The Best Episodes Directed By Tawnia Mckiernan

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

  1. Background image for Play Through the Pain
    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. Background image for WITSEC Stepmother
    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. Background image for The Low Low Price Job
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Low Low Price Job

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    S5:E11

    To take out a crooked super-store owner who threatens a small town, the Leverage team must sabotage his operation.

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  4. Background image for The French Connection Job
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Background image for Thicker Than Water
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for Can't Take My Eyes Off You (I)
    9.0/10(2 votes)

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

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    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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  7. Background image for Nightwatch
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Nightwatch

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    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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  8. Background image for Good Housekeeping
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Good Housekeeping

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    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.

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  9. Background image for The Butler Did It
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #9 - The Butler Did It

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    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.

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  10. Background image for Lucky Strikes
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Lucky Strikes

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    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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  11. Background image for Party Time
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Party Time

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    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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  12. Background image for Shawn Gets the Yips
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Background image for Parenthood
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Parenthood

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    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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  14. Background image for Head of the Snake
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Head of the Snake

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    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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  15. Background image for Damage from the Inside
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Damage from the Inside

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    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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  16. Background image for The Lucky Ones
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #16 - The Lucky Ones

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    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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  17. Background image for Where There's Smoke
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Where There's Smoke

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    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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  18. Background image for Secret Arrangements
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Secret Arrangements

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    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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    Writer:N/A
  19. Background image for Hook
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Background image for War Room + Ship
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #20 - War Room + Ship

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    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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  21. Background image for Tribute
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Tribute

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    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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  22. Background image for Minefields
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Minefields

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    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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  23. Background image for Drive
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Drive

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    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. Background image for Outpost 22
    8.1/10(42 votes)

    #24 - Outpost 22

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    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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  25. Background image for We'd Like to Thank the Academy
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #25 - 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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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".