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The Best Episodes Directed By Tess Malone

Every TV Episode Directed by Tess Malone Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - One-Zero
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #1 - One-Zero

    S2:E9

    The team chases an unlikely serial killer whose end game takes a shocking turn. Also, Hana returns from medical leave, and Jess and Sarah's relationship continues to evolve.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Gladiator
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Gladiator

    S3:E7

    The team investigates the murder of a professional basketball player’s wife, who was a famous lifestyle guru. Also, Kristin and her ex-husband grow closer, and Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille checks in with the team on the high-profile case.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Succession
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Succession

    S4:E3

    After a heist in the Diamond District leaves three dead, the team's search for the fugitives reveals a dangerous connection to Kristin’s undercover past in Miami.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Partners in Crime
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Partners in Crime

    S3:E12

    After learning that an untouchable crime boss may have been behind her former partner's death, Bell enlists the task force to take him down. Stabler is recruited for a secret mission of his own.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 9 Episode 2 - This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us

    S9:E2

    A woman from Archer's past returns and threatens his transplant surgery. Marcel clashes with Med's new eager first-year resident. Charles works to repair his relationship with Ripley.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Shadowërk (II)
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Shadowërk (II)

    S3:E21

    When DNA from an SVU rape investigation connects to an OCCB unsolved murder, Stabler and Benson uncover a revenge-for-hire scheme on the dark web. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E21 Bad Things (I). It continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E22 All Pain Is One Malady (III) and Law & Order: Organized Crime S03E22 With Many Names (III).

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 7 Episode 16 - May Your Choices Reflect Hope, Not Fear
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - May Your Choices Reflect Hope, Not Fear

    S7:E16

    Halstead helps a patient with long-haul COVID-19 symptoms. Taylor reflects on her dating life when she learns that a patient's daughter is having an arranged marriage.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 11 Episode 4 - Found Family
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Found Family

    S11:E4

    Charles races to convince a patient to accept treatment before it's too late. Frost bonds with a young girl battling immunodeficiency. Lenox makes a chilling discovery.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 10 Episode 3 - Trust Fall
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Trust Fall

    S10:E3

    Asher treats a woman whose undiagnosed condition threatens the lives of both her and her unborn child. Goodwin receives a chilling message while battling the hospital higher-ups.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 8 Episode 19 - Look Closely and You Might Hear the Truth
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Look Closely and You Might Hear the Truth

    S8:E19

    The fate of the hospital rests on the vote of an incapacitated board member. Archer helps a mother with a rare stem cell disease while Asher treats the woman's pregnant daughter. Charles encounters a schizophrenic patient with a hearing impairment.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - The Gang Gets a Call from HR
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #11 - The Gang Gets a Call from HR

    S4:E3

    When DNC head Frank Landau asks Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart for help with a plan to engage African-American voters, the resulting discussion turns personal for one of the partners. Determined to sue Rare Orchard, Diane is shocked to learn that all court documents associated with the case are missing, leading her down an unexpected rabbit hole. Meanwhile, Marissa befriends Caleb Garlin, an STR Laurie associate.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - The One with the Celebrity Divorce
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The One with the Celebrity Divorce

    S3:E6

    Celebrity hairdresser Wade V seeks Lucca’s help with a postnuptial agreement for a high profile client. Following their deal with Second Helix, Blum makes his presence well known at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart, rattling some partners more than others. With political pundits buzzing about the resistance group's covert efforts, Diane takes her axe throwing to the next level.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You

    S7:E12

    Will and Stevie get stuck in the middle of a marital face-off. Dr. Blake's entire surgical team mysteriously collapses during a liver transplant. Charles encourages Ethan to reconcile with his father.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 10 Episode 19 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves

    S10:E19

    Maggie and Goodwin's friendship is tested as tensions rise during the nurses' union's negotiations with the hospital. Ripley and Archer treat a skateboarder struck by an emergency vehicle. Frost helps a young boy abandoned by his mother.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - October 31
    6.2/10(27 votes)

    #15 - October 31

    S1:E5

    On Halloween night, Kristen and David are sent to assess an exorcism; Ben goes on his favorite show, where he debunks supernatural finds with fellow unbeliever Vanessa.

    Director:Tess Malone
    Writer:N/A

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Tess Malone Ratings Summary

"One-Zero" is the best rated episode directed by Tess Malone. It scored 8.8/10 based on 5 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 3/16/2021 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Gladiator".