The Best Episodes Directed By Sandy Smolan
Every TV Episode Directed by Sandy Smolan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Sandy Smolan Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Sandy Smolan is "Crash Course In Polite Conversations", rated 8.2/10 from 4 user votes. It was "written by Jessica Queller". "Crash Course In Polite Conversations" aired on 2/3/2004 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Three Parties".
8.2/10 4 votes#1 - Crash Course In Polite Conversations
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/2004
After Peyton receives the devastating news that her father is lost at sea, she and Lucas take an overnight trip to Hilton Head to identify a body that has washed ashore. Overcome with emotion, Peyton kisses Lucas. Meanwhile, an unexpected visit from Dan's parents leaves the Scott family in turmoil as numerous family secrets are revealed at Dan's birthday dinner.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Jessica Queller
8.0/10 1 votes#2 - Three Parties
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/8/2007
Sarah accompanies Kitty to Senator McAllister's hometown to interview local residents for his upcoming election campaign, where she meets his high school sweetheart Alice. The pair meets up with some local high school seniors at a bar, and attends a party with them. Rebecca asks Justin to attend a house party with her, who ends with Justin getting a black eye; while Chad makes a surprising decision to come out that affects his relationship with Kevin in a negative way. Meanwhile, at the advice of her best friend, Nora asks her professor out on a date. And Kitty returns to L.A. with new insight on McAllister and admits that she's falling in love with him.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Marc Guggenheim
8.0/10 1 votes#3 - Home
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/19/2003
As the day of Colin's (guest star Mike Erwin) surgery approaches and emotions run high, Andy takes Ephram and Delia on a road trip to his old medical school to consult with his mentor, Dr. Donald Douglas (guest star Philip Baker Hall). Back in Everwood, Colin kidnaps Amy and Bright in the middle of the night to surprise them with a special day of memories and hopes for the future.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Rina Mimoun
8.0/10 3 votes#4 - 100 Tears Away
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/1997
Ally is arrested for aggravated assault and attempted shoplifting. Renee bails her out, but word spreads quickly, and Ally is brought before the State Bar Review Board. A litany of her recent travails is read aloud, and Ally must contend with her unconventional past catching up with her.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: David E. Kelley
7.7/10 3 votes#5 - Roots
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/1991
Joel's former fiancé Elaine, now a widow, comes to visit. Chris' half-brother Bernard returns just as Chris is having dreams of Africa. The reclusive Adam takes a job with Holling to pay his insurance premiums.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 2 votes#6 - The Big Kiss
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/1991
Ed's wish to know who his parents were summons up a 256-year-old Indian spirit named "One-Who-Waits" who offers to help him find out. Chris finds his voice has been stolen by a beautiful woman passing through town, and comes to believe in a folk cure he hears about-that he must sleep with the most beautiful woman in town, Maggie.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Henry Bromell
7.3/10 7 votes#7 - The Third Wheel
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/7/2004
Hailey discovers she isn't as welcome as she might have thought. Perhaps the Cohen house is full? Luke makes some new friends, while Seth and Anna try to tell a friend about their decision. Rooney sings, a lot, and Oliver noses, a lot. Trouble brews.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Melissa Rosenberg
7.3/10 7 votes#8 - The Shower
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 4/21/2004
Marissa plots to ruin her mother's happiness by inviting someone from her mother's past to the wedding shower, while Sandy attempts to hide Theresa's return to the O.C. from Ryan. When Ryan discovers Sandy's lies and Theresa's reasons for coming back, he puts himself in a dangerous situation. In the meantime, Seth's unimpressive first meeting with Summer's father leaves their relationship in doubt.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: J. J. Philbin
7.0/10 1 votes#9 - The Bugmeister
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/21/2000
His wife having kicked him out Roger asks to stay with Lisa and Heather, who doesn't take long to get fed up with him living with them. She is going on a school trip to the museum, full of other old things, which does nothing to cheer her up. There she meets Dr. Bing, who looks after the insect section of the museum. Meanwhile Dr. Morris is trying to find out why virus carrying Mosquito's are appearing, before they should be out of hibernation, and are biting rich, prosperous businessman.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Michael Angeli
7.0/10 2 votes#10 - Sexual Politics
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2007
Kevin meets a new love interest, but isn't sure about his sexual orientation. Nora and Kitty have been persuaded to use the services of an executive matchmaker with decidedly mixed results.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: N/A
7.0/10 1 votes#11 - The Price of Fame
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/20/2003
Much to resident thespian Dr. Abbot's chagrin, Andy begrudgingly auditions and is offered the lead in Everwood's production of ""The King and I."" As Dr. Brown struggles with his lines, Ephram struggles with his emotions when his intense feelings for Amy are complicated by Colin's (Mike Erwin) desire to be his friend.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Rina Mimoun
7.0/10 1 votes#12 - The Infidelity Tour
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 12/3/2007
Owen tries to deal with his wife's infidelity by sending Nick to learn more about it from Ikey. Sam struggles to accept the fact that his mother is getting married. Eddie has a secret that could ruin his upcoming business venture with Nick.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Stacy Rukeyser
7.0/10 1 votes#13 - Stand Alone By Me
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/3/2008
Nick, Phil, Owen and Eddie are shocked when they find out that their childhood crush, Angela Ferilli, is dead. They reminisce about the past they shared together and realize how much Angela affected their lives.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Scott Rosenberg
7.0/10 4 votes#14 - Sex, Lies and Ed's Tapes
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/16/1990
A young man from Saskatchewan further rocks the already delicate relationship between Shelly and Holling. Ed suffers from writer's block and a lack of focus as he tries to begin work on his blockbuster movie. Maggie and Rick tiptoe around ""Maggie's curse"" when he shows symptoms of a serious medical problem.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Joshua Brand
7.0/10 1 votes#15 - The Vampiric Puppet Lamentation
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2008
To prevent the resurrection of every vampire that has ever lived, The Middleman and Wendy search for a possessed puppet that once belonged to Vlad the Impaler. Meanwhile, Noser pulls a disappearing act.
Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Andy Reaser