The Best Episodes Directed By Stephen Frears

Every TV Episode Directed by Stephen Frears Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for 2015
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #1 - 2015

    S1:E6

    Gretchen Carlson has been secretly taping Roger’s harassment for over a year and is working with Nancy Erika Smith, a lawyer specializing in sexual harassment. Roger goes all in on candidate Donald Trump which causes conflict with Murdoch. But Roger makes a mistake—he fires Gretchen, unwittingly setting into motion not her demise, but his own.

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  2. Background image for Dolphins
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Dolphins

    S1:E8

    Louise and Tom reflect on why and how they got together in the first place.

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  3. Background image for Episode 2
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    As Jeremy gets one step closer to becoming prime minister, Norman demands that old promises should be honoured. With the old affair with Norman threatening to derail his political career, will Jeremy stop at nothing to silence him?

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  4. Background image for Antique Globes
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Antique Globes

    S1:E2

    Tom commends himself for the courage it took to turn up late to last weeks session and promises to be there from the beginning this week.

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  5. Background image for Episode 3
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Having survived a bungled attempt on his life, Norman Scott publicly accuses Jeremy Thorpe of being behind a plot to kill him. After years of acrimony between them, Norman and Jeremy finally go head to head in court with the world watching.

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  6. Background image for Episode 1
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    It is 1960s England, homosexuality is illegal and the politician Jeremy Thorpe begins a whirlwind affair with a young stable hand, Norman Scott. But when the relationship turns sour and Jeremy’s career goes from strength to strength, Norman becomes a secret that Jeremy is desperate to hide…

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  7. Background image for Marathon
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Marathon

    S1:E1

    Louise and Tom prepare for their first marital counselling session and try to work out how they got to this point.

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  8. Background image for Syria
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Syria

    S1:E3

    Tom and Louise discuss the lost passion in their relationship – is passion something that can be found again?

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  9. Background image for Plaster Cast
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Plaster Cast

    S1:E4

    Tom asks Louise to back him up in a lie with their counsellor – is it them against the world or not?

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  10. Background image for Normal Slope
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Normal Slope

    S1:E5

    Following a bad session, Tom has moved out. This could be the start of a slippery slope.

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  11. Background image for Nigel and Naomi
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Nigel and Naomi

    S1:E6

    Tom makes an effort, but Louise complains that it feels contrived.

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  12. Background image for Call the Midwife
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Call the Midwife

    S1:E7

    Louise admits that she's ashamed of Tom's unemployment. They decide to communicate more openly.

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  13. Background image for Prison Sex
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Prison Sex

    S1:E9

    Louise and Tom discuss a breakthrough in their relationship - Louise wonders what it means.

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  14. Background image for Another Drink
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Another Drink

    S1:E10

    Tom has moved back in and feels that their issues are resolved.

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  15. Background image for Episode 3
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Persecuted and hounded by the public and press - Charles, Diana and Tecwen head to court. At first it seems the case for the prosecution is a fait accompli, but as the case for the defence gets underway, the jury learn there is far more to the story than they know.

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  16. Background image for Episode 2
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    When seemingly hopeless contestant Charles Ingram returns for his second night in the hot seat, he is a brand new man with a brand new strategy. With the audience on the edge of their seats, Charles dithers and about-turns up the question ladder.

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  17. Background image for Episode 1
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When television producer Paul Smith puts everything on the line to make ITV quiz show and overnight sensation `Who Wants to be a Millionaire?', one family's much-loved pub quiz hobby turns into outright obsession.

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  18. Background image for The Laws of Grammar
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - The Laws of Grammar

    S2:E1

    Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.

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  19. Background image for Why Quake?
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Why Quake?

    S2:E2

    Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.

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  20. Background image for Big Mustard
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Big Mustard

    S2:E3

    Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.

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  21. Background image for Prison Thoughts
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Prison Thoughts

    S2:E4

    Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

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  22. Background image for Led Zeppelin's Accountant
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Led Zeppelin's Accountant

    S2:E5

    After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.

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  23. Background image for Intimacy Kit
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Intimacy Kit

    S2:E6

    After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.

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  24. Background image for The Road Most Travelled
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The Road Most Travelled

    S2:E7

    Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.

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  25. Background image for Facetime TV
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Facetime TV

    S2:E8

    Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.

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Stephen Frears Ratings Summary

"2015" is the best rated episode directed by Stephen Frears. It scored 8.25/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by Laura Eason. It aired on 8/4/2019 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Dolphins".