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The Best Episodes Written By Danny Cannon

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 19 - Stalker
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    S2:E19

    Jane Galloway lives in fear. Her doors are triple-locked. Every shade is drawn. The bathroom window is nailed shut. An alarm system is activated. Who killed Jane, and how could the murderer have possibly entered, and left, the house?

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - A Night at the Movies
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    S3:E19

    Grissom and Catherine investigate a movie-goer who was stabbed to death; the team comes to a forensic impasse while processing a teenager who died from a gunshot wound.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Sandie Shaw
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E8

    While Lord Harwood returns to take control of the Raven Society, Alfred, Dave Boy and Bazza form an unlikely alliance with the Sykes Sisters.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Abra-Cadaver
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S3:E5

    Grissom investigates when a woman vanishes while taking part in a magician's act. The female volunteer is placed inside the Amazing Zephyr's "Chamber of Doom" and the illusionist thrusts swords through the box. When it's opened, she's gone---and doesn't reappear in her seat as she's supposed to. Only traces of blood are left inside the chamber. Clues lead the CSIs to an eerie, decrepit mansion filled with secrets. Elsewhere, a rock star's death on a band bus appears to be the result of an overdose, but Catherine uncovers evidence that points to murder.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - Time Of Your Death
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S6:E22

    A high roller who spent the night with a woman he had just met is found dead on the loading dock of the casino where he was staying. The investigation reveals that the victim won $10,000 in a pool game and was an assistant to a respected movie producer.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - Shooting Stars
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    S6:E4

    The CSIs come across an abandoned military compound being used by a small cult. The CSIs grow suspicious when they see that a mass suicide has taken place, but only 11 of the 12 beds are occupied.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Random Acts of Violence
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S3:E13

    Warrick investigates the drive by murder of a young girl in his old neighborhood. The girl's father is a friend and mentor of Warrick's as well. Warrick struggles to control his emotions to the point where Grissom pulls him off of the case. Nick tackles the murder of a computer company employee. The only supects are the three other employees in the building.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Suckers
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S4:E13

    Three little CSIs (Grissom, Sara, and Nick)respond to an electrocution at a casino. The casino is hosting Japanese antiquities. The electroctution is just a ruse to steal the central piece of the exhibit. Catherine and Warrick deal with a vampire murder.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - A Dark Knight: That's Entertainment
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    S4:E18

    The Arkham inmates are still running freely in Gotham and they're only getting more difficult to catch. Gordon develops a plan, but reluctantly has to turn to Bruce for help. Meanwhile, Barbara finds out just how far her new friends are willing to go for her.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Wrath of the Villains: Unleashed
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    S2:E20

    Azrael is on the loose in Gotham City, which sparks Penguin's need for revenge. Meanwhile, Bruce enlists the help of Selina Kyle to help track down Professor Strange, as he evades arrest for his experiments.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Heroes Rise: Destiny Calling
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    S3:E21

    With the deadly virus spreading throughout the city, the search for the antidote continues, as Fish Mooney, The Riddler and Penguin reveal plans of their own. Bruce meets Ra's al Ghul and completes his last task in order to fulfill his destiny, but realizes he can't let go of his past. Meanwhile, Gordon tries to win back Lee, and past alliances within Gotham City are broken, while new alliances are formed.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Legend of Dark Knight: Trespassers
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    S5:E2

    Gordon and Bullock investigate a location where several kids have been kidnapped. Barbara proves to be an unlikely ally to Gordon. Bruce looks into an alleged witch with healing powers for Selina. Nygma deals with demons of his own.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - A Dark Knight: Pieces of a Broken Mirror
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    S4:E12

    Gordon is called to the scene after The Toy Maker is hired to assassinate one of Gotham's doctors. Lee Thompkins begins to try to rebuild the Narrows, with Nygma as her partner. Meanwhile, Alfred's new life in the Narrows becomes quite complicated. Ivy reveals her new persona to Selina, with some sinister plans in mind.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  14. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - Who and What (I)
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    S8:E6

    Grissom and the team join forces with Jack Malone, an FBI Agent from New York to track a serial killer. The crossover continues on Without A Trace S06E06 Where & Why (II).

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Wrath of the Villains: Prisoners
    7.5/10(48 votes)

    S2:E16

    After Gordon is removed from protective custody, he begin's to face new threat's and danger's inside prison wall's in order to survive he must rely on a new friend as well as Bullock and other outside help. Meanwhile, Penguin grow's closer to his Father, while his step-mother and step-siblings move forward with their own plan's for the family.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Rise of the Villains: Strike Force
    7.4/10(49 votes)

    S2:E4

    Captain Barnes is called to duty to create a law-abiding task force, with the help of Gordon. Meanwhile, Penguin gets caught up in a favor for Galavan, and Nygma asks Kringle out on a date.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - A Dark Knight: The Fear Reaper
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    S4:E2

    Under pressure to prove that the GCPD is still powerful, Gordon attempts to bring in Jonathan Crane. However, Gordon puts himself in a dangerous situation at Arkham when he is forced to fight off lunatics and the demon within himself. Meanwhile, with Barbara's unexpected return, Selina and Tabitha must consider risks that come with joining her in the weapon business.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Red Hood
    7.4/10(58 votes)

    S1:E17

    Following several bank robberies, Gordon and Bullock investigate the Red Hood gang. Selina Kyle continues to bond with Barbara, and Fish Mooney tries to reclaim her position in the underworld.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Mad City: Look Into My Eyes
    7.3/10(45 votes)

    S3:E3

    Hypnotist Jervis Tetch/Mad Hatter arrives in Gotham to search for his sister, Alice, and hires Gordon to help find her. Meanwhile, Penguin decides to run for mayor and Bruce's doppelganger begins to channel him, causing some confusion around town.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  20. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Viva Las Vegas
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S5:E1

    A wild night in Las Vegas has the CSIs simultaneously investigating four fatalities. Greg Sanders' first day in the field has him assisting Grissom's investigation of a fatal nightclub shooting. Meanwhile, Catherine probes into the death of a stripper found dead in a hotel room, while Sara and Nick look into the strange case of an "alien" body found near Area 51.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Mad City: Ghosts
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    S3:E12

    Falcone places a hit on Gordon after learning that he shot Mario. Gordon and Bullock discover a follower of Jerome, who plans to bring him back to life. Meanwhile, Penguin spirals out of control before the biggest television interview of his Mayoral career, and Bruce and Selina deal with Selina's mom's return to Gotham.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - The Finger
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    S2:E14

    Catherine is ordered by a kidnapper to accompany a man who is to deliver $1 million in ransom to him or else he will kill the man's mistress.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Assume Nothing (1)
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    S4:E1

    Two couples meet in a bar and one of the couples is murdered. When a second couple is murdered in a similar fashion the team suspects a pair of serial killers are on the loose. The case is complicated by leaks to the press and a judge reluctant to issue a warrant. Catherine gets some troubling news about her father's murder trial.

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    Writer:Danny Cannon

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Danny Cannon Ratings Summary

"Stalker" is the best rated episode written by Danny Cannon. It scored 8.5/10 based on 12 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/4/2002 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "A Night at the Movies".