The Best Episodes Written By Alex Metcalf

Ryan pleads with his father for forgiveness. Michael bullies Keith. Christina spends time with Nate, and opens up to him about her youth.

Director: Gary Fleder

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Tensions run high between Lisa and Alvey after Christina shows up at Navy St. Garo tries to find out how Ryan's training is coming along. Jay, building off the recent win, asks Garo to give him a chance. Christina wrestles with her emotions.

Director: Dennie Gordon

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Keith is released from jail and moves back in with Ryan, Jay is given an intriguing offer by Garo, and Nate has his first fight back since he was brutally assaulted.

Director: Michael Morris

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Fox News Channel is now the dominant news outlet and Roger is working the levers of his power. But he doesn't see the danger posed by Gretchen Carlson. After years of harassment by Roger, she's finally had enough.

Director: Kari Skogland

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Ryan settles into a new job with fellow ex-cons while Alvey meets with Ryan's parole officer. Nate begins physical therapy. Keith is taunted by Michael. Ryan learns of Keith's past. Jay offers Christina a way out.

Director: Michael Morris

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Alvey and Nate head off to a low-rent fight in Fresno, Jay grows feral as he deals with his weight cut and breakup with Laura, and Lisa hatches a plan to resurrect Ryan's image.

Director: Michael Morris

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Red tape hinders Holden's plan to narrow his suspect pool. A weary and heartsick Bill tries to connect with his son. Wendy rethinks her relationship.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Fox News Channel is on the cusp of passing CNN to become the #1 rated news network. Then 9/11 changes everything. Roger begins pushing the news with an agenda, and finally puts Fox on top of the ratings race.

Director: Kari Skogland

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Adam gets the chance to meet Mary's family after the show sets up their one-on-one date.

Director: Peter Werner

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Dove and Gilbert clash over their differing interview approaches — but as they inch closer to answers, their personal struggles add to their problems.

Director: Nash Edgerton

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Camille relives a recent tragedy as she struggles to piece together the murders in Wind Gap. Richard grows frustrated with Chief Vickery's assumptions regarding potential suspects. A defiant Amma shows off her wild side to Camille, but Adora admonishes Camille for meddling in the investigation and a town in mourning.

Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

Writer: Alex Metcalf

As the final elimination ceremony approaches, Adam is offered an interesting proposal.

Director: Lev L. Spiro

Writer: Alex Metcalf

Chet is allowed to produce a more male-skewing version of the show. Quinn decides to prove her own value. Rachel begins to suspect that Darius is hiding a secret. Chet struggles in a custody battle over his son.

Director: Adam Kane

Writer: Alex Metcalf