8.8/1038 votes#1 - Ab Aeterno
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/2010
Richard Alpert's back story is shown: In 1867, he is brought to the island on the Black Rock as a slave. He makes a deal with Jacob to be his representative in exchange for immortality. In the present day, Hurley convinces him to help the candidates replace Jacob and stop the Man in Black from leaving the Island.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Greggory Nations
8.7/103 votes#2 - It's a Hopeful Life
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2011
In this "It's a Wonderful Life" themed episode, Jimmy is transported into a cinematic dreamlike state and watches on at a world where he never met Lucy. When he returns to reality he realizes that if Hope had never been born, his life wouldn't be as good. Meanwhile, Virginia, Burt and Maw Maw see a movie that bares a striking resemblance to their day-to-day lives.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Ralph Greene
8.7/1011 votes#3 - The Cord
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 4/24/2017
Norman Bates comes home.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Carlton Cuse
8.6/1031 votes#4 - Threat Level Midnight
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 2/17/2011
Michael screens his action film Threat Level Midnight to the office after eleven years of writing, shooting, re-shooting, and editing. The film features Michael as Agent Michael Scarn, Dwight as Scarn's sidekick, and Jim as archnemesis "Goldenface," as well as several people from Michael's past.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: B.J. Novak
8.5/106 votes#5 - The Road to Damascus
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2005
Samson runs into an old acquaintance when the troupe crosses paths with another carnival. Rita Sue's business decisions give Stumpy fits. Justin and Iris struggle with a tough sermon. Libby's honor is in need of defense.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Dawn Prestwich
8.5/102 votes#6 - The Convention
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2000
Max plays host to actor Jonathan Frakes at the annual UFO Convention while trying to avoid the meddlesome couple who witnessed Max's life-saving abilities on Liz at the Crashdown Cafe.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Emily Whitesell
8.5/1010 votes#7 - Norman
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 5/16/2016
Norman and Norma's relationship faces its greatest test yet. Romero faces pressure from all sides, and Dylan considers reaching out to Norma but wants nothing to do with her.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
8.5/1011 votes#8 - Dark Paradise
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 2/20/2017
Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Kerry Ehrin
8.4/1011 votes#9 - Two Minutes
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 3/15/2020
Carrie asks Yevgeny to help her find Max. Jenna gets enhanced audio on the recording of Carrie's meeting with Yevgeny. President Hayes calls G'ulom.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: N/A
8.4/1032 votes#10 - Women's Appreciation
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 5/3/2007
Phyllis walked into the office looking pale and shocked. A concerned staff surrounded her for comfort. She told them she had been flashed in the parking lot. Jim alerted the police and they already had three other incidents of flashing in the area. Michael didn't think much of it, because it was Phyllis.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Gene Stupnitsky
8.3/1014 votes#11 - Fite Nite
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/8/2013
Ray and the family attend fight night at Terry's club. Meanwhile, Ray's plan with Sully is put into action. Mickey has a rendezvous. Bunchy encounters someone from his past, sending him into a tailspin.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Sean Conway
8.3/1021 votes#12 - Disruption
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2022
Reece travels to San Francisco to seek answers on a drug that may have started this all. Katie attempts to turn Mike Tedesco in an effort to blow up Capstone's plans for Nubellum. Tony and his team stick close to Horn, hoping to intercept Reece before he kills his next target.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: N/A
8.2/104 votes#13 - Did You Feel That?
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2008
In the chaos of an L.A. earthquake, a killer sets a trap for Crews.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: N/A
8.2/1010 votes#14 - Lies, Amplifiers, F**king Twitter
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 4/1/2018
Wellington puts pressure on the Russian ambassador. Maggie gives Carrie an ultimatum. Saul and Carrie take extreme steps to get Dante to talk.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Chip Johannessen
8.2/1025 votes#15 - A Pox on Our House
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2010
After a 200-year-old medicine jar found on an off-shore shipwreck shatters in a teenage girl's palm, she is admitted to Princeton Plainsboro for symptoms closely linked to smallpox.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Lawrence Kaplow
8.2/1010 votes#16 - A Little Murder
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2002
Grissom suspects murder, not suicide, when the body of a dwarf is found hanging from a rope high above a stage in a casino hotel where a convention of little people is being held. Across town, Catherine is attacked at a crime scene where a man was murdered during what appears to have been a home robbery.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Ann Donahue
8.2/1030 votes#17 - Branch Closing
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2006
Jan told Michael that the board had voted to close the Scranton branch. There would be a select group of employees that would get a severance package; the others would be going to work at the Stamford branch. She informed Michael that he would be one who would get a severance package.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Michael Schur
8.2/109 votes#18 - Hero
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/1999
Doyle is presented with an opportunity for atonement when a band of frightened refugees seek his help.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Howard Gordon
8.2/1032 votes#19 - The Substitute
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 2/16/2010
On the island, the Man in Black attempts to recruit Sawyer in his attempt to leave the island, while an impromptu funeral is held for the real Locke. In the flash sideways, Locke is fired from his job and becomes a substitute teacher.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Elizabeth Sarnoff
8.2/1013 votes#20 - The Box
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/28/2014
Norma desperately tries to connect with Norman. Dylan decides if risking his life is worth saving a loved one. Romero enlists the help of a former colleague to determine if Norman is guilty of a crime.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Carlton Cuse
8.2/1013 votes#21 - The Immutable Truth
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/5/2014
Norma tries to save Norman from making a horrible mistake. Meanwhile, Romero and Dylan find a way to bring closure to the drug war and Emma makes a decision about her future at Bates Motel.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Carlton Cuse
8.1/1034 votes#22 - I Do
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2006
Jack makes a decision regarding Ben's offer. Sawyer's life is placed in danger when Pickett decides to make good on his threat. Locke discovers a hidden message that may help unlock the island's secrets. Kate recalls memories from the past, which caused her to make an important choice.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Damon Lindelof
8.1/1034 votes#23 - Across the Sea
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 5/11/2010
Jacob and the Man in Black are revealed to be twin brothers. They are raised by a mysterious woman who is charged with protecting the island. As revenge for the murder of their adoptive mother (who killed their real mother), Jacob throws his brother into the source of electromagnetism after being made the island's guardian, which transforms the Man in Black into the smoke monster.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Damon Lindelof
8.1/1017 votes#24 - Fear, Itself
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/1999
On Halloween, Buffy and her friends find themselves trapped inside a haunted frat house complete with real bats, zombies, and a terrifying demon.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: David Fury
8.1/1016 votes#25 - The Truth
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/22/2013
Dylan asks Norman to move in with him. Chaos ensues at the Bates home as Norma tells Emma that some things are better kept to themselves.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Carlton Cuse
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"Ab Aeterno" is the best rated episode directed by Tucker Gates. It scored 8.8/10 based on 38 votes. It was written by Greggory Nations. It aired on 3/23/2010 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "It's a Hopeful Life".