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Miles Daly works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada and attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film with the help of washed-up filmmaker Rick

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Get Shorty Season 2 Episode 10 - Pickle
    8.7/10(239 votes)

    #1 - Pickle

    S2:E10

    Facing dire circumstances, Miles fights to maintain a presence on “Wylderness” and salvage a relationship with Emma. Louis and Gladys prepare to be parents.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Davey Holmes

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  2. Get Shorty Season 3 Episode 5 - The Stick
    8.7/10(191 votes)

    #2 - The Stick

    S3:E5

    Miles nearly brings his long term plan to fruition, Rick gives Amara an ultimatum and Louis surprises Gladys in New York.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Get Shorty Season 2 Episode 5 - Fifteen to Thirty Minutes (Depending on Weight)
    8.6/10(197 votes)

    #3 - Fifteen to Thirty Minutes (Depending on Weight)

    S2:E5

    After a bombshell revelation about Rick, Miles and Louis visit an abandoned water treatment facility to figure out their next move. Back at the FBI, Agent Dillard looks into a hunch.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Davey Holmes, Alex Carmedelle

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  4. Get Shorty Season 2 Episode 8 - Curtains
    8.4/10(185 votes)

    #4 - Curtains

    S2:E8

    A new development from the FBI throws Miles into survival mode. Rick asks Amara to commit to him, and Louis helps Gladys with her career.

    Director:So Yong Kim
    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  5. Get Shorty Season 3 Episode 1 - What To Do When You Land
    8.4/10(206 votes)

    #5 - What To Do When You Land

    S3:E1

    News travels fast that Miles Daley has been released from prison. And he has a plan for revenge.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Davey Holmes

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  6. Get Shorty Season 1 Episode 10 - Blue Pages
    8.3/10(248 votes)

    #6 - Blue Pages

    S1:E10

    Miles faces a final reckoning with his family and must face his past, present and future head on as the film and those associated with it begin to unravel.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Davey Holmes

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  7. Get Shorty Season 1 Episode 4 - From Stamos With Love
    8.2/10(267 votes)

    #7 - From Stamos With Love

    S1:E4

    As Miles’ Hollywood producer facade becomes more legitimate, those associated with him become more disgruntled. Louis feels left out, April feels duped and Rick feels uneasy as he confronts his past artistic endeavors and the business deal with Amara.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writer:John Newman

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  8. Get Shorty Season 1 Episode 9 - Turnaround
    8.2/10(229 votes)

    #8 - Turnaround

    S1:E9

    When an unforeseen event halts production, Miles and Louis rush to Los Angeles to attempt to save their film while Rick flees to the mountains for protection.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Davey Holmes

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  9. Get Shorty Season 3 Episode 2 - Dark Roast, Oat Milk, Two Splendas
    8.2/10(176 votes)

    #9 - Dark Roast, Oat Milk, Two Splendas

    S3:E2

    Miles settles into his assistant job at Budd E. Boy Productions, arousing suspicion and fear in Laurence. Rick calls Miles, Louis and Yago to a secret meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Get Shorty Season 1 Episode 3 - The Yips
    8.1/10(274 votes)

    #10 - The Yips

    S1:E3

    Rick slowly begins to discover the unconventional ways Miles and Louis handle their business. Miles notices a growing distance between him and his family, and attempts to bring them to Los Angeles for the summer.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Dan Nowak

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  11. Get Shorty Season 1 Episode 7 - Grace Under Pressure
    8.1/10(232 votes)

    #11 - Grace Under Pressure

    S1:E7

    Budget problems threaten production of The Admiral's Mistress as on-set relationships take a surprising turn.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writers:Davey Holmes, John Newman

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  12. Get Shorty Season 1 Episode 8 - Shot on Location
    8.1/10(229 votes)

    #12 - Shot on Location

    S1:E8

    Miles struggles to keep production challenges at bay before a studio executive’s visit. Rick and Louis navigate their own relationships and the issues they pose to the film.

    Director:Dan Attias
    Writer:Laura Jacqmin

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  13. Get Shorty Season 2 Episode 3 - Selenite
    8.1/10(189 votes)

    #13 - Selenite

    S2:E3

    Miles finds himself off the grid at a strange motel. Meanwhile, Rick and Amara attend the premiere for “The Admiral’s Mistress” while Louis, Ed, and Yago keep an eye on the movie’s star actor.

    Director:Daisy Meyer
    Writer:Laura Jacqmin

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  14. Get Shorty Season 2 Episode 7 - Banana Split
    8.1/10(172 votes)

    #14 - Banana Split

    S2:E7

    Escalating tension between Amara’s crew and a rival gang could spell trouble for Miles’s movie. On the home front, Miles fights Katie for custody of Emma while nurturing a new romance.

    Director:So Yong Kim
    Writer:Hiram Martinez

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  15. Get Shorty Season 2 Episode 9 - Safe Space
    8.1/10(180 votes)

    #15 - Safe Space

    S2:E9

    Miles navigates the fallout of the FBI raid while Louis fights to keep his relationship with Gladys afloat. April takes control at work while Rick faces a difficult decision.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writers:Laura Jacqmin, Alex Carmedelle

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  16. Get Shorty Season 3 Episode 3 - Strong Move
    8.1/10(175 votes)

    #16 - Strong Move

    S3:E3

    Rick gives his script to his judgmental father for notes and gets an unexpected response. Miles does business with the cartels, while helping his daughter's friend evade the vengeance of a dangerous gang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Get Shorty Season 3 Episode 6 - Tomorrow They Light Me On Fire
    8.1/10(162 votes)

    #17 - Tomorrow They Light Me On Fire

    S3:E6

    A botched hit puts Capotillo in danger and everyone seems worried except Amara. Detectives investigate a supposed suicide, putting Miles on edge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Get Shorty Season 2 Episode 4 - We'll Let You Know
    8.0/10(169 votes)

    #18 - We'll Let You Know

    S2:E4

    Miles looks for funding to make his next movie “Wylderness,” and takes a firm stance on spending time with his daughter, much to Katie’s chagrin. Louis and Gladys plan their first official date.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writer:Hiram Martinez

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  19. Get Shorty Season 2 Episode 6 - Unlimited (Limited)
    8.0/10(179 votes)

    #19 - Unlimited (Limited)

    S2:E6

    Miles, facing a rift with Louis, moves forward on “Wylderness” with April’s help. Rick deals with PTSD while Yago gets a promotion.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Laura Jacqmin

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  20. Get Shorty Season 3 Episode 7 - Should Not Throw Stones
    8.0/10(204 votes)

    #20 - Should Not Throw Stones

    S3:E7

    Miles is questioned by detectives. Rick connects with a long-lost friend and finds comfort at a very 'loving' commune. Yago and Ed search out Amara's hidden stash. Season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Get Shorty Season 1 Episode 6 - Epinephrine
    7.9/10(235 votes)

    #21 - Epinephrine

    S1:E6

    An unexpected visitor on the studio lot changes Miles’ plans with his visiting family, and the wider production team is tasked with entertaining the guest.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writers:Jennifer Hoppe, Nancy Fichman

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  22. Get Shorty Season 2 Episode 1 - And What Have We Learned?
    7.9/10(206 votes)

    #22 - And What Have We Learned?

    S2:E1

    Following the events of season one, Miles Daly is in a dark place, working on a new project while anxiously awaiting the first cut of The Admiral’s Mistress. Rick Moreweather, leading a double life, comforts Amara when business goes south.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Davey Holmes

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  23. Get Shorty Season 2 Episode 2 - Pest Control
    7.9/10(184 votes)

    #23 - Pest Control

    S2:E2

    Miles holes up in editing with Rick and Louis while Yago pulls a risky job to raise cash for Amara. Louis has a crazy proposition for Gladys.

    Director:Adam Arkin
    Writer:Etan Frankel

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  24. Get Shorty Season 3 Episode 4 - What Else Did God Say?
    7.9/10(168 votes)

    #24 - What Else Did God Say?

    S3:E4

    Rick comes to terms with the realization that Amara is alive and back in L.A.. Miles pretends to help Laurence with his HR problem before it leaks to the press.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Get Shorty Season 1 Episode 5 - A Man of Letters
    7.8/10(243 votes)

    #25 - A Man of Letters

    S1:E5

    Rick struggles with the casting process as a watchful Amara considers future film investment opportunities. Meanwhile, Katie and Emma visit Miles in Los Angeles.

    Director:Ed Bianchi
    Writers:Davey Holmes, Laura Jacqmin

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pickle" is the best rated episode of "Get Shorty". It scored 8.7/10 based on 239 votes. Directed by Adam Arkin and written by Davey Holmes, it aired on 10/7/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Stick".