The Best Episodes Directed By Roger Kumble
Every TV Episode Directed by Roger Kumble Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Roger Kumble Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Roger Kumble is "Onset", rated 8.7/10 from 3 user votes. It was "written by Michael Horowitz". "Onset" aired on 6/25/2015 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Tick Tock".
8.7/10 3 votes#1 - Onset
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2015
John visits Antoine's father, the leader of the VCC gang, in prison, and tries to disentangle himself from his responsibilities with Antoine. Meanwhile, things get out of control when Gretchen confronts Hillary's abusive boyfriend at his home.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Michael Horowitz
8.5/10 20 votes#2 - Tick Tock
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/24/2016
Louis thinks about Anita Gibbs' offer of immunity. Rachel offers Mike advise on how to win over the people in the courtroom.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Daniel Arkin
8.5/10 20 votes#3 - This Is Rome
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/20/2014
Harvey and Jessica take measures to protect the firm; Louis tries to get his affairs in order.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Justin Peacock
8.2/10 19 votes#4 - Hitting Home
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2015
Mike teams with Jack Soloff on a case. Esther Litt returns to P.S.L. in hopes of discreetly solving a problem. Donna and Harvey try to return their friendship to normal.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Sharyn Rothstein
8.2/10 23 votes#5 - The Hand That Feeds You
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 9/7/2016
In order to protect Mike, Harvey considers putting Gallo back on the streets. Jessica and Rachel get Bailey's case re-opened. Louis deals with anxiety over Tara.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Daniel Arkin
8.2/10 16 votes#6 - Character and Fitness
Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2017
Mike needs Harvey and Rachel's help to overcome an impossible obstacle, or his dream of becoming a real lawyer is over. Donna's new venture hits a snag. Louis tries to patch things up with Tara.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Genevieve Sparling
7.9/10 23 votes#7 - I Want You to Want Me
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2013
Louis offers Mike a future-changing case; Harvey and Jessica work together to bring down an old nemesis.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Jon Cowan
7.9/10 24 votes#8 - Blood in the Water
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/24/2013
The war with Daniel may be over, but the battle has left Pearson Hardman vulnerable, and Harvey must protect the firm from a rival whose attack seems as personal as it is professional. Louis and Mike are forced to pay the price for previous actions.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Genevieve Sparling
7.8/10 9 votes#9 - Out of the Frying Pan
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2013
Peter assigns Neal a new handler to investigate an online black market, but Neal’s loyalties will be tested when he discovers the trail might lead to Mozzie.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Daniel Shattuck
7.6/10 6 votes#10 - The Root of All Evil
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2015
Kirsten surprises the Stitchers team when they discover that she has a boyfriend, Liam, who shows up suddenly, prompting Maggie to covertly gather information on him. Meanwhile, a young woman’s extravagant social life may be the clue to her death.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: April Fitzsimmons
7.6/10 5 votes#11 - Mindy and Nanny
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2015
Mindy has to fire the world’s most difficult nanny: her mother-in-law. Jody tries to save Jeremy from his manipulative girlfriend.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Lang Fisher
7.5/10 2 votes#12 - The Age of Darkness
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/29/2014
When Erica cannot be consoled after her boyfriend dumps her, Murray steps in to help; Barry becomes obsessed with a new arcade game.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Andrew Secunda
7.3/10 13 votes#13 - Promises, Promises
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 8/1/2018
Harvey’s good deed puts him on a collision course with the firm’s landlord, David Fox. Alex pursues Samantha's former client. A medical condition jeopardizes Katrina’s shot at Senior Partner.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Rob LaMorgese
7.0/10 19 votes#14 - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2014
Harvey and Mike find themselves on opposite sides of a takeover battle that threatens to turn into a knockdown, drag-out fight – a fight complicated by Rachel’s relationship with Mike. Meanwhile, Louis finds himself partnered with recent SEC defector Jeff Malone in defending Pearson Specter from disgraced DA Eric Woodall.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Genevieve Sparling
7.0/10 13 votes#15 - Brooklyn Housing
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 8/9/2017
Mike juggles his work obligations with his promise to help a family; Harvey asks for Louis's discretion in a sensitive matter; Donna vets a possible addition to the firm.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Rob LaMorgese
7.0/10 13 votes#16 - Rocky 8
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 1/23/2019
Harvey laces up for a rematch against an old foe. Louis struggles to hold the reins of the firm.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Michael L. Kramer
7.0/10 3 votes#17 - Whiz Kid
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 8/14/2011
Shauna goes into damage-control mode when Vince must pass a drug test after being caught in a compromising position. Ari escorts an old flame to Bobby Flay's restaurant to get back at his wife following a rancorous session of couples therapy.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Doug Ellin
6.9/10 4 votes#18 - The Melody Lingers On
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 3/10/2015
Testimony at Alison's trial reveals a plethora of lies; Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Caleb follow a string of clues in hope of uncovering information that will clear Hanna.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
6.5/10 16 votes#19 - Bad Man
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2018
Harvey has to call in an old debt for the firm. Mike goes toe-to-toe with an unlikely opponent. Louis comes to terms with his new role.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Rick Muirragui
6.2/10 8 votes#20 - Birds of a Feather
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/2012
Visiting Mona is driving a wedge between Hanna and Caleb and Hanna is forced to weigh up how honest to be with him.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Michael J. Cinquemani
5.5/10 2 votes#21 - Did You Miss Me?
Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 3/8/2016
After Alison is confronted with a sudden, mysterious jeopardy, the Liars decide to take things into their own hands for a counterattack. Hanna and Caleb work together to develop a plan to come face-to-face with the tormentor. Emily and Spencer team up to investigate if Mona had any involvement with the murder. Aria and Ezra continue to work on the book though it might be more difficult than anticipated. Meanwhile, Ali encounters an unexpected visitor.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Joseph Dougherty
5.0/10 2 votes#22 - Power Play
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 5/9/2017
Ali’s turn at the game forces her to face a monumental personal decision, made even more difficult when A.D. triggers Ali to remember a forgotten trauma. Spencer has a long overdue conversation with her father about his past sins and recent whereabouts. Emily continues to navigate working at Rosewood High with both Ali and Paige, especially when Ali comes to a troubling realization about her pregnancy, and Paige makes a big decision. Aria continues to question the fate of her relationship with Ezra and bristles under A.D.’s taunts. And, in the search for Mary Drake, Hanna and Spencer run into a familiar face with a shocking secret.
Director: Roger Kumble
Writer: Lijah J. Barasz