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The Best Episodes Directed By Tucker Gates

Every TV Episode Directed by Tucker Gates Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    All hell is about to break loose in a sleepy New Jersey town when a sudden violent storm washes in more than the tide. The peaceful existence of a small seaside community will dramatically change forever when Christina Nickson is rescued from the ocean by local lifeguard Jesse Parker and brought to the home of local doctor Ben Kramer. The Kramers, including Ben's wife, Meg, and daughter, Judy, take an instant liking to Christina and invite her stay with them as she searches for clues to her past and attempts to find her mother, a Point Pleasant native whom Christina never knew. Unbeknownst to Christina, her presence in the town is having a profound effect on its inhabitants - awakening repressed feelings, unlocking secret desires and heightening emotions. As Christina seeks answers to her mother's disappearance, she will come to realize that she has never known her ""real"" father either - for Christina is the offspring of a mortal woman and the Devil. While Christina struggles to contro

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  2. 8.8/10(41 votes)

    #2 - Ab Aeterno

    S6:E9

    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.

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  3. 8.6/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Threat Level Midnight

    S7:E16

    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.

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    Writer:B.J. Novak
  4. 8.6/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Norman

    S4:E10

    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.

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  5. 8.6/10(13 votes)

    #5 - The Cord

    S5:E10

    Norman Bates comes home.

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  6. 8.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - The Road to Damascus

    S2:E6

    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.

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  7. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Convention

    S1:E13

    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.

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  8. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - It's a Hopeful Life

    S2:E10

    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.

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  9. 8.5/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Dark Paradise

    S5:E1

    Norman tries to keep up appearances despite a troubling discovery. Dylan and Emma receive a surprise guest.

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  10. 8.4/10(36 votes)

    #10 - Women's Appreciation

    S3:E21

    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.

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  11. 8.4/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Two Minutes

    S8:E6

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.3/10(24 votes)

    #12 - Disruption

    S1:E5

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  13. 8.3/10(28 votes)

    #13 - A Pox on Our House

    S7:E7

    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.

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  14. 8.3/10(34 votes)

    #14 - Branch Closing

    S3:E7

    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.

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  15. 8.3/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Fite Nite

    S1:E10

    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.

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  16. 8.2/10(34 votes)

    #16 - The Substitute

    S6:E4

    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.

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  17. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Did You Feel That?

    S2:E6

    In the chaos of an L.A. earthquake, a killer sets a trap for Crews.

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    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:N/A
  18. 8.2/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Lies, Amplifiers, F**king Twitter

    S7:E8

    Wellington puts pressure on the Russian ambassador. Maggie gives Carrie an ultimatum. Saul and Carrie take extreme steps to get Dante to talk.

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  19. 8.2/10(10 votes)

    #19 - A Little Murder

    S3:E4

    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.

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  20. 8.2/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Hero

    S1:E9

    Doyle is presented with an opportunity for atonement when a band of frightened refugees seek his help.

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    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Tim Minear
  21. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Truth Be Told

    S1:E6

    Shore's dream lover from college, now wed to a slick mayoral candidate, hires Shore to block his opponent's provocative TV-ad campaign. Meanwhile, a power struggle embroils Crane.

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  22. 8.2/10(16 votes)

    #22 - The Box

    S2:E9

    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.

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  23. 8.2/10(16 votes)

    #23 - The Immutable Truth

    S2:E10

    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.

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  24. 8.1/10(37 votes)

    #24 - Across the Sea

    S6:E15

    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.

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  25. 8.1/10(24 votes)

    #25 - Part VIII

    S1:E8

    Cora's fate is determined.

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Tucker Gates Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode directed by Tucker Gates. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Marti Noxon. It aired on 1/19/2005 and is rated 1.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Ab Aeterno".