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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

    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

    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. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Thicker Than Water

    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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  4. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The French Connection Job

    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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  5. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Can't Take My Eyes Off You (I)

    S12:E12

    After Callen receives a cryptic message from Hetty, he tracks down the person tailing him, bringing him to a remote location teeming with Russians… and face to face with Anna.

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  6. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Nightwatch

    S1:E20

    When a navy seaman is involved in a murder, the NCIS team is called to work the case on their day off. Also, Lucy finds out Whistler turned down a promotion in D.C. to stay in Hawai'i.

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  7. 8.9/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Good Housekeeping

    S1:E9

    The murder of an adolescent girl from Mexico, found dead in the Los Angeles River, proves difficult and painful for Brenda and her team. At first, a known sex-offender seems the likely candidate, but questions arise about why the girl and her mother were brought to the US, leading the investigation in another direction. Soon, the girl's backpack suggests the girl's uncle or the family for whom the mother worked may have been involved, A search of the house suggests one of the family is the murderer, but which one? An end-run by the family, determined to protect the killer, takes Brenda to Mexico, where she must use all her resources, Fritz and Mexican law to finally bring the killer to justice. The usually cantankerous Dr. Crippen shows his softer side as he briefs Brenda following the autopsy, in a scene representative of the way in which the violent death of a child impacts the police.

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  8. 8.9/10(7 votes)

    #8 - The Butler Did It

    S1:E10

    Three wealthy, spoiled and unruly children become the target of Brenda's investigation when their stepmother is murdered and the family butler seemingly commits suicide shortly thereafter. Riding heard on the trio is their family attorney, who cleans up their messes and provides them with alibis. Convinced the butler was actually murdered, Brenda sets out to discover which of the children committed the murders, and finds the real killer was someone altogether different!

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  9. 8.7/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Lucky Strikes

    S13:E5

    Morgan lends emotional support to Garcia when she experiences anxiety over a case that is personal to her from her past.

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  10. 8.7/10(23 votes)

    #10 - Party Time

    S4:E8

    Miguel and Sam are excited about attending the junior prom until another couple unexpectedly shows up. Terry lures Johnny to a familiar location.

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  11. 8.3/10(40 votes)

    #11 - The Lucky Ones

    S11:E12

    Aaron and Maggie meet Governor Pamela Milton as she tours Alexandria, Oceanside and Hilltop. Ezekiel finds himself lucky during a routine checkup. Eugene processes Max's story.

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  12. 8.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Parenthood

    S13:E4

    Abby and Kovac discover both the joys and difficulties of raising a newborn; Morris is wrongfully accused of being a child molester; Pratt has his trial-by-fire when he has to handle the ER alone, juggling multiple traumas, teaching duties and a troublesome intern. Neela continues to be the target of her difficult supervisor, and Sam discovers her sons latest extra-curricular activity.

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  13. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Head of the Snake

    S18:E5

    Gibbs and Fornell's crusade to find the head of the drug ring responsible for Fornell's daughter Emily's overdose comes to a climax. Also, Gibbs and Vance finally let the team in on a case that has dangerous implications.

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  14. 8.3/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Damage from the Inside

    S6:E7

    When Dakota goes missing, Strand sends Alicia and Charlie on a search and rescue mission to find her. An unlikely ally provides a new possibility of escape from Virginia.

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  15. 8.3/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Shawn Gets the Yips

    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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  16. 8.2/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Where There's Smoke

    S10:E18

    Weaver rushes to the aid of her female life partner, Sandy Lopez, when the firefighter is severely injured while working and must now battle for her life. Frightened Weaver whispers hope to Sandy by reminding the victim of their newborn child.

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  17. 8.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Secret Arrangements

    S4:E19

    A college professor involved with a questionable scholarship program is murdered. Danny is investigated for ethical and procedural violations.

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  18. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Hook

    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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  19. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #19 - War Room + Ship

    S2:E10

    When 32 college students are stranded on a research ship in the Arctic Ocean with no heat and erupting fires, Mac develops an emotional connection to the group leader, via video chat, as he relays how to stay alive as they await a rescue ship. Also, Jack kidnaps Elwood to find out what scam he’s up to next, and Bozer’s feelings toward Leanna grow stronger.

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  20. 8.2/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Tribute

    S11:E19

    When former team member Prentiss tracks an international serial killer, she enlists the help of the BAU when she believes the UnSub's next victim will be on American soil.

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  21. 8.2/10(23 votes)

    #21 - Minefields

    S4:E7

    Daniel invites Anthony to join Miyagi-Do and discovers he doesn't know his son as well as he thought. Miguel learns the truth about Johnny and Carmen.

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  22. 8.2/10(40 votes)

    #22 - Outpost 22

    S11:E21

    Separated from their children, Maggie, Gabriel, and Rosita track a military convoy to a mysterious destination. Ezekiel, Kelly, Negan, and Annie find themselves at a work site. Daryl and Carol follow a train that has taken Connie aboard.

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  23. 8.1/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Drive

    S11:E12

    When bodies are discovered in public places throughout Boston, the BAU investigates whether a taxi or ride-share service the victims used before their deaths could lead the team to the UnSub.

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  24. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Army of One

    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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  25. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Teenage Wasteland

    S2:E7

    Justin and Ben argue over a plea bargain while Kate visits her old school.

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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".