The Best Episodes Directed By Sam Levinson
Every TV Episode Directed by Sam Levinson Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Sam Levinson Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Sam Levinson is "Stand Still Like the Hummingbird", rated 8.8/10 from 30 user votes. It was "written by Sam Levinson". "Stand Still Like the Hummingbird" aired on 2/6/2022 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door".
8.8/10 30 votes#1 - Stand Still Like the Hummingbird
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/6/2022
Fate has a way of catching up with those who try to outrun it.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
8.2/10 43 votes#2 - Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/9/2022
Rue and Jules cross paths for the first time since Christmas as East Highland rings in the new year.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
8.0/10 37 votes#3 - Shook Ones Pt. II
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2019
Rue tries to get clean for Jules and chaperones Gia at the carnival. Jules encounters Cal with his family. Cassie and Maddy, annoyed at their boyfriends, decide to do molly together. Kat hangs out with Ethan until she misreads a situation. Nate reveals who he really is.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
8.0/10 33 votes#4 - The Theater and Its Double
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2022
Art imitates life as the East Highland crew watches their complicated dynamics reflected in Lexi's long-awaited play. Meanwhile, Fezco gets ready to attend.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
7.9/10 34 votes#5 - All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2022
As the show goes on, fragments of memories collide with the present and future.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
7.8/10 30 votes#6 - The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2019
Rue gets depressed and watches 22 straight episodes of a British reality show. Jules goes to visit an old friend. Cassie looks for advice in the aftermath of Halloween night.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
7.7/10 45 votes#7 - Stuntin' Like My Daddy
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2019
On the first day of school, Rue's excited about her new friend, Jules, but struggles to put the past behind her and gets into trouble at Fezco's. Nate becomes obsessed with Maddy's hookup, Tyler, while trying to get back together with Maddy. Kat finds out that a video of her has surfaced online. McKay takes the stress of college out on Cassie.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
7.7/10 37 votes#8 - Made You Look
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2019
Kat decides to try camming and has her first session. Jules starts falling for a boy online and asks Rue to help her take some nudes. Maddy finds something odd on Nate's phone. Cassie and McKay spend the weekend at his school and go to a party at the frat he's rushing. Rue is confronted about her lies at NA.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
7.6/10 36 votes#9 - And Salt the Earth Behind You
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2019
In the Season One Finale, it's the winter formal at East Highland.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
7.6/10 27 votes#10 - Out of Touch
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2022
As the semester kicks off, Jules questions Rue and Elliot's new friendship. While Cal hunts for answers, Nate makes a tough decision. The lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur as Kat ponders her relationship, and Maddy contemplates the decision to end hers.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
7.5/10 23 votes#11 - You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2022
At Maddy’s birthday party, relationships are celebrated and questioned. Meanwhile, Jules turns to Elliot for advice and Cal takes a trip down memory lane.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
7.4/10 27 votes#12 - Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/23/2022
Rue pursues a new business venture, Cassie settles into a routine, and Cal finds a target.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
7.4/10 23 votes#13 - A Thousand Little Trees of Blood
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2022
As relationships with mothers are tested, Rue tries to recover. Meanwhile, Lexi questions the possible backlash from her play, and Nate celebrates his newfound freedom.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: Sam Levinson
6.2/10 16 votes#14 - Pop Tarts & Rat Tales
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2023
As Jocelyn preps for her triumphant return, a leaked photo sends her team into crisis mode – just as a journalist arrives to do an in-depth profile on her. Later, Jocelyn has a chance encounter with nightclub owner Tedros.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: N/A
4.1/10 7 votes#15 - Daybreak
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2023
As Tedros inserts himself into Jocelyn's life by offering input on her wardrobe and collaborators, Leia brings her growing concerns to Chaim and Destiny. But when her team suddenly begins to soften toward Tedros, Jocelyn becomes even more emotionally tethered to him.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: N/A
3.9/10 7 votes#16 - Double Fantasy
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2023
After clashing with her team over her album's first single, Jocelyn pushes herself to the limit on the set of her new music video, while Nikki sees potential in backup dancer Dyanne. Later, Tedros introduces Jocelyn and Leia to Izaak and Chloe from his inner circle.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: N/A
2.2/10 4 votes#17 - Stars Belong to the World
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/25/2023
While fighting for the upper hand in her relationship with Tedros, Jocelyn becomes determined to introduce her new persona to the world. Later, Jocelyn’s team discusses her increasing involvement with Tedros and his inner circle.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: N/A
2.0/10 3 votes#18 - Jocelyn Forever
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/2/2023
While planning a showcase for her upcoming tour, Jocelyn begins to take control of the relationships around her – much to Tedros’s dismay. Later, a meeting with Jocelyn disrupts Nikki’s plans for Dyanne, as disturbing news about Jocelyn’s ex emerges.
Director: Sam Levinson
Writer: N/A