Faced with her first national crisis - the death of nine DEA agents in Latin America - Mackenzie shows strength and resolve in dealing with a corrupt leader. Meanwhile, Nathan Templeton is approached by an ambitious congressman who served with Mac's Vice Presidential candidate, Warren Keaton, and is eager to divulge potentially damaging info in an effort to derail his nomination. Mac's teenage twins resume public school, only this time it's complete with secret service detail and press spectacle, and while popular Horace welcomes the attention, shy Rebecca finds it overwhelming.

    Director:Rod Lurie
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Drop King
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Drop King

    S1:E3

    Now captive in Bamako, Odelle must prove her value to an Ansar Dine interrogator. Harrison reluctantly turns to his famous journalist father for help when he learns he has a connection to Colonel Glen. Peter finds himself in danger after uncovering new evidence against Societel.

    Director:Rod Lurie
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Tango Uniform
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Tango Uniform

    S1:E4

    Tension is eased between Odelle and her captor, as Aslam and Frank Majors ramp up efforts to find her. Meanwhile, a senator complicates Peter's SOC investigation; Harrison prepares to deliver the eulogy at his father's funeral; and it's revealed that there's more to Randall's death than meets the eye.

    Director:Rod Lurie
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Beat Feet
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Beat Feet

    S1:E5

    Odelle receives orders from Col. Glen and treks to a secret CIA safe house, but it soon dawns on her that Glen might not be acting in her best interest. In New York, paranoia deepens when Peter discovers Societal Mining is investigating Joe; Harrison and Bob try to connect with Randall's last source.

    Director:Rod Lurie
    Writer:N/A

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Rod Lurie Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode directed by Rod Lurie. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 9/27/2005 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Elam Ferguson".