The Best Episodes Directed By Rose Troche

#1 - Pilot Part 2

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2004

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Ilene Chaiken

#2 - Light

Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/20/2021

Bette takes a big swing with Pippa, Shane leans on Tess when she’s suddenly forced to harbor a secret, and Alice’s run-in with someone from her past throws her for a loop. Meanwhile, Dani must examine what’s holding her back in her personal life as Sophie is pushed to question Finley’s maturity and Angie worries that things have taken a turn between her and Jordi.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Maisha Closson

#3 - Vanished

Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/9/2021

The team welcomes a new member as they begin their hunt for a repeat offender and the child he kidnapped after murdering the boy’s single mother. Also, Jess tries to move past the awkward exchange he had with Sarah during their last encounter.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Elizabeth Rinehart

#4 - Faith

Season 11 Episode 22 - Aired 11/6/2022

Ezekiel and Negan team up to lead a clandestine labor revolt against the warden. Aaron, Jerry, Lydia, and Elijah catch up with Luke and Jules fleeing Oceanside. Eugene stands trial with Yumiko as his defense attorney.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Nicole Mirante-Matthews

#5 - All We Got

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2018

Spencer’s worlds come together to celebrate his birthday in Beverly Hills. But mixing the dysfunctional families – with the dash of an unexpected guest – ends in disaster. Olivia and Jordan, on a mission to uncover a family secret, discover a missing link to their father’s past. Meanwhile, Coop and Patience struggle to define their blossoming romance.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Robert D. Doty

#6 - Let's Do It

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2004

Tina tries to get over her concerns about the new sperm donor. Tim decides to throw a dinner party and invites Marina, making Jenny feel uncomfortable. Alice runs into her abusive ex-girlfriend. Dana has her eye on a chef, but is hesitant to make a move on her.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: N/A

#7 - The Plan

Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/2002

The death of a psychic's husband sparks some interesting conversation around Fisher & Sons. Meanwhile, Ruth is changed after attending a lengthy self-actualization seminar; Claire is upset to discover that her guidance counselor has betrayed her confidence; and Brenda walks out on a college course she enrolled in.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Kate Robin

#8 - Clean Slate

Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/2021

As the team searches for a young girl who was kidnapped from a cabin during a family vacation, they discover that the abduction may be tied to a skeleton in her family's closet. Also, Maggie questions her relationship with Nestor when she learns he hasn't been completely honest with her.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Claire Demorest

#9 - Luck, Next Time

Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/14/2004

Shane gets the opportunity to style a high-profile client's hair, Bette and Tina receive some devastating news, Jenny goes to dinner with Marina and Francesca, and Alice decides that her relationship with Lisa is too complex.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Ilene Chaiken

#10 - Loneliest Number

Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/6/2005

When she is rejected from the writing class, Jenny sets out to win over her intimidating professor. Tina is devastated when she finds an email from Candace on Bette's computer, Dana and Alice continue to hide their attraction for each other, and Kit tries to find an opening act for her new club.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: N/A

#11 - Pilot Part 1

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2004

Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been a couple for seven years, and they want to start a family. Their next-door neighbor, Tim Haspel, is excited that his girlfriend, a talented young writer named Jenny Schecter, is moving in with him. But soon mixing with Bette and Tina's circle of lesbian friends, Jenny learns that her midwest university education may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life, lust, and love in Los Angeles.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Ilene Chaiken

#12 - Listen Up

Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/7/2004

When Jenny's old roommate (guest star Sarah Strange) from college comes to stay, Jenny decides to use the opportunity to reveal the details about her affair with Marina. Bette and Tina join a group in preparation for becoming parents, and Dana faces a tough time when she must come out to her conservative parents.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: N/A

#13 - Loud & Proud

Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/1/2005

Dana is stunned when she learns a big secret about her brother, Howie, at Gay Pride 2005. Mark tries to make amends with Jenny and Shane, Kit and Bette learn that their father, Melvin, is refusing treatment for his illness, and a shocking memory about Jenny's childhood is revealed.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Elizabeth Hunter

#14 - Limb from Limb

Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/11/2004

As the "Provocations" opening approaches, Bette struggles with a temptation. After some sad news, Dana turns to Tonya, leaving Alice unhappy. Shane tries to let Clea down gently but it backfires in her face.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Ilene Chaiken

#15 - The Swarm

Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/21/2023

Eve and Gavin ally with James to infiltrate the Lazarus Building in hopes of saving Ty and stopping Kiera from destroying their only way home. When a deadly horde awakens beneath the Clearing, Veronica must save Ella before a lethal sting kills her.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Christopher Hollier

#16 - Lawfully

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2004

Dana is invited to a dinner party for Subaru, who want to sponsor her tennis career, but Lara is hurt when Dana takes her male doubles partner instead of her. Meanwhile, Tim is shocked when he catches Marina and Jenny in a compromising position, Alice tries to sort out the problems with her mother, and Bette tells her father about Tina's pregnancy, but is upset by his reaction.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Guinevere Turner

#17 - Liberally

Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/21/2004

Bette is worried about Tina when she throws herself into volunteer work, Marina and Francesca get into an argument, Alice thinks she may be pregnant by Lisa, and Dana and Jenny try to console each other.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Guinevere Turner

#18 - Locked Up

Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/4/2004

After a riot at the gallery, the entire gang ends up in jail. Shane rejects Clea's affections, Jenny goes on a date, and Marina makes a move on Robin as she prepares for Drag King night at The Planet.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Ilene Chaiken

#19 - L'Ennui

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/29/2004

Tina and Bette are stunned when their friends say their impending parenthood has made them boring. Jenny stays at Marina's when Tim throws her out but she is shocked to learn the truth about Marina's personal life. Dana rejects Lara as her sponsorship contract hangs on the line.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: N/A

#20 - Looking Back

Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/28/2004

Tina, Jenny, Shane, Alice and Dana all share an eventful trip to Palm Springs. While on the road, they all share their "first love" stories. Back in Los Angeles, Bette hires Candace, an attractive carpenter, to handle the set-up of the "Provocations" exhibit opening at the gallery.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Ilene Chaiken

#21 - Labia Majora

Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2006

Bette and Tina deal with parenting Angelica while attempting to rekindle their relationship and handle an obnoxious social worker. Alice has a traffic accident, Helena gets into the movie business, Carmen and Shane's relationship gets more serious as Carmen takes her to meet the parents, and Jenny, recovering at her parents', has had enough with the Midwest and ponders moving back to L.A. with her new girlfriend Moira.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Ilene Chaiken

#22 - The Fugitive

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2014

Carter admits to having feelings for Crash; Crash plans to skip bail to avoid jail time.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Sam Wolfson

#23 - A Positive Spin!

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/1/2019

Krystal and Cody throw a rally. Ernie tries to connect with his son. Stan finds a new supplier for the water park.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: Matt Lutsky

#24 - Debbie Might Be a Prostitute

Season 10 Episode 8 - Aired 12/29/2019

Debbie weighs the pros and cons of a new career path. Frank uncovers the truth about Faye’s living situation. A miscommunication between Ian and Mickey has disastrous consequences and Lip and Tami disagree over who should be taking care of Fred.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: N/A

#25 - Boy on Fire

Season 20 Episode 14 - Aired 3/1/2010

When detectives Cyrus Lupo and Kevin Bernard come upon the burning body of Cesar, a sixteen-year-old charter school student from a bad neighborhood, they begin to question his young mentee Moses, who was the last person to see him alive.

Director: Rose Troche

Writer: N/A