The Best Episodes Directed By Stephanie A. marquardt

Officers Chen and Bradford respond to a call at the Los Angeles auditions of “American Idol,” and Officer Chen ends up facing Ryan Seacrest and the judges. Meanwhile, Chen befriends a reporter whose motives are not clear.

Fin investigates a man's claim that his sister was gang raped.

Mel goes undercover as a volunteer for a rising politician when McCall tries to help a despondent college student being threatened by someone inside the candidate's campaign. Also, McCall worries when Delilah starts hanging out with a young girl who served time in juvenile detention and reminds McCall of her own troubled youth

As the CSI team investigates the death of a man visiting Las Vegas for a health and wellness convention, a fiery explosion traps Allie Rajan in the basement of an abandoned hospital.

The Task Force searches for a woman who specializes in hostile takeovers of criminal organizations, and may have intelligence connected to an international conspiracy involving presidential advisor Anna McMahon. Meanwhile, Aram enacts a daring plan to gain leverage over Red.

As Liz pushes a source for answers, Red and the task force grapple with the implications of her actions. Tensions boil over and a drastic action is taken, which will change Red and Liz's relationship forever.

When the team's armored vehicle is stolen, they must stop the vehicle from being used in a potential terrorist attack; Hondo and Nischelle prepare for their baby's gender reveal party.

Red and Liz investigate Orion Relocation Services, an organization that surreptitiously facilitates the disappearance and relocation of criminals. Meanwhile, Katarina delves into the memories of an old friend in order to get additional information about the Townsend Directive.

A young woman wakes up in the hospital with no memory of her assault, and Carisi's investigation stalls when she disappears.

Cooper's moral compass is tested when an officer whom he served with as young man, long presumed to be dead, resurfaces as a POW.

The team investigates the murder of a professional informant after he's found dead outside an abandoned factory in Red Hook. Also, Maggie reconnects with an old colleague and mentor.