The Best Episodes Written By Daniel Arkin

Every TV Episode Written by Daniel Arkin Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 16 - No Way Out
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #1 - No Way Out

    S3:E16

    Things are anything but business as usual when Harvey and Mike find themselves at odds with a tenacious U.S. Attorney. Scottie and Harvey can’t seem to get on the same page and Mike and Rachel clash over plans for the future.

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Tick Tock
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    #2 - Tick Tock

    S5:E15

    Louis thinks about Anita Gibbs' offer of immunity. Rachel offers Mike advise on how to win over the people in the courtroom.

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - Dancing With Our Hands Tied
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Dancing With Our Hands Tied

    S6:E3

    The Station 19 crew responds to the scene of a car accident where two teenagers are trapped inside of an electric car. The scene grows increasingly tense when the teen’s father shows up furious at his son for taking his beloved car without permission. Ben and Maya find themselves caught in the middle of a domestic dispute involving a couple that they detest

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Mea Culpa
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Mea Culpa

    S5:E8

    Jessica does damage control in the wake of Harvey punching Louis, just as Jack Soloff and Daniel Hardman are looking for weaknesses to exploit. Meanwhile, Donna counsels both men on how to rectify their issues. And Mike must find a way to turn down his recently announced promotion without raising suspicion - while he and Rachel combat an opposing attorney who holds the key to uncovering his secret.

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - He's Back
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #5 - He's Back

    S2:E14

    With the resources of the firm stretched to the limit, Daniel Hardman returns with an outrageous lawsuit against Jessica.

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - The Hand That Feeds You
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #6 - The Hand That Feeds You

    S6:E9

    In order to protect Mike, Harvey considers putting Gallo back on the streets. Jessica and Rachel get Bailey's case re-opened. Louis deals with anxiety over Tara.

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Discovery
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Discovery

    S2:E4

    When Travis makes a return causing trouble Jessica and Harvey must work to hide it from Daniel. Meanwhile, Louis and Mike grow closer but Louis' paranoia threatens to ruin their new bond.

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Intent
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Intent

    S4:E15

    Evan Smiths offers new evidence that nullifies the firm's victory against Liberty Rail. Harvey and Mike scramble to save the Liberty Rail case; D.A. Wolf comes after the firm; and Jessica and Malone try to adjust to their new circumstances.

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - Equal Justice
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Equal Justice

    S8:E6

    Halstead and Ruzek try to infiltrate a crime ring and encounter a complicated situation. The team recruits an unlikely ally to help solve a murder.

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 15 - Arcadia
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #10 - Arcadia

    S6:E15

    On their first official case back on the X-Files, Mulder and Scully go undercover as a married couple at a prestigious planned community where several residents have recently disappeared after failing to comply with the rules and regulations.

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Moot Point
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Moot Point

    S3:E13

    Harvey faces an old rival from law school; Jessica tries to stay out of Louis and Scottie's feud.

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - We're Done
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #12 - We're Done

    S4:E7

    Rachel brings disturbing news while Mike is still reeling from the aftermath of the battle for Gillis Industries. Feeling Harvey is his only friend left, Mike makes a rash decision. Meanwhile, Jessica asks Louis to pick his own reward after his victory for the firm.

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Conflict of Interest
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Conflict of Interest

    S3:E4

    Harvey’s defense of Ava hits a roadblock when the interests of her murder trial are at odds with Louis’ work to thwart a hostile takeover of Hessington Oil by a rival businessman.

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  14. undefined Season 7 Episode 15 - Tiny Violin
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Tiny Violin

    S7:E15

    Harvey and Louis are blindsided by an attack against Specter Litt. Meanwhile, Mike can’t turn his back on the clinic when a class action suit overwhelms Nathan and Oliver.

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 16 - Good-Bye
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #15 - Good-Bye

    S7:E16

    Season Finale. It's all hands on deck as Louis, Donna and Alex defend the firm, while Harvey aids Jessica on a case; Mike and Rachel juggle their commitments to the firm, the clinic and each other.

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  16. undefined Season 0 Episode 4 - Story Reel: A Death on Utapau
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Story Reel: A Death on Utapau

    S0:E4

    Obi-Wan and Anakin investigate a mysterious death of a Jedi Master on Utapau, and uncover a secret Separatist weapons deal the likes of which they have never seen before.

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Pursuit of Peace
    7.7/10(32 votes)

    #17 - Pursuit of Peace

    S3:E11

    Padmé, Bail Organa and Onaconda Farr attempt to rally Senators in opposition to a bill that would appropriate funds for millions of new clone troops and have disastrous financial consequences for the Republic. Their opposition to the measure, however, soon makes them targets for intimidation and attacks by hired guns. After escaping two hired thugs -- Chata Hyoki and Robonino -- in a harrowing speeder bike chase, Padmé is able to sway the Senate with a stirring account of how the war has affected an everyday civilian, her handmaiden Teckla Minnau.

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Pound of Flesh
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #18 - Pound of Flesh

    S4:E5

    Rachel becomes increasingly anxious about work, school, and the growing attraction between herself and Pearson Specter client Logan Sanders. Meanwhile, Louis helps Donna prepare for a major role while she encourages him to face his fear. Harvey and Mike agree to a ceasefire, but Sam accuses him of collusion and Mike learns how ruthless his new partner can be.

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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Turn
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #19 - Turn

    S6:E4

    Mike considers a deal that could reduce his sentence. Jessica and Louis take different approaches to deal with tenants. Rachel represents a death row inmate.

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Heroes on Both Sides
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #20 - Heroes on Both Sides

    S3:E10

    When the Senate begins debating a bill that would eliminate government oversight of the Banking Clan's activities in order to fund the war, Padmé and Ahsoka travel in secret to the capital of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Amidala attempts to forge a peace agreement with the Separatists, while Ahsoka sees, for the first time, the people of the Confederacy. Padmé's friend, Mina Bonteri, spearheads the peace initiative, and convinces the Separatist Congress to sue for peace. Meanwhile, on Coruscant, Senators Lott Dod and Gume Saam conspire with Banking Clan representative Nix Card and Count Dooku to make the banking deregulation a reality. At Dooku's command, General Grievous engineers an attack at the central power distribution grid on Coruscant, carried out by Separatist demolition droids. The chaos and panic spreads to the Senate, which vehemently rejects the Separatist peace initiative.

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - Shadow Warrior
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    #21 - Shadow Warrior

    S4:E4

    When the leader of the Gungans, Boss Lyonie, is injured it's discovered there is an uncanny resemblance between the Boss and Jar Jar Binks. Binks must sway his people from rising against the Naboo and stopping a Separatist invasion led by General Grievous.

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  22. undefined Season 7 Episode 4 - Divide and Conquer
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Divide and Conquer

    S7:E4

    Harvey, Louis and Donna must get on the same page - and fast - when Bratton Gould comes after PSL for poaching an attorney. Mike and Rachel struggle to make time for their wedding plans.

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  23. undefined Season 6 Episode 15 - Quid Pro Quo
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Quid Pro Quo

    S6:E15

    When Mike's class action hits a snag, it might cost him more than the case; Harvey, Louis and Rachel consider getting their hands dirty; and Donna and Benjamin seek an investor.

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Daniel Arkin Ratings Summary

"No Way Out" is the best rated episode written by Daniel Arkin. It scored 8.652/10 based on 23 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/10/2014 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Tick Tock".