The Best Episodes Directed By Tawnia Mckiernan

Every TV Episode Directed by Tawnia Mckiernan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Play Through the Pain

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    S1:E6

    An NFL quarterback is found dead in his hot tub, with his family believing it was suicide. But the Club think differently. Meanwhile, Lindsay crosses paths with an NFL star who was friends with the dead man.

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  2. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - WITSEC Stepmother

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    S3:E12

    Mary keeps an eye on a teen witness whose separated parents are too distracted by their own issues to pay attention to their daughter. Marshall thinks a witness may have betrayed his brother; and Brandi tends to Scott after he's attacked.

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  3. 9.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The French Connection Job

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    S5:E4

    The Leverage team goes inside the world of culinary schools and celebrity chefs to bring down a corrupt restaurateur who destroys lives in his pursuit of fame and money.

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  4. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Thicker Than Water

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    S2:E6

    Betty learns that her cancer is advancing and decides to fulfill her life long dream of driving across country in a Ford Mustang. Increasingly nervous about becoming a father, Roland spends the day at the hospital's baby ward getting advice from Denise. Rumors swirl about Denise's friendship with Getti, when another nurse sees them together off post.

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  5. 8.4/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Shawn Gets the Yips

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    S4:E5

    After a cop bar is shot up in an apparent robbery during Officer McNab's birthday celebration, Shawn realizes the shooter was actually targeting Lassiter.

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  6. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Hook

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    S1:E16

    While tracking down the dangerous fugitive Aaron Deckard, Mac and Jack face the notorious Colton family of bounty hunters who already kidnapped their mark. Also, Bozer and Riley try to hack into Jack’s CIA file to find out about his history with Matty.

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  7. 8.0/10(9 votes)

    #7 - We'd Like to Thank the Academy

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    S5:E13

    When they solve a case without following proper protocols, Shawn and Gus are ordered by the Chief to take a crash course at the police academy in order to learn the correct way to handle cases, but the two resort back to their old ways.

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  8. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Army of One

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    S5:E10

    Michael goes undercover with a group of hijackers in order to assist Jesse with a security job, but he changes the plan when the hijackers take hostages at the airport. Madeline assists Michael by organizing the hostages and trying to lead them to safety.

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  9. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Mientras Dormías

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    S4:E11

    Teresa's closest allies must make difficult decisions without her when she cannot.

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  10. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Blankie

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    S3:E3

    Bosch continues his investigation into the Gallagher family disappearance, focusing on Stephen Gallagher's business. Infighting in the follow-home robbery crew gives Vasquez and Maddie a lead. Chandler's association with Bosch comes under scrutiny, threatening her campaign.

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  11. 7.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - ...As the Day She Was Born

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    S14:E15

    Neela, worn out after being on shift for over 24 hours, has to make a quick decision regarding an accident victim's torn aorta. Sarah's grandparents are in town, and Hank is rushed to the ER after collapsing during an outing. Gates tries to convey to Sam that his feelings for her are serious.

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  12. 7.7/10(17 votes)

    #12 - The Red Tattoo

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    S6:E5

    When a prominent member of Visualize is mysteriously killed, Jane investigates in the hopes that the case will provide a clue that will lead him to Red John.

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  13. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Kilimanjaro

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    S1:E8

    Moretti and Pierce are called upon to solve a crime in their own backyard when a college student is killed in her dorm room. Pierce is forced into the uncomfortable situation of interacting on a personal level with more than one of his students, which forces him to confront difficult truths about his own past. The case comes just as Moretti is beginning to re-evaluate her relationship with Dr. Hathaway.

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  14. 7.5/10(15 votes)

    #14 - For Good

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    S3:E12

    Someone tries to kill Morgan Edge and he barely survives. He accuses Lena of being behind the attempt and vows to destroy her. When Lena fears her hatred for Morgan will take her to the Luthor dark side, Kara steps in to help her friend. Meanwhile, after Sam realizes she’s losing time, she confides in Alex who decides to run some medical tests to see if she can find out what’s going on with her new friend.

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  15. 7.4/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Mr. Monk and the Lady Next Door

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    S7:E12

    While investigating a murder at a museum of oddities, Monk befriends a warm older woman, but he has trouble believing the friendship comes without a catch.

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  16. 7.4/10(19 votes)

    #16 - Kiss of the Muse

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    S2:E20

    Nick discovers a muse-like Wesen with the ability to influence those she gets close to – some with positive results, others with terrifying ones. Nick must find a way to get close without losing himself in the process. Juliette arranges a dinner date with Nick in the hopes of clearing the air, but their plans go awry as the case intensifies. Meanwhile, Rosalee takes her first visit to Aunt Marie’s trailer.

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  17. 7.4/10(9 votes)

    #17 - The Anti-Terrorism Squad

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    S12:E5

    The BAU investigates if bullying may be the link between two high school students who are the sole survivors after both of their families are killed.

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  18. 7.3/10(18 votes)

    #18 - The Man in the Wall

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    S1:E6

    When Brennan and Angela get caught in a fight in a dance club, Brennan kicks someone into a wall, which causes the wall to break open and reveal a mummified corpse and a meth stash.

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  19. 7.3/10(13 votes)

    #19 - The Doll in the Derby

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    S8:E14

    The dismembered body of a roller derby skater means Angela goes undercover at the rink to find more clues to the woman's murder. Elsewhere, Cam worries over the sheer number of doctor appointments Booth is going to, and presses him for details.

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  20. 7.3/10(17 votes)

    #20 - The Tower Is Tall but the Fall Is Short

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    S2:E6

    While Sarah, John and Cameron track another name from their list, they accidentally cross paths with T-1001. Meanwhile, a woman who Derek once knew in the past surprises him by appearing in the present.

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  21. 7.3/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Twelve Days of Krampus

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    S3:E8

    After a string of delinquent teens go missing, an old Wesen tale of an evil Santa who brings more than just a lump of coal may be the prime suspect. The investigation intensifies as Nick and Hank take things a little too far. Meanwhile, Monroe enlists Juliet to surprise Rosalee for their first Christmas together with unintended results. Elsewhere, Captain Renard’s tour of Europe brings him closer to tracking down Adalind.

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  22. 7.0/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Dyin' on a Prayer

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    S4:E4

    A rabbi raises a golem to protect his nephew, but he can't control it. Elizabeth successfully recreates Adalind's spell, but it still requires a key ingredient.

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  23. 6.7/10(16 votes)

    #23 - Why Let Cooler Pasture Deform

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    S2:E9

    After Jane discovers that Sandstorm is gearing up for an imminent attack, she risks everything to send a secret SOS to her FBI team.

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  24. 6.5/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Monk

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    S8:E9

    Natalie tries to throw a surprise party for her surprise-hating boss, who is busy trying to solve the murder of a maintenance man.

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  25. 6.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Secret of Macho Grande

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    S1:E3

    A vital clue leads Danny and Lexi to an Austrian castle where the Germans may have hidden Cleopatra’s sarcophagus during World War II. Also, Fabi rescues Dr. Castillo’s kidnapped assistant, Max, and Hardwick reveals information to Fabi and Gwen about others who are searching for Cleopatra.

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Tawnia McKiernan Ratings Summary

"Play Through the Pain" is the best rated episode directed by Tawnia McKiernan. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Sherry Carnes. It aired on 11/16/2007 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "WITSEC Stepmother".