9.0/106 votes#1 - Junk in the Trunk
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2/2/2009
The body of a man who stole $3 million in diamonds is found in the trunk of a car; the condition of the body makes determining the cause of death impossible.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Duppy Demetrius
9.0/101 votes#2 - The Seminar
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2015
When the office celebrates a promotion for Clark, Ken is oblivious since he lives in his own world…it’s the last straw for Clark dealing with Ken’s selfish ways. Clark writes a fake complaint comment card about Ken, so he’s forced to attend a training seminar for better bedside manners, which leaves Allison at home to have dinner with Ken’s parents.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Mary Fitzgerald
8.6/108 votes#3 - Theoretical Love Is Not Dead
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 11/15/2010
In the season 6 finale, Nancy must free herself from the grip of Esteban in order to escape the country along with her family. At the airport, Andy attempts to calm the nerves of Shane and Warren. Meanwhile, Silas must decide whether to stay with Lars or leave with the Botwins.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
8.5/104 votes#4 - Door Jam
Season 10 Episode 11 - Aired 1/7/2003
Frasier mistakenly receives some of Cam Winston's mail, including a mysterious invitation to an exclusive locale. Frasier and Niles are surprised to have been left out of the loop about this new hot spot, and become obsessed with finding out more information.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Heide Perlman
8.4/105 votes#5 - Mirror, Mirror
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2008
Driven by a hidden agenda, Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise party for her 70th birthday. Jackson wants to take his relationship with Susan to the next level. Gabrielle's concerned she might be pregnant. Tom tells Lynette he's sold the pizzeria. A startling reason for the bond between Bree and Katherine is revealed. And finally, an outraged Mrs. McCluskey has the entire neighborhood questioning her sanity.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: John Pardee
8.3/108 votes#6 - All About My Mom
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 8/31/2009
Nancy learns of Esteban's fate and takes action to preserve her own. Andy makes a big change in his life. Dean, Doug and Celia find common ground. Silas helps Adelita with a disturbing medical issue.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
8.3/108 votes#7 - How to Chew Quietly and Influence People
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 3/3/2022
Susie hones her managerial style. Rose’s professional skills land her an incredible opportunity. Midge and Susie take advantage of some high society perks.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Kate Fodor
8.2/104 votes#8 - The New Friend
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 12/5/2000
Roz introduces Frasier to her new boyfriend, Luke, and the two men hit it off. When Roz and Luke break up, Frasier, hides his continuing friendship with him while supporting Roz during her heartbreak.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Bob Daily
8.2/104 votes#9 - Kissing Cousin
Season 10 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2002
Frasier is surprised to learn that Kenny has never unpacked the boxes in his office because he views all of his jobs as temporary. Roz's younger cousin Jen comes to stay with her for the week. She is extremely cynical and opinionated, and quickly gets on Frasier's nerves.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Eric Zicklin
8.2/105 votes#10 - The Ann Who Came To Dinner
Season 11 Episode 13 - Aired 1/13/2004
Lawsuit fears plague Frasier over an accident in his kitchen that befell his insurer: a former date named Ann he snubbed. Now, Frasier entreats her to recuperate at his place, where Ann takes full advantage of the situation.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Chris Marcil
8.2/104 votes#11 - Miss Right Now
Season 11 Episode 19 - Aired 4/6/2004
Martin worries about a visit from Ronee's mother. She dislikes him because she once saw Martin innocently comforting the teenage Ronee and assumed he was trying to 'take her virtue'.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Ken Levine
8.2/105 votes#12 - Back in Business
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2008
Bree's new found success causes the rest of the women on Wisteria Lane to feel envious. Lynette longs to return to her days as an ad-executive, and finds an outlet as Bree's marketing manager. Mike feels that he is not a big enough presence in his son's life after M.J. draws a family portrait and leaves him out. Meanwhile, Gaby comes up with a way to have more sex with Carlos.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: John Pardee
8.2/108 votes#13 - Problem Child
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 8/18/2008
When a 12-year-old disappears, Brenda must decide whether to treat him as a runaway or a missing person.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Duppy Demetrius
8.1/108 votes#14 - Yes I Can
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2008
When Nancy is denied a share of the incoming pot by Guillermo, she decides to go over his head to Esteban. Celia discovers the cheap medication at Mexican pharmacies. Silas and Lisa get intimate, while Shane discovers some shocking photos. Andy and Doug begin interviewing for their human smuggling operation.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Matthew Salsberg
8.1/109 votes#15 - Thwack
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 8/16/2010
Faced with the aftermath of Shane having murdered Pilar, Nancy grabs Shane and Silas and they flee the scene. Andy is then met with the decision to split town with his family or stay and fight for Audra's affection.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
8.0/108 votes#16 - Wonderful Wonderful
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2009
After showing Esteban the proof of her baby, a sonogram picture. Nancy returns to Ren Mar to her family, but still unsure of her fate. Meanwhile, Celia is held hostage in Mexico by her estranged daughter Quinn who tries to ransom her off to all her friends, but they hilariously decline to deliver the cash for her release. Back in Ren Mar, Andy, Silas and Doug discuss plans to grow pot in a national forest.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
8.0/108 votes#17 - Felling and Swamping
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 8/23/2010
After hours of aimless driving, Nancy, ignoring Shane's suggestion of hiding out in Pittsburgh, hatches a plan for the family to cross into Canada. Andy is tasked with acquiring fake IDs. Silas must decide if he's willing to live on the lam. Elsewhere, Esteban must answer to authorities regarding Pilar's murder and Nancy's whereabouts.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Victoria Morrow
8.0/108 votes#18 - Boomerang
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 9/20/2010
The Botwins' flight continues after a parking violation and Doug gets into a hostage situation.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
8.0/108 votes#19 - Qualitative Spatial Reasoning
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2011
Nancy and Silas face off over who controls their drug business, while Andy tries to mediate; Shane goes to lengths to win back Detective Ouellette's trust, while Doug tries to keep the SEC distracted from his hedge fund's illegal activities.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Stephen Falk
8.0/103 votes#20 - Guns N' Neuroses
Season 11 Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2003
Lilith comes to town for a one-day conference. She and Frasier try to get together, but keep having to cancel. Lilith discusses her romantic problems with a colleague at Cafe Nervosa before having to return to the conference.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jon Sherman
8.0/1010 votes#21 - The Natural Order
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/2009
When Liz reprimands Tracy in front of the TGS staff, Tracy asks Liz to stop giving him preferential treatment. Liz agrees, but Tracy thinks that Liz should give up some of her privileges also. Jack remembers some unpleasant memories of his father after his mother, Colleen, visits. Jenna adopts a pet gibbon.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Tina Fey
8.0/102 votes#22 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2015
Ken is stressed out at work over his “whining, complaining” patients so he needs a therapy session with Allison. Back at home, Ken is nervous about Molly’s driving test – “What if she doesn’t fail!”
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: N/A
7.9/107 votes#23 - Dearborn-Again
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 10/25/2010
Nancy, attempting to score some big cash, returns to her hometown where she takes up residence with Warren an old acquaintance. Andy and Doug try to secure information on where to locate fake passports. Meanwhile, Silas and Shane curiously dig into Nancy's past.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Roberto Benabib
7.8/104 votes#24 - Junior Agent
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 11/27/2001
Frasier gets an annoying new agent in the middle of a competition between him and a rival radio broadcaster.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Bob Daily
7.8/106 votes#25 - Next of Kin (1)
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 12/3/2007
Brenda finds an opportunity to visit home when she attempts to track down a witness who disappears to Atlanta. Unfortunately, once she finds the witness, her holidays with family take on a whole new meaning.
Director: Scott Ellis
Writer: Mike Berchem
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"Junk in the Trunk" is the best rated episode directed by Scott Ellis. It scored 9/10 based on 6 votes. It was written by Duppy Demetrius. It aired on 2/2/2009 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Seminar".