10.0/101 votes#1 - As the Shadows Deepen
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 7/29/2013
Bay organizes Deaf Day at the amusement park, and Emmett assists her with a special movie screening. Meanwhile, Daphne's hit with a surprise when she runs into Chef Jeff; and Toby tries to help Nikki deal with a dark part of her family history.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Joy Gregory
8.8/104 votes#2 - Union
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2013
Emotions run deep when Jack and Amanda's wedding reminds Emily of what could have been. Meanwhile, things for Daniel get complicated at Grayson Global, and Conrad begins a new chapter.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: N/A
8.7/106 votes#3 - I Know Things Now
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/2006
Bree and Andrew finally reach an impasse in their relationship as tension has finally reached a critical point. Meanwhile, Ed finally fires Tom with the pressure from his wife. Lastly, Edie's private detective begins to uncover numerous details of Karl and Susan's relationship as of recently. Gabrielle is having a tough time keeping her servant in the country.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Kevin Etten
8.5/106 votes#4 - Gossip
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/2007
Susan goes to the therapist and realizes she must choose between Ian and Mike. Travers is having a birthday party which only spells trouble for Mrs. McCluskey, Gabrielle's engagement party is upstaged by an unexpected announcement and the neighborhood is full of gossip about the dead body found on Wisteria Lane.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: John Pardee
8.5/102 votes#5 - Where He Leads Me
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2012
Rayna needs to take a look at what’s really important to her after hearing Teddy’s side of the story about Peggy; Juliette feels a sense of belonging with Sean’s family that she has never experienced before; Gunnar risks his partnership with Scarlett when he confesses his feelings; and music producer Dominic Wells invites Avery to Atlanta to work together while Deacon gets an amazing offer to tour -- but both opportunities come with a price.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Jason George
8.4/108 votes#6 - One More Kiss
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2006
Gabrielle kisses Tom and Lynette is not happy and drives a wedge in her friendship with Gabrielle. Paul attacks Mike. The housewives become more suspicious of Betty and her family. Andrew is trying to blackmail Bree, but Bree gets some assistance from Susan's ex, Karl.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: John Pardee
8.4/1010 votes#7 - Son of Man
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/5/2014
Russell realizes his alliance with The Founder was a mistake, and tries to make up for his decision by saving Cara from an Ultra ambush. Stephen understands that he must be the one to stop The Machine and the extermination of humanity, but he fears he may be too late. Russell offers up a plan to help Stephen, but he is going to need everyone’s help, including John and Astrid, if they are going to have any chance to survive. Meanwhile, Jedikiah offers John an interesting opportunity that could have them working together again.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Phil Klemmer
8.3/109 votes#8 - Deny, Deny, Deny
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2005
As Cristina tries to recover, she proves to be a very difficult patient, and a visit from her mother doesn't improve her demeanor any. And Meredith's mother, Dr. Ellis Grey, has the hospital staff running in circles.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Zoanne Clack
8.3/1013 votes#9 - Know Thy Enemy
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/7/2011
Elena and Alaric both lash out at John when Isobel’s unexpected arrival leaves Jenna devastated. Bonnie works with Damon and Jeremy to find the spell they’ll need to harness her ancestors’ power. A heartbroken Caroline doesn’t know what to do about Matt. Stefan and Damon realize they have a new secret weapon.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: N/A
8.2/104 votes#10 - Under the Gun
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2013
Hanna's attempt to protect her mother gets her into hot water. Hanna has some explaining to do to her parents and the police after she's found with something she shouldn't have.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Lijah J. Barasz
8.1/1025 votes#11 - Flu Season
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/27/2011
While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron and Andy have a day of male bonding, and Tom hits the spa.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Norm Hiscock
8.1/109 votes#12 - We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2012
Terrifying hallucinations leave Elena shaken and confused, causing her to make a dangerous mistake. After giving Stefan some very disturbing news about Elena, Klaus takes matters into his own hands. Professor Shane reveals a story of ancient witchcraft to Damon and Bonnie. With help from Klaus and Stefan, Jeremy begins a new chapter in his life. Finally, Elena makes a painful personal confession to Stefan, and Matt gives Damon startling new information about Professor Shane.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Julie Plec
8.1/108 votes#13 - Reality Bites Me
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2010
Trying to ignore 'A' backfired for the girls, and now they must pay the penalty. They must also deal with typical teenage drama - the boy kind.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Maya Goldsmith
8.0/102 votes#14 - Games People Play
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/2008
Noami grows spiteful as Annie and Ethan grow closer, causing her to deliver an unwelcomed surprise at Annie's sweet 16 party. Meanwhile, the school is all buzzing over the news that Ryan was given a leave of absence, and Adrianna discovers Navid's secret.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Kristin Long
8.0/109 votes#15 - What Have I Done to Deserve This?
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 2/26/2006
Meredith and George are experiencing morning-after tension at home and at work and it has the rest of the doctors wondering what's up. Derek and Addison are experiencing their own version of morning-after tension as a result of Mark's visit to Seattle. Bailey, returning the favor that was done for her during the Code Black situation, must treat Addison for a specific feminine problem. Izzie and Alex are making headway in their relationship until Denny Duquette comes back. Soon Alex is not-so-oddly jealous of the attention Izzie is showing to Denny. Someone finds comfort in confiding in a patient who is going through an ordeal of his own. Burke deals with a patient and gets to observe the patient's unstable relationship with his fiancée.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Stacy McKee
8.0/105 votes#16 - Blood
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 4/6/2014
Aiden and Emily discover long-buried family secrets; Victoria pays Mason Treadwell (Roger Bart) a surprise visit as she gets closer to exposing Emily.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Karin Gist
8.0/1045 votes#17 - Who Is Harrison Wells?
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/21/2015
Joe and Cisco go to Starling City to ask Quentin Lance for his help investigating the site of Harrison's car accident 15 years ago and determining what really happened. Meanwhile, Eddie is framed for a shooting by a shapeshifing metahuman who can take on the appearance of anyone he touches.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Ray Utarnachitt
7.9/1013 votes#18 - Our Town
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/12/2012
Although Caroline is in no mood to celebrate her 18th birthday, Elena, Bonnie and Matt surprise her with a small party in an unusual location. Damon and Stefan disagree on the best way to handle Klaus , and a reckless Stefan decides to test his theory by taking things to dangerous extremes. Bonnie is concerned when Elena tells her about Jeremy's new plans. At a Founder's meeting, Alaric once again runs into Dr. Fell, who is in the middle of an argument with her ex-boyfriend, the medical examiner. Tyler refuses to go along with Klaus' latest demand, and is surprised when Klaus seems to accept his decision.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Rebecca Sonnenshine
7.8/1044 votes#19 - League of Assassins
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2013
Oliver puts Sara Lance up at the manor and soon discovers that she doesn't want to contact her family... both because she would put them in danger, and because she become a killer since the last time they saw her. Meanwhile, the League of Assassins send men to bring Sara back, alive or dead. And Oliver discovers that Laurel will be sitting second chair for his mother's trial.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Drew Z. Greenberg
7.8/1014 votes#20 - Ultra-Max
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/11/2019
Having messed with time travel one too many times, Josh, Tiger, and Wolf land in jail in the year 3491. Facing a death sentence for their crimes, their loyalty to each other is tested by their cruel and unusual jailer, Susan.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: N/A
7.8/1041 votes#21 - Vertigo
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/30/2013
Thea is in trouble with the police after she gets caught using a drug called "Vertigo." Oliver thinks the only way to keep her out of jail is to find the dealer, a man who goes by the name of "The Count". Oliver turns to McKenna Hall, an old flame and current Vice cop, for help. Meanwhile, Laurel steps in to defend Thea, and Felicity gives Oliver some disturbing news about Moira.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Wendy Mericle
7.7/103 votes#22 - The Left Hand (2)
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/4/2009
Echo and Bennett have a shocking meeting as Adelle goes head-to-head with the ruthless head of the DC Dollhouse. Topher sees double when he must involve Victor in his espionage. Perrin finds a surprising witness to testify against the Rossum Corporation, but find he may be living in a house of cards.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: N/A
7.7/1021 votes#23 - Beyond the TruffleDome
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/14/2017
Torn apart by internal divisions, the team is scattered throughout history, as Tiger and Wolf reckon with the way the mission has changed them and the possibility that they might fail.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Kyle Hunter
7.7/1045 votes#24 - Heir to the Demon
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2014
As Laurel continues to unravel, Oliver and Lance try to convince Sara to stay in Starling City and finally reunite with Laurel and Dinah. However, Sara’s fellow League of Assassins member, Nyssa, comes to bring Sara back to the fold, but when Sara refuses, Nyssa kidnaps Dinah. Realizing she’s putting her family in danger by staying in town, Sara considers re-joining the league.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Jake Coburn
7.7/1039 votes#25 - This is Your Sword
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/2015
Ra's tells Nyssa that she must marry Oliver or face death. Meanwhile, an unexpected ally travels to Starling City to ask Diggle, Felicity, and Laurel to help infiltrate Nanda Parbat. In the past, Maseo and Oliver try to find the cure for Akio before it's too late.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: N/A
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"As the Shadows Deepen" is the best rated episode directed by Wendey Stanzler. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Joy Gregory. It aired on 7/29/2013 and is rated 1.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Union".