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The Best Episodes Directed By Sandy Smolan

Every TV Episode Directed by Sandy Smolan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - The Perfect Day
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E13

    Nina finds Andy and Amanda (Anne Heche) together causing her to question Andy and her friendship with him. Meanwhile, Ephram and Amy convince a reluctant Hannah to ditch school for the day and take Bright along for the ride as the recover from sending out college applications. Lastly, Harold and Edna are forced to work together despite their hostility toward each other when a medical emergency comes up at his office with the water pipes bursting.

    Director:Sandy Smolan
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Unfinished Business
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E17

    Amy moves back home, but finds adjusting to her old life difficult, especially after her parents (Tom Amandes and Merrilyn Gann) discover she's taking birth control pills and her former friends give her the major cold shoulder. Elsewhere in Everwood, Ephram thinks Madison is going to break up with him and Andy testifies on behalf of Nina as she and her recently out-of-the-closet ex-husband (guest-star Dylan Walsh) battle for sole custody of their son.

    Director:Sandy Smolan
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Crash Course In Polite Conversations
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    S1:E12

    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:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Home
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E23

    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:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Blind Faith
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E6

    Dr. Abbott suspects that Linda and Andy like each other more than they should, so he decides to set his sister up with more appropriate suitors. Meanwhile, Ephram finally has the courage to tell Amy how he really feels about their relationship, but he is confused by his feelings for Madison, who comes to the rescue when Ephram needs help to pass his driving test. Meanwhile, Andy tries to help the soon-to-be-remarried Reverend Keyes (guest-star Tim DeKay) cope with his impending blindness, but the minister would rather leave his fate to God than attempt a new treatment that might save his sight.

    Director:Sandy Smolan
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - 100 Tears Away
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S1:E5

    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:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 25 - The Shower
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S1:E25

    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:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - The Third Wheel
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S1:E15

    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:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - His Leading Lady
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E13

    The filming of Dawson's new movie brings back memories for the filmmaker and for Joey who grows to dislike the actress playing her.

    Director:Sandy Smolan
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - The Valentine's Day Massacre
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E14

    Joey questions Dawson's state of mind when he and Pacey decide to lead their friends to a secret location party hosted by a group infamous for their complete and utter debauchery. Back at home, Jack's ex-girlfriend arrives from Rhode Island nursing a broken heart but is unaware of Jack's coming out last year and Jen's first date with Henry is a Valentine's Day she won't soon forget.

    Director:Sandy Smolan
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Price of Fame
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E13

    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:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Blame Game
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E13

    Ally has a chance encounter with Glenn, the well-endowed artists' model, at a local Starbucks, and makes it very clear that she is irritated with him. On the legal side, John Cage takes on a wrongful death case that Fish is convinced will reap big bucks for the firm. Two adult siblings are suing an airline after their father is killed in a plane crash.

    Director:Sandy Smolan
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - To Be or Not to Be ...
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E14

    In a compelling two-part episode, the Capeside High School gossip mill kicks into overdrive after Jack bears his soul in a English assignment and is forced to expose his innermost secrets while reading the poem aloud in class, leaving Dawson, Joey, and Andie shaken by the implications of what it all means. Meanwhile, Pacey tries to defend Jack in the face of an adversarial teacher, and Jen finds her latest suitor Ty is full of surprises.

    Director:Sandy Smolan
    Writer:N/A

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Sandy Smolan Ratings Summary

"The Perfect Day" is the best rated episode directed by Sandy Smolan. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/31/2005 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Unfinished Business".