The Best Episodes Written By Christopher Keyser

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #1 - Eine Kleine Reichmusik

   S1:E57/28/2017

   Stahr orchestrates an extravagant Hollywood party that masks a secret agenda. Brady courts Margo Taft to become Brady-American's permanent leading lady. Rose is tortured by Stahr's public happiness and Brady's public philandering. Celia and Lang's partnership takes a provocative turn. Hackett is intrigued by a visitor from Vienna. Kathleen reluctantly agrees to Monroe's request to screen test.

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   #2 - Gone Fishing

   S1:E108/26/2014

   On the verge of betraying and displacing Jamal, Barry receives troublesome news that threatens to destroy everything he's worked so hard for. Meanwhile, Jamal's rising suspicions lead him to question the loyalty of those closest to him.

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   #3 - Foie Gras

   S1:E74/28/2022

   While in New York, Julia and the show receive both accolades and criticism. As Avis forges an unlikely friendship with Paul, Alice finds an unexpected connection of her own.

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   #4 - Zanjir

   S2:E108/18/2015

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   7.9/10(9 votes)

   #5 - The Dead and the Living

   S3:E37/20/2016

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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #6 - Nobody Recasts Like Monroe

   S1:E27/28/2017

   Monroe's personal life heats up as he pursues the beautiful Kathleen, who pushes against the idea of being a replacement for Minna. Pat Brady's pet project has a devastating debut, forcing him to accept Monroe's help. Celia gets cozy in her role as producer, so Hackett takes it upon himself to give her an education.

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   7.6/10(7 votes)

   #7 - Faith

   S2:E36/30/2015

   Barry ends up being taken in by a Bedouin family. Jamal is upset over Tariq's drastic military action.

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   #8 - Mark of Cain

   S2:E16/16/2015

   Barry waits to find out what his punishment will be for a failed coup, Jamal agonizes over the decision whether to execute him.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Oscar, Oscar, Oscar

   S1:E97/28/2017

   Brady makes a drastic decision to save the studio which causes a catastrophic rift in his relationship with Stahr. Monroe and Kathleen grapple with the emotional fallout of her dark deception. Rose forges a new path in life. Celia takes a lesson from her father. Max's indiscretion comes back to haunt him. Hackett has a surprising proposition for Hannah.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Chocolate Soufflé

    S1:E85/5/2022

    After suffering a terrible blow, Julia’s future – and the fate of the show – hang in the balance.

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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - More Stars Than There Are In Heaven

    S1:E37/28/2017

    With Pat Brady's back against the wall, he proves his worth as a studio head in pursuing film star Margo Taft. Monroe must manage two demanding bosses as Louis B. Mayer takes a driving role in Brady American. Rose seeks a new outlet in her life. Celia forms a connection with office boy, Max Miner. Monroe's relationship with Kathleen blossoms as they let their guard down.

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    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #12 - What Happened

    S1:E15/10/2019

    After their class trip is cut short, students at West Ham High School return home to discover their town completely empty.

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    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #13 - The Awful Grace of God

    S2:E77/28/2015

    Jamal feels his country is spiraling out of control and is desperate for a military victory - no matter the cost. Barry's attempt to rescue Daliyah has unintended consequences. Seeing he's on shaky ground, Rami consults with Amira on how to navigate Jamal's erratic behavior.

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    6.8/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Pax Abuddin

    S2:E129/1/2015

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    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Spring

    S3:E17/6/2016

    With Jamal’s life in danger and Abuddin on the verge of plunging into chaos, Barry steps forward as interim president and sets the stage for democratic elections. Daliyah takes a leading role in the nation, bringing her close to Barry. Swept up in the tides of revenge, army leaders overstep their bounds in securing peace. An American General who shares history with Leila arrives in Abuddin.

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    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Ask for the Earth

    S3:E88/24/2016

    Molly returns to Abuddin with a hardened resolve to pursue her daughter’s killer. Mahdiya is entrusted with a critical job. Leila and Cogswell relish in a brief escape from the world -- only to find that escape is impossible. Barry is thrown by Molly’s cold determination and haunted by images of the daughter he failed. Stuck between the woman he loves, the woman he loved, and the daughter he lost, Barry takes a hard line with the country.

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    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Two Graves

    S3:E109/7/2016

    Barry and Molly are on the brink of waging war on the Caliphate. Leila makes a bold political move and braves the possibility of a close betrayal. Barry and Daliyah face a final reckoning in their relationship. The conflict in Abuddin threatens to turn into a bloody civil war.

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    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Burying The Boy Genius

    S1:E47/28/2017

    Irving Thalberg's death sends shockwaves throughout the industry, and causes further insecurity from Brady about his own golden boy. Monroe risks his budding relationship to save a movie and Brady American. Celia's adjustments to Hackett's script are well received. Rose immerses herself in volunteering, and forges a meaningful bond with a young, lonely patient.

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    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Shrimp & Grits

    S2:E712/14/2023

    After receiving an invitation from the White House, the WGBH crew travels down to the nation’s capital for a chance to film inside the President’s own kitchen. Back in Boston, Paul finds himself at the beck and call of various friends in need.

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    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Pressed Duck

    S2:E311/16/2023

    Left to her own devices in Paris, Avis bonds with a prominent existentialist, while Julia turns to her friends at Le Cordon Bleu for help with an impossible recipe. As WGBH experiences a shake-up, Alice goes through a trial of her own.

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    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Loup en Croûte

    S2:E111/16/2023

    In France, Julia butts heads with Simca while working on volume two of their cookbook. In Boston, Alice faces pressure to find the network’s next hit.

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    4.8/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Fried Chicken

    S2:E211/16/2023

    After failing to see eye-to-eye with Simca, Julia proposes a culinary showdown. Meanwhile, Alice and Avis each face new romantic possibilities.

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