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Every TV Episode Written by Byron Balasco Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Queen Sacrifice
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E15

    Mark and Vogel put a plan into action to uncover the FBI mole, which could end up alienating Mark from his co-workers. Meanwhile, in an effort to protect his family and his marriage, Mark moves out of the house, and Keiko continues her search in Los Angeles for Bryce.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Better Angels
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S1:E14

    Demetri, Janis, Simon and Vogel go to Somalia to search for clues. Meanwhile, Bryce tells Nicole he has cancer, and Olivia tries to get her daughter to tell her what she saw in her flashforward.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Good Doctor
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E10

    Huff grapples with the dangers of psychiatry when a young, eager and attractive pharmaceutical rep does her best to persuade him to aggressively prescribe. But Beth discovers an item in Izzy's closet that may be alarming enough to distract him from his flirtation. Over in the land of Russell, Huff's lawyer friend may be the victim of federal surveillance or simply the victim of his own paranoia.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - All the King's Horses
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E12

    As Beth prepares for the arrival of her gravely ill mother, the rift between she and Huff escalates, putting them both in a position we've never seen them in before. With Huff realizing that there's no way he'll ever be able to ""put the toothpaste back into the tube,"" Russell confronts the horrifying possibility that he may have unintentionally started a family during a recent ecstasy binge.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Whipped Doggie
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E3

    Huff is less than pleased with where Teddy choses as his assisted-living facility. Russell ends up asking Huff to give a professional opinion of his new client's behavior. Teddy has a moving moment with Byrd and Beth's mother's health dramatically changes.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Radio Silence
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E9

    Huff has become ill, both emotionally and physically, because of his relationship with Beth. Some of the things Teddy has told others about his relationship with Alyssa finally catches up with him. Russell fails to a keep an important promise that he made to Kelly. Meanwhile Ben's attempt to reach out to Izzy fails.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Wolf Tickets
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E1

    Nate looks to prove himself in the cage, and Ryan defends his title. Jay seeks balance in his new life. With plans to take King Beast to the next level, Garo presents Alvey with a lucrative offer.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - New Money
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    S2:E1

    Ryan contends with illness on the day of his title defense, Jay's opponent presents him with an unexpected challenge, and Lisa recruits a new fighter. Alvey oversees it all while opening up a new gym.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    S1:E1

    After years of special assignments and covert ops, Special Agent Sam Hanna returns to his hometown of New York City for a brand-new mission. When Sam's friend and Navy reservist Jack Halloway is found dead, he requests permission to investigate his friend's death. Robyn pairs Sam with roguish agent Nick Schaeffer, who introduces him to the rest of the team and work together to gather key information that can help find the culprits.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Glass Eye
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E2

    Lisa lays out the reality of their finances while Alvey tries to convince her his plan for Ryan is the solution. Ryan adjusts to life in a halfway house.Jay professes his desire to fight again, but Alvey refuses to help until he sees more dedication.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Demon Had A Spell
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S2:E7

    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.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Simulations
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    S2:E2

    Alvey deals with Ryan's reckless decisions and Lisa introduces her newest fighter, Alicia, to Navy St. Nate gears up for his return to the cage. Jay meets a photographer, Laura, who presents professional and personal opportunities.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Set Yourself on Fire
    5.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E1

    Alvey and Lisa are struggling to keep Navy Street afloat. Their best hope is Alvey's son Nate, an up and coming fighter. Jay, Alvey's other son, is on the outs with his father. When Lisa's ex and former MMA champ, Ryan, shows up, complications arise.there is no overview

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Ritual
    4.3/10(6 votes)

    S3:E2

    Lisa hires help at Navy St. so Alvey can focus on training. Jay struggles to adjust to working life, while Garo tries to woo Ryan back to King Beast. Christina makes the best of a new situation, and Alvey forges a deeper bond with Nate.

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    Writer:Byron Balasco

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Byron Balasco Ratings Summary

"Queen Sacrifice" is the best rated episode written by Byron Balasco. It scored 8.4/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/8/2010 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Better Angels".